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Your Next OCD Spike Won't Wait. Neither Should Your Support.
Meet Oscar - the world's first clinically trained AI coach built specifcally for OCD. Instant, evidence-based ERP support, available 24/7.
"I built Oscar to be the coach I wish I'd had at 3 AM — when my intrusive thoughts were loudest and I felt completely alone and afraid."
Zach Westerbeck · Founder, OCD Space
The Reality of Recovery
Therapy is an hour.
Your recovery is non-stop.
The biggest spikes don't always happen in a clinician's office. They happen at 3 AM, at work, while with family, and during the 167 hours a week you're left to fight alone.
167
Hours Without Support
The time spent every single week managing intrusive thoughts on your own.
3 AM
Peak Spike Window
OCD doesn't follow office hours. You need relief the moment a trigger occurs.
Cost
The Entry Barrier
Specialized therapy averages $200 per hour. Recovery shouldn't be a luxury.
The Solution
Built for OCD Recovery:
A 24/7 AI Coach Trained for OCD
Oscar isn't a chatbot. He's a clinical tool trained on thousands of hours of ERP data, informed by over 900 individual OCD cases and Zach’s recovery methods. He understands your unique spikes, stays aligned with your progress, and helps you navigate back to what works.
Intelligent Continuity
Oscar recognizes your recovery patterns, so each session builds on your progress without starting from scratch.
Clinically trained Protocols
Strict adherence to ERP — the gold standard for OCD treatment.
Zero Latency Support
Spikes don't wait. Neither does Oscar. Get help in seconds.
"Oscar was always there for me with a practice response no matter the time of day. I highly recommend giving him a try."
Danielle B.
Verified
Member
HSA & FSA Eligible
Paying for recovery
just got easier.
OCD Space is categorized under Medical Code MCC 8099, making it a recognized medical expense. You can use your HSA or FSA funds directly at checkout.
Learn more about HSA/FSA eligibility
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Benefits
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Get started in 3 Simple Steps
No complicated setup. Just clear, immediate support when you need it.
1
Introduce Yourself
Complete an evidence-based symptom check-in to help Oscar understand what you're struggling with and how you feel today.
2
Your Recovery Plan
Receive a recovery plan tailored to your needs, moving through clear, manageable stages at your own pace.
3
Dynamic Journal
Save key insights, Oscar's summaries, exposure exercises, and your own reflections to create a centralized location for all of your recovery notes so you can refer back to them whenever you need a refresher.
Getting Started with Oscar takes 2–3 minutes
A short setup so Oscar can support you in the moments that matter most.
Step 1: Introduce Yourself
A Quick Check-In
When you start your free trial you’ll complete a brief, evidence-based symptom check-in (Y-BOCS Based) to help Oscar understand what you’re struggling with and how intense things feel for you today.
This isn’t a test—it just helps Oscar personalize his support. You can update this over time as you grow.
Step 2: Your Recovery Plan
Built Around You
Based on your answers, Oscar creates a plan tailored to how OCD shows up for you. Your journey moves through clear, manageable stages—from understanding your patterns and changing your response to building lasting confidence and habits.
You will be guided through each step at your own pace, adjusting the plan as your needs change so you always have the right support.
Step 3: Dynamic Journal
Your Personal Recovery Space
More than just a notebook. The Dynamic Journal is where your recovery lives. Save key insights from your conversations, capture Oscar's summaries, ERP exercises, and add your own reflections to create a lasting record of your progress.
Anything you find helpful — from specific strategies to breakthrough moments — can be saved with one tap and revisited anytime. You decide what gets saved — and when. There’s no requirement to write or track anything. It’s a workspace that evolves with you, keeping your growth organized and accessible.
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Save messages & Oscars summaries
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Create custom notes & reflections
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Phase 1 — Understanding & Stabilization
We’ll start by helping you understand the cycle between your contamination fears and hand washing behaviors. You'll learn to recognize when OCD is speaking versus when you are speaking, and begin reducing the fear around your symptoms.
