For Children | Monday–Friday | 2 Hours/Day
Bellaire Family Counseling – Bellaire, TX
What Is an OCD Intensive?
Our 5-day intensive program designed specifically for children. All interventions, exposures, and teaching strategies are developmentally tailored, play-informed, and grounded in evidence-based approaches for pediatric OCD. A parent or support person is expected to attend all of Day 1, and to join the first or last 30 minutes of Days 2–5 for support and coaching.
Sample Schedule: What to Expect
Day 1: Understanding OCD & Building the Plan
Parent required for full session
- Welcome, orientation, family goals discussion
- Psychoeducation (What is OCD? ERP explained)
- ACT values work (child + parent reflection)
- Review personalized exposure hierarchy
- Parent coaching intro: accommodation, coaching
- Wrap-up, homework assigned, preview of Day 2
Day 2: ERP Preparation + First Exposures
- Homework review
- In-session ERP prep
- 1-3 guided exposures with response prevention
- Debrief, track SUDS, assign homework
- Parent update / coaching check-in
Day 3: Practicing Courage
- Homework review
- Celebrate successes
- Reflection – values based motivation
- Guided exposures
- Parent debrief and coaching
- Generalization planning
Day 4: Generalization Day
- Planning ERP “on the go”
- Community-based exposures (offsite if needed)
- Return + debrief (SUDS, successes, blocks)
- Begin relapse prevention planning
- Parent strategy session: reducing accommodation
Day 5: Wrap-Up & Relapse Prevention
- Progress review
- Final exposures + SUDS tracking
- Child reflection: values, courage, wins
- Relapse prevention planning
- Parent training: How to be your child’s OCD coach
Program Features
- 2 hours/day for 5 consecutive days (Monday–Friday)
- ERP tasks are adapted to the child’s age and developmental needs
- Creative, playful, and values-based strategies are incorporated throughout
- Parents are essential members of the treatment team
- Daily homework and SUDS tracking will be assigned and reviewed
Location & Format
In-person in Bellaire, TX (Houston area)
Now Booking for November and December 2025
Limited spots available to ensure high quality, personalized care.