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Most of the answers to the questions typically asked about OCD are answered in the e-book “The Terrorist Within:  Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)”.   For those people who would like to consult with me personally regarding OCD, I am making an educational consultation service available. 


It should be noted that this consultation service is in no way to be considered medical or psychological diagnosis or treatment, nor should it substitute for such diagnosis and treatment by a qualified treatment provider.  Please read the following disclaimer carefully.


Disclaimer:  Barbara O’Connor is not a licensed medical doctor, therapist, or medical treatment provider. 

This e-book is intended for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), their families, friends, treatment providers, and anyone else interested in OCD.  The information provided in this e-book, web site and consultation services is provided for educational and informational purposes only.  This information and/or consultation service is not intended to be a substitute for consultation with an appropriate health care provider.  Please consult your physician or appropriate health care provider about the applicability of any opinions or recommendations found in this material with respect to your own symptoms or medical conditions. 


By downloading the e-book "The Terrorist Within:  Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" and/or consulting with Barbara O'Connor, I am agreeing to the following statement:  Barbara O’Connor shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in this web site and ebook.

Consultation fees 
 1 hour:     $100.00 per hour
½ hour:         50.00  per half hour

Costs are to be paid via Pay Pal the day before the service is provided.  Should an unforeseen circumstance arise (illness, emergency, etc.) and the service is not provided on the date agreed upon, an alternate appointment will be arranged.  To arrange for a consultation, please email me at gardens2explore@gmail.com. 


The following information will allow me to better help you when we speak:

 
First Name
Last Name
Date of Birth
Address Line 1
City
State
Zip Code
Daytime Phone() -
Evening Phone() -
E-mail Address
Have you been diagnosed with OCD? If so, by whom?
Please briefly describe your OCD symptoms:
How much of your time is taken up daily by obsessions?
How much of your time is taken up daily by compulsions?
Please list current medications taken, dosages of each, and how long you have taken them:
Please list medications you have taken in the past that did not work, dosages, and how long taken:
Please describe any cognitive/behavioral treatment you have tried:

WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND AGREEMENT TO PAY FOR SERVICES RENDERED.

Please read the following Waiver of Liability agreement and Agreement to Pay for Services and sign indicating you understand and agree to it.


 I understand that the services rendered to me by Barbara O’Connor are of an informative, educational, and supportive nature only.  There services are not, nor are they intended to be, medical or psychological advice or treatment.  This service is not intended to, nor should it, replace diagnosis and treatment by a qualified medical or mental health professional.  I understand that Barbara O’Connor is not a licensed treatment provider.


Accordingly I agree that all information received and diagnosis and/or treatment decisions based on such information will be confirmed by a knowledgeable licensed treatment provider before a decision about treatment is made.  I further agree that Barbara O’Connor shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in the ebook, website, or from personal consultation services rendered in connection with this site.


I understand that these services are not covered by health insurance plans.  I agree to pay for each session in advance at the rate of $250.00 per hour or $125.00 per half hour, payable via Pay Pal or check.