Licensed psychologist
I'm José Villalba Jorquera, a licensed psychologist (no. M-XXXXX), with a regulated practice bound by the code of ethics and professional secrecy.
Psychologist specialising in OCD in Toledo
Psychologist for OCD in Toledo
Obsessions and compulsions steal hours and energy every day. If obsessive-compulsive disorder is running your routines, it can be treated. I support you with therapy for OCD in Toledo and online, with a proven method and at your own pace.
Do you recognise this?
Do you recognise yourself in this?
OCD isn't "being very tidy". It's getting trapped in a loop of thoughts that distress you and acts that relieve you only for a while. If you live with several of these signs, there's an explanation and a treatment.
- Intrusive thoughts that appear unbidden and cause you great distress.
- A need to check, tidy, wash or repeat in order to feel at ease.
- Mental rituals: counting, praying, going back over things or seeking reassurance again and again.
- You know it's "excessive", but you can't stop without feeling something bad will happen.
- You avoid places, objects or situations that trigger the obsessions.
- The checking steals your time and affects your work, your studies or your family.
You're not "crazy" and you're not the only one: OCD is more common than it seems and responds very well to the right therapy.
Types of OCD
What forms of OCD I treat
Checking obsessions and compulsions
A fear that some disaster will happen (a fire, a lapse, some harm) that leads you to check doors, gas, emails or your own body over and over. We work to break that cycle of constant doubt.
Contamination and washing
A fear of infection or dirt that leads to washing, disinfecting or avoidance. You learn to tolerate uncertainty without resorting to the ritual.
Purely mental OCD
Obsessions of a religious, sexual, aggressive or relationship nature that cause great shame and that almost no one sees, with invisible mental rituals. Naming them and understanding them already brings relief.
Order, symmetry and the "just-right" feeling
The need for everything to be "in its place" or to repeat until it "fits". You regain flexibility and stop depending on things being perfect.
What therapy is like
How we work on your OCD
The most evidence-backed treatment for OCD is exposure with response prevention (ERP), always at your pace. It's not about enduring for the sake of it, but about teaching your brain that the distress fades on its own.
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We understand your OCD
We identify your obsessions, your rituals and which situations trigger them. Understanding how OCD works takes away the fear and gives you back some control.
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Gradual exposure, without forcing
You face what you fear step by step and by agreement, learning not to respond with the ritual. We start with what's most manageable and progress together.
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Preventing relapses
We consolidate what you've learned so you can handle the difficult moments on your own and OCD stops shaping your day-to-day.
What you'll gain
Getting your time and your calm back
- You reduce the frequency and intensity of the obsessions.
- You stop depending on checking and rituals to feel at ease.
- You get back the hours and energy that OCD takes today.
- You learn to tolerate uncertainty without becoming distressed.
- You return to places and situations you were avoiding.
- You gain confidence that you can handle the difficult moments.
First orientation session
Break the loop, start today
You don't have to stay trapped in the checking. Book your first session and we'll look together at how to treat your OCD, in Toledo or in online therapy.
Why choose me
Why treat your OCD with me
Training & experience
Graduate of Universidad Pontificia de Comillas, with +XX years supporting people with OCD and anxiety disorders using proven techniques such as exposure with response prevention.
A close approach, no labels
I treat you as a unique person, not a diagnosis. You talk directly with me, with no middlemen or endless waiting lists.
Format
In person in Toledo and online psychologist for OCD
You can come to my practice in Toledo or have your sessions as an online psychologist for OCD from wherever you are. Treatment for OCD works very well in an online format.
In fact, many exposures make sense in your own environment (your home, your routines), so video call can even be an advantage. You choose the format that suits you best.
See the practice & directionsFrequently asked questions
Common questions about OCD
Can OCD be cured?
OCD doesn't always "disappear", but with the right treatment most people greatly reduce their symptoms and get their normal life back. The goal is for OCD to stop running your day-to-day.
What does exposure with response prevention involve?
It means approaching what distresses you gradually and by agreement, without performing the ritual that normally calms you. That way your brain learns that the distress fades on its own and that the ritual wasn't necessary. It's always done at your pace.
Do I need medication for OCD?
Medication is assessed and prescribed by a doctor or psychiatrist, not a psychologist. In some cases of OCD, therapy and medication are combined. Therapy works on the mechanism of the problem and gives you lasting tools.
Does having horrible thoughts mean I'm a bad person?
No. The intrusive thoughts in OCD are the very opposite of what you want: they distress you precisely because they go against your values. Having them says nothing about you as a person; it's part of the disorder itself.
Does therapy for OCD work online?
Yes. Treatment for OCD is just as effective online as in person for most people, and sometimes working in your own environment is an advantage. Sessions are held by video call with complete confidentiality.
How much does a session cost?
You can check the current fees for the individual session and the first orientation session on the fees page (in Spanish).
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Regain control
You don't have to keep organising your life around OCD. Write to me and let's talk about how I can support you so the obsessions stop deciding for you.
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