Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Baldwin County, GA

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Emily H Newberry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, CCH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milledgeville, GA 31061
I specialize in anxiety, OCD and addiction.
Hi there! My name is Emily Newberry. I became a licensed professional counselor in 2001 but have been working with individuals and families for 25 years. I invite you to explore my website for more information about my experience and the services that I provide. From there, you can request an appointment or send me a message with any questions that you might have. My primary population that I serve is adults 18-64. However, I will work with children and adolescents who are experiencing obsessive compulsive symptoms, as long as parents are willing to be strongly involved in the therapeutic process.
I specialize in anxiety, OCD and addiction.
Hi there! My name is Emily Newberry. I became a licensed professional counselor in 2001 but have been working with individuals and families for 25 years. I invite you to explore my website for more information about my experience and the services that I provide. From there, you can request an appointment or send me a message with any questions that you might have. My primary population that I serve is adults 18-64. However, I will work with children and adolescents who are experiencing obsessive compulsive symptoms, as long as parents are willing to be strongly involved in the therapeutic process.
(478) 220-7233 View (478) 220-7233
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Amanda H Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Waitlist for new clients
You constantly feel anxious and on edge. You overthink everything, and find it hard to get things done. Life feels overwhelming. Sleep is difficult due to the endless cycle of thoughts running through your mind. You have a lot of thoughts that begin with "What if". You often imagine the worst case scenario and get stuck thinking about it over and over. Every little thing irritates you, but you hide those feelings because you don't want to upset anyone. You have friends but find it hard to reach out to them. You work hard in your career or school, but still don't feel like it is good enough. I would like to help!
You constantly feel anxious and on edge. You overthink everything, and find it hard to get things done. Life feels overwhelming. Sleep is difficult due to the endless cycle of thoughts running through your mind. You have a lot of thoughts that begin with "What if". You often imagine the worst case scenario and get stuck thinking about it over and over. Every little thing irritates you, but you hide those feelings because you don't want to upset anyone. You have friends but find it hard to reach out to them. You work hard in your career or school, but still don't feel like it is good enough. I would like to help!
(478) 247-0567 View (478) 247-0567
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Family Tree Counseling & Training Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, NCC, CAMS II
Verified Verified
Milledgeville, GA 31061
My name is Tamiko Horne-Williams I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Anger Management Specialist, and Prepare-Enrich Certified. I have 5 years of experience as a crisis counselor and 17 plus years of experience working in the mental health field in various entities. Helping others live life to their full potential is my passion and my calling in life. I enjoy being a voice for those trying to find theirs or simply need someone to understand them.
My name is Tamiko Horne-Williams I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Anger Management Specialist, and Prepare-Enrich Certified. I have 5 years of experience as a crisis counselor and 17 plus years of experience working in the mental health field in various entities. Helping others live life to their full potential is my passion and my calling in life. I enjoy being a voice for those trying to find theirs or simply need someone to understand them.
(478) 236-6353 View (478) 236-6353
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John H Heil
Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Person-centered counselor committed to creating a safe space for empowering clients to heal, reflect, and make informed life choices. Discerning and objective counselor that empathizes, supports, and advocates for clients, using an array of approaches that are individualized, resulting in the most effective treatment plan. I help clients develop healthy life skills, coping tools true to self lives. Experienced in working with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds dealing with a broad range of conditions.
Person-centered counselor committed to creating a safe space for empowering clients to heal, reflect, and make informed life choices. Discerning and objective counselor that empathizes, supports, and advocates for clients, using an array of approaches that are individualized, resulting in the most effective treatment plan. I help clients develop healthy life skills, coping tools true to self lives. Experienced in working with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds dealing with a broad range of conditions.
(478) 721-1003 View (478) 721-1003
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Amy Lee Flowers
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milledgeville, GA 31059
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked in a variety of settings: the Army, a women's center, private practice, Dept of Corrections, Dept. of Juvenile Justice and the media (I have had radio and television spots discussing mental health issues). I work with ages 15- and enjoy teaching anger management skills, general stress management/ coping/social skills and dealing with mood disorders and trauma. I work with individuals, couples and famiies to enhance relationships. I believe that for some clients, the therapeutic relationship is the main factor in the therapy.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked in a variety of settings: the Army, a women's center, private practice, Dept of Corrections, Dept. of Juvenile Justice and the media (I have had radio and television spots discussing mental health issues). I work with ages 15- and enjoy teaching anger management skills, general stress management/ coping/social skills and dealing with mood disorders and trauma. I work with individuals, couples and famiies to enhance relationships. I believe that for some clients, the therapeutic relationship is the main factor in the therapy.
(478) 298-4119 View (478) 298-4119
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Amanda S Hood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Welcome. The very act of searching out a therapist is often the hardest yet most meaningful one you will take in your path to feeling better. I take the trust you put into me very seriously. I attempt to live my life grounded in authenticity and acceptance and I will use those values as the guiding force in my partnering with you. Life is full of transitions and bumps and bruises. You are not alone. I specialize in meeting you where you are and assisting you in finding out where you need to be.
Welcome. The very act of searching out a therapist is often the hardest yet most meaningful one you will take in your path to feeling better. I take the trust you put into me very seriously. I attempt to live my life grounded in authenticity and acceptance and I will use those values as the guiding force in my partnering with you. Life is full of transitions and bumps and bruises. You are not alone. I specialize in meeting you where you are and assisting you in finding out where you need to be.
(678) 973-1589 View (678) 973-1589
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Enhance Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Our mission is to provide effortlessly accessible behavioral health services to the community in an environment that is safe, warm, inviting, and secure. To remove the fear, shame, inadequacy, and hopelessness that prevents individuals from seeking help while addressing the client’s lack of insight and providing mental health awareness.
Our mission is to provide effortlessly accessible behavioral health services to the community in an environment that is safe, warm, inviting, and secure. To remove the fear, shame, inadequacy, and hopelessness that prevents individuals from seeking help while addressing the client’s lack of insight and providing mental health awareness.
(478) 779-1994 View (478) 779-1994
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Laura B Walsh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Waitlist for new clients
That voice telling you it’s time for a change is not always loud, but it is persistent! My name is Laura Walsh and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience helping people create a better life through personal and transformative change. Traditionally, I have maintained a focus on anxiety and mood disorders, relational and familial instability, self-esteem, and substance abuse issues. Through the years, I've found that many seeking help with these problems are actually dealing with the emotional fall out of unresolved trauma - leading to my focus and specialization in the successful resolution of PTSD.
That voice telling you it’s time for a change is not always loud, but it is persistent! My name is Laura Walsh and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience helping people create a better life through personal and transformative change. Traditionally, I have maintained a focus on anxiety and mood disorders, relational and familial instability, self-esteem, and substance abuse issues. Through the years, I've found that many seeking help with these problems are actually dealing with the emotional fall out of unresolved trauma - leading to my focus and specialization in the successful resolution of PTSD.
(662) 493-3826 View (662) 493-3826

