Estimated reading time: 10  minutes OCD shows up in kids more often than most parents think, and it usually doesn’t look like what you see in the movies. You might notice them asking the same question over and over, checking things constantly, or getting stuck in bedtime routines that seem harmless—at first. The good news? There are real tools that

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Do you think Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is just about handwashing and keeping things perfectly organized? It’s actually a complex brain-based condition filled with intrusive thoughts and intense urges kids feel they must neutralize—again and again. As a therapist and mom who’s helped thousands of families, I’ve seen how misunderstood OCD can be and how much

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If your child is stuck in weird rituals or can’t stop asking the same question over and over… and you’re starting to worry this is more than a phase—you’re not alone. I’ve sat across from so many parents who’ve said, “I don’t know what’s going on, but this isn’t my kid.” It’s scary. It’s confusing.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a disorder that often starts in childhood and wreaks havoc on a person’s and their families’ life. At Dr. Roseann and Associates, we support children, teens, and adults with OCD disorder every day with brain-based therapies, such as neurofeedback and biofeedback combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Therapy.

An OCD diagnosis incorporates unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) leading to compulsive behaviors. Children and adults with OCD engage in compulsive behaviors attempting to end the obsessions, decrease distress and anxiety, or stop perceived bad things from happening. They perform both mental and behavioral rituals to reduce feelings associated with anxiety disorder.