My Favorite Resources
As a therapist specializing in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), Panic Disorder, and Anxiety Disorders, I often recommend educational tools and readings to support treatment and recovery. Here are some of my favorites.

OCD and Anxiety Education
Learning about your symptoms and effective treatments can help you feel more confident and less alone.

International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) - Trusted information on OCD and related disorders, including education, treatment providers and support groups
ICBT Online- Everything related to Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT): Training modules, research, treatment providers, and clinical guidance
The TLC Foundation for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors: Evidence based articles, support groups, and education about Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors

Podcasts
Podcasts are a powerful way to hear stories from people while lived experience and therapists who understand OCD and anxiety

The OCD Stories- Inspiring stories and interviews from individuals with lived experience and experts in the OCD community. I usually recommend when starting out to start with older episodes by clinicians
Your Anxiety Toolkit- Excellent podcast with practical tools as well as interviews with experts in OCD, Anxiety, and Panic
FearCast Podcast- Focused on OCD and Anxiety with discussion and educationAT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with
AT Parenting Survival Podcast/ Raising Kids with OCD and Anxiety- Podcast by Natasha Daniels for parents navigating OCD and anxiety in children. Offers practical, evidence-based strategies to support kids with obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety.

Instagram
ICBT Therapist- Helpful explanations, metaphors and practical ICBT tips for those in ICBT treatment

YouTube
Nathan Peterson: OCD and Anxiety: Helpful and compassionate videos on ERP, OCD recovery, anxiety management

OCD Space: Mike Parker, LCSW talks about all things OCD and ICBT

Articles

Educational reading can deepen understanding of OCD, anxiety, and treatment strategies.

* How to Respond to Unwanted Obsessive Thoughts- One of my favorite articles because it talks about several strategies for responding to intrusive thoughts and pros and cons of each and encourages flexibility
* Shoulders Back: The Man in the Park- Powerful metaphor for OCD by one of my favorite OCD therapists, Shala Nicely. How would you respond if a man in the park was yelling that the world is ending tomorrow?

Books

Reading can offer additional insight into ERP, ICBT, and anxiety treatment, reinforcing therapy work.
* Resolving OCD, Volumes 1 and 2- Comprehensive guides to Inference Based CBT (ICBT)
* Stopping the Noise in Your Head- Practical strategies for changing your relationship with anxious thoughts
* The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD- Combines mindfulness and ERP for practical application
* Is Fred in the Refrigerator- Memoir by one of my favorite OCD therapists about her journey with diagnosis, treatment and recovery.