Asking Why with Clint Davis
Asking Why with Clint Davis
Clint Davis
Episode 182: Chris J.K. Leins | Overcoming OCD
36 minutes Posted Mar 20, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Introduction to OCD and Anxiety Disorders02:26 Chris Leins' Journey into Counseling05:20 Understanding OCD and Personal Experiences08:13 Effective Treatment Modalities for OCD11:00 The Role of Exposure Therapy13:42 Compulsions and Their Management16:24 Tolerating Distress and Managing Intrusive Thoughts17:01 Understanding Tolerance in Anxiety Management19:55 Empowerment Through Acknowledgment and Choice22:51 The Hard Work of Therapy: Resistance and Commitment26:37 Behavior Change as the Key to Overcoming OCD30:38 Transitioning from Validation to Action in Therapy
0:00
36:16
Download MP3
Show notes
In this interview, Chris Leins shares his journey into OCD and anxiety treatment, effective therapy modalities like ERP, and practical strategies for managing intrusive thoughts. Perfect for anyone seeking understanding and hope in their mental health journey.
Chris J.K. Leins, MA, LPCC-S, is a leading clinician in OCD and anxiety disorders, known for helping hundreds of individuals reclaim their lives since 2015. Trained directly in the tradition of Dr. Edna Foa, the founder of modern Exposure Therapy, Chris brings clinical rigor and real-world experience to every project he supports.
Chris also lives with OCD himself, bringing both professional expertise and lived understanding to his patients. A published author and respected voice in the field, Chris has presented his work at both the International OCD Foundation and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies conferences.
 
OCD Straight Talk Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ocd-straight-talk/id1503360581Kentucky OCD Treatment Center - https://kentuckyocd.comOscar, the AI OCD Coach - https://ocdspace.com
 
Chapters