Article: Adjunctive Treatments: Cognitive Therapy For OCD

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Describes cognitive therapy for OCD, which focuses on identifying and challenging exaggerated beliefs and distorted interpretations that contribute to obsessional fear and compulsions. Treatment may include cognitive restructuring and behavioral experiments. The resource notes that cognitive therapy is often most useful as an adjunct to ERP, rather than as a stand-alone approach.