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Behavioral health information you can trust, verified by clinicians.

How is sexual orientation OCD different from questioning your sexuality?

People with this type of OCD experience distressing thoughts about their sexual orientation.

What is the empty chair technique, and how is it used in therapy?

With this technique, you talk to an imagined person, which can help you process unfinished business.

Transference in therapy: What it is and why it matters

When a client projects past feelings or experiences onto their therapist, it’s called “transference.”

Can hoarding be a symptom of OCD?

Compulsive hoarding causes distress and makes it difficult for people to get rid of things they don’t need.

Understanding sensorimotor OCD: Symptoms and treatments

Sensorimotor OCD causes people to obsess about normal bodily functions.

Understanding religious scrupulosity OCD: Symptoms and treatments

People with this form of OCD experience obsessions and compulsions about religion and morality.

Understanding checking OCD: Symptoms and treatments

Checking OCD causes people to compulsively check that things are done completely or correctly.

What is acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)?

ACT can decrease distress by helping you learn to accept things as they are.

What is narcissistic personality disorder? Types and treatment options

Symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder can present differently between people.

Attachment styles: Why they matter and how to identify your style

Your experiences with caregivers during childhood can impact how you feel and act in your adult relationships.

Are you experiencing symptoms of high-functioning depression? Self-assessment test

This quiz can’t diagnose you, but it can help you assess your symptoms and take the first step toward recovery.

What is REBT (rational emotive behavior therapy)?

REBT is a form of therapy that can help you identify and change unhelpful beliefs and behaviors.