Evidence-Based: A New Harbinger Psychology Podcast Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for OCD with Marisa T. Mazza, PsyD
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May 6, 2025 Marisa T. Mazza, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist and the author of The ACT Workbook for OCD, with over 15 years of experience in treating OCD and anxiety. She discusses how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help individuals manage OCD through mindfulness and self-compassion. Marisa emphasizes the importance of connecting with one's core values for meaningful living and the power of community support in recovery. She also highlights practical tools and her therapeutic workbook aimed at empowering those affected by OCD.
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Track OCD Triggers and Responses
- Keep an anxiety or OCD log to identify triggers, thoughts, emotions, and responses.
- Assess if your responses align with your values and help you stay present or keep you stuck.
Understanding Mental Compulsions
- Mental compulsions are subtle, repetitive mental acts done to reduce anxiety and can be overlooked.
- Examples include compulsive worrying, ruminating, mental counting, or replacing thoughts.
Compulsions as Avoidance
- Compulsions serve as avoidance strategies to disconnect from difficult internal experiences.
- ACT encourages facing fears and feelings slowly to get connected and live fully despite discomfort.
