The Most Commonly Asked Questions on OCD, Answered

Today we are talking about OCD, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. For those of us with OCD, there are a variety of techniques and treatments that can be extremely helpful towards living a healthy and fulfilling life with the disorder. A diagnosis of OCD does not need to define you. We also know that while the pandemic has taken a toll on all of us, it has been particularly challenging for those of us with OCD. In today’s episode, we are going to speak with a leading OCD expert about what the disorder is, how best to live with it, and how to help those around you with the disorder.

Dr. Rachel Ginsberg serves as the Assistant Director at Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders—Westchester, and the Assistant Quality Director of the Department of Psychiatry Faculty Practice Organization. She is an Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and specializes in the evaluation and treatment of adolescents and adults with mood, anxiety, and related disorders. Dr. Ginsberg is trained in evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (EX/RP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and has worked in a variety of settings, including pediatric and adult clinics, as well as partial hospital and inpatient hospital settings. Dr. Ginsberg is passionate about finding novel and creative ways to personalize and innovate evidence-based treatments.