OCD and Intrusive Thoughts
in Minneapolis and across Minnesota
Affirming and patient support for urges that feel impossible to ignore and behaviors that may not make sense
You may be someone who experiences OCD or intrusive thoughts if:
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You struggle with distressing, unwanted thoughts that feel hard to control
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You engage in repetitive behaviors or rituals (mental or physical) to feel “safe” or “just right”
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You avoid situations, people, or topics because of fear, discomfort, or anxiety
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You experience guilt or shame about your thoughts or actions
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You feel overwhelmed by self-doubt, mental exhaustion, or perfectionism
At MindBalance Mental Health, we understand it can be hard to find a space to explore your thoughts without judgement. We are here to support you at a pace that you dictate and control.
We offer OCD therapy that is nonjudgmental, identity-affirming, and grounded in your real-life context. We understand how shame, systemic oppression, and identity-based stress can make it harder to seek or stay in care. That’s why we take a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and whole-person approach.
Our work is rooted in care that sees you fully, not just as a diagnosis or set of symptoms.
How We Can Help Your OCD and Intrusive Thoughts
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD-specific skill building
Culturally responsive and trauma-informed care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift how you respond to obsessive thoughts
Affirmation of neurodivergent, queer, BIPOC, and immigrant experiences
Mindfulness to regulate distress and increase awareness
Body-based strategies to manage physical symptoms