Data-Driven Recovery
OCD lies. Data doesn't. Track symptom scores, streaks, and compulsion patterns. See real proof of your recovery, even on the hard days.
Symptom Score
18
/50
Moderate
Improvement
6
pts
Since starting
Top Compulsions
Hand Wash
15x/d
Checking
12x/d
Built By Someone Who Gets It
Zach Westerbeck, Founder
In 2016, Zach experienced the sudden onset of OCD. Intrusive thoughts took over, his mind felt hijacked, and within months he hit rock bottom.
Through evidence-based treatment, he learned a life-changing truth: Recovery isn't about eliminating thoughts. It's about changing how you respond to them.
That realization — and the 167 hours each week he spent without his therapist — led him and his team to build OCD Space. A platform where no one has to face OCD alone.
Clinical Authority
Clinically trained. Expert Approved.
Developed with Chris J.K. Leins, MA, LPCC-S — a specialist who lives with OCD himself and was trained under Dr. Edna Foa, the creator of ERP therapy.
Oscar is trained on thousands of hours of ERP-based clinical data, informed by over 900 individual OCD cases across Chris’s 10-year career. This isn't AI guessing—it's clinical science.
1,000s
Hours of
ERP Data
900+
Individual
OCD Cases
10yr
Clinical
Career
Chris J.K. Leins
MA, LPCC-S · Clinical Director
Real People, Real Progress
Don't Just Take Our Word for It
Hear from people already finding relief with OCD Space.
"Oscar was always there for me with a practice response no matter the time of day. I highly recommend giving him a try."
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Danielle B.
OCD Space Member
"Oscar will show how to use your tools and how to make your mind more creative so that you are able to no longer be afraid of anything that OCD throws at you."
J
Blake P.
OCD Space Member
OCD Support, 24/7
Not All Support Is Created Equal
OCD Space
Generic AI
Therapy Only
OCD
Space
Generic
AI
Therapy
Only
OCD-specific training
Available 24/7
Scheduled sessions
Clinically trained
Progress tracking
Varies by provider
Won't give incorrect advice
Affordable
An OCD Coach in Your Pocket
A Day in the Life with Oscar
Support becomes part of your routine — not a disruption to it.
Morning
7:30 AM
A spike hits before work
You open OCD Space, tell Oscar what you're experiencing. He walks you through a quick ERP exercise. You leave for work feeling prepared, not panicked.
Afternoon
1:15 PM
Reviewing your progress
During lunch, you check your Dynamic Journal. Notes from your morning session are already saved. You feel confident and secure, knowing Oscar is there with you when you need him.
Evening
10:45 PM
Late-night intrusive thoughts
The thoughts come back at night. No therapist is available — but Oscar is. He helps you practice sitting with the uncertainty instead of giving in. You feel supported enough to finally rest.
"Oscar will meet you where you are, in the exact moments when intrusive thoughts arise. It's an OCD coach in your pocket."
Betsy L.
PsyD, HSPP
Theory + Action
The Theory is the
Book.
The
Support is Oscar.
Oscar is built on the exact methodology found in Zach Westerbeck’s book "Letting Go of OCD." The book provides the theoretical roadmap, while Oscar provides the support whenever OCD shows up.
Learn more about how they work togetherZero Risk. Full Access. Your Call.
Free Trial
Every feature unlocked
Instant Cancel
One click, no questions
Pay Only If You Love It
A fraction of one therapy copay
Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this really work for my specific obsession?
Yes. Oscar is trained on the core mechanisms of OCD that apply across all themes — including, but not limited to harm, relationship OCD, sexual intrusive thoughts, contamination, health anxiety, checking, mental compulsions, “just right” OCD, and many others.
If you’re wondering whether your specific theme is different or missing, that’s a very common OCD doubt. The good news is that OCD operates through the same cycle, regardless of the topic. Oscar focuses on that cycle — not the surface details of the thoughts.
