Mental Health Program
OCD Treatment
Break free from the cycle of obsessions and compulsions with evidence-based ERP therapy in a supportive, luxury environment designed for deep healing.
Understanding OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety. Far from being simply 'liking things neat,' OCD can be a debilitating condition that consumes hours each day and severely impacts quality of life.
The cruel irony of OCD is that the compulsions meant to relieve anxiety actually strengthen it over time. Each ritual reinforces the brain's false belief that the obsessive fear is real and dangerous. Breaking this cycle requires specialized treatment.
At Eden Vale, we offer intensive OCD treatment using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard therapy for OCD. Our residential setting allows for daily exposure work in a supported environment, accelerating progress dramatically compared to weekly outpatient sessions.
Our Treatment Approach
Evidence-based therapies combined with luxury amenities for comprehensive healing
Exposure & Response Prevention
The gold-standard treatment for OCD: gradual, supported exposure to fears while resisting compulsive responses.
Cognitive Restructuring
Challenging the faulty beliefs and interpretations that fuel obsessive thinking.
Habit Reversal
Breaking automatic compulsion patterns and building alternative responses.
Acceptance-Based Approaches
Learning to tolerate uncertainty and discomfort without engaging in compulsions.
Self-Compassion Training
Developing kindness toward yourself amid the distressing thoughts OCD produces.
Medication Support
When appropriate, SSRIs and other medications can reduce OCD intensity, supporting therapeutic work.
Common OCD Presentations
OCD takes many forms. Common obsessions include: • Contamination: Fear of germs, dirt, illness, or 'impurity' • Harm: Unwanted thoughts about harming self or others • Symmetry/Order: Need for things to be 'just right' or perfectly arranged • Religious/Moral: Scrupulosity, excessive concern about sin or being a bad person • Sexual: Unwanted sexual thoughts that feel ego-dystonic • Relationship: Endless doubting about partner, relationship, or sexual orientation • Health: Excessive worry about illness despite medical reassurance Compulsions vary widely: • Washing, cleaning, and decontaminating • Checking (locks, appliances, bodies) • Mental rituals (counting, praying, reviewing) • Ordering and arranging • Seeking reassurance from others • Avoidance of triggers Our OCD specialists have experience with all presentations and tailor treatment to your specific patterns.
How ERP Works
Exposure and Response Prevention is challenging but incredibly effective. Here's how it works: Exposure: You gradually face situations that trigger your obsessive fears. We start with moderately anxiety-provoking exposures and work up to more difficult ones. Response Prevention: You resist engaging in the compulsive behaviors you'd normally use to reduce anxiety. This allows the anxiety to naturally decrease on its own (habituation) and teaches your brain that the feared outcome doesn't occur. For example, if you have contamination OCD with washing rituals, you might touch a 'contaminated' object and then refrain from washing for a period. Initially, anxiety spikes. But with time and repetition, the anxiety naturally diminishes, and the compulsive urge weakens. ERP isn't about forcing yourself to suffer. It's about systematically retraining your brain's fear response. Your therapist supports you every step, never pushing beyond what you're ready for while consistently encouraging growth.
Why Intensive Treatment for OCD
Traditional outpatient OCD treatment—one hour per week—produces results, but slowly. Exposures done once weekly allow anxiety to reset between sessions. Many people find weekly treatment isn't enough to make significant progress. Intensive treatment changes this equation. With daily therapy sessions and multiple exposures throughout the day, progress accelerates dramatically. You maintain momentum, building on each success without losing ground. Our residential setting provides additional advantages: Controlled environment: We can create appropriate exposures in a setting where you don't have to manage triggers alone. 24/7 support: Between therapy sessions, staff can coach you through challenges and help you resist compulsions. Full focus: Away from the demands of daily life, you can devote complete attention to recovery. Many clients achieve in weeks what might take months or years of outpatient treatment.
Life Beyond OCD
OCD doesn't define you, and it doesn't have to control your life. With proper treatment, most people achieve significant symptom reduction. Many reach a point where OCD is merely a background nuisance rather than a dominating force. Recovery doesn't mean never having an intrusive thought again—everyone has weird thoughts sometimes. It means those thoughts no longer hook you into compulsive cycles. You recognize them, allow them to pass, and continue with your life. Our clients report profound relief: hours of daily rituals reduced to minutes or none, avoided situations reclaimed, relationships rebuilt, careers flourishing. The creativity and intelligence often present in people with OCD can finally be directed toward meaningful pursuits rather than managing symptoms. You'll leave Eden Vale with tools to maintain progress and handle any future OCD flares. While OCD may wax and wane over your lifetime, you'll know how to respond effectively.
Why Choose Eden Vale
Experience the difference of truly personalized, luxury treatment
Intensive daily ERP therapy
OCD specialist therapists
Residential support between sessions
Controlled environment for exposures
Maximum 6 clients for personalized care
Medication management if appropriate
Acceptance and mindfulness integration
Comprehensive aftercare planning
Beautiful setting supporting healing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ERP really the best treatment for OCD?
Yes. ERP has decades of research supporting its effectiveness and is recommended by all major clinical guidelines. While medication can help, ERP produces superior long-term outcomes. Other therapies like ACT and mindfulness can complement ERP but shouldn't replace it.
Will ERP make my anxiety unbearable?
No. ERP is carefully graduated—we start with manageable exposures and only progress when you're ready. Yes, you'll experience anxiety, but it's always within what you can handle, and it gets easier with practice. Most clients find ERP much more tolerable than they feared.
How long will treatment take?
Most clients see significant improvement in 4-6 weeks of intensive treatment. The duration depends on OCD severity, duration, and complexity. We'll discuss realistic expectations based on your assessment.
What if I have 'pure O'—just obsessions without visible compulsions?
'Pure O' is a misnomer—there are always compulsions, they're just mental (rumination, mental reviewing, reassurance-seeking). We treat mental compulsions just as effectively as behavioral ones through specialized ERP approaches.
Will I need medication for my OCD?
Not necessarily. Many people improve with ERP alone. However, SSRIs at higher doses can reduce OCD intensity and help with ERP. Our psychiatrist will discuss whether medication might benefit your treatment.
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