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ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
Services are currently available
through the following programs
Neuromodulation+ Exposure Therapy (NExT) for Youth with OCD
INTENSIVE PROGRAM
OUTPATIENT SERVICES
PARC researchers are conducting the first-ever trial of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for youth with OCD. TMS is a safe, noninvasive procedure that uses a hand-sized magnetic coil to influence brain activity. This NExT study is exploring whether combining TMS with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the first-line treatment for OCD, can improve outcomes. The study is currently enrolling participants. Click the “Learn More” link below to find out more.
PARC is enrolling participants for the IMPACT-RI study, which is investigating how the delivery method of exposure therapy may influence treatment outcomes for youth with OCD or anxiety. The study compares three approaches: fully in-person sessions, fully remote therapy, and a hybrid of both. Families interested in learning more can click the “Learn More” link below.
The Intensive Program provides daily, focused treatment for children whose OCD or anxiety symptoms significantly interfere with daily life. It is particularly helpful for youth who have not responded to traditional once-a-week outpatient therapy. The program is currently accepting referrals. Click the "Learn More" link below to learn more.
We are accepting referrals for outpatient therapy for youth ages 5 to 18 who may be experiencing symptoms of OCD or anxiety. Outpatient services offer regular, one-on-one sessions with a therapist to support assessment, skill-building, and ongoing care. Families interested in participation can click the “Learn More” link below.
WE ACCEPT MOST INSURANCE PLANS
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and selective mutism
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
is characterized by recurrent, intrusive thoughts
called "obsessions" and ritualized or repetitive behaviors called "compulsions"
Disorders we treat
treatment
we provide
At PARC, we provide exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy. Exposure is a type of therapy where therapists help people gradually face fears in a safe environment to break the cycle of avoidance and worry. Exposure is not dangerous or new. In fact, it is a well-established treatment shown to be effective in hundreds of research studies across kids, teens, and adults. Exposure is believed to help people by reducing their anxious reaction to situations with repeated practice, build confidence around managing anxiety, and create new learning experiences. Exposure is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and is a recommended first-line treatment for anxiety according to numerous professional groups
WHO we are
The Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC) has provided assessment and treatment for children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other anxiety disorders through both research studies and an outpatient anxiety clinic since 1999. PARC includes leading mental health professionals, researchers in the pursuit of life-changing research, and educators with a passion for patient-centered care. Every service we offer is designed to bring about vital improvements in the lives of children with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or other forms of anxiety.
