If you have OCD and are seeking understanding, support, and the opportunity to connect with others who understand what you’re going through, our OCD support group is here to welcome you. We hold virtual meetings, providing a safe and confidential space for discussion, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 6 pm. Our support group operates on an open basis, allowing new members to join throughout the year. To express interest and receive the Zoom link for the next meeting, please contact us at ocdsupport@hcfvl.com. We look forward to meeting you!
Hosted by Houston Center for Valued Living
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77006
Feeling stuck? Want to make a change but not sure how to start? We're here to assist you! Life's a journey, and sometimes we face challenges that can interrupt it with stress and tough times. These challenges might come as OCD, depression, or anxiety. No matter what they look like, they can hold us back from living our lives to the fullest. And we can help you get back to living the life that you desire.
Our Free Virtual OCD support group may be right for you if: You live in Texas. You experience symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD); You want to feel less isolated and alone; You want more information about OCD; You want support in taking steps to recover from OCD. This is an open support group and you’re free to come to as many or as few meetings as you like. You can join anytime! The group provides psychoeducational support with a focus on actionable goals.
Hosted by Houston Center for Valued Living
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77006
The Houston Center for Valued Living (HCFVL) provides comprehensive services for individuals grappling with a range of concerns, including Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), various phobias (such as animal phobia, needle phobia, and driving phobia), Agoraphobia, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder / Excessive Worrying, Social Anxiety, and those facing challenges in the transition to adulthood. These services fall under the category of Intensive Outpatient or IOP. Our IOP services are tailored for individuals who haven’t achieved the desired outcomes from meeting with a therapist once or twice a week. Our clinicians offer a compassionate therapeutic environment, where they work with you one-on-one, in 3-hour blocks, 3 to 5 days a week to collaboratively address your specific treatment needs. These sessions can be conducted either in-person or virtually. IOP proves particularly valuable for those transitioning from residential or inpatient treatment, individuals taking school or work leave, or those in need of more substantial support than what weekly outpatient therapy provides.
This group is structured using my workbook, "A 90-Day Treatment Plan For OCD: How To Out-Think Your OCD". This robust treatment program utilizes daily, weekly, monthly, and annual calendar plans that increase slowly in intensity as your coping skills develop. It is structured in a way that helps you not only learn the system but apply the techniques effectively to immediately weaken your OCD symptoms, starting from day 1 to day 90 and beyond! When developing your weekly treatment plan, you can choose from a menu of choices in each category.
Hosted by Michael D Soderstrom
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77055
Having overcome OCD in my personal life and having a father who suffered from OCD, I have an inside view on the treatment of OCD coupled with my advanced OCD educational training and 23 years of experience.
I specialize in helping people suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD) learn to overcome OCD and live happy and confident lives. I also treat Anxiety Disorders such as Panic Disorder and Social Phobia. As someone who has struggled with OCD for many years, I understand the importance of providing all of my clients with constant validation and a safe space to disclose such difficult emotions. I take pride in helping my clients get rid of OCD ultimately and allowing them to live a much more fulfilling life. Patients also benefit from using my workbook "A 90-Day Treatment Plan For OCD: How To Out-Think Your OCD".
Hosted by Raymond Y Cho
Psychiatrist, MD, MSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77055
Hosted by The Resilience Center of Houston
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77070
This online class teaches Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT) skills developed to increase receptivity and openness, flexible control, and social connectedness. The class consists of 30 weekly lessons, and is "open" in the sense that participants can join during the 30-week cycle. Participants can join the class as part of comprehensive RO-DBT therapy, or as a stand-alone skill-building intervention. To join, participants must have a collaborative 90-minute therapy session to assess needs and discuss goals.
Hosted by Carol Ann Maner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CSAT, ICGC-I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77095
So, you find yourself in a painful or unexpected place in life. Gambling or sports betting has taken over and you are unsure how to get out of a destructive cycle. This unwanted behavior - which was fun at one time - is affecting your relationships with friends, family, and if you are married, your spouse has suffered greatly. Now, your job – or possibly your freedom - is in jeopardy, and you are at the crossroads of what to do. You don't have to feel stuck where you are, and you don't have to keep doing this on your own. Addiction is a disease, and effective treatments are available! You are not alone - and there is hope!
Ordered Steps to Recovery's Batterers Intervention and Prevention Program meets the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and CJAD guidelines to provide in-person services. Our (24 week) BIPP Program is designed to help batterers understand their actions and how they alone can control their behavior and bring social change necessary to end battering and increase victim safety so that they can live life free from violence. We cover a variety of topics including honesty, accountability, non-threatening behavior, negotiation and fairness, partnership, sexual respect and many others. BIPP is not anger management.
Hosted by Ordered Steps To Recovery, LLC.
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC, ADC, ICADC, CART, CHW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77096
Ordered Steps To Recovery is an Educational and Counseling Program designed to help clients recognize and recover from addiction through assessment, counseling and aftercare. Treatment services are available to adults on an outpatient basis that enables them to maintain normal activities, such as work and school, during the treatment process. Our counseling is conducted in a supportive virtual environment and all clients receive direction on ways to achieve a positive, drug and alcohol-free lifestyle.
This online class teaches Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT) skills developed to increase receptivity and openness, flexible control, and social connectedness. The class consists of 30 weekly lessons, and is "open" in the sense that participants can join during the 30-week cycle. Participants can join the class as part of comprehensive RO-DBT therapy, or as a stand-alone skill-building intervention. To join, participants must have a collaborative 90-minute therapy session to assess needs and discuss goals.
Hosted by Carol Ann Maner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CSAT, ICGC-I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77095
So, you find yourself in a painful or unexpected place in life. Gambling or sports betting has taken over and you are unsure how to get out of a destructive cycle. This unwanted behavior - which was fun at one time - is affecting your relationships with friends, family, and if you are married, your spouse has suffered greatly. Now, your job – or possibly your freedom - is in jeopardy, and you are at the crossroads of what to do. You don't have to feel stuck where you are, and you don't have to keep doing this on your own. Addiction is a disease, and effective treatments are available! You are not alone - and there is hope!
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In this group, we will work together to: get clear on your values and what you want your life to look like, learn to recognize and feel your feelings, teach your brain that feelings won't kill you, and practice specific, hands-on ways to deal with intrusive thoughts and distressing anxiety.
Hosted by Jacob Weissman
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bellaire, TX 77401
I love helping people with OCD, athletes under pressure to perform, and men whose lives and relationships are unraveling because of video games. Each of these areas resonate with me in different ways, and I have so much compassion for people going through these challenges. As someone who has personally experienced OCD, I understand, in a very real sense, how debilitating it can be. I know what it’s like to have a part of your brain whispering to you, “I can’t feel this way…I must do something to make the feeling go away, or something bad will happen.” I also know what it is like to go through treatment and get better!
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Support Groups
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.