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Month: August 2026

By Jaclyn Felix Therapy

What Does ERP Therapy Actually Look Like?

What Does ERP Therapy Actually Look Like?Nobody gets thrown into their worst fear on day one. That’s a myth worth putting down. Assessment and psychoeducation. You and your ERP therapist map the specific loop — what triggers the obsession, what the feared outcome is, and every compulsion you’re using to manage it. Including the invisible ones. Mental compulsions count. So does reassurance-seeking from family, from Google, from your therapist. Building an exposure hierarchy. You’ll rank triggers from mildly uncomfortable to genuinely difficult, often using a 0–100 distress rating. You start low. You have a say in every step. Exposure practice.…

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By Jaclyn Felix Counseling

OCD or Anxiety? How to Tell the Difference in Your Symptoms

OCD or Anxiety? How to Tell the Difference in Your Symptoms You’ve been called an anxious person your whole life or you have been gradually within the last couple of months feeling like your mind is out of control. Racing thoughts. Replaying conversations at 2 a.m. Running scenarios about a decision you have to make by Thursday. Wondering what your coworker meant by that email. Avoiding things because the discomfort is so significant and draining.  At some point you started wondering whether what you are experiencing is more than that. Whether what you’re dealing with is OCD or anxiety. It’s…

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By Jaclyn Felix Therapy

ERP vs. CBT: Which Therapy Actually Treats OCD?

If you are familiar with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) you also may be familiar with Exposure Response Prevention (ERP).  However, knowing the difference and why considering ERP can be very confusing and complicated.  Here’s the short version: ERP is a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). All ERP is CBT. Not all CBT is ERP. And for OCD treatment specifically, that distinction can be the difference between years of feeling stuck and finally getting traction.This guide walks through what each approach looks like in the room, why OCD responds to one and not the other, and how to tell…

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By Jaclyn Felix Counseling

Autism and Masking

Autism and Masking: Understanding the Effects of Autistic Camouflaging Autism masking, also known as autistic camouflaging, is a term used to describe the ways autistic and other neurodivergent individuals may consciously or unconsciously hide, suppress, or modify behaviors associated with autism in order to fit social expectations. While developing communication, social, and adaptive skills can be an important part of autism therapy, constantly feeling the need to appear "less autistic" can require significant emotional and mental energy. Over time, autistic masking may contribute to anxiety, exhaustion, emotional dysregulation, social withdrawal, and difficulty understanding or communicating personal needs. At Spectrum Care…

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