Online Therapists

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Elaine A Thomas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30060
Anxiety conditions I work with include: separation anxiety, OCD, selective mutism, post-traumatic stress disorder, child traumatic grief, distress following single incident traumas such as car accidents and natural disasters, child physical abuse and child sexual abuse.
It takes tremendous courage to acknowledge emotional and behavioral difficulties in yourself or a loved one. I provide a nurturing context that will help you to recognize strengths and resilience as well as obtain relief from your current stress, worries, past trauma, couples conflict, family-related issues or parenting problems. I am a seasoned clinician with experience working in community mental health, private practice, medical and educational settings. Your treatment will be tailored to your needs using my knowledge of effective treatment, cultural awareness and your preferences. Please call me to discuss how I may be helpful to you.
Anxiety conditions I work with include: separation anxiety, OCD, selective mutism, post-traumatic stress disorder, child traumatic grief, distress following single incident traumas such as car accidents and natural disasters, child physical abuse and child sexual abuse.
It takes tremendous courage to acknowledge emotional and behavioral difficulties in yourself or a loved one. I provide a nurturing context that will help you to recognize strengths and resilience as well as obtain relief from your current stress, worries, past trauma, couples conflict, family-related issues or parenting problems. I am a seasoned clinician with experience working in community mental health, private practice, medical and educational settings. Your treatment will be tailored to your needs using my knowledge of effective treatment, cultural awareness and your preferences. Please call me to discuss how I may be helpful to you.
(770) 790-0773 View (770) 790-0773
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Svetlana Markova
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30342  (Online Only)
I am a psychologist with 19 years of clinical experience, and I provide psychotherapy to children, teens, and adults. I work with people who are struggling with the effects of trauma and stressful events, depression, anxiety, and behavior problems, including sexual behavior problems. I also help people with impulse control difficulties, obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviors, and eating problems.
I am a psychologist with 19 years of clinical experience, and I provide psychotherapy to children, teens, and adults. I work with people who are struggling with the effects of trauma and stressful events, depression, anxiety, and behavior problems, including sexual behavior problems. I also help people with impulse control difficulties, obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviors, and eating problems.
(678) 940-7887 View (678) 940-7887
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Helen G Jenne
Psychologist, PsyD, FAACP
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30339  (Online Only)
I have a very warm approach to my patients and believe it is very important to have a good "match" between therapist and patient. I specialize in treating Anxiety disorders as well as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and OC spectrum disorders including Trichitillomania, Excoriation Disorder, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
I have a very warm approach to my patients and believe it is very important to have a good "match" between therapist and patient. I specialize in treating Anxiety disorders as well as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and OC spectrum disorders including Trichitillomania, Excoriation Disorder, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
(404) 419-6282 View (404) 419-6282
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Counseling Services of Atlanta
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
We treat: Depression, Anxiety, Anger, relationship issues, Parenting, Divorce, Couples, Mood Disorders, Childhood abuse, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, PTSD, OCD, Loneliness, Grief, Eating disorders, Addiction (all forms), ADHD/ADD, Women's Issues, LGBT Issues, Men's Issues,Teen Issues, Bipolar, Play therapy/social skills for ages 3 and up, and Life coaching.
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by phone if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
We treat: Depression, Anxiety, Anger, relationship issues, Parenting, Divorce, Couples, Mood Disorders, Childhood abuse, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, PTSD, OCD, Loneliness, Grief, Eating disorders, Addiction (all forms), ADHD/ADD, Women's Issues, LGBT Issues, Men's Issues,Teen Issues, Bipolar, Play therapy/social skills for ages 3 and up, and Life coaching.
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by phone if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
(678) 771-6943 View (678) 771-6943
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Cassin Cole-Straub
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019
Moreover, I commonly treat individuals ranging in age who have anxiety disorders, including social anxiety, and OCD.
Many things have changed in our world, and in my experience, there is a need for mental health treatment, perhaps, more than ever. Many people both children and adults describe experiencing the Covid time period as involving emotional hardship, social isolation, and for some, crisis of identity. In addition to the hardships of this period, at present there appears to be a continuation of various hardships, and a shortage of providers and resources for people seeking emotional support. My goal in working with all clients is to be a “keeper of hope.” I am passionate about helping people overcome challenges and improve self-worth.
