Finding a Specialist

A how-to guide to finding a clinician that offers the appropriate care for OCD.

What Makes OCD Specialists Special?

Questions to Ask a Potential Specialist

  1. How much experience do you have treating OCD?

  2. Are you trained in ERP, CBT, ACT, or ICBT?

  3. What does a typical treatment plan look like?

  4. How do you involve family members, if applicable?

  5. How do you stay abreast of the current research and treatment for OCD?

  6. If the patient is a child/adolescent: does the provider treat children/adolescents?