Marcelle Abusalbi, MA, LPC-S, Laurel Oaks Counseling and Therapy Facebook ad: “Home | Cedar Park Anxiety Therapy”

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Many teens with OCD aren’t obsessively cleaning or organizing. Instead, OCD often shows up quietly — in thoughts, avoidance, and distress that’s easy to miss. Here are some less-talked-about signs of OCD in teens: • Getting “stuck” on thoughts that feel scary, wrong, or upsetting — and feeling unable to let them go • Asking for reassurance over and over • Avoiding situations, people, or places that trigger anxiety • Replaying conversations or moments to “make sure” they didn’t do something wrong • Needing things to feel "just right" before moving on • Excessive guilt, responsibility, or fear of disappointing others • Saying things like: “I know this doesn’t make sense, but I can’t stop thinking about it.” OCD is about a brain that gets stuck in threat mode, demanding certainty and relief. And here’s the important part: 👉 Reassurance, avoidance, and accommodating the anxiety often make OCD stronger over time — even though they come from a loving place. With the right support, teens can learn: • how to respond differently to intrusive thoughts • how to tolerate uncertainty • how to step out of anxiety loops without fighting or suppressing thoughts If your teen’s anxiety feels intense, repetitive, or “different” — trust that instinct. Help exists, and it can be gentle, collaborative, and effective.

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laureloakstherapy.com

Home | Cedar Park Anxiety Therapy

Laurel Oaks Counseling & Therapy in Cedar Park TX provides CBT therapy for anxiety and chronic stress.