OCD THERAPY & INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS TREATMENT · TELEHEALTH ACROSS TEXAS, WASHINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE & FLORIDA
OCD Treatment That Targets the Cycle — Not Just the Thoughts
Evidence-based ERP and ACT-informed telehealth OCD therapy for intrusive thoughts, compulsions, contamination OCD, harm OCD, relationship OCD, scrupulosity, pure-O, reassurance seeking, and the anxiety cycles that keep OCD in control. Licensed in Texas, Washington, New Hampshire, and Florida.
Felix Murad, M.Ed., LPC-S, LMHC, CMHC, NCC · 10+ years of clinical experience · Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council)
OCD Is Not About the Thoughts. It Is About What You Do With Them.
It is not just worry. It is the sudden body alarm — tight chest, racing heart, intrusive certainty that something is wrong — even when nothing obvious is happening. It is the mental rehearsal, the checking, the scanning, the avoidance that slowly shrinks your life. Contamination fears, harm obsessions, relationship OCD, scrupulosity, pure-O, and endless reassurance loops keep the OCD cycle alive.
Most people seeking OCD treatment have already tried breathing exercises, mindfulness apps, or talk therapy that explored “why” the anxiety started. These tools are not useless — but they rarely interrupt the actual mechanism: trigger → alarm → escape or compulsion → temporary relief → stronger fear next time.
Evidence-based OCD therapy changes what you do with the anxiety so it stops dictating your life. The goal is not to eliminate every intrusive thought — it is to stop the cycle that turns normal doubt into a life-limiting disorder.
THE APPROACH
ERP & ACT: The Gold-Standard OCD Treatment That Actually Changes the Cycle
This telehealth OCD therapy is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — the treatment with the strongest research support for OCD — and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These are structured, active approaches, not supportive talk therapy. Every client receives a personalized plan based on their exact obsessional themes and safety behaviors.
ERP: Teaching Your Nervous System the Alarm Is False
The OCD cycle continues because avoidance and compulsions teach the brain that the threat is real. ERP deliberately and gradually exposes you to the trigger while preventing the usual response. This rewires the nervous system so anxiety peaks and then naturally decreases — without the compulsion. You control the pace; every exposure is explained, practiced, and tracked. ERP is the most researched treatment for OCD and is recommended as first-line by the International OCD Foundation and major psychological associations.
ACT: Building a Values-Driven Life That Anxiety No Longer Controls
ACT helps you develop psychological flexibility — the ability to feel intrusive thoughts and anxiety without letting them dictate your choices. Instead of fighting thoughts or seeking certainty, you learn to carry discomfort while moving toward what matters most to you. Many clients find that when they stop wrestling with anxiety, its power diminishes. ERP and ACT together address both the behavioral cycle and the internal struggle, creating lasting change rather than temporary relief.
ABOUT THIS PRACTICE
Specialized OCD Expertise Matters More Than a Generic “Anxiety Specialist”
Many therapists list OCD as a specialty, yet results vary dramatically. Inadvertent reassurance, insight-only approaches, or poorly calibrated exposure can actually strengthen OCD. This practice is built differently: 100% focused on OCD and fear-based presentations as the core specialty for 10+ years.
I treat the full spectrum of OCD — contamination, harm, relationship, scrupulosity, pure-O, perfectionism, and reassurance-seeking cycles — with genuine clinical depth and personal understanding of what the work requires. This is a solo private practice with a deliberately small caseload of 12–14 clients. You receive individualized attention, not a generic protocol or group-practice turnover.
Every treatment plan is built around your specific obsessional content and safety behaviors. Progress is measured against concrete, observable goals — not vague “feeling better.”
Felix Murad, M.Ed., LPC-S, LMHC, CMHC, NCC · Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor · 10+ years of clinical experience · Licensed by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council · Telehealth in Texas, Washington, New Hampshire & Florida
GETTING STARTED WITH OCD THERAPY
How Evidence-Based OCD Treatment Works Here
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Free 15-Minute Consult Call
No commitment. Ask questions about ERP for your specific OCD presentation, discuss fit, and decide if this telehealth OCD therapy is right for you. Direct answers only — no sales pitch.
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Detailed Assessment & Personalized OCD Map
First two sessions map your exact triggers, compulsions, avoidance patterns, and maintaining factors. We co-create a clear treatment plan with measurable targets tailored to your OCD themes — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
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Active ERP + ACT Treatment
Structured sessions include guided exposure practice, ACT exercises for psychological flexibility, and between-session assignments. Progress is tracked against your specific goals. Individual results vary based on presentation and consistent practice outside sessions.
WHY THIS PRACTICE
This Is Not Generic Talk Therapy or Insurance-Driven OCD Treatment
High-volume insurance panels and group practices often cannot provide the individualized, high-touch ERP that OCD requires. This solo private practice exists to deliver exactly that level of specialized care. The $200/session rate reflects the time and expertise needed for truly effective OCD therapy.
If you want space to vent without structure, that is valid — but it is not what this practice offers. This is for people ready to do the deliberate, sometimes uncomfortable work of breaking the OCD cycle with expert guidance.
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT OCD THERAPY
Questions People Ask Before Starting ERP Therapy
Will ERP force me to confront my worst fears?
No. Exposure is gradual, fully explained, and always collaborative. You set the pace. The goal is learning your nervous system can handle discomfort without compulsions — never flooding or reckless confrontation.
How long does OCD treatment usually take?
It depends on your specific presentation and engagement. Many see meaningful change in 12–20 sessions; more complex or long-standing OCD may take longer. Timelines are discussed openly during assessment and adjusted as needed. No guarantees — only honest collaboration.
Do you accept insurance for OCD therapy?
No — this is a private-pay practice at $200 per session. Insurance-driven models rarely support the individualized, high-touch ERP required for lasting OCD results. Superbills are provided for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
What if I tried ERP before and it didn’t work?
Prior therapy that felt like “ERP” may have been supportive talk, reassurance-based, or not fully tailored to your obsessions. We will explore what happened in the free consult call and design a more precise approach this time.
Is telehealth as effective as in-person OCD therapy?
Yes. Research shows ERP delivered via secure telehealth is equally effective for most OCD presentations. You get the same structured, expert care from the comfort and convenience of your home in Texas, Washington, New Hampshire, or Florida.
Ready to Break the OCD Cycle?
Start with a free 15-minute consult call. No pressure, no commitment — just clear answers about whether this specialized ERP telehealth OCD therapy is the right fit for you.
Felix Murad, LPC-S · Licensed by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council · Individual results vary; therapy success depends on fit and engagement
FELIX MURAD, M.ED., LPC-S, LMHC, CMHC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (Texas), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Washington & New Hampshire), Clinical Mental Health Counselor (Florida), National Certified Counselor. 10+ years of clinical experience. Licensed by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council. Telehealth across Texas, Washington, New Hampshire & Florida. Individual results vary and depend on clinical fit and engagement.