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OCD EValuationS
Obsessive-Compulsive Experiences
Some brains get sticky.
Some brains get loud.
Some brains get very, very good at noticing uncertainty, responsibility, and “what ifs” and then refuse to let go.
An obsessive compulsive disorder evaluation helps us understand whether intrusive thoughts, urges, mental rituals, or “not just right” sensations are taking up more space and energy than you want them to.
This is not about judging your thoughts or deciding whether fears are logical (OCD does not run on logic). Instead, we look at how your brain processes uncertainty, threat, meaning, and control, and how that impacts your daily life.
Our neurodivergent-affirming approach:
This assessment helps clarify
✔ What is OCD
✔ What is neurodivergence
✔ What is you
✔ Where support, not suppression, can help
If your brain feels bossy, sticky, or endlessly demanding reassurance, and you are tired of negotiating with it, this assessment can offer clarity, relief, and a way forward that respects who you are.
What you will receive:
A written report that includes:
✔ Relevant background and developmental context
✔ Clear interpretation of results without pathologizing language
✔ Practical, affirming recommendations and resources
✔ A feedback session to review results together, answer lingering questions and discuss next steps that
actually fit your brain and your life
What this assessment includes:
We use collaborative, neurodivergent-affirming interviews alongside validated tools to understand how OCD shows up in your specific brain.
✔ In-depth clinical interview
✔ OCD-focused interviews and measures include the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) for all participants. Additional measures are used as clinically indicated and may include:
✔ DIAMOND semi structured interview OCD section
✔ Inferential Confusion Questionnaire
✔ Reassurance Seeking Questionnaire
✔ Significance of Thought Scale
✔ Additional OCD measures may be used depending on what is endorsed, including tools that explore:
✔ Specific obsessional themes and compulsions
✔ Relationship focused OCD
✔ Partner related OCD
✔ Not just right and sensory driven experiences
✔ Measures may include DOCS SF, PROCSI, ROCI, and NJRE QR
✔ Screeners for common co-occurring experiences, including:
✔ Anxiety
✔ ADHD
✔ Autism
✔ Trauma patterns
✔ Sensory sensitivities
There is intentional space for:
✔ Talking about intrusive thoughts without moral judgment
✔ Naming mental compulsions, rumination, reassurance seeking, and
internal checking
✔ Exploring overlap with perfectionism, masking, justice sensitivity, PDA,
and sensory processing
✔ Sharing thoughts you usually keep to yourself because they sound weird, scary, or “what if this means something about me?” (it does not).
Session structure:
✔ OCD-only assessment typically includes 2 to 3 sessions
✔ OCD add-on typically includes 1 to 2 additional sessions added onto the evaluation you choose
✔ Each session is usually about 2 hours long
Sessions are paced with attention to cognitive load, sensory needs, and burnout rather than endurance.
Assessment options and formats:
✔ Completed as a stand-alone OCD evaluation
✔ Added on to another evaluation such as autism, ADHD, or a broader diagnostic assessment
For some, the diagnostic process is about more than just answers—it's about being truly seen and heard. Sharing your story can be a deeply healing experience, especially if you've been through non-affirming assessments in the past. Should you discover you're OCD, we'll explore next steps, resources, and strategies to help you embrace this new chapter with confidence and self-understanding.
You Can Experience A Life Of Clarity And Acceptance
If you suspect that you might have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Neuron & Rose Psychological Services can provide you with an accurate diagnosis and the answers you need to make informed decisions going forward.
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