The Keys to Solving your OCD
8-Week Educational Course for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
At some point in their adult life, one in forty individuals will receive a diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, commonly referred to as OCD. Many of these individuals go several years, often a decade or more, between symptom onset and official diagnosis from a mental health professional. Individuals often do not recognize their experiences as OCD or are fearful of seeking help sooner due to the stigma associated with OCD. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can present itself in a variety of ways, including obsessive/intrusive thoughts, and compulsive behaviors or rituals in an attempt to relieve the anxiety that accompanies OCD symptoms. Left untreated, OCD can sometimes grow worse over time and can greatly impact one’s quality of life. Oftentimes, supplemental support or other resources are needed outside of individual therapy.
What is this group about?
Our Keys to Solving your OCD course is an 8-week psychoeducation group offered to individuals 18+, of any gender, for those with a diagnosis of OCD or those who suspect they have OCD. Group members will learn to identify common symptoms and subtypes of OCD, understand types of evidence-based treatments for OCD, and learn a variety of effective coping strategies to manage and decrease OCD symptoms. Brief group activities will be facilitated to enhance group members’ learning experience and ability to utilize the skills discussed. While this is not a process group, the group will provide an opportunity for members to come together to learn and hear each other as they break the stigma of OCD and enhance their recovery process.
When is the group?
Mondays from 7pm-8pm
When is the group beginning?
Starts in mid February 2025. Enrolling now.
Where are the groups being held?
Online. Group participants will be sent a virtual link prior to group.
Who is it open to?
Adults ages 18+
Cost
Copay/Coinsurance as determined by a client’s insurance, or $45 per week without using insurance
Group Leader
Olivia Schutz, LAC
Participants must also be in individual therapy (either at IPG or elsewhere) in order to attend our groups. If you are not already in therapy anywhere, you may additionally fill out our regular new client appointment form, to have you set up with an individual therapist as well.
To proceed with registering for group therapy, click on the link below. After filling out your application expressing interest, we will be in touch with you to have you fill out the special group therapy consent form and answer any questions you may have, and then connect you with the group leader for an orientation phone call prior to attending your first group.
Olivia Schutz, LAC
Group Leader
Olivia Schutz is a Licensed Associate Counselor and National Certified Counselor who earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University and her Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from The College of New Jersey. Olivia works with adults, adolescents, and children experiencing anxiety and depressive disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, life transitions, substance abuse, grief and parenting struggles. Olivia has previous experience working with clients both in outpatient, as well as a partial hospitalization settings, conducting both group and individual therapy. She utilizes a Cognitive-Behavioral, Dialectical-Behavioral and Person-Centered approach to process and teach individualized coping skills to clients so they feel heard and validated, and can successfully reach their therapeutic goals.
