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• #115: Chrissy Cammarata, PhD —  The Overlap of Eating Disorders and OCD

  Chrissy Cammarata is a pediatric psychologist who has worked in academic medical centers, and now in a private practice catering to kids, teens and young adults for the past 15 years. Her specialty focused on the overlap between anxiety and eating disorders. Her practice conducts evidence-based assessments before and during treatments to assess symptom severity and progress. Her approach to recovery involves a combination of Exposure and Response Prevention and other Cognitive Behavioral strategies, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.   In this episode we talk about:   ◾️ How eating disorders can be confused with anxiety and OCD ◾️ Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) vs. Anorexia ◾️ Facing fears & phobias in everyday life   Find Chrissy here:   brandywinepsych.com   Find Zach here:   zachwesterbeck.com/ocd-coaching   @zach_westerbeck   Discover the transformative power of my Concierge OCD Coaching program, where personalized support meets proven strategies to help you overcome intrusive thoughts and reclaim your life. Experience up to two one-on-one coaching sessions each week, tailored resources designed specifically for your journey, and a customized roadmap that guides you every step of the way. Plus, enjoy text support between sessions to keep you on track and motivated. This isn’t just coaching; it’s a life-changing opportunity to unlock your potential and embrace a calmer, happier existence. Don’t wait—take the first step toward your transformation and apply now:   Disclaimer: Nothing here is medical advice. Please do your own research. The information above is just for informational and educational purposes. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider for any medical care or medical advice.

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• #114: Nina Rifkind, LCSW — Panic Attacks, Agoraphobia, & OCD

  Nina Rifkind is the founder of the Anxiety & OCD Therapy Center, located in northwestern New Jersey. Her practice roots from her own childhood, when she constantly battled social anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, and self-doubt. Today, she shares her 20 years of experience in the field treating adolescents and adults with anxiety disorders, phobias, OCD, health anxiety, body dysmorphia, BFRBs and more. She integrates CBT, ERP, ACT, and other psychodynamic techniques to help her patients navigate through their journey with mental health. In this episode we talk about:  ◾️ Differentiating Agoraphobia and OCD ◾️ Approaching phobias through therapy ◾️ Facing fears & phobias in everyday life Find Nina here: ocdnj.com Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com/ocd-coaching @zach_westerbeck Discover the transformative power of my Concierge OCD Coaching program, where personalized support meets proven strategies to help you overcome intrusive thoughts and reclaim your life. Experience up to two one-on-one coaching sessions each week, tailored resources designed specifically for your journey, and a customized roadmap that guides you every step of the way. Plus, enjoy text support between sessions to keep you on track and motivated. This isn’t just coaching; it’s a life-changing opportunity to unlock your potential and embrace a calmer, happier existence. Don’t wait—take the first step toward your transformation and apply now:  Disclaimer: Nothing here is medical advice. Please do your own research. The information above is just for informational and educational purposes. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider for any medical care or medical advice.

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• #113: Becky Verbansky, LMFT —  Grief in the OCD Journey

  Becky Verbansky is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and Arizona. She has participated in the field of mental health for over 20 years and specializes in the provision of EMDR and EXRP treatments for OCD, stress, anxiety, and depression.   In this episode we talk about:   ◾️ The initial response to being diagnosed with OCD ◾️ Addressing grief rooted in your OCD ◾️ Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in OCD recovery   Find Becky here:   [email protected] solutionsbybecky.com   Find Zach here:   zachwesterbeck.com/ocd-coaching   @zach_westerbeck   Discover the transformative power of my Concierge OCD Coaching program, where personalized support meets proven strategies to help you overcome intrusive thoughts and reclaim your life. Experience up to two one-on-one coaching sessions each week, tailored resources designed specifically for your journey, and a customized roadmap that guides you every step of the way. Plus, enjoy text support between sessions to keep you on track and motivated. This isn’t just coaching; it’s a life-changing opportunity to unlock your potential and embrace a calmer, happier existence. Don’t wait—take the first step toward your transformation and apply now:   Disclaimer: Nothing here is medical advice. Please do your own research. The information above is just for informational and educational purposes. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider for any medical care or medical advice.

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• #112: Bethany Warren, LCSW, PMH-C —  Perinatal OCD & Reproductive Mental Health Issues

  Bethany Warren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose private practice focuses on patients dealing with reproductive mental health issues. She is certified in Perinatal Mental Health and EMDR Therapy, and is also trained in ERP for OCD treatment. She has been working in this niche of OCD treatment since 2009, and has continued educating people about this form of OCD and treating patients with all kinds of mental health issues arising from reproductive health. In this episode we talk about:  ◾️Dissecting perinatal OCD ◾️ Infertility, pregnancy loss, trauma and mental health ◾️ How this form of OCD can be treated and be lived with Find Bethany here: bethanywarrenlcsw.com Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com/ocd-coaching @zach_westerbeck Discover the transformative power of my Concierge OCD Coaching program, where personalized support meets proven strategies to help you overcome intrusive thoughts and reclaim your life. Experience up to two one-on-one coaching sessions each week, tailored resources designed specifically for your journey, and a customized roadmap that guides you every step of the way. Plus, enjoy text support between sessions to keep you on track and motivated. This isn’t just coaching; it’s a life-changing opportunity to unlock your potential and embrace a calmer, happier existence. Don’t wait—take the first step toward your transformation and apply now:  Disclaimer: Nothing here is medical advice. Please do your own research. The information above is just for informational and educational purposes. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider for any medical care or medical advice.

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• #111: Paul Peterson, LCSW —  Understanding OCD Treatment

  Paul Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the CEO of the OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center. His practice involves mainly working with Anxiety, OCD, Hoarding, and Trichotillomania. He also works with patients suffering from comorbid issues. His practice evolved from his early years of marriage, where he realized his wife and son were living with OCD.  After using the by-the-book methods to treat his son, he realized treatment could be better. Today, he has cultivated methods of treating OCD by learning from different experts in the field and applying what he sees fitting best with each individual patient. In this episode we talk about:  ◾️Peter’s personal history in treating OCD ◾️ A deeper dive into OCD treatments ◾️ Finding the right method for your OCD Find Paul here: theocdandanxietytreatmentcenter.com Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com/ocd-coaching @zach_westerbeck Discover the transformative power of my Concierge OCD Coaching program, where personalized support meets proven strategies to help you overcome intrusive thoughts and reclaim your life. Experience up to two one-on-one coaching sessions each week, tailored resources designed specifically for your journey, and a customized roadmap that guides you every step of the way. Plus, enjoy text support between sessions to keep you on track and motivated. This isn’t just coaching; it’s a life-changing opportunity to unlock your potential and embrace a calmer, happier existence. Don’t wait—take the first step toward your transformation and apply now:  Disclaimer: Nothing here is medical advice. Please do your own research. The information above is just for informational and educational purposes. If you require assistance with any mental health or medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider for any medical care or medical advice.

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