Jenna Overbaugh

Jenna Overbaugh OCD/anxiety therapist, podcast host, creator
Helping people overcome their fears since 2008

10/30/2025

Hiiiii 👋👋 I’m Jenna and I’ve been working with people who have anxiety and OCD (intrusive thoughts + compulsions) since 2008. Since I was a little girl, I wanted to work with this population because I knew from my own experience that continuing to let anxiety win only made things worse.

And I wanted other people to see how empowering and freeing it was to break through that, too.

Since then, every research paper, internship, job, project - was about OCD, anxiety, panic, fear, treatment, recovery somehow. I went on to specialize in OCD and anxiety, I worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital and also at a residential level OCD and anxiety facility for 10 years. I’ve worked with the most debilitating, complex cases of anxiety and OCD - nothing you say will wow me, confuse me, throw me. Go ahead and try. I dare you. I’ll give you a prize if you can.

In 2018, I had my now 6 year old and struggled significantly with scary thoughts related to him, our relationship, being alone with him, and all the horrible things that could happen. I made it my mission to help others who were also struggling yet had no idea what was going on - because what’s worse than anxiety and intrusive thoughts, but not knowing that they’re actually very common and don’t actually mean anything about you or your intentions?

So here I am. With free resources to help, and when you’re ready, digital courses to empower you to break free for good.

DM me/comment the word STRATEGIES for my free masterclass on 5 strategies that will help you tackle anxiety and intrusive thoughts.

Or

DM me/comment the word BLUEPRINT to learn about my signature digital course - The OCD and Anxiety Recovery Blueprint.

Either way I’m so glad you’re here and I want you to know that you can handle anything that comes your way.

Xo
Jenna

10/29/2025

OCD recovery tips in 60 seconds ⏱

If you’ve ever said “I’m so tired of this”, this is your moment.

You don’t need to push harder, you need to learn how to let go - strategically. And I’ll show you exactly how.

It’s a 2 day live event on zoom with me.

One shift. A whole new way of healing.

Comment ‘SMARTER’ to snag your seat 💌

10/29/2025

Want to know the truth?

You’re more than capable of recovering from OCD, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts.

You aren’t too sick or too severe. You don’t have too many other conditions that make it impossible for you to change.

You just haven’t decided - yet - that enough is enough.

Letting go of rituals is scary as hell. It feels irresponsible. Wrong. Risky. Like something bad will happen. Like it’s not worth it.

Until you realize that your life will just continue to get smaller and smaller unless something changes.

And that change HAS to come in the form of you resisting your compulsions - whatever that means for you and however you get there.

Really committing to WHY you need to do this work and rooting yourself in the importance of change is so critical, because that’s what’s going to pull you through those tough moments when the thoughts get loud.

And luckily I have lots of free and low cost resources to help you put all the pieces together.

DM me or comment “RESOURCES” and I’ll send you a link to get started 👏

10/29/2025

Ever struggle with what to DO or SAY when you’re in the thick of resisting a compulsion?

Here are some scripts you can use to help you get through the tough moments, and some more below.

“I’m experiencing a thought/urge to perform a compulsion, but I’m choosing not to engage with it right now.”

“I’m willing to sit with the anxiety and uncertainty, even if it’s uncomfortable.”

“This feeling/thought is temporary and will pass.”

Remember, resisting compulsions is a gradual process and it’s okay to start small. By using these scripts and committing to resisting your compulsions, you can make progress towards a life free from OCD’s grip.

DM me or comment the word SCRIPTS and I’ll send you my freebie that includes 10 more scripts just like this that you can use on the go to stay focused, present, and in control.

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Let me save you YEARS of your life.If you want to actually get better from OCD and anxiety, don’t keep trying harder.Yea...
10/29/2025

Let me save you YEARS of your life.

If you want to actually get better from OCD and anxiety, don’t keep trying harder.

Yeah, trying harder feels safe.
It gives your brain a checklist.
It feels like control.
And sometimes, it even makes you feel productive, like you’re doing something about it (your brain loves that).

But here’s the kicker. You can white-knuckle your recovery for years and still feel like you’re running in place.

Because effort in the wrong direction doesn’t move you forward, it just wears you out.

When you’re lying awake at 2 AM replaying that one conversation from earlier

When you’ve got 87 “coping skills” saved in your phone and none of them actually help

When you’re so busy analyzing every thought that you forget how to live your day..
that’s when working harder stops working.

You don’t need more hustle. You need a simpler map. You don't need to do more. You actually need to do less.

That’s exactly what I’ll give you inside Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Surprising Truth About Doing Less in OCD & Anxiety Recovery.