Moreover, I commonly treat individuals ranging in age who have anxiety disorders, including social anxiety, and OCD.
Many things have changed in our world, and in my experience, there is a need for mental health treatment, perhaps, more than ever. Many people both children and adults describe experiencing the Covid time period as involving emotional hardship, social isolation, and for some, crisis of identity. In addition to the hardships of this period, at present there appears to be a continuation of various hardships, and a shortage of providers and resources for people seeking emotional support. My goal in working with all clients is to be a “keeper of hope.” I am passionate about helping people overcome challenges and improve self-worth.
(470) 594-3269 View (470) 594-3269
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Shannon Mathis Meyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical social worker and a trauma-informed therapist with twelve years of clinical experience. I use techniques such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, ERP, Motivational Interviewing, and Interpersonal psychotherapy to identify and address your concerns collaboratively. I work best with clients 13 years and above, and My areas of expertise include trauma, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, OCD, interpersonal conflicts, life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I whole-heartedly believe that people can change and grow and heal from trauma and any other experience they have in their past.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and a trauma-informed therapist with twelve years of clinical experience. I use techniques such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, ERP, Motivational Interviewing, and Interpersonal psychotherapy to identify and address your concerns collaboratively. I work best with clients 13 years and above, and My areas of expertise include trauma, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, OCD, interpersonal conflicts, life transitions, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I whole-heartedly believe that people can change and grow and heal from trauma and any other experience they have in their past.
(678) 726-5773 View (678) 726-5773
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Dr. Jose Fidias Franco V.
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, PsyD, LPC, LMHC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30909
was initially trained as a Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist and Counseling Psychology, he also practices Neurofeedback to help you with neurophysiological difficulties such as ADHD, ADD, PTSD, TBI, Panic, Stress Disorders, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Traumatic Brain Injury, and other psychological, emotional, and brain problems.
As a solution-focused practitioners, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and leave a life that is worth celebrating. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you are looking for counseling approaches and techniques such as clinical hypnosis, mind-body interventions, and neurotherapy when talk therapy has not worked for you, we can provide those services and give you the extra support and guidance to help you move in a new direction in your life.
was initially trained as a Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist and Counseling Psychology, he also practices Neurofeedback to help you with neurophysiological difficulties such as ADHD, ADD, PTSD, TBI, Panic, Stress Disorders, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Traumatic Brain Injury, and other psychological, emotional, and brain problems.
As a solution-focused practitioners, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and leave a life that is worth celebrating. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you are looking for counseling approaches and techniques such as clinical hypnosis, mind-body interventions, and neurotherapy when talk therapy has not worked for you, we can provide those services and give you the extra support and guidance to help you move in a new direction in your life.
(888) 509-9040 View (888) 509-9040
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Julie Schultheis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Julie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has proudly served the Alpharetta area for the past 18 years. Approximately 70% of Julie’s practice involves treating adults, adolescents and older children with anxiety-based disorders including GAD, Phobias, Panic, Social Anxiety and OCD. Julie also enjoys treating clients struggling Tourette Syndrome and complex co-occurring conditions. Julie uses evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Treatments including exposure and exposure/response/prevention (ERP) to help clients manage and overcome a variety of conditions. She completed her training through the International OCD Foundation.
Julie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has proudly served the Alpharetta area for the past 18 years. Approximately 70% of Julie’s practice involves treating adults, adolescents and older children with anxiety-based disorders including GAD, Phobias, Panic, Social Anxiety and OCD. Julie also enjoys treating clients struggling Tourette Syndrome and complex co-occurring conditions. Julie uses evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Treatments including exposure and exposure/response/prevention (ERP) to help clients manage and overcome a variety of conditions. She completed her training through the International OCD Foundation.
(678) 661-6639 View (678) 661-6639
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Jennifer Harbin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CCH, RPT
