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. ...
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Hosted by Michael D Soderstrom
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77055
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. ...
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 ...
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Hosted by Houston Center for Valued Living
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77006
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 ...
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 ...
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Hosted by Houston Center for Valued Living
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77006
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 ...
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Hosted by Raymond Y Cho
Psychiatrist, MD, MSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77055
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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 ...
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Hosted by Carol Ann Maner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CSAT, ICGC-I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77095
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 ...
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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'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 ...
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 ...
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Hosted by Carol Ann Maner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CSAT, ICGC-I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Houston, TX 77095
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 ...
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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.