new/ anyone in similar situation?

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I'm new to this group, so glad to find it!

My 17 y.o. daughter has OCD - mostly worries about germs/contamination, social

anxiety. She has been on Zoloft for close to 2 years now. Did some therapy for a

while, then we quit - the therapist would stand us up - most frustrating! Didn't

seem like therapy was doing much good. DD is very smart and does very well in

school. She will be a senior this coming year. We are considering colleges and

trying to make some plans. At this point, I just can't picture her on her own,

in an out-of town college. I just can't see her in a dorm, sharing anything with

anyone.

Last school year she started off really well, but has ended badly (OCD-wise that

is). I am trying to find her a good therapist and psychiatrist. The ones that

look good are at least an hour away from my home. Most don't do

evenings/weekends and I just don't want to take her out of school once a week

for 3 hours. I finally found a therapist that does weekends, and has an office

nearby. We will have our first appt. this weekend. How do I know if it's a good

fit or not? How do I know if therapy is working? Anyone else trying to get a

kid ready for college and stressing out?

I have many more questions, but I better take it easy for now.

Thanks for listening.