If you’re wondering whether your specific theme is different or missing, that’s a very common OCD doubt. The good news is that OCD operates through the same cycle, regardless of the topic. Oscar focuses on that cycle — not the surface details of the thoughts.
Is this a replacement for a real therapist?
No. OCD Space is designed to be the ultimate companion to therapy. Oscar fills the critical gap between sessions — the 167 hours a week when you're alone with your thoughts.
Is it safe to trust an AI with my mental health?
Safety is our absolute priority. Unlike generic chatbots, Oscar is a clinically trained model developed specifically for OCD. He follows strict evidence-based protocols and will never give harmful reassurance or reinforce compulsions.
What happens after the free trial?
If you love it, you can continue for less than the cost of a single therapy copay. If not, cancel instantly with one click — no calls, no guilt, no hidden fees.
Can I use my HSA or FSA card?
Yes! OCD Space is categorized under Medical Code MCC 8099, making it eligible for HSA and FSA payments. Simply use your HSA or FSA card at checkout.
Is there an age requirement to use OCD Space?
OCD Space is strictly available to individuals aged 18 and older. By using the platform, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, we recommend seeking support through a specialized pediatric OCD provider or discussing professional options with a parent or legal guardian.
Are my conversations with Oscar private?
Yes. Your conversations with Oscar are private and secure. All messages are encrypted and used only to support your experience inside OCD Space — they aren’t shared publicly or tied to your identity.
Even our team can’t see individual conversations. You’re free to talk openly, including about thoughts that feel uncomfortable or hard to say out loud. OCD Space is designed to be a safe place to work through them.
Even our team can’t see individual conversations. You’re free to talk openly, including about thoughts that feel uncomfortable or hard to say out loud. OCD Space is designed to be a safe place to work through them.
Is my data stored securely?
Yes. OCD Space uses industry-standard security measures and encryption to protect your data. Your information is stored securely and handled with care. Your data is never sold, shared publicly, or used outside of supporting your experience inside OCD Space.
Is OCD Space HIPAA compliant?
We follow HIPAA protocols and have implemented HIPAA-level safeguards and security protocols. While OCD Space is NOT a HIPAA-covered entity, we take the privacy and security of your data with the utmost seriousness — ensuring all your information remains private and secure.
How is this different from generic AI or chatbots?
Generic AI is general-purpose. Oscar is purpose-built for OCD. He follows ERP-aligned principles, avoids reinforcing compulsions, and is trained on thousands of hours of ERP-based clinical work across 900+ OCD cases — guiding responses, not reassurance.
What happens after I sign up?
You’ll start with a quick onboarding to help Oscar understand what you’re dealing with and what support will be most helpful for you right now.
From there, Oscar puts together a simple, personalized support plan and you can begin working with him right away — using it whenever intrusive thoughts, urges, or uncertainty show up. You can move at your own pace and return as often or as little as you need.
From there, Oscar puts together a simple, personalized support plan and you can begin working with him right away — using it whenever intrusive thoughts, urges, or uncertainty show up. You can move at your own pace and return as often or as little as you need.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. One-click cancellation, no questions asked.
What if I’m overwhelmed or not ready to do ERP yet?
That’s okay. You can move at your own pace. Oscar is designed to meet you where you are — whether that means learning, stabilizing, or just getting through a tough moment.
There’s no requirement to jump into ERP before you’re ready. When you are, Oscar will be there to guide you gently and safely.
There’s no requirement to jump into ERP before you’re ready. When you are, Oscar will be there to guide you gently and safely.
Will OCD Space and Oscar cure me of OCD?
Essentially, no. There is no "cure" for OCD, and any product or service claiming otherwise is not being honest. However, evidence-based treatment (like ERP) is highly effective and can help those of us with OCD live a much more freedom-filled and fruitful life.
Never Face OCD Alone.
Help, Anytime.
You don't have to wait until Monday. You don't have to wait for your next appointment. Oscar is ready when you are.
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