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Metacognitive Therapy
Change your relationship with intrusive thoughts and unhelpful beliefs about thinking, worry, and rumination.
Specialized OCD & Anxiety Care
A clear path forward for OCD & anxiety in Arizona.
We provide highly specialized, evidence-based counseling for children, teens, and adults struggling with OCD or Anxiety. Real relief is possible, in person in Scottsdale or online anywhere in AZ.
Evidence-Based
You found the right place.
Counseling designed to break the cycle of anxiety, obsessive thinking and compulsive behaviors.
Does this sound familiar?
Living with OCD is exhausting.
It often feels like you're constantly clouded with uncertainty, overly critical of your own thoughts, and desperate for relief. If you are experiencing any of the following, we can help:
Experiencing intense anxiety or panic that feels entirely out of control.
Having intrusive, unwanted thoughts that cause deep personal distress.
Feeling trapped in compulsive patterns, reassurance-seeking, or rituals.
Endlessly searching for certainty but never feeling truly satisfied.
Who We Help
Specialized focus for lasting recovery.
We help you understand what’s keeping you stuck and learn practical, evidence-based ways to respond differently. Instead of avoiding triggers, seeking reassurance, or getting caught in endless “what ifs,” you’ll build skills to face uncertainty with greater confidence and get back to the life that matters to you. Because we specialize in OCD and anxiety, we know how to identify the patterns keeping you stuck and target them with the right treatment. The goal is lasting change, so anxiety and OCD have less control over your life.
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Meet the Full TeamMeet the Team.
Our team is rigorously trained in treating OCD and severe anxiety. We combine clinical excellence with genuine warmth to help you reclaim your life.
Alexandra Schilling, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist, OCD Specialist (Ages 13+)
Dr. Alexandra Schilling specializes in treating OCD, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. She provides compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual's needs.
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Gabrielle Rozio, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist, OCD Specialist (Ages 18+)
Dr. Rozio holds a Doctorate and Master's in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern University and a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Arizona State University. With specialized training in ERP, I-CBT, and ACT, she matches clients' needs by considering biology, lifestyle, and psychological factors. Member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).
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Jessica Cronk, LAC
Licensed Associate Counselor
Jessica provides compassionate counseling for people struggling with OCD and anxiety disorders, helping clients move toward the lives they want.
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Lisa Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Lisa utilizes specialized therapy techniques to support individuals in breaking the cycle of obsessive thinking and compulsive behaviors.
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Our Approach
Therapies that actually work for OCD and Anxiety.
Standard talk therapy can sometimes make OCD worse by unintentionally offering reassurance or a new compulsion. We use specialized, action-oriented therapies designed specifically to dismantle the OCD and Anxiety cycles.
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
A gold-standard treatment that helps you gradually face triggers while learning not to rely on compulsions or avoidance.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Learn to make room for unwanted thoughts and feelings while moving toward a meaningful, values-driven life.
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Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT)
Identify and challenge the reasoning process that fuels obsessional doubt so you can rebuild trust in your senses.
Explore TreatmentWhat Sets Us Apart
Specialized care makes a difference.
We have the focused training and experience to treat OCD with approaches designed for the way it actually works.
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Hi, everyone. I’m Dr. Ali. I’m a clinical psychologist, and I’m also the clinic director here at BrainBody OCD Counseling. If you’re someone who’s struggling with OCD, with anxiety, with intrusive thoughts, you’re in the right place.
So I wanted to make this video just to take a couple minutes to explain to you what we offer here at BrainBody OCD Counseling and what sets us apart from other clinics. So the first thing to know is that if you’re struggling with OCD or anxiety, you want to seek out a specialist.
The reason being is that a lot of traditional therapies can make OCD and anxiety worse because they’re very focused on trying to control symptoms. So doing things like thought stopping, trying to reframe your intrusive thoughts directly, using visualization or progressive muscle relaxation to escape distress can all make it worse because we’re focused on trying to control the symptoms.
So the therapies that we provide as a specialty clinic are therapies such as Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and other mindfulness-based therapies. The way these are different is that in these therapies, we’re very focused on changing the way you relate to your thoughts rather than trying to stop or control them.
And we have found that doing this in a very systematic way—so you’re going to work with your therapist step-by-step. Step one isn’t going in and feeling, you know, worse with exposure. Step-by-step, to really train your brain to learn that you don’t have to fear these things.
And every time you’re avoiding something or engaging in a compulsion, you’re inadvertently training your brain that you do have to fear it. So our therapists that you see on the website are all highly trained and experienced in treating OCD and anxiety.
And to take the first step to get set up with our clinic, you’ll want to hit the Schedule Now button. That’ll take you to a page where you have the option of either scheduling directly if you know which therapist you want to schedule with, or you can fill out our therapist match form and we can match you based on your answers with the therapist that’s best for you.
We look forward to supporting you.
Free OCD TrainingGet the Free Training
Understand the OCD cycle and start responding differently.
Get immediate access to a free training video and downloadable workbook created to help you better understand OCD and explore evidence-based strategies for lasting relief.
Recognize intrusive-thought patterns
Learn what keeps the cycle going
Explore evidence-based strategies
Take a practical first step
Video + Workbook
Reclaim Peace from OCD
Free Training for ParentsGet the Free SPACE Training
Support your anxious child with greater confidence.
Get immediate access to our brief SPACE training and companion workbook for parents of children ages 6–18. Learn how supportive responses can reduce accommodation and help your child face anxiety.
Understand childhood anxiety
Recognize accommodation patterns
Set practical response goals
Feel empowered moving forward
Free Resource
E-Book: Breaking the OCD Loop
A practical guide to ERP, I-CBT, and ACT
This E-book provides an overview of OCD and how ERP, I-CBT, and ACT therapies help you change your relationship with intrusive thoughts and compulsive patterns.
Learn how the OCD loop works
Explore practical ERP strategies
Understand the role of uncertainty
Reconnect with what matters most
Download the Free E-BookFree PDF download · 32 pages
Where to find us.
Visit our calming clinic in Scottsdale, or choose secure online counseling from wherever you are in Arizona.
Scottsdale Clinic
7730 E Greenway Rd Ste 205
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
In-person specialized therapy in a warm, welcoming environment designed for healing.
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Don't live near Scottsdale? We offer secure, highly effective online therapy throughout the entire state.
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Helpful resources for understanding OCD
Explore practical guidance from our OCD and anxiety specialists.
Client Experiences
In their own words.
Reflections shared by previous clients about their experience with BrainBody.
“I found BrainBody while searching for OCD treatment and honestly didn’t know what to expect, but the experience completely changed how I understand my OCD. The explanations finally clicked, and the practical work in therapy helped me stop feeling ruled by every intrusive thought. It’s the first time I’ve felt hopeful in years.”
“What I liked most was that treatment never felt overwhelming. My therapist helped me understand the OCD cycle, take each step at a pace I could manage, and practice responding differently when fears showed up. Over time, I felt more confident and in control of my life.”
“I’ve been to a few therapists before, but nothing really helped with the intrusive thoughts. At BrainBody Wellness, I finally felt like someone understood what I was going through. My therapist didn’t just listen—she gave me skills. I’m finally making progress and not feeling like OCD controls everything.”
Ready to reclaim your life?
Taking the first step is often the hardest part. Schedule a free consultation to talk with our team and see if we're the right fit for you.
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