233 | Faith, Trauma & OCD: A Christian Counselor’s Guide to Healing | Special Guest, Carrie Bock

Is OCD really just about cleanliness and perfectionism? In this eye-opening episode, Brittany sits down with licensed professional counselor and podcast host Carrie Bock to unpack the truth about OCD, trauma, and the Church’s role in the healing process. Carrie shares her personal and professional journey from working as a licensed professional counselor to leading intensive therapy sessions for trauma and OCD, especially for Christian women.

You’ll learn about common OCD themes—like scrupulosity and the fear of being unforgiven—and how trauma can act like gasoline on the OCD fire. Carrie offers compassionate insights into why some post-abortive women struggle with deep shame and compulsive behaviors, and why God’s healing grace is essential.

Whether you’re navigating your own trauma, unsure if your thoughts are connected to OCD, or supporting someone you love, this episode will leave you with clarity, hope, and a next step toward healing.

In this episode, we cover:

• How OCD shows up in spiritual life and trauma recovery

• The impact of childhood abuse on behavior and shame

• Carrie’s Christ-centered approach to intensive therapy

• Why the Church needs to talk more about mental health

• Self-compassion as a key to healing after abortion and trauma

Resources & Links: Listen to Carrie’s podcast: Christian Faith and OCD Learn more about Inference-Based CBT: Carrie's Course Info

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