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Elizabeth McIngvale, PhD, LCSW

@drlizocd

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OCD therapist, mental health advocate + human
Host @theanxietysocietypod

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Talk therapy alone does not treat OCD. It responds to a specific evidence-based treatment called exposure and response prevention, or ERP. by @drlizocd

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A lot of people live with OCD for years before anyone names it. The thoughts are often bizarre in nature and the compulsions are done in an effort to get rid of the unwanted intrusive thoughts. by @drlizocd

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ERP is the gold-standard treatment for OCD, but knowing the framework and truly knowing how to use it are two different things.

Join us Thursday, June 11th at 11 AM CT for our next webinar: Exposure and Response Prevention in Practice: Nuances and Core Fear Work.

Whether you are new to ERP or looking to sharpen your practice, this session is for you.

Comment ‘webinar’ and make sure you’re following so we can send you the registration links.

Can't make it live? Sign up anyway and we will send you the recording. by @drlizocd

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4 months ago

There is a difference between good and bad therapy and no, it’s not all about the vibes. See if you know how to tell the difference between a qualified provider and not. Help us share this critical message and get the word out so that those who need help can get the right help sooner! by @drlizocd

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6 months ago

There is a path forward, even when it doesn't feel that way.

The OCD Institute of Texas offers specialized residential, PHP/Day, and outpatient therapy programs dedicated to one thing, lasting freedom from OCD and anxiety. For you. For your family. Freedom starts now. Visit the link in our bio or contact us today to begin your journey. by @drlizocd

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My daughter came home in third grade and said “Mom, everyone’s in Russian math.”

I had no idea what Russian math was. 🤯

But immediately my brain went: If everyone else is getting this extra instruction and she’s not, will she get left behind? Will she feel bad about herself? Will this affect what schools she gets into ten years down the line?

Spoiler alert: I didn’t sign her up for Russian math.

But I get it. I *really* do! Because we live in this culture where you’re supposed to sign up for summer camps when your kid is born or they won’t get in…. Where if you’re not doing the extra tutoring and the extra classes, your child will somehow miss out.

And all of that anxiety we feel? It shows up in how we parent.

I talked about this on @theanxietysocietypod. About the short-term versus long-term. About what we actually want for our kids (healthy, independent, content) versus what we end up praising (grades, accomplishments, constantly working towards the next thing).

@drlizocd (a true gem 💎) and I got real about the patterns we’re seeing and the patterns we’re living.

Worth a listen if you’ve ever felt like you’re doing it all wrong. (Spoiler alert…. You’re not ❤️).

Link in bio to listen. taken in Houston, Texas by @drlizocd

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9 months ago

Is OCD “curable”? @drlizocd argues we should be aiming for freedom, not function, from OCD. Her episode drops tomorrow morning! Listen at the link in our bio. 🫶

#ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #intrusivethoughts #mentalhealth by @drlizocd

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9 months ago

I do not get kick backs for endorsing ERP, I simply sleep better leading individuals to the most effective intervention that exists for #OCD by @drlizocd

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9 months ago

Language is key. Freedom is possible.

An OCD diagnosis does not mean always having a diagnosis, a struggle or ERP for life to function. by @drlizocd

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10 months ago

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects millions of people, yet its impact is often misunderstood. This OCD Awareness Week, my daughter, Dr. Liz McIngvale, Director of @ocdinstitutetexas, is shining a light on why education, awareness, and access to effective treatment matter so much.

The OCD Institute of Texas believes that knowledge gives people the power to make informed choices and find freedom. Together, we can bring hope and healing. by @drlizocd

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a year ago

Show up, reach out and connect. Needed now more than ever ❤️ by @drlizocd

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a year ago

In collaboration with Dr. Bruce Perry / The Neurosequential Network we will be providing a regular cadence of webinars, support and tips for those impacted by the Texas flooding.

Swipe for current support, recommendations and tips.

Link to the webinar in bio.
Visit neurosequential.com for handouts and content! by @drlizocd

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