Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder knows no age or class distinctions. In fact, many people with high intellectual development and great achievements suffer from OCD. OCD enslaves its victims, enmeshing them in a stifling web of intrusive thoughts and urges. There are various methods and protocols to break this vicious circle.
From Fear to Freedom is an intensive program. For three weeks you will dedicate all your energy, willpower, attentiveness, and trust to achieving freedom from obsessions and compulsions. If you come ready to abolish the OCD, your medical team will be ready to work with you.
The program is individually tailored to your specific needs and conditions. You work one-on-one with a highly trained therapist who will guide you and--when necessary--drag you through every step of the process. You will be treated, monitored, and taught by a highly motivated and trained team of experts in psychopharmacology, psychiatry, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
As we train you to identify OCD-related behavior, exposure and response prevention is designed to break up the maladaptive associations between anxiety, obsessions, and the performance of compulsions in an attempt to get relief from the anxiety.
Dr. Gorbis will be lecturing on the "Comorbidity of OCD and Eating Disorders and its Implication to Treatment" to members of the LA County Psychological Association. She will be addressing the issue of comorbidity of OCD and eating disorders and the implications of each disorders in terms of etiology as well as treatment.
Dr. Eda Gorbis was featured in MTV's show, "TrueLife", a powerful, award-winning series that uniquely reflects the experiences and cultures of this generation.This episode documents the unusual—and often remarkable circumstances of real individuals with Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
Learn more about Body Dysmorphic Disorder on our blog.
To pre-qualify for this study, patients must be at least 18 yrs. old, have a documented diagnosis of OCD as defined by the DSM-IV-TR, have been taking one of the following SSRIs for at least six weeks prior to screening and at the minimum daily dosage listed: fuvoxamine (Luvox®) 200 mg, fluoxetine (Prozac®) 40 mg, paroxetine (Paxil®) 40 mg, sertraline (Zoloft®) 100 mg. The study is expected to last about 20 weeks. Each patient will receive study medication and study-related medical evaluations at no cost. Reimbursement for travel may also be provided. Please contact us for additional eligibility requirements.
Dr. Gorbis talks about Body Dysmorphic order, its successful treatment methods, and resources for therapists. Watch it now at http://www.psychotherapy.net/interview/eda-gorbis-body-dysmorphic.