How do you work with clients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
When working with clients experiencing OCD, I begin with a thorough assessment to understand the nature of the obsessions, compulsions, and how symptoms are affecting daily life. Together, we develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses both symptom management and overall quality of life.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based care and may include medication management, psychoeducation, and coordination with therapists who provide specialized treatments such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is considered the gold standard therapy for OCD. I help clients understand how OCD operates, monitor treatment progress, and adjust interventions as needed. Throughout the process, I strive to create a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel understood, informed, and empowered to regain control over their lives and reduce the impact of OCD symptoms.
Noah Freiburger is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Brain Injury Specialist. He founded Brain Bath with the vision of creating a mental health practice that blends evidence-based care with a human-centered approach.
Noah’s clinical experience spans inpatient psychiatry, outpatient care, substance use treatment, and work with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness. This diverse background allows him to tailor treatment to the unique needs of each patient, whether the focus is ADHD, anxiety, depression, or complex psychiatric conditions.
In addition to leading Brain Bath, Noah serves as the Medical Director for Mid Michigan Recovery Services (MMRS) and is on staff at Stanford’s Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. His approach is collaborative, transparent, and rooted in evidence-based practice, with an emphasis on helping patients feel informed, empowered, and supported throughout their mental health journey.