OCD & Co-Occurring PTSD+OCD

Overcoming OCD & Co-Occurring PTSD with a Gentle, Effective Approach

OCD is not about being neat or having “quirky habits”—it’s a relentless cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions that can feel impossible to escape. Many people feel exhausted, frustrated, and disconnected from themselves. When OCD coexists with PTSD, the distress can be even more overwhelming, as obsessive fears and trauma responses reinforce each other.

I use Inference-Based Cognitive Therapy (I-CBT)—a gentle, evidence-based approach that shifts how you interpret intrusive thoughts, freeing you from compulsions without exposure therapy. I-CBT is a 12-module structured program that helps you:
— Understand why OCD thoughts feel real and urgent
— Trust your normal reasoning instead of engaging in compulsions
— Break free from cycles of doubt and mental checking

For those with co-occurring PTSD and OCD, I integrate I-CBT with trauma-focused modalities like:
— Somatic Experiencing & Nervous System Regulation – Addressing trauma stored in the body to release stuck survival responses and build resilience.
— Parts Work (IFS-Informed) – Bringing compassion to the internal push-and-pull between fear and control, helping you feel more integrated.

This holistic approach supports healing in a way that honors both your nervous system and unique experiences, allowing you to step out of fear and reconnect with your inner trust and freedom.