On Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Case Report

Abstract

The aim is to minimize the problems that strain and negatively affect the life of an individual with obsessive compulsive disorder with cognitive behavioral therapy. Drug treatment and cognitive behavioral therapy are frequently used in obsessive compulsive disorder. In this case report, the treatment of a 32-year-old woman diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with cognitive behavioral therapy method is discussed in detail. The client's obsessive compulsive symptoms manifest themselves on cleaning. During the therapy, understanding the client's cognitive structure and working on obsessions related to cleaning were among the main goals. In the first stages of the treatment, efforts were made to strengthen the therapeutic relationship and structure the process. Later, cognitive restructuring and relaxation exercises were applied. During the 8-session treatment, it was aimed for the client to understand his symptoms, eliminate the symptoms and increase functionality. CBT provided positive results for the person diagnosed with OCD after 8 sessions. Studies conducted in Türkiye on cognitive behavioral therapy and Obsessive compulsive disorder are not sufficient, more studies should be conducted.