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Can you tell me how could therapists help with your ocd?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Skills Training: Therapists can work with you to build a store of understanding of how the process works for and against you. They can be like a coach to help train you in developing skills to withstand the destructive forces of the disorder. It can really help.

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Answered 3/30/2014

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