Alexandra Kalogeropoulou 

Do you ever find yourself dealing with:

Persistent thoughts that replay in your mind no matter how much you try to dismiss them?
A compulsion to check things — such as locks, switches, or messages — repeatedly “just to be certain”?
Fears that you might hurt someone or make an error, even though you would never intend to?
A need for everything to feel “just right” — rearranging, cleaning, or counting until it feels acceptable?
Feeling anxious or guilty if you skip a specific ritual or routine?

If this resonates with you, know that you’re not alone. These feelings are associated with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) — a cycle of distressing thoughts (obsessions) and recurring actions (compulsions) that temporarily ease anxiety but keep you trapped in a stressful loop.

How CBT Can Assist:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — particularly a technique known as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — can aid you in breaking that cycle.

In therapy, you will learn to:

Comprehend why OCD makes you feel the way it does — and recognize that your thoughts are not harmful or a true reflection of who you are.
Confront your fears in a safe and gradual manner, without resorting to the usual rituals.
Suppress the desire to engage in compulsions and see that the anxiety subsides naturally.
Question unhelpful beliefs and rebuild trust in yourself.


Through CBT, you can discover that it’s not necessary to heed every thought or comply with every impulse. Gradually, the thoughts lose their significance, the anxiety diminishes, and you begin to feel calmer, freer, and more in control of your life.