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167. More Therapy in Less Time: Intensive Outpatient with Madasen McGrath-Wilson

Written by Carrie Bock on . Posted in Counseling, OCD, Podcast Episode.

Join Carrie as she continues the Themes and Treatment series, offering insight into the different treatment options available for OCD. 

In today’s episode, Carrie welcomes special guest Madesen McGrath-Wilson, an associate marriage and family therapist and associate professional clinical counselor in California, to discuss an intensive treatment option: Intensive Outpatient Therapy (IOP).

Episode Highlights: 

  • How to recognize the signs of OCD and the challenges of receiving a proper diagnosis.
  • The role of Intensive Outpatient Therapy (IOP) in OCD treatment and how it differs from traditional therapy.
  • How faith and evidence-based treatment can work together in the healing process.
  • The benefits of a personalized, one-on-one approach to intensive OCD treatment.
  • Steps to take if you or a loved one are considering an intensive treatment program for OCD.

Episode Summary:

Welcome back to the Christian Faith and OCD podcast! I’m Carrie Bock, a licensed counselor helping Christians navigate OCD with faith and practical tools. 

Today, we’re exploring Intensive Outpatient Therapy (IOP)—a treatment for those needing more support than weekly sessions provide.

I’m joined by Madesen McGrath-Wilson, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor based in California. Madesen specializes in OCD treatment and has a personal journey of overcoming OCD herself. She shares her experience of silently struggling for years, receiving a diagnosis, and bravely stepping into treatment.

We explore the critical role IOP plays in OCD recovery, especially for individuals dealing with moderate to severe symptoms who need more support than weekly therapy can offer. Unlike inpatient hospitalization, IOP provides more frequent treatment without requiring clients to leave their daily lives.

Madesen and I take a deep dive into how IOP can benefit those who have struggled with traditional therapy and are searching for a more intensive, tailored approach. At the OCD Treatment Center, Madesen’s team offers a unique, personalized program designed to support clients on their journey toward healing—helping them overcome the shame and challenges OCD brings.

If you’re struggling with OCD and feeling stuck, know that there are treatment options available, and you don’t have to walk this path alone.

Tune in now to find out if IOP might be the right step for your healing journey.

Links and Resources:

theocdtreatmentcenter.com

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    Carrie Bock is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Smyrna, TN who helps people get to a deeper level of healing without compromising their faith. She specializes in working with Christians struggling with OCD who have also experienced childhood trauma, providing intensive therapy for individuals who want to heal at a faster pace than traditional therapy.

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Intenstive Therapy, IOP, OCD treatment

Carrie Bock

Carrie Bock is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Smyrna, TN who helps people get to a deeper level of healing without compromising their faith. She specializes in working with Christians struggling with OCD who have also experienced childhood trauma, providing intensive therapy for individuals who want to heal at a faster pace than traditional therapy.