Obsessive-compulsive disorder can make small moments feel impossible. Our ERP-trained therapists in Fort Lauderdale and Coral Springs help you face the fear, resist the rituals, and get your life back.
OCD is not about being tidy or particular. It is a loop of unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that spark real distress, followed by rituals or mental checking meant to make the fear go away. The relief never lasts, so the cycle repeats, and it can quietly take over hours of your day.
Many people carry OCD in silence for years, ashamed of thoughts they never asked for and exhausted by rituals they cannot seem to stop. The harder you try to think your way out, the tighter the loop can pull.
Here is the hopeful part. OCD is highly treatable. With Exposure and Response Prevention, the gold-standard therapy for OCD, you can learn to face what scares you and let the anxiety settle on its own, without the rituals. Life gets bigger again.
You are not your intrusive thoughts, and you are not alone in this. With the right approach, the grip of OCD can loosen, and we would be honored to help you get there.
Common ways OCD shows up
of people with OCD experience meaningful improvement with Exposure and Response Prevention. Real relief is possible.
Our clinicians are trained in Exposure and Response Prevention, the most effective, research-backed treatment for OCD. We move at a pace you help set, building real skills to face fear and resist rituals, so the anxiety loses its power.
Together we gradually face the thoughts and situations you fear, while resisting the rituals, so your brain learns the anxiety fades on its own. This is the core of effective OCD treatment.
Cognitive tools help you loosen the grip of "what if" thinking and relate to intrusive thoughts differently, so they carry less weight and pull.
Acceptance and mindfulness skills help you make space for uncertainty and discomfort, and keep moving toward what matters instead of toward the ritual.
OCD often pulls in loved ones through reassurance and accommodation. We coach families to support recovery without feeding the cycle.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is made of two parts. Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that trigger intense anxiety. Compulsions are the rituals, physical or mental, that a person does to relieve that anxiety or prevent a feared outcome. The relief is brief, so the loop repeats and strengthens over time.
Exposure and Response Prevention, or ERP, is the most effective treatment for OCD and a specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy. In ERP, you gradually and safely face the thoughts, images, and situations that trigger your obsessions, while resisting the urge to perform the compulsion. Over time, your brain learns that the anxiety fades on its own and the feared outcome does not come to pass.
At Bayview Therapy, our OCD-informed clinicians build a personalized plan with you, working at a pace you help set. You are always in the drivers seat, and every step is collaborative.
OCD can attach to almost any theme. It is not always about cleanliness or order, and the content of the obsessions does not define you. These are some of the presentations we regularly help with.
Treatment begins with a thorough understanding of your obsessions, compulsions, and triggers. Together you and your therapist build an exposure plan, starting with more manageable steps and working upward as your confidence grows. You practice in session and between sessions, gradually reclaiming the time and freedom OCD had taken.
Research shows that roughly 8 in 10 people with OCD improve meaningfully with ERP, often within a few months of consistent work. We offer OCD treatment in person in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Plantation, and online across Florida, so you can get expert, compassionate care in the way that fits your life.
You cannot always stop the thought from arriving. With ERP, you can learn to let it pass without obeying it, and that is where freedom begins.
Our ERP-trained therapists see clients in person in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Plantation, and online across Florida, with flexible hours and a range of price points to serve our community.
The clinicians below specialize in anxiety and OCD-related care, including Exposure and Response Prevention. Our Care Coordinator will match you with the right fit for your goals.
“Helping adults to find their strengths, create change, and live more congruently. Also, provides supervision for mental health counseling interns.”
“Helping teens, adults, and families improve their relationships, conquer their challenges, and lead happier lives. Alexa provides therapy and EMDR in English and Portuguese.”
“Helping adults and couples achieve their goals, embrace their full potential, and experience fulfillment.”
“Helping children, teens, and adults across their lifespan to reach their fullest potential and experience a brighter life. Provides psychiatric medication management for all ages.”
“Helping adults explore the connections between their mind and body to heal from trauma and stress and evolve as their most authentic self. Provides talk therapy and EMDR therapy.”
“Helping teens, adults, and families to become the best version of themselves. Provides counseling and EMDR therapy in English and Spanish.”
“Empowering children, parents, and families to build healthy relationships, solve problems, and feel fulfilled. Providing play therapy, parent coaching, and talk therapy.”
“Helping teens and adults overcome anxiety, depression, and unhealthy behaviors so they can live their best lives.”
Great experience here! The facility is beautiful and Dr. Halle Roebuck made me feel right at home. I would highly recommend!
