25th May 2025

A 31-year-old chef presents to your clinic, and over the last few weeks she has felt compelled to wash her hands thoroughly every 20 minutes.

A 31-year-old chef presents to your clinic, and over the last few weeks she has felt compelled to wash her hands thoroughly every 20 minutes. She knows that her hands are clean, however, and feels very anxious if she doesn’t wash them in a specific way every 20 minutes. Doing this is causing delays with her work and is making it difficult for her to complete tasks and concentrate on her job. 

Which of these is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.