Our primary mission is to empower our clients to take control of challenging/ difficult areas in their lives through the use of skill-based, present-focused, goal-oriented, and scientifically-proven treatments.

Maddie Pristera, M.S. Maddie Pristera is currently a third-year doctoral student in the clinical psychology (PsyD) program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). Previously, she received her MS in experimental psychology and BS in psychology with a Spanish minor from Saint Joseph’s University (SJU). Maddie primarily utilizes a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) framework in…

The Sneaky Side of OCD: Understanding Mental Compulsions

The Sneaky Side of OCD: Understanding Mental Compulsions

When most people think of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), they picture someone washing their hands over and over, checking the door lock repeatedly, or arranging things in a particular way. These are examples of physical compulsions, or visible behaviors done to ease the distress caused by obsessive thoughts. But there’s another side of OCD that’s often… […]

When AI Becomes Part of OCD: Understanding a New Form of Compulsion

When AI Becomes Part of OCD: Understanding a New Form of Compulsion

Written by Melissa Harrison, LPC In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT have become everyday companions. It’s easy to forget how new all of this is; asking questions to a computer and getting an answer that sounds like it really knows you and has the “right” answer in under five seconds. For most… […]

Luke Combs Opens Up About His Struggle with OCD: Shedding Light on Taboo Obsessions

Luke Combs Opens Up About His Struggle with OCD: Shedding Light on Taboo Obsessions

Written by Dr. Paulina Syracuse, Psy.D. Recently, country music star Luke Combs opened up about his experience with, as he said, his “particularly wicked” obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), shedding light on a particularly misunderstood aspect of the condition. He shared that he has struggled with a form of OCD known as “Pure O,” which involves intrusive,… […]

Managing Thanksgiving: A Practical Guide for Recovery

Managing Thanksgiving: A Practical Guide for Recovery

Written by Amanda Turco, LPC Thanksgiving can be a wonderful day spending time with loved ones, taking time off work, making gratitude lists, and eating beloved comfort foods. It can also offer a plethora of challenges for people who are in eating disorder recovery. Shifts in routine, a day-long focus on different foods than you… […]

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