# 180. Why OCD Treatment Doesn’t Always Feel Right: Understanding the Overlap with Autism

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Podcast: [The OCD Whisperer Podcast with Kristina Orlova](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ocd-whisperer-podcast-with-kristina-orlova-1214844)
Published: 2026-04-17T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1710

## Resource

Is it OCD… or autism? And how do you actually treat both? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Jenna Stone, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of SideQuest Psychotherapy. Together, they explore the complex overlap between OCD and autism, and how proper evaluation and therapy can change everything. Jenna opens up about: • Her personal journey with OCD and lived experience in the mental health field • How autism and OCD can overlap—and why they’re often misunderstood • The differences between OCD rumination and autistic processing • How therapy needs to adapt when working with neurodivergent clients If you’ve ever questioned whether symptoms are OCD, autism, or both—this episode will give you clarity, direction, and a more compassionate understanding of your experience. Whether you’re navigating OCD yourself or supporting someone, this episode offers practical insight, validation, and hope for a more personalized path to recovery. 📲 About Jenna Stone (guest): • Clinical Director at SideQuest psychotherapy, lcsw-c • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidequestwithjenna/ • Substack: https://substack.com/@jennastone • SideQuest psychotherapy: https://www.sidequestpsychotherapy.com/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sidequestwithjenna ✂️ TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] – Is It OCD… or Autism? (Why This Topic Matters)[00:45] – What Got You Into This Work? (Jenna’s Personal Story)[02:42] – What Does an Autism + OCD Evaluation Actually Look Like?[04:32] – What Do You Mean by “Nervous System”? (Explained Simply)[06:02] – Can ERP Work for Autism + OCD? (Or Is It Different?)[08:22] – OCD Rumination vs Autistic Thinking (Key Difference)[10:32] – Why Do Autistic People Overthink Social Situations?[13:02] – Is This OCD… or Just How the Brain Works?…

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