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Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors: Effective Therapy for Hair Pulling and Skin Picking
Hair pulling, skin picking, and other body-focused repetitive behaviors can feel difficult to control and deeply isolating. Effective treatment addresses the specific sensory, emotional, and behavioral patterns that keep BFRBs going.
Social Anxiety in the Workplace: Why You Can't Speak Up in Meetings (And What to Do About It)
You have good ideas. You know what you want to say. But when the moment comes, something stops you. If speaking up at work feels impossible, social anxiety may be why, and effective treatment is available.
Relationship OCD (ROCD): When Doubt Takes Over Your Relationship
Do you constantly question your feelings for your partner? Relationship OCD (ROCD) causes relentless doubt that has nothing to do with the relationship itself - and effective treatment is available.
Why Am I Having Intrusive Thoughts About Hurting My Baby? Understanding Postpartum OCD
Many new parents experience disturbing intrusive thoughts after having a baby. Learn how postpartum OCD develops, what compulsions look like, and how evidence-based treatment can help you find relief.
Lauren Ranney, LPC - OCD & Anxiety Therapist in Round Rock, Texas
Meet Lauren Ranney, LPC, a BTTI-trained OCD therapist at Austin Anxiety and OCD Specialists in Round Rock, Texas. She provides ERP, CBT, and ACT therapy for OCD, anxiety, depression, phobias, and emetophobia for teens and adults across Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, and Texas via telehealth.
OCD Among Physicians: How an IOP in Texas Supports Doctors Facing OCD
Specialized IOP treatment for OCD in Austin, including care for physicians and high-responsibility professionals using evidence-based ERP and CBT.