Evidence-Based OCD Treatment
Harm OCD Therapy in Indianapolis
Harm OCD can create intense fear, doubt, and anxiety about accidentally or intentionally causing harm to yourself or others. At Sommer Psychology Group, we provide evidence-based therapy for Harm OCD, helping clients reduce intrusive thoughts, compulsive checking, reassurance-seeking, rumination, and avoidance behaviors while building greater confidence in their ability to tolerate uncertainty and intrusive thoughts.
Harm OCD often involves intrusive thoughts, images, or urges related to causing harm to yourself or other people. These thoughts are unwanted, distressing, and typically completely inconsistent with the person’s values and intentions. Individuals may fear harming loved ones, making dangerous mistakes, losing control, hitting someone while driving, acting violently, or being responsible for something terrible happening.
Many people with Harm OCD experience overwhelming doubt and uncertainty, leading to compulsive behaviors such as checking, reassurance-seeking, mentally reviewing past actions, avoiding certain objects or situations, researching symptoms, or repeatedly trying to “prove” they would never hurt anyone.
Although these fears can feel incredibly real, the thoughts themselves are not dangerous and do not reflect a person’s true intentions or character. The cycle of compulsions and mental checking often keeps the anxiety and doubt going over time.
Our therapists use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Treatment focuses on helping clients better understand obsessive doubt, reduce compulsive behaviors and mental reviewing, challenge fear-based reasoning patterns, and develop healthier ways of responding to intrusive thoughts and uncertainty without relying on reassurance or avoidance.
We offer Harm OCD therapy in Indianapolis and secure online OCD therapy across Indiana.
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At Sommer Psychology Group, our specialized team of clinicians are dedicated to supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders. We offer comprehensive care through assessment and evaluation, evidence-based therapy and treatment, education, and ongoing consultation.
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Why Work With Sommer Psychology Group
We understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming—whether it’s managing anxiety, balancing responsibilities, or facing the fear of the unknown. As specialists who work with individuals who struggle with anxiety, OCD, and related disorders, we aim to help you find your way forward.
Our approach is solutions-focused and evidence-based, designed to meet your unique needs and help you achieve lasting change.
At Sommer Psychology Group, we believe in the power of quality care. That means giving you dedicated, thoughtful, and individualized support, with the flexibility of virtual sessions that fit into your life, wherever you are.
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