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OCD Resources, Education & Tools
A growing library of educational articles, tools, and resources focused on OCD, anxiety, perfectionism, psychological flexibility, ERP, ACT, mindfulness, and related topics.
Our goal is to provide thoughtful, evidence-informed content that helps individuals better understand common mental health challenges while exploring practical strategies for long-term growth and recovery.
Start Here
New to OCD treatment?
Begin with our two foundational guides:
Learn about common OCD presentations including Harm OCD, Relationship OCD (ROCD), Scrupulosity, Contamination OCD, Just Right OCD, and more.
Learn how Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) works, what treatment looks like, and why ERP is considered the gold-standard treatment for OCD.
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OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Educational articles focused on OCD symptoms, intrusive thoughts, compulsions, reassurance-seeking, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
ERP & ACT for OCD
Resources exploring Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychological flexibility, and mindfulness-informed treatment approaches.
Anxiety & Perfectionism
Articles focused on perfectionism, overthinking, self-criticism, indecision, emotional avoidance, and evidence-based approaches for anxiety and long-term emotional wellness.
Families & Support
Articles focused on family dynamics, reassurance-seeking, accommodation, communication, and ways loved ones can support individuals struggling with OCD, anxiety, and related challenges.
Mindfulness & Emotional Health
Articles focused on mindfulness, emotional awareness, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, values-based living, and evidence-based approaches for long-term emotional wellness.
Resources for Professionals and Schools
Practical resources to help healthcare providers, school professionals, and other referral sources recognize signs of OCD and related disorders and connect individuals with appropriate care.
Group Therapy & Workshops
Learn more about therapy groups, educational workshops, relapse prevention programs, and community-based learning opportunities offered through River City OCD Clinc. You can also visit our Group Therapy page for more information.
Services That Target OCD Using Evidence-Based Approaches are Accessible in Kentucky, Indiana, and Many Locations Today
At River City OCD Clinic, our clinicians specialize in ACT-enhanced ERP for OCD, perfectionism, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD-related disorders. We offer individual therapy, group therapy, telehealth services, and specialized OCD treatment throughout Kentucky and across participating PSYPACT states (learn more by visiting Dr. Street Russell's profile page). Dr. Street Russell also provides professional consultation for therapists in need of OCD training.
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Values vs. Goals in OCD Recovery: Why Direction Matters More Than Perfection
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Mindfulness for OCD: It's Not About Having a Calm or Empty Mind
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Reassurance Seeking in OCD: Why It Feels Helpful (But Keeps You Stuck)
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The Art of Not Fixing Things: Learning to Leave OCD Unresolved