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Dr. Grisel Lopez-Escobar
PhD in Counseling · Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
LPC / LMHC · Licensed Mental Health Counselor offering virtual therapy to adults
Working with people who are questioning, deconstructing, or leaving high-control religions, groups, or cults
Licensed in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, ID, IN, LA, ME, MA, OR, SC, TX, UT, VT, WI & WY
Doctrinal Scrupulosity
OCD-like fixation on theological correctness, moral purity, or religious rituals
You obsess over whether your interpretation of Scripture is heretical.
You repeat prayers or confessions to “make sure” you're forgiven.
You fear accidental blasphemy or doctrinal error constantly.
Potential clinical implications (especially in high control settings)
Religious OCD (scrupulosity) may develop.
Intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors can occur.