Q: "My family has a hard time understanding my problem. Do you provide any family services?"

A: "Yes, if clients give us permission, we have found it helpful to meet with the family to educate them about OCD, and to show them ways they can help in the clients recovery."

Q: "I have had anxiety problems for over ten years. Will it take that long to get better?"

A: "The length of time you've had the disorder doesn't determine how long it will take to get over it. The speed of recovery is determined by how diligently you practice the therapeutic exercises you will be taught."

Q: "What is the average length of treatment?"

A: "Clients can usually complete the treatment in 10 to 25 visits, at which time their symptoms have been significantly reduced or eliminated. However, in more difficult cases, more time may be needed."

Q: "Do you prescribe medications?"

A: "As psychologists, we do not prescribe medications. However, we can refer clients to a consulting psychiatrist to handle medication issues."

Q: "I've heard that behavior therapy doesn't work for cases of obsessions without compulsions, also known as pure obsessions. Is this true?"

A: "This is not true. Behavior therapy is quite effective with so-called pure obsessions. In these cases, contrary to what was originally thought, compulsions do exist. These compulsions are mental, and not being observable they were not addressed, which caused treatment to fail. We address these mental compulsions and therefore have high rates of success with so-called pure obsessions."

Q: "Do you take insurance?"

A: "Yes. We are usually able to work out contracts with various insurance companies to cover part or all of the treatment.

Q: "Are there any age requirements?"

A: " There are no age requirements. We work with children, adolescents, and adults."