Evidence-Based OCD Treatment
Contamination OCD Therapy in Indianapolis
Contamination OCD can make everyday activities feel overwhelming, stressful, and mentally exhausting. At Sommer Psychology Group, we provide evidence-based therapy for Contamination OCD, helping clients reduce obsessive fears related to germs, illness, bodily fluids, dirt, chemicals, or spreading contamination to others while decreasing compulsive cleaning, washing, checking, and avoidance behaviors.
Contamination and cleaning are common dimensions of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Individuals with contamination OCD often experience intense fears related to germs, illness, or contact with objects or environments perceived as unclean. Everyday situations—such as touching doorknobs, public surfaces, bathrooms, trash, bodily fluids, or shared items—can trigger overwhelming anxiety and distress.
In response, many people engage in compulsive behaviors such as excessive handwashing, showering, sanitizing, cleaning, changing clothes, reassurance-seeking, or avoiding people and places altogether. These compulsions are often performed in an attempt to reduce anxiety, prevent illness, or stop contamination from spreading to themselves or others.
Some individuals with contamination OCD also experience intrusive fears related to causing harm through contamination, such as accidentally making someone sick, exposing others to germs, or not cleaning “well enough.” These thoughts can feel deeply distressing and lead to mental reviewing, checking, reassurance-seeking, or heightened responsibility for the safety of others.
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, challenge fear-based reasoning patterns, and build greater tolerance for uncertainty and discomfort without relying on rituals or avoidance.
We offer Contamination 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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