Jamie Ratowski is an awesome therapist in the Bayview plantation office. Highly recommend her for any issues with relationships, anxiety, or depression issues. The office is really nice, feels very welcoming. I also won’t complain about the comfortable furniture.
I want to thank Sara Speed. She is EMDR certified and incredibly kind. I would recommend her if you want someone who genuinely cares about your wellbeing.
Sara Speed is a gem and a unicorn of a therapist. Not only is she brilliant at what she does, she is amazing at cultivating relationships, truly cares and fosters a real safe space. She really knows how to get into the core of difficult traumas and start unraveling them. The best!!
Very welcoming space and a comfortable environment. Highly recommend Jessica Califf. She is a caring, empathetic and skilled therapist.
Dr. Kate was the best therapist I've ever had. She was professional, compassionate, and caring. She helped me to resolve my core issues and I learned to process them without getting stuck on them. For the first time in many years, I no longer struggle with depression. Her solution-oriented approach really worked for me and it helped me to save my marriage.
The team of therapists at Bayview Therapy are highly professional and knowledgeable in their respective specialities. They help with a variety of issues from anxiety to couples therapy to EMDR and many others. The office is stunning and the atmosphere is calm and relaxing. I’d highly recommend Bayview Therapy.
My experience working with Dr. Kate was really a life saver. I definitely was at a breaking point and she helped me process my thoughts, my past and how to move forward with my future. It was so helpful to have someone listen, provide empathy and know that the information shared was confidential. She was so welcoming and provided wonderful tools that helped me process thoughts and situations. I found so much comfort seeking therapy in an office that was pleasant and inviting. I always felt a weight lifted when leaving. I feel so blessed to have found Dr. Kate in a crucial time in our marriage. Thank you for all of your assistance to me, my husband and our relationship.
Bayview Therapy has an amazing lineup of top-notch clinicians. The gorgeous aesthetics creates an inviting and safe environment for clients. And the respectful, compassionate, and down-to-earth clinicians make this office the place you want to be for your therapeutic journey.
I feel grateful and blessed for all that you have done for me in the last year. You, as a therapist, came into my life at the right time. A time where I had had enough of my symptoms.... I realized that I was finally working with a therapist who believed in me and saw my potential. In our work I have discovered hope and faith. You have given me the gift of a new life.
Our therapist for our 9 year old daughter was excellent! Extremely professional and great with kids. She was attentive to our concerns. We went for 3 months and achieved all of our goals. I highly recommend them.
You helped to guide me in the right direction while I was going through a personal crisis. You helped me find a way to resurrect my life. The words thank you hardly seem enough.
A++++ Always a calming experience and the therapists have such a wide range of skill sets and resources that are top-notch.
I’ve had a great experience at the Plantation office. The space is calm, welcoming, and very comfortable for clients. The team is highly collaborative, with many talented therapists working together to support a wide range of needs.
We are so impressed with the changes our daughter has made. She has been able to face her issues, find healthier ways to express emotion, and is feeling better and back to herself again. She learned how to take her power back and to find love and acceptance for herself. Thank you for helping us move forward from this difficult situation.
The work Bayview Therapy does to support first responders and their families is incredible. They offer top notch counseling services in Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale and Plantation. It's nice to see a firm focus on protecting those who protect us.
Words cannot express how grateful I am to you. When I first started, I was depressed, anxious, helpless, and hopeless. I worked hard and I have come so far. I have learned to accept, respect, forgive, and love myself. I have learned so many tools, resources, and skills that I will carry with me and use throughout my life. I now want to live and am looking forward to my future. My self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth are the highest they have ever been. I was blessed to find you as a therapist.
A quick, private check-in to reflect on how obsessions and compulsions may be affecting you. Answer seven questions and get a gentle read, plus a caring next step.
This check-in is not a diagnosis. Only a licensed clinician can assess OCD, and our specialists would be glad to help you understand what is going on.
Our ERP-trained therapists see clients in person in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Plantation, and online across Florida, with flexible hours and a range of price points to serve our community.
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Read articleOCD Treatment isn’t the only counseling and psychological service we provide in our Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Plantation offices. We help people across their life span. Sometimes life gets complicated, and you or your loved ones may be struggling with more than one challenge. Keep in mind, you’re not alone. No matter what you’re going through, we’re here to help.
Our expert psychologists and counselors at Bayview Therapy specialize in different areas, supporting our Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Plantation, Southwest Ranches, Davie, Weston, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, and Parkland communities.
We also provide affirmative counseling for the LGBTQ+ community and online counseling using our secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.
Call 954.391.5305 for a complimentary phone consultation, or book online. Our ERP-trained therapists offer OCD treatment and exposure therapy in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Plantation, and online across Florida.