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Stay informed about OCD and related conditions with news and updates from clinical experts. Scientific information, evidence-based treatments, and more.


Executive Function Coaching: The Secret to Enhancing Therapy with ADHD and Autism
Executive function coaching therapy outcomes improve dramatically when combined with specialized treatment for ADHD and autism. Discover how ScienceWorks' integrated approach transforms therapeutic concepts into practical daily skills, creating lasting change for neurodivergent individuals.

Ryan Burns
Jul 67 min read


Exploring Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with Specialized Applications for OCD with: Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and Autism
Discover how Dialectical Behavioral Therapy offers gentle, evidence-based OCD treatment that works beautifully with co-occurring conditions. Learn how DBT's unique skills complement traditional approaches for comprehensive healing without exposure.

Kiesa Kelly
Jun 267 min read


Evaluating OCD Treatments: The Benefits of Specialized Care
Despite affecting 2-3% of the population, OCD remains widely misunderstood, with half of cases misdiagnosed by frontline medical workers and generalist mental health providers. This paper demonstrates how specialized care significantly improves outcomes through evidence-based treatments like ERP and I-CBT. By understanding OCD's diverse presentations, comorbidities, and effective treatments, providers can ensure timely referrals and offer their patients the most effective car

Ryan Burns
May 1425 min read


Finding an ICBT Therapist Near You: What to Look for in Specialized OCD Treatment
Finding the right ICBT therapist for OCD treatment can transform your journey toward recovery. Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) offers an evidence-based, gentle alternative to traditional exposure therapy, helping you understand and resolve obsessional doubts at their source. This guide will help you identify qualified I-CBT specialists who can provide personalized care for your unique OCD experience.

Kiesa Kelly
May 69 min read


ICBT vs. ERP for OCD: Which Treatment Approach Might Be Right for You?
Struggling with OCD? Understanding the difference between Inference-based CBT (I-CBT) and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) can help you find the right treatment path. While ERP is considered the gold standard for OCD treatment, I-CBT offers a gentler, equally effective alternative for those who find exposure-based approaches intimidating. Learn how these evidence-based approaches differ and which might be best suited to your unique needs and neurodivergent profile.

Kiesa Kelly
May 67 min read


What is ERP Therapy? A Gentle Introduction to Exposure Response Prevention for OCD
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is a proven, effective approach for treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder that helps individuals break free from the cycle of obsessions and compulsions. By gradually facing fears while learning to resist compulsive behaviors, ERP empowers those with OCD to reclaim their lives and develop healthier responses to anxiety. At ScienceWorks, we offer both ERP and gentler alternatives like Inference-based CBT, tailored to your unique need

Kiesa Kelly
May 68 min read


The Neuroscience of PTSD: How Trauma Affects Your Brain
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) physically rewires the brain's architecture, creating lasting neurobiological changes. Understanding these mechanisms can transform recovery through evidence-based treatments like EMDR therapy. At ScienceWorks Health, we leverage neuroscience to create personalized trauma treatment programs that address these specific neurological patterns.

Kiesa Kelly
May 66 min read


What is Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT)? A Comprehensive Guide for Folks with OCD
Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) offers a promising alternative for treating OCD, especially for those who find traditional ERP challenging. Unlike approaches focused on anxiety management, I-CBT targets the reasoning processes behind obsessions, helping individuals distinguish between reality and imagination. With growing research support, this gentler cognitive approach helps correct the "inferential confusion" at OCD's core, making it highly effective for those with strong obse

Kiesa Kelly
Apr 308 min read
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