// 845.371.2222 An Unexpected Breakthrough with Severe OCD After decades in this field, I thought I had seen it all - until one case reminded me how surprising and inspiring this work can be. A bright yeshivah bochur came to me crushed by severe OCD, his obsessive thoughts dragging him into despair so deep that he spoke of not wanting to live. I brought every tool - ERP, CBT, DBT - yet week after week he insisted nothing helped. The hopelessness was draining. Then came a Telehealth session from camp. He delivered his most painful litany yet, almost mocking our work: “All you’re teaching me is to ignore and fight these thoughts.” At that moment, I tried one last approac - the paradoxical method. “Yossi,” I said, “you’ve convinced me. Your case is unique. No therapy can help you.” He cut in immediately: “Hey, I didn’t say I’m not better! That’s not what I need you for.” And just like that, the dynamic shifted. For the first time, he admitted he was improving. A week later, he walked in smiling. Today, he is on the road to a full recovery, carrying with him hope. This case reinforced a timeless lesson: even when progress feels invisible, persistence - and the courage to try a fresh angle - can unlock a turning point. אור בחושך Our state-of-the-art services include: Sand Therapy, Play Therapy, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychiatry, Occupational Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Speech Therapy Most insurance plans accepted! Finding Light In Darkness 845.770.1949 42 Melnick Dr. Monsey www.cmadc.com - Jacob Stauber, LCSW 131
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