A foundational OCD handbook for thriving with spiraling thoughts-complete with the practical tools to navigate the way out Most people think OCD and intrusive thoughts are about a select few people who obsess over handwashing, germs, or needing everything to be "just right". Making Peace with a Noisy Mind reveals the complexities of these uninvited thoughts as well as how common they actually are. With a rare combination of wisdom and wit, OCD and anxiety therapist Jenna Overbaugh, LPC, reveals the strategies that have helped her clients reclaim their lives. Jenna draws on her wisdom gained from years at Johns Hopkins and the renowned Rogers Behavioral Health residential treatment center, as well as stories from her own personal experiences with OCD, to share:

• Practical exercises for breaking thought spirals, resisting compulsions, and getting comfortable with uncertainty
• How to build a sustainable way of responding to fear that restores your agency and trust in yourself
• Myth-busting on the limits of talk therapy, overly identifying with your OCD subtype, and focusing on the compulsion instead of their root cause
• OCD-specific strategies for navigating everyday life and routines

Jenna Overbaugh, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor specializing in OCD and anxiety, with over 16 years of clinical and research experience. She earned her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Towson University and has worked in some of the most prestigious institutions in the mental health field, including Johns Hopkins and Rogers Behavioral Health, a world-renowned residential facility for OCD and anxiety. She provides practical and empowering mental health content online and is the creator of The OCD and Anxiety Recovery Blueprint digital course which has supported countless people in their recovery journey.