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30066
Our goal is to help you navigate through concerns and anxieties that may be getting in your way like: Trauma, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and Stress. Jennifer is an integrative therapist, sometimes called a prescriptive therapeutic style, which means she is committed to seeking and maintaining a knowledge base of a variety of therapeutic modalities. She is then able to utilize and blend what approaches or aspects of a model will be most helpful to each client-so truly individualized care.
Our goal is to help you navigate through concerns and anxieties that may be getting in your way like: Trauma, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and Stress. Jennifer is an integrative therapist, sometimes called a prescriptive therapeutic style, which means she is committed to seeking and maintaining a knowledge base of a variety of therapeutic modalities. She is then able to utilize and blend what approaches or aspects of a model will be most helpful to each client-so truly individualized care.
(678) 400-2093 View (678) 400-2093
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Kate Kim
Counselor, LAPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
Kate desires to establish an environment where clients feel safe to be vulnerable in order that they will feel seen, heard, and known. She enjoys working with adults, adolescents, couples and families who are longing for healthier relationships with themselves and others. Kate has experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, anger management, conflict resolution, substance use issues, blended families and spiritual issues.
Kate desires to establish an environment where clients feel safe to be vulnerable in order that they will feel seen, heard, and known. She enjoys working with adults, adolescents, couples and families who are longing for healthier relationships with themselves and others. Kate has experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, anger management, conflict resolution, substance use issues, blended families and spiritual issues.
(470) 594-2462 View (470) 594-2462
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Steven R. Jones- Marriage Couple Family Therapist
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA-MFT, ICADC, CADC1, SYMBIS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30339
I typically work with individuals with various diagnoses, couples struggling with marital issues and families navigating divorce, blended families, co-parenting, grief, insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD. I am well-suited, competent, and clinically trained in a variety of treatment approaches including but not limited to CBT, Trauma, attachment injury, internal family systems, DBT, and childhood trauma. I have an interest in working with substance misuse, and all types of addiction, including gambling and increasingly common tech porn.
I typically work with individuals with various diagnoses, couples struggling with marital issues and families navigating divorce, blended families, co-parenting, grief, insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD. I am well-suited, competent, and clinically trained in a variety of treatment approaches including but not limited to CBT, Trauma, attachment injury, internal family systems, DBT, and childhood trauma. I have an interest in working with substance misuse, and all types of addiction, including gambling and increasingly common tech porn.
(678) 324-3648 View (678) 324-3648
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Lauren Ender
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CEDS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
I specialize in supporting clients who are struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body image disturbance, perfectionism, OCD, and relationship difficulties.
Everyone can benefit from therapy in some way, yet reaching out for help can be difficult. I understand this challenge and commend you on taking the first steps towards leading the life you desire. As a systemic therapist, I believe the relationships that we are apart of, and the experiences that we have, influence our beliefs about ourselves and the world around us. Therefore, I enjoy helping clients explore the various systems they are connected to as they continue to learn about themselves.I have a collaborative and client-centered therapeutic approach and I am committed to helping my client's reach their therapeutic goals.
I specialize in supporting clients who are struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, body image disturbance, perfectionism, OCD, and relationship difficulties.
Everyone can benefit from therapy in some way, yet reaching out for help can be difficult. I understand this challenge and commend you on taking the first steps towards leading the life you desire. As a systemic therapist, I believe the relationships that we are apart of, and the experiences that we have, influence our beliefs about ourselves and the world around us. Therefore, I enjoy helping clients explore the various systems they are connected to as they continue to learn about themselves.I have a collaborative and client-centered therapeutic approach and I am committed to helping my client's reach their therapeutic goals.
(404) 574-1267 View (404) 574-1267

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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists

How long does OCD treatment take?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.

What happens if OCD is not treated?

Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.

Are there medications for OCD?

Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.

Can OCD come back after treatment?

Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.