Over two days, I’ll help you:
→ Stop doing the mental gymnastics that keep your brain in overdrive
→ Spot the hidden habits that look “helpful” but actually fuel anxiety
→ Learn what to do instead - in real-life moments, not theory
→ Finally feel like you have a recovery plan that makes sense

đŸ—“ïž November 19 & 20 at 1 PM CST
💰 $27 | đŸ’» Replays included (so yes, sign up even if you can't make it live)

👉 Comment SMARTER and I’ll send you the link to join.

Because you’ve already proven you can do hard things. Now it’s time to make recovery simpler so that work can ... you know. Pay off.

10/29/2025

Ever feel like OCD and anxiety are winning the argument before you’ve even had a chance to fight back?

I made the Break Free Action Cards for moments like that. These aren’t your typical feel-good affirmations—they’re bold, empowering reminders to help you stop the spiral, face the discomfort, and take back control.

✔ 35 powerful cards to ground you when OCD starts running its mouth
✔ Designed to keep you motivated, even on the hardest days
✔ Comes with a display stand because these deserve to be front and center in your life

Think of them as your go-to reminders that YOU are in charge—not your thoughts.

DM me or comment ‘DECK,’ and I’ll send you the link to grab yours 🙌🙌✹

10/29/2025

Ever wish you had a secret weapon for those “WTF is happening in my brain” moments? Well, ta-da! I got you.

Let me introduce you to the Break Free Action Deck – 35 bold, no-BS affirmations that are here to help you call the shots (not anxiety). It’s not just cute – it’s fierce.

Picture this: You’re spiraling, overthinking every possible what if scenario, and all you want is a lifeline. Boom. You pull a card, and suddenly you’re grounded. Focused. Ready to tell anxiety, “Not today, Satan.”

DM me or comment the word DECK and I’ll send you a link to get yours today for $29.99 USD.

Anxiety thrives when you freeze. This deck is your go-to for snapping out of it and flipping (literally) into action.

10/28/2025

Finally, affirmations that feel like they don’t belong in a Hallmark card.

The Break Free Action Deck is tiny, mighty, and your new BFF against anxiety and intrusive thoughts.

35 powerful affirmations to ground you and bring you back to reality.

But supplies are limited and they’re flying faster than my patience for a 10 minute thought spiral - so DM me or comment me the word DECK and I’ll send you a link to get yours!

10/28/2025

Listen, I love that you’re trying. I love that you’re doing things. But if you’re out here white-knuckling exposures like it’s a CrossFit competition, we need to talk.

You’re not collecting gold stars.
You’re retraining your brain.
And that requires intention, not just effort.
It requires SPIRIT, not just DOING IT TO DO IT.

If you’re doing exposures to get rid of anxiety, you’re missing the entire point.
If you’re doing them so you can feel calm again, that’s not recovery, that’s control with a shiny new label.

And TBH, I don’t blame you. No one teaches this part.
Most people are out here trying so hard to “do recovery right” that they’ve accidentally made it a full-time job.
But that ends here.

Because recovery isn’t about trying harder, it’s about trying different.
Doing less of what keeps you stuck, and more of what actually moves the needle.

That’s exactly what I’ll show you inside Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Surprising Truth About Doing Less in OCD & Anxiety Recovery.
đŸ—“ïž Nov 19 & 20 | 💰 $27 | đŸ’» Replay included

It’s the reset you’ve been needing, no fluff, no buzzwords, no “just breathe.”
Just real talk and real tools that’ll finally make this all make sense from a therapist who’s been doing this since 2008.

Comment or DM SMARTER for the link.
Let’s make recovery feel doable again. đŸ’Ș

10/28/2025

One thing about me
 I’m gonna tell you when you’re doing too much. 😅

Because somewhere along the way, “doing the work” turned into doing the most.
You’ve got spreadsheets for your triggers.
You’re analyzing every thought like it’s a crime scene.
You’re journaling, tracking, and trying to “logic” your way into peace.

And then wondering why you still feel like your brain’s running laps around you.

You’re not doing recovery wrong, you’re just doing too much of it.
And not enough of the right things that actually move the needle.

The goal isn’t to outwork anxiety, it’s to outsmart it.

That’s exactly what I’m teaching inside Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Surprising Truth About Doing Less in OCD & Anxiety Recovery.

đŸ—“ïž Nov 19 & 20 | 💰 $27 | đŸ’» Replay included
👉 Comment or DM the word SMARTER and I’ll send you the link.

Because you’ve already proven you can do hard things, now it’s time to make recovery make sense.
Let’s stop over-efforting and start actually moving forward.

Comment or DM SMARTER to join us. đŸ’Ș

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