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Extreme Emotions (at the wrong time)

Posted on October 1, 2018 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

One Month To Go Before the 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk!

Posted on May 8, 2018July 20, 2018 by Michael Parker, LCSW

We're coming down to the last few weeks to raise money for the Pittsburgh OCD Walk, which will take place on the Eliza Furnace Trail on Sunday, June 3rd (check-in at 7:45am). For anyone interested in either joining the walk...Read More

New Website and Some OCD Resources

Posted on May 3, 2018July 18, 2018 by Michael Parker, LCSW

I'd like to officially unveil the website for The Center for OCD and Anxiety. In the coming months, I'll be bringing on additional OCD specialists to help meet the great need in the Pittsburgh area for proper OCD treatment. Feel...Read More

Announcing the first annual 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk

Posted on April 4, 2018July 18, 2018 by Michael Parker, LCSW

I am extremely excited to share that the OCD Foundation of Pennsylvania will be hosting Pittsburgh's first annual 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk on June 3rd at 7:45am. The walk will be taking place along the beautiful Eliza Furnace Trail. Come out for...Read More

You Can Handle So Much More Than You Realize

Posted on March 23, 2018July 18, 2018 by Michael Parker, LCSW

We all have things we avoid. And there are many things that are completely reasonable, and entirely possible, to avoid (sunburn, dark alleys, and head cheese come to mind). But occasionally we may find ourselves avoiding things that are more intrinsic parts of life,...Read More

Video Games and Mental Health

Posted on February 8, 2018July 18, 2018 by Michael Parker, LCSW

Video game usage is getting more attention in the mental health world these days, with the World Health Organization now considering a diagnosis for Video Game Disorder. For those interested, here’s the latest story… http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/27/health/video-game-disorder-who/index.html As a therapist who happens...Read More