Ashley Rush, MS, PLPC

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Living with Emetophobia

Living with emetophobia, the intense fear of vomiting, is far more common than many people realize. As a therapist who specializes in anxiety and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), I work with individuals who often feel isolated, frustrated,...

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Ashley Rush, PLPC

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How much do you know about BFRBs?

Skin picking, hair pulling, cheek or nail biting...What are BFRBs and how are they treated? So what are BFRBs? Body-focused repetitive behaviors...

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Ashley Rush, PLPC

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Defining Success With Perfectionism

Perfectionism, overachieving, and relentlessly high standards often come with hidden costs to relationships and self-confidence. If this sounds...

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Ashley Rush PLPC

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When OCD Focuses on Sexuality

The idea of dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is daunting enough for many people. But when OCD takes on a sexual theme, such as...

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POCD is full of fears and uncertainty

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Using ERP to Treat OCD Fears of Attraction to Children

POCD or Pedophilia OCD is a subtype of OCD where the person experiences distressing intrusive and unwanted thoughts or fears that they might become...

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obsessive checking is often done with light switches and doors

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Cracking the Code of Obsessive Checking

Obsessive checking can be one of the most visible forms of OCD, with individuals repeating physical actions over and over again, though repeated...

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Looking for reassurance metaphor of looking through a magnifying glass

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Does Asking for Reassurance Help for People with OCD and Anxiety?

Asking for reassurance is a common behavior in people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders. The purpose behind this coping...

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Ashley Rush, PLPC

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Are you Therapy Curious?

Welcome fellow therapy lovers and those that are therapy-curious! (I personally think therapy can benefit everyone to build helpful skills!) I am...

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Ashley Rush, PLPC

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Postpartum OCD: The Power of Exposure and Response Prevention

Welcoming a new baby into your life is often a time of joy and excitement, but for some parents, it can also trigger feelings of overwhelming anxiety...

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