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Talk 1-on-1 with a Peer Specialist About Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

OCD can affect thoughts, routines, relationships, and emotional energy in ways that are exhausting and hard to explain. A 1-on-1 session with a Peer Specialist creates a more understanding, private space to talk about obsessions, compulsions, and fear without judgment.

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1-on-1 support

Peer Specialists who focus on obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd)

Private 1-on-1 conversations shaped by lived experience. Open a profile to read their story and book a free 15-minute intro call.

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Akeem Mccloud

Akeem Mccloud

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I’m a 39 year old who works in a 3.5 setting I also have worked in the medical field for 19 years My story is rooted in helping others. After working in healthcare for many years and witnessing how addiction, mental health challenges, and incarceration can affect families, I chose to turn those experiences into purpose. I became a certified peer support professional so I could help others feel heard, supported, and reminded that they are not alone.

Grief
ADHD
Izzy

Izzy

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Peer support for narcissistic abuse & emotional healing

Shame
CPTSD
Deirdre Millman

Deirdre Millman

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Grounded, Compassionate Peer Support and Guidance.

Anxiety
Financial stress
Laurel Handfield

Laurel Handfield

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I support anyone navigating burnout, stress, and anxiety

Anxiety
Infidelity
Jonathan Tucker

Jonathan Tucker

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Grounded support for real life and recovery.

Anxiety
Depression
Tori Anderson

Tori Anderson

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CPS-MH ready to help with my lived experiences

Eating disorders
Autism
Trish

Trish

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Hi! I am 63 years old—a survivor, an overcomer, and a woman of faith who has lived through diagnoses: chronic health challenges, PTSD, grief, anxiety, and trauma. I have survived mental and physical trauma, including religious trauma, dysfunctional family dynamics, narcissistic behaviors, gaslighting, abandonment, rejection, and power and control. As the youngest of five children, these experiences affected how I saw myself for many years. Through separation, healing, faith, and self-discovery, I began to find freedom. I discovered my identity, embraced my positive qualities, and learned that I am more than what happened to me. Throughout my life, I have experienced tremendous grief. I lost a sibling in 1989, my father in 2015, my mother in 2022, and other loved ones along the way. Each loss became part of my journey and helped shape the woman I am today. I am the mother of one son and grandmother of three beautiful grandchildren. My family has faced challenges, including ADHD, PTSD, and childhood seizures, yet I also see incredible gifts, talents, strength, and potential beyond measure. From 2014 until June 2022, I was my mother's caregiver as she lived with dementia. It was one of the hardest challenges of my life. It brought me to my knees and taught me to move beyond codependency and place my complete trust in God. It taught me humility and helped me discover purpose in my pain. Although my mother had four living children, I often felt I stood alone. Others may have considered me the "black sheep," but I came to believe God had chosen and set me apart for something greater. My mother was one of my greatest influences and mentors, and I loved her dearly. My son and I are also walking through our healing journey—recovering from childhood trauma, rebuilding our relationship, and seeking spiritual healing. After 13 years of estrangement, we are reconnecting and learning how to bond again. I'm not where I want to be, but thank God, I'm not where I used to be. In 2012, substance use (prescribed medication) and an eating disorder became ways of trying to escape a painful world. But God said, "You shall live and not die." And I am still here—to use my lived experience to encourage others and share how I survived, healed, and overcame. I am an expressive writer. Poetry and spoken words allow me to release the bad, the good, and the ugly. Paper does not judge. Writing advocates and gives a voice to the voiceless. The pen 🖊 spills what our lips cannot speak—our truth. My motto is: "Knowledge Brings Clarity, and Clarity Brings Power." Professionally, I am a faith-based Certified Peer Specialist (CRSS), Dementia Facilitator, and Resource Specialist supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence. My lived experiences have shaped my passion for advocacy, education, peer support, and helping others find resources, hope, and a voice. Through everything I have endured, I have learned that every attack does not deserve a reaction. I have learned when to be silent, when to speak, and—most importantly—when to walk away. In 2025, I became a curse breaker. Through the wisdom of God and clarity received from a deeply personal experience with Him, I began breaking down layers of generational pain and trauma. My healing became about more than me. It became about what I would pass down to my son, grandchildren, and generations to come. Instead of passing down the pain of the past, I choose to pass down the greatest gift God has given us—the gift of LOVE and how to acknowledge a LIE vs the TRUTH. My journey is about healing the inner child, breaking down every layer, and gaining clarity for mental health wellness, spiritual healing, and freedom. I am breaking what no longer needs to continue. I am healing what was once left wounded. I am replacing generational pain with generational love. My global brand is Rebirth4Love—representing survival, transformation, healing, purpose, faith, generational change, unconditional love, and the power to begin again. My message to the world is: OUR PAST DOES NOT DEFINE OUR DESTINY! There is life after trauma, purpose after pain, love after rejection, freedom after breaking generational cycles, and always an opportunity for rebirth.

PTSD
Fear of abandonment
crystal

crystal

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NonJudgemental Support for Complex People & Problems

Depression
Emotional regulation
Why it helps

How a Peer Specialist helps with obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd)

A Peer Specialist helps with OCD because intrusive thoughts and compulsive patterns can feel isolating and misunderstood. A 1-on-1 session offers validation, perspective, and a sense of shared reality for someone tired of carrying the fear alone.

In a session

What a obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) specialist session often covers

  • Obsessions, compulsions, intrusive thoughts, and anxiety loops
  • Shame, reassurance cycles, checking, and daily disruption
  • How OCD is affecting your relationships, routines, and emotional bandwidth
  • What support, treatment, and coping strategies felt helpful for your specialist
Good fit for

Who these specialists may help

  • People living with OCD or exploring whether their patterns fit
  • Anyone feeling ashamed or isolated by intrusive thoughts or compulsions
  • People wanting lived-experience 1-on-1 support alongside treatment or self-work
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Frequently asked questions

What does a 1-on-1 OCD Peer Specialist session talk about?

You can talk about intrusive thoughts, compulsions, checking, reassurance cycles, shame, fear, and the way OCD consumes your time and energy.

Are OCD specialists only for one type of obsession or compulsion?

No. OCD shows up in many forms, and a Peer Specialist can make room for your specific experience while focusing on the emotional reality underneath.

Can a Peer Specialist help if I feel ashamed of my intrusive thoughts?

Yes. One of the most powerful parts of 1-on-1 OCD peer support is realizing your specialist has carried similar fear and shame around thoughts they did not choose.
Group support

Want to join a group conversation about obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd)?

Join a free peer-led obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) support group with others who understand.

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