Michael Parker, LCSW, Author at The Center for OCD and Anxiety

Author: Michael Parker, LCSW

Welcoming Erin Harding, LCSW

Posted on April 9, 2019April 9, 2019 by Michael Parker, LCSW

The Center for OCD and Anxiety is proud to welcome Erin Harding, LCSW to our team. Erin comes to us from the Pediatric OCD Intensive Outpatient Program at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. During her time at the OCD IOP,...Read More

Walk for OCD in Pittsburgh on June 2nd, 2019

Posted on April 4, 2019April 5, 2019 by Michael Parker, LCSW

Walkers crossing the Hot Metal Bridge during the 2018 Walk We at the Center for OCD and Anxiety are thrilled that OCD Pennsylvania will be hosting a 1 Million Steps for OCD Walk in Pittsburgh on June 2nd, 2019 at...Read More

When (and When Not to) Use Your Brain’s “Problem Solving App”

Posted on February 26, 2019March 1, 2019 by Michael Parker, LCSW

Much like a computer, our brains have many different functions. They store our memories, they control our physical movements, they silently monitor our environments for important or dangerous stimuli, and, of course, they help us solve problems. You might even...Read More

Extreme Emotions Part 2: or Why Star Wars was Wrong

Posted on December 20, 2018February 8, 2019 by Michael Parker, LCSW

In my last post, I discussed how it can be hard to fight the urge to engage in OCD rituals because the emotions associated with resisting are too extreme and uncomfortable. When faced with the choice between doing a ritual...Read More

Welcoming Lisa Glessner, LCSW

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Michael Parker, LCSW

The Center for OCD and Anxiety is proud to welcome our newest OCD specialist, Lisa Glessner. Lisa comes to our team with extensive experience working with children, adults, and families struggling with serious emotional difficulties. She has also received substantial...Read More

Extreme Emotions (at the wrong time)

Posted on October 1, 2018January 3, 2019 by Michael Parker, LCSW

Why Do I Do what I Do? When you have OCD, it can be hard to understand why you are engaging in certain behaviors. You know it doesn’t make sense to be showering 15 times a day, or to be...Read More

The OCD Chess Match

Posted on July 2, 2018August 22, 2018 by Michael Parker, LCSW

When you are struggling with OCD, it can often feel like a mental game of chess between you and your OCD. OCD’s part in this game is to see how much it can bother you with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings....Read More

We’ve Officially Moved into the New Space

Posted on June 23, 2018July 19, 2018 by Michael Parker, LCSW

We just concluded an exciting week - our first week in the new space on 244 Center Road. Clients and new staff all made it to the new address without a hitch, and everyone had a very positive reaction to...Read More

Welcoming Amanda Meredith, LCSW to The Center for OCD and Anxiety

Posted on June 12, 2018July 20, 2018 by Michael Parker, LCSW

We are proud to welcome our newest OCD therapist, Amanda Meredith, LCSW, to The Center for OCD and Anxiety. Amanda has extensive experience treating OCD and working with both individuals and families during her many years working at Western Psychiatric...Read More

Free Viewing of ‘Unstuck: An OCD Kids’ Movie’

Posted on May 17, 2018July 18, 2018 by Michael Parker, LCSW

Just wanted to share that there will be a free viewing of Unstuck: An OCD Kids' Movie. The viewing will be on Friday, June 8th, at 6:30pm at Christ Church at Grove Farm. Registration is requested but not required and can...Read More