53. Anxiety and OCD 101 with Amanda Petrik-Gardner

Are you a worrier? Do you have intrusive thoughts that seem to get stuck in your head and put your anxiety on overdrive? In this episode, I chat with Amanda Petrick-Gardner, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, and anxiety disorders. Amanda shares an easy to understand overview of OCD and anxiety disorders, as well as the most common barriers that she observes in her clients. She also explains the differences in these disorders and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. She shares her go-to tips on decreasing anxiety and how you can support a partner struggling with these disorders. Amanda shares her helpful tips and resources for dealing with anxiety and related issues.