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2025 Online OCD Conference
Stronger Together: Supporting the Global OCD Community At The Gateway Institute, we believe that healing from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is not just about treatment, it’s about connection, compassion, and building resilience through community. That’s why...
Join The Gateway Institute in Taking One Million Steps 4 OCD
The Gateway Institute is proud to stand alongside the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and OCD Southern California (OCD SoCal) in support of the 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk on Saturday, June 28th at the Costa Mesa Marriott, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM PST. This...
Comparing I-CBT to ERP Therapy: Which Approach is Right for You?
By Lindsey Benolken LPC Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP Therapy) and Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) are both evidence-based treatment modalities for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) ERP therapy has been...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: When intrusive thoughts lead to compulsive behaviours
Staying up for hours at night checking and rechecking the house is safe, washing the body and clothes after using the toilet, and backtracking steps until a ‘good thought’ has entered the mind are some Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) live with. They feel compelled...
Gateway Institute Expands Support with New Office in Denver, Colorado
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Denver, Colorado, July 29, 2024 – The Gateway Institute, a pioneering organization dedicated to offering comprehensive support and innovative treatments for individuals living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), is thrilled to announce the...
Elevate Your OCD Treatment Expertise at the 29th Annual OCD Conference
Therapists dedicated to helping clients overcome obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders have a unique opportunity to elevate their expertise at the 29th Annual OCD Conference, sponsored by Sheppard Pratt. Taking place at the Hyatt Regency Orlando...
Gateway Institute Expands Its Reach with New Office in Seattle, Washington
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Seattle, Washington, April 10, 2024 – The Gateway Institute, a pioneering organization dedicated to offering comprehensive support and innovative treatments for individuals living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), is thrilled to announce...
Child & Adolescent OCD Treatment
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms can manifest at any time, but many people first experience symptoms between ages 8-12 years old. It’s estimated that about 500,000 children and adolescents in the United States have OCD, although this isn’t an exact...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): 15 Reasons To Start OCD Treatment Today
According to recent statistics, it takes 14-17 years on average to get treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Unfortunately for individuals suffering from OCD, these years will be spent living half the life they could be. The other half is spent living...
What to look for in a OCD Treatment Center and in an Intensive Treatment Program for OCD
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that impacts over 2 million Americans. OCD is characterized by intrusive, uncontrollable, and unwanted thoughts or fears (obsessions), which leave someone feeling the urge to...