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Heather Z. Lyons, PhD received her PhD from the University of Maryland, College Park, and her BA in Psychology from Northeastern University. She sits on the editorial boards of the Journal of Black Psychology and Practice Innovations. Her leadership includes past executive board member of the Society for Vocational Psychology and member of the Publications Board of Division 29 of the American Psychological Association (APA). She is a Fellow of the APA (Division 17). She attained the rank of full professor in Loyola University Maryland’s Department of Psychology and is a licensed psychologist in Maryland and DC.
Understanding the difference between everyday quirks and actual obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is important. While many people casually say they're "a bit OCD" about cleanliness or organization, real OCD is a serious mental health condition that goes far beyond personality preferences.
Read MoreObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is widely recognized for symptoms like excessive handwashing or repeatedly checking locks, but these more visible behaviors don’t capture the full picture. At Baltimore Therapy Group, we believe in increasing awareness of lesser known subtypes to reduce stigma and guide people toward meaningful support.
Read MoreWondering if your habits are more than just quirks? Here are 10 subtle signs that might suggest you have high functioning OCD.
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