OCD Therapy in Bethesda
Healing doesn’t mean the thoughts vanish. It means they stop controlling your life. And that kind of freedom is possible.
With specialized OCD therapy, you can learn how to respond differently to obsessive thoughts and compulsions so they no longer run your life.
Whether you’re struggling with intrusive thoughts or compulsive cycles, our specialized OCD Therapy Maryland program provides the evidence-based ERP support you need right here in Bethesda.
The Hidden Battle Many People Never See
Bethesda, Maryland, known for its vibrant community and cultural richness, is home to many who silently endure the challenges of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Obsessive thoughts can feel urgent and relentless. Compulsions can feel urgent and impossible to ignore.
Common Obsessions
- Harming self or others
- Concerns about dirt, germs, contaminants
- Intrusive images, sounds, words
- Fear of saying certain things or losing things
Common Compulsions
- Cleaning/Washing: hand washing, showering, grooming, household items
- Checking behaviors: locks, appliance, harm to self or others
- Repeating behaviors: re-reading/re-writing, routine activities
- Mental compulsions: counting, list making, saying special words/statements
These behaviors are driven by anxiety and fear. Hours can disappear each day, leaving you drained and frustrated. The fear that something terrible might happen if you do not complete a ritual can feel paralyzing. And life begins to shrink around OCD’s rules.
OCD is also deeply isolating. Explaining what you experience can feel exhausting or embarrassing. Many people stay silent out of fear of being misunderstood or judged. Over time, that silence can increase loneliness and despair.
You are not weak. You are not broken. You are dealing with a treatable condition.
Hope Through Evidence-Based OCD Therapy
Effective help is available. OCD therapy in Bethesda can help you reduce symptoms and regain control of your life.
The gold standard treatment for OCD is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. ERP works by helping you gradually face feared thoughts, images, situations while resisting compulsions. Over time, your brain learns that the fear can rise and fall without rituals. The thoughts lose their power and you are able to move on.
ERP is not about forcing or overwhelming you. It is structured and paced carefully. You build your confidence step by step.
With consistent treatment, many people experience meaningful and lasting improvement.
Moving Forward with Confidence
Living with OCD can feel like being trapped in your own mind, even while everything around you appears fine. You may look successful or capable on the outside while internally fighting exhausting battles.
You do not have to face this alone.
OCD therapy in Bethesda focuses on helping you understand how OCD operates and teaching you how to respond in ways that weaken it rather than feed it. Whether you struggle with intrusive thoughts, contamination fears, checking behaviors or mental compulsions, therapy can help you regain a sense of agency and calm.
Together, we focus on:
- Reducing anxiety without relying on rituals
- Building tolerance for uncertainty
- Strengthening confidence in your ability to cope
- Reclaiming your time and energy
You don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re here to walk with you every step of the way.
About Your Therapist
Judy Wang, LCPC, CPC is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who provides treatment for OCD, anxiety and trauma. She is licensed in Maryland, Nevada, South Carolina and Vermont. Judy is trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and is EMDR Certified, with over a decade of clinical experience supporting individuals.
Her approach is grounded, compassionate and evidence-based. She works closely with clients to help them face fears safely, reduce compulsive behaviors and build trust in their ability to handle uncertainty.
OCD Therapy Conveniently From Your Home
I offer online OCD therapy in Bethesda, MD 20817, which is especially helpful when leaving the house feels overwhelming or disruptive.
📍 Services are available for Bethesda, MD 20816 and surrounding cities including Silver Spring (20910) and Chevy Chase (20815).
📅 Evening appointments are available to accommodate busy schedules.
📞 Schedule a consultation and take the first step toward loosening OCD’s grip on your life.
Frequently Asked Questions about OCD
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold standard treatment for OCD. It helps you gradually face intrusive thoughts or feared situations without resorting to compulsions. Over time, this reduces the power OCD has over your life.
If you find yourself stuck in cycles of engaging in compulsions (such as checking, cleaning, reassurance seeking) to quiet the anxiety of obsessions (such as fear of harm, contamination), therapy can help. Many clients seek treatment when OCD starts to interfere with work, relationships or overall peace of mind.
Yes, we offer online therapy sessions, making it easier to receive care from the comfort of your home in Bethesda (20817), Chevy Chase (20815), Silver Spring (20910) and all of Maryland. Schedule an appointment today.
Absolutely. While OCD may not disappear completely, therapy helps you stop it from controlling your life. Many clients report more freedom, reduced anxiety and the ability to focus on what truly matters.