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OCD Does Not Lead to Terrorism

You can have dark thoughts and not be a murderer.

Updated September 3, 2025

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Alegra Kastens MA

Alegra Kastens, MA, is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.
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