Rewire Your OCD Brain

“Pittman and Youngs have described the neurophysiology of the brain function of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Their eloquent explanations of solid treatment options and skill building are user-friendly and can be developed with or without a clinician. The language and concepts are down-to-earth and extremely easy to understand. Highly recommended for therapists or anyone struggling with anxiety or OCD.”
—Susan Myers, RN, LCSW, BCD, employed by the Veteran’s Administration Health Care System providing counseling for veterans struggling with anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and chronic illness

~Susan Myers, RN, LCSW, BCD

“Pittman and Youngs have managed to teach complex biological and psychological science in an utterly readable, straightforward, respectful voice that is somehow profoundly calming. The chapter on the language of the amygdala, how it learns and how it communicates, is a perfect bridge between understanding how brain circuitry works in OCD and how to use that knowledge to create the new experiences that can change it.”
—Sally Winston, PsyD, coauthor of Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts and Needing to Know forSure, and executive director of the Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland

~Sally Winston, PsyD

“If you want to understand the ‘what is going on with me?’ about OCD and what to do about it, this book is for you. OCD is demystified; the power and control OCD hijacked are given back to the reader. Not only has this book been insightful for me as a clinician, but my clients who read it are more easily able to begin detaching themselves from their intrusive thoughts.”
—Rachel Hiraldo, LPCC, LPC, NCC, CCATP, founder and lead counselor at Vivify Counseling and Wellness

~Rachel Hiraldo, LPCC, LPC, NCC, CCATP

“This book is user-friendly and accomplishes the near impossible task of sharing complex neurological concepts using understandable language, helpful descriptions, and practical tips to move past OCD. Patients often begin treatment terrified of their brain, having such uncomfortable and often disturbing thoughts. I am so happy to have a book to help them understand the neuroscience behind OCD, so they can understand OCD from a brain-based perspective. They can shift from shame and blame to self-compassion and empowerment, as well as freedom from the OCD bully within.”
—Debra Kissen, PhD, MHSA, CEO of Light on Anxiety, and coauthor of Rewire Your Anxious Brain for Teens, The Panic Workbook for Teens, and Break Free from Intrusive Thoughts

~Debra A. Kissen, PhD, MHSA

“Rewire Your OCD Brain is the road map you’ve been waiting for to help you find freedom from your obsessions and compulsive behaviors—an absolute must-read for clinicians and courageous souls alike.”
—Tara Bixby, LPC, founder of courageously.u

~Tara Bixby, LPC