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Sensorimotor OCD, also known as somatic OCD, is one of the least understood forms of OCD out there. In fact, it’s a subtype that even many seasoned OCD specialists don’t fully grasp, which can make treatment confusing and frustrating for clients. Learn what Somatic OCD is and what you can do.
By Max Maisel, PhD Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Beachfront Practicing in Redondo Beach and Los Angeles, California
Learn what your values are through the framework of ACT. Free worksheet included.
By Max Maisel, PhD Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Beachfront Practicing in Redondo Beach and Los Angeles, California
When people hear “OCD,” they often picture someone who likes things neat, washes their hands a lot, or double-checks the stove. While that is certainly how some people experience OCD, that description is entirely incomplete, and for many people, it hides the real problem.
By Max Maisel, PhD Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Beachfront Practicing in Redondo Beach and Los Angeles, California
Learn what OCD compulsions are and 10 ways to stop them.
By Max Maisel, PhD Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Beachfront Practicing in Redondo Beach and Los Angeles, California
Everything you need to know about using Mindfulness to manage OCD
By Max Maisel, PhD Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Beachfront Practicing in Redondo Beach and Los Angeles, California
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB)’s are some of the most misunderstood emotional struggles. Read this article to find out exactly why this is.
By Max Maisel, PhD Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Beachfront Practicing in Redondo Beach and Los Angeles, California
Learn about one of the most misunderstood subtypes of OCD
By Max Maisel, PhD Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Beachfront Practicing in Redondo Beach and Los Angeles, California
4 Counterintuitive Tools to Turn Anxiety Inside-Out
By Max Maisel, PhD Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Beachfront Practicing in Redondo Beach and Los Angeles, California
Unveiling the Hidden Costs of Self-Talk on Anxiety and OCD
By Max Maisel, PhD Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Beachfront Practicing in Redondo Beach and Los Angeles, California
Overcoming the Amygdala's Sneaky Tactics
By Max Maisel, PhD Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Beachfront Practicing in Redondo Beach and Los Angeles, California
Empower Yourself for a Life of Freedom
By Max Maisel, PhD Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Beachfront Practicing in Redondo Beach and Los Angeles, California
Anxiety 101: Name it to Tame it
By Max Maisel, PhD Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Beachfront Practicing in Redondo Beach and Los Angeles, California