By Allison Summer, LPC | Specializing in OCD & Eating Disorders Scrupulosity is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that centers around moral, religious, or ethical fears . It’s often misunderstood as strong faith, high values, or a sensitive conscience — but at its core, scrupulosity is driven by anxiety, doubt, and a relentless need for certainty . For both adults and children, scrupulosity can be deeply distressing — especially because it tends to hide in places

By Allison Summer, LPC | Specializing in OCD & Eating Disorders There is something unique about sitting across from someone whose brain speaks a language you personally know. When I tell clients I specialize in OCD, I mean it clinically — the training, the supervision, the protocols, the evidence-based treatment. But I also mean it in a quieter way: I know OCD from the inside, too. It’s not always something therapists talk about openly. We’re often taught to keep our stories

Being a Therapist Doesn’t Mean Having It All Figured Out When people find out you’re a therapist, there’s often an unspoken assumption:...

By Allison Summer, LPC | Specializing in OCD & Eating Disorders If you’re in recovery from an eating disorder, you’ve probably heard it...

Connecting the Pieces from Rituals to Restrictions: Unveiling the Impact of OCD and Eating Disorders.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a #mentalhealth condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, #OCD...