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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm an OCD therapist. The issue with SSRIs for OCD is that they are "supposed" to be at the highest possible dosages, as in that's what is evidence based. Meaning like 200mg. That's a lot for a young person to tolerate, so don't be discouraged if they try the meds and the side effects are too difficult. ERP works wonders. [/quote]

But our neuropsychologist said ERP is cruel and torturous unless the child is medicated. Is this true in your experience as an OCD  therapist ?
-OP[/quote]

This is crazy. ERP is evidence based and the gold standard of care for OCD. No one in their right mind would say that about ERP, it's the first thing that's tried (before more radical therapies like ketamine or TMS).

My biggest advice is to find someone REALLY trained in ERP. Don't just go to psychology today. In general, the better the therapist the fewer things they will treat. Be wary of therapists who have 20 disordered and modalities listed on their website. ERP is dangerous when done poorly and you really need someone who knows what they're doing. [/quote]

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