OCD is not only what is portrayed on film and television. Due to the nature of obsessions, OCD is often accompanied by feelings of guilt and shame, which leads to the secrecy of symptoms and difficulty in accurately diagnosing the disorder. As a result, the average individual with OCD may take 14–17 years to find proper treatment from the time symptoms begin (International OCD Foundation, 2019). Through OCD therapy in Tampa, individuals can begin to better understand their symptoms and seek support from experienced professionals.