Edie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Let's Connect (626) 819-3701
OCD, Intrusive Thoughts, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Specialist
Do you struggle with intrusive thoughts, constant doubt, a feeling that you must prevent something bad from happening, or a constant fear of making or having made a mistake? Many thoughtful and responsible people struggle with a constant pressure to prevent harm. OCD can create exhausting cycles of doubt, guilt, shame, rumination, overthinking, reassurance seeking, avoidance, checking, and mental reviewing that leave people feeling trapped. Why is my brain doing this? Am I a bad person? Will I ever be enough?
ERP is the gold standard treatment for OCD, and I start clients out with learning to apply ERP tools. ERP helps people gradually face the thoughts that trigger anxiety, and clients learn how to resist compulsions, including many mental acts like ruminating and mental reviewing. Over time, the mind becomes less reactive emotionally to intrusive thoughts.
OCD attacks what you value most, and it can be incredibly convincing and isolating. Your mind is telling you to carry the responsibility for preventing harm. The good news is that OCD is very treatable, and many people learn to respond to intrusive thoughts in a completely different way. I welcome you to reach out to learn more about how treatment can help.
Call or Email Edie Gardner now for a free 15 minute consultation - (626) 819-3701
Let's Connect (626) 819-3701
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
Payment Methods
American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa Edie Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 819-3701
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LCS17686 Edith Jean Gardner
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended University of Southern California, MSW, Graduated 1990
Education and Years In Practice
Edie Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (626) 819-3701
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Stress
Edie Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (626) 819-3701
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Edie Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 819-3701