Alishai Bryan

  • Alishai Bryan replied to the topic OCD 101 in the forum Member Forum 3 weeks, 1 day ago

    Hi everyone!

    Introducing ERP to clients who are unfamiliar with it or fearful of the process can feel daunting at times. How do you typically approach that first conversation to make ERP feel less intimidating and more approachable for your clients? Any tips or strategies that have worked well for you in helping them understand and embrace the…[Read more]

  • Alishai Bryan replied to the topic Pediatric OCD in the forum Member Forum 3 weeks, 1 day ago

    Hi everyone!

    Working with kids who have OCD can teach us so much about flexibility and creativity in treatment. Reflecting on your own experience, what’s something you’ve learned from working with younger clients that has changed or refined the way you approach OCD treatment overall? Any insights or strategies that have made a lasting impact on…[Read more]

  • Hi everyone!

    Addressing rumination in advanced OCD cases can be particularly challenging, especially when clients find themselves stuck in endless cycles of thought. What are some of your go-to strategies for helping clients break out of these patterns effectively? Any techniques or approaches that you’ve found especially useful in managing r…[Read more]

  • Hi everyone!

    Treating OCD that involves complex rituals or mental compulsions can be particularly challenging, especially when direct exposures aren’t as straightforward. Reflecting on your experience, what are your go-to strategies for navigating these types of cases effectively? Any lessons learned or techniques that have helped you manage…[Read more]

  • Hi everyone!


    As we grow in our practice, we often encounter more complex or advanced OCD cases. Reflecting on your journey, what do you wish you had known when you first began working with these more challenging cases? Any tips or lessons you’ve learned that could help others navigate these situations with confidence?

  • Alishai Bryan replied to the topic ACT Informed ERP in the forum Member Forum 1 month ago

    Hi everyone!


    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be a powerful tool in treating OCD, along with ERP.. What are your favorite ways to explain the concept of “defusion” to your clients? How do you incorporate it into your therapy sessions to make it understandable and effective? I’d love to hear the different approaches you’ve found use…[Read more]

  • Alishai Bryan replied to the topic Pediatric OCD in the forum Member Forum 1 month ago

    Hi everyone!

    Working with children and their families can be especially rewarding when it comes to OCD treatment. How do you involve parents in the process without overwhelming them, especially if they’re still learning about OCD themselves? Any strategies you’ve found helpful in educating and supporting parents while keeping the process manageable?

  • Alishai Bryan replied to the topic OCD 101 in the forum Member Forum 1 month ago

    Hi everyone!

    Specializing in OCD is such a rewarding experience, and I’d love to hear how you approach the differentiation between OCD and generalized anxiety disorder during assessment. What strategies or methods do you find most helpful in making that distinction? Your insights would be invaluable to those just starting out or looking to r…[Read more]

  • Alishai Bryan replied to the topic Pediatric OCD in the forum Member Forum 1 month ago

    <p data-start=”0″ data-end=”18″><strong data-start=”0″ data-end=”16″>Hi everyone!</p>
    <p data-start=”20″ data-end=”201″ data-is-last-node=”” data-is-only-node=””>What’s your favorite part about using play therapy with kids—especially when working with OCD? I’d love to hear what makes it meaningful or effective for you!</p>

  • Alishai Bryan replied to the topic ACT Informed ERP in the forum Member Forum 1 month ago

    <p data-start=”0″ data-end=”18″><strong data-start=”0″ data-end=”16″>Hi everyone!</p>
    <p data-start=”20″ data-end=”214″ data-is-last-node=”” data-is-only-node=””>I’m curious—how did you first come across ACT and its connection to ERP? Was there a particular training, client experience, or resource that introduced you to it? Excited to hear you…[Read more]

  • <p data-start=”45″ data-end=”63″><strong data-start=”45″ data-end=”61″>Hi everyone!</p>
    <p data-start=”65″ data-end=”250″>I’d love to hear how your approach to treating OCD has evolved over time. What’s one of the biggest changes you’ve made in how you work with clients? Looking forward to your insights!</p>

  • Alishai Bryan replied to the topic OCD 101 in the forum Member Forum 1 month ago

    <p data-start=”86″ data-end=”104″><strong data-start=”86″ data-end=”102″>Hi everyone!</p>
    <p data-start=”106″ data-end=”423″>Specializing in OCD can be such a meaningful and impactful journey, and I’d love to hear more about what led you to explore this path. Was there a particular experience, training, or even personal connection that sparked y…[Read more]

  • <p data-start=”646″ data-end=”660″>Hi everyone!</p>
    <p data-start=”662″ data-end=”941″>My name is Alishai Bryan, and I’m an intern here with ERP Kaleidoscope. I’m so excited to welcome you to this space, which has been created with BIPOC clinicians in mind. We’re thrilled to have you here and look forward to building a supportive and engag…[Read more]