Help for OCD and Related Disorders

Professional Services offered by the OCD Resource Center of Florida

The OCD Resource Center of Florida  specializes high-quality, state-of-the-art, cognitive-behavioral treatment services for many disorders

Receive treatment for:

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - excessive checking, repeating, washing rituals, obsessions with contamination, neatness, orderliness, perfection


• Pure Obsessions - unwanted intrusive,"out of the blue" thoughts of possibly causing harm or danger to others


• Trichotillomania - compulsive hair-pulling


• Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) - "Imagined Ugliness Syndrome"


• Compulsive Hoarding - excessive saving, collecting; inability to throw things away leading to unlivable household


• Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)


• Compulsive Skin-Picking / Self Mutilation


• Major Depressive Disorder


• Panic Disorder


• Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia (Intensive Program Available)


• Social Anxiety Disorder


• Specific Phobias


• Generalized Anxiety Disorder


• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)


• Family and Relationship problems - difficulties resulting from neurobehavioral disorders

Assessment and Evaluation Services for Adults and Children

A thorough evaluation is conducted with emphasis upon a correct and accurate diagnosis of your or your child's problem. Depending upon the needs of the individual patient, a wide range of psychological tests and evaluation services are available from a Licensed Clinical Psychologist on our staff.  From this data an individualized treatment plan is designed - consisting of a variety of psychiatric/behavioral interventions including medication and cognitive-behavior therapy utilizing exposure and response prevention.

Medication Evaluation with Board Certified Psychiatrist - Adults and Children

For patients needing ongoing medication management, we offer information and referral to qualified psychiatrists in the south Florida area with expertise in the pharmacological management of OCD and related disorders.

Intensive Individual Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) for Adults and Children

This is a three to four-week course of intensive individual cognitive-behavior therapy under the direction of Dr. Hyman or his associates, utilizing the principles of exposure and response prevention. Cognitive-behavior therapy is very different from traditional talk therapy in that it is action-oriented and encourages the person to face and confront his or her fears rather than be controlled by them. It is this "doing" instead of "thinking about it " approach that makes it so helpful to persons with OCD. Following the initial assessments, an individualized treatment plan is devised to help the person reduce and control OCD symptoms. The intensive phase of the treatment often involves frequent, extended cognitive-behavior therapy sessions at which time the patient is taught to manage anxiety in fear provoking situations and overcome maladaptive, compulsive behaviors. Wherever possible, treatment sessions are conducted "in vivo," meaning that the therapist and patient work outside the office setting, for example, the home, or a mall — wherever the symptoms most frequently occur. Following the intensive phase of treatment, ongoing follow-up sessions are available to monitor and maintain treatment progress.

Telephone/Internet Based Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for OCD and Related Anxiety Disorders

This service involves telephone or Internet-based video conference consultation and cognitive-behavior therapy with a qualified member of our behavioral treatment staff. Today's Internet technology offers possibilities previously unavailable to persons with OCD and related disorders. Not intended to take the place of  "in-person" cognitive-behavior therapy, telephone or Internet-based treatment may be particularly useful for patients who may not have a qualified behavior therapist with expertise in the treatment of OCD and related anxiety disorders available in their locale, patients who are severely house bound by their illness, or persons who, for various reasons, require the utmost in confidentiality. Internet-based video conference consultation requires that the patient have their own broadband Internet connection and web cam operability.

NOTE:  Due to the infancy of this technology, the effectiveness of Internet-based treatment has not been fully assessed scientifically, and therefore should not replace qualified "in-person" treatment if such treatment is available in your community.

Family Therapy

OCD and related anxiety disorders often affects family members and loved ones in profound ways. Family members can greatly benefit from consultations aimed at helping increase understanding of these disorders, and learning the best ways to help both the patient AND themselves deal most effectively with the disorder.

Consultation with School Personnel

Often parents of children with OCD have difficulty communicating the nature of their child's problem to teachers and principals who simply are unaware of OCD and its effect upon a child's behavior and performance in school. By gaining solid knowledge of OCD and its effects upon the child, teachers and other school personnel can more effectively deal with the child in the classroom setting.

Psychoeducational Programs, Lectures and Professional Training

Dr. Bruce Hyman and his associates are available for lectures and workshops on OCD and other anxiety disorders for both professional and lay audiences. We have trained hundreds of licensed mental health professionals in treatment approaches to OCD and other anxiety disorders, and regularly speak to lay audiences offering hope and encouragement to patients and loved ones.

Dr. Hyman provides individual supervision for licensed mental health professionals and is a qualified supervisor for trainees seeking State of Florida licensure in the fields of clinical social work (LCSW), marriage and family therapy (LMFT), and mental health counseling (LMHC).

Free Adult Support Group for Patients and Families

This group provides an opportunity for adult patients and families to gather together in an atmosphere of respect, support and hope. The group which meets twice every month, encourages participants  to share their feelings, overcome isolation, gain knowledge and increased understanding of OCD. In its 13th successful year, it is ably led by a recovering person with OCD who provides a safe, caring and confidential atmosphere that offers something helpful for everyone who attends. Learn more about our free OCD support group, call our office at (954) 962-6662, Ext. 2., or The Mental Health Association of Broward at (954) 746-2055.