We are offering an in-person, exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy group for teenagers (ages 13-18). Our goal is to help your child feel empowered with tools to manage OCD, connect with other teens and families in the OCD community, and live a fulfilling life!

 

Group Description and Requirements:

• The group will begin on October 1, 2024

• We are accepting participants who are between the ages of 13 to 18

• A diagnosis of OCD is required to participate

• Small group format. We require a minimum of 2 participants and a maximum of 6

• We require all new participants to attend 2 initial intake sessions before joining the group

  • 1st intake session: To gather information about your child and your family, discuss previous treatment and diagnoses, and learn pertinent psychosocial factors

  • 2nd intake session: To create an exposure hierarchy with your child and parent(s) for the group sessions

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Meeting Structure:

Location: Willow Anxiety and OCD office at 1900 the Alameda, suite 610/630, San Jose, CA 95126

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Date and Time: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30 PM

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Each session will include:

• Check-in and agenda-setting for 20 minutes with the group

• ERP for 45 minutes

• Debrief for 20 minutes

• Ongoing psychoeducation throughout the program

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Parent(s) Involvement:

• Participation is required during all group sessions

• Learning the nuts and bolts of ERP so you can support your child at home

• Defrief  with the therapist every session for support, to ask questions, and to discuss progress

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Group Leaders:

The group will be led by one of our child and teen therapists, Emma Kelley-Bell, who specializes in and treats OCD and related disorders. Additionally, one of our doctoral practicum students will actively work with you for all sessions

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Benefits of Group Therapy:

• Safe space for your child to learn and practice ERP skills with peers and family

• Enhance motivation through peer support and connection

• Cost-effective

• Build an OCD community

• Keep up with ERP skills whether your child is in individual therapy or not

• Increase peer and family support

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Cost:

• The first intake session is $335 and the second intake session is $245

• Each group session is $160. Participants are required to pay in full for 8 sessions, $1,280 after the intake is complete

• Payments are accepted via Zelle, check, or credit card (3% rounded processing fee if paying by credit card)

 

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

• No refunds will be given for the initial two intake session fees

• The payment for the 8 group sessions of $1,280 is non-refundable and non-transferable

• Cancellations occurring more than ten business days before the first group session are eligible for transfer or refund

• Cancellations occurring fewer than ten business days before the first group session will only be eligible for transfer or refund if we can fill that spot in the group with a family from our waitlist

• Please note that all refunds will incur a processing fee equal to 15% of the refunded charge

• If the group does not meet the minimum enrollment of 2 members, the group will be canceled and the full fee will be refunded

 

How to Join?

Please reach out to Alfredo Perez (intake coordinator) at alfredo@willowcbt.com or schedule a phone consultation