Our Approach & Philosophy
Compassionate, evidence-based care that helps you move onward
At Onward Healing, we believe that healing is not about eliminating uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, or urges. Instead, meaningful change happens when you learn how to respond to them with skill, intention, and self-compassion.
Anxiety, OCD, body-focused distress, and tics are not signs of weakness or failure. They are understandable patterns shaped by the nervous system, learning history, and life experience — and they can change with the right support.
Our work is rooted in therapies that are strongly supported by research, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT).
Treatment is structured and active, while remaining collaborative and respectful. We focus on helping you build practical skills that support long-term change rather than short-term relief.
Responding Instead of Reacting
A central focus of our approach is helping clients change how they relate to internal experiences — thoughts, urges, sensations, and emotions.
Through therapy, you learn to:
Notice thoughts and urges without engaging with them
Reduce patterns of avoidance, reassurance, and control
Build tolerance for uncertainty and discomfort
Take action based on values rather than fear
This shift allows anxiety and discomfort to take up less space over time.
Self-Compassion As A Practice
Self-compassion is not about reassurance or avoidance. It is a skill that supports resilience, flexibility, and persistence — especially when symptoms feel intense or discouraging.
We integrate mindfulness and self-compassion practices to help you respond to difficulty with steadiness rather than self-criticism or struggle.
Trauma-Informed and Individualized
We recognize that past experiences can influence how symptoms show up in the present. Our approach is trauma-informed, meaning therapy is paced thoughtfully and grounded in safety, choice, and collaboration.
No two people experience anxiety or OCD in the same way. Treatment is always individualized and aligned with your goals and values.
A Supportive Place to Begin
At Onward Healing, progress is not measured by the absence of anxiety or discomfort. It is measured by:
Greater flexibility and confidence
Increased engagement in meaningful life activities
Reduced reliance on avoidance or rituals
A stronger sense of agency and self-trust
Our goal is to help you move onward — living fully, even when uncertainty is present.