Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Eden Prairie, MN

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Russell C Morfitt
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344  (Online Only)
For OCD, I provide Exposure with Response Prevention.
"I am ready to give up." I've heard those words of discouragement over and over from new clients who have used up almost all of their energy and hope. Most of my new clients have suffered for years with Anxiety Disorders like OCD, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, General Worry, Stress, or PTSD. They tell me they have tried everything for this anxiety and nothing works. I am delighted to offer them a powerful and proven treatment for anxiety and fears.
For OCD, I provide Exposure with Response Prevention.
"I am ready to give up." I've heard those words of discouragement over and over from new clients who have used up almost all of their energy and hope. Most of my new clients have suffered for years with Anxiety Disorders like OCD, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, General Worry, Stress, or PTSD. They tell me they have tried everything for this anxiety and nothing works. I am delighted to offer them a powerful and proven treatment for anxiety and fears.
(952) 314-9223 View (952) 314-9223
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Elevated Therapy Solutions
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Our goal is to meet individuals where they are and working in partnership to elevate self understanding and encourage personal growth. We have experience and enjoy working with individuals as young as 3 and up through 100, parents, and families. The clinicians' expertise consists of working with clients who are highly sensitive, twice exceptional individuals, as well as people experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, ADHD, minor trauma, and more. We also work well with families facing challenging child behaviors. Our clinic uses person-centered theories with a nonjudgmental perspective.
Our goal is to meet individuals where they are and working in partnership to elevate self understanding and encourage personal growth. We have experience and enjoy working with individuals as young as 3 and up through 100, parents, and families. The clinicians' expertise consists of working with clients who are highly sensitive, twice exceptional individuals, as well as people experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, ADHD, minor trauma, and more. We also work well with families facing challenging child behaviors. Our clinic uses person-centered theories with a nonjudgmental perspective.
(952) 592-7937 View (952) 592-7937
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Renae M Reinardy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Reinardy serves on the BTTI Faculty for the International OCD Foundation, and PTI Faculty and Board Member for the TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors.
The Lakeside Center for Behavioral Change provides empirically validated, effective treatment to children, adolescents and adults who suffer from OCD, trichotillomania, tic disorders, hoarding, stress, phobias, anxiety, and related conditions. The Center provides individual, group and family treatment in a professional, welcoming atmosphere. Dr. Reinardy is the Founder of the Lakeside Center and has given hundreds of presentations locally and nationally. The Center's mission is to provide effective therapeutic services to clients and offer training and consultation to other mental health providers.
Reinardy serves on the BTTI Faculty for the International OCD Foundation, and PTI Faculty and Board Member for the TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors.
The Lakeside Center for Behavioral Change provides empirically validated, effective treatment to children, adolescents and adults who suffer from OCD, trichotillomania, tic disorders, hoarding, stress, phobias, anxiety, and related conditions. The Center provides individual, group and family treatment in a professional, welcoming atmosphere. Dr. Reinardy is the Founder of the Lakeside Center and has given hundreds of presentations locally and nationally. The Center's mission is to provide effective therapeutic services to clients and offer training and consultation to other mental health providers.
(701) 552-6284 View (701) 552-6284
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Tammie Rosenbloom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
My other speciality is Exposure Response Prevention (ExRP) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, an evidenced based treatment for OCD.
Do you feel stuck? Do you want a proven way to feel better? I have years of experience working with Adolescents and Adults struggling with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder,, Impulsive Behaviors and Substance Abuse. LGBTQ Allied. See me if you like a direct straightforward approach. I will hold you accountable in a compassionate caring way. We will break down big problems into manageable parts. You will learn practical, hands-on strategies that work even if your life is messy, painful or difficult. I am enthusiastic about my work; there's always room for fun and laughter. I won't let you stay stuck!
My other speciality is Exposure Response Prevention (ExRP) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, an evidenced based treatment for OCD.
Do you feel stuck? Do you want a proven way to feel better? I have years of experience working with Adolescents and Adults struggling with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder,, Impulsive Behaviors and Substance Abuse. LGBTQ Allied. See me if you like a direct straightforward approach. I will hold you accountable in a compassionate caring way. We will break down big problems into manageable parts. You will learn practical, hands-on strategies that work even if your life is messy, painful or difficult. I am enthusiastic about my work; there's always room for fun and laughter. I won't let you stay stuck!
(952) 260-1005 View (952) 260-1005
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Jen McVann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
I also work with most mental health issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma - and with folks just trying to get unstuck.
At some point in our lives, many of us look around and realize we no longer like the life we've built - or maybe even who we've become while living it. We may even feel we should like it, but somehow it no longer fits. I build relationships with clients, creating a safe place to explore and express these feelings. Therapy creates change by examining the experiences and beliefs that contribute to feeling stuck and make it harder to hear our own, often elusive, inner knowing. I love working with clients to address the issues holding them back so they can create a life and self that excites them again.
I also work with most mental health issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma - and with folks just trying to get unstuck.
At some point in our lives, many of us look around and realize we no longer like the life we've built - or maybe even who we've become while living it. We may even feel we should like it, but somehow it no longer fits. I build relationships with clients, creating a safe place to explore and express these feelings. Therapy creates change by examining the experiences and beliefs that contribute to feeling stuck and make it harder to hear our own, often elusive, inner knowing. I love working with clients to address the issues holding them back so they can create a life and self that excites them again.
(612) 524-8008 View (612) 524-8008
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Rachel Rippel
Psychologist, MA, LP
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
D and her team for Prolonged Exposure for PTSD and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD.
I AM NOT THE SMILE AND NOD THERAPIST! If you are fed up with feeling miserable I can help you get the life you want. I love helping people achieve what they didn't think they could. My clients tell me I am tough but they know I care about them. I work best with people who are sick of being unhappy and willing to DO work to make some changes. I have a great BS detector, I will call you on your stuff and we will laugh (a lot)! I am passionate about therapy and assissting people in reaching their goals. I work best with people who are ready for change and want a more active approach to therapy.
D and her team for Prolonged Exposure for PTSD and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD.
I AM NOT THE SMILE AND NOD THERAPIST! If you are fed up with feeling miserable I can help you get the life you want. I love helping people achieve what they didn't think they could. My clients tell me I am tough but they know I care about them. I work best with people who are sick of being unhappy and willing to DO work to make some changes. I have a great BS detector, I will call you on your stuff and we will laugh (a lot)! I am passionate about therapy and assissting people in reaching their goals. I work best with people who are ready for change and want a more active approach to therapy.
(952) 529-4884 View (952) 529-4884
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Toli Van Burskirk - NOCD
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344  (Online Only)
I’m excited to support you on your path to overcoming OCD.
Since childhood, I've wanted to help and support others. When I took my first psychology class in college, I knew I had found my passion. My approach to OCD treatment is rooted in compassion, empathy, and validation. I'll meet you where you are and proceed at your pace, gently encouraging you to tackle the hard work required for progress. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in delivering evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our comprehensive understanding of its complexities enables us to accurately diagnose and effectively treat it.
I’m excited to support you on your path to overcoming OCD.
Since childhood, I've wanted to help and support others. When I took my first psychology class in college, I knew I had found my passion. My approach to OCD treatment is rooted in compassion, empathy, and validation. I'll meet you where you are and proceed at your pace, gently encouraging you to tackle the hard work required for progress. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in delivering evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our comprehensive understanding of its complexities enables us to accurately diagnose and effectively treat it.
(872) 242-1293 View (872) 242-1293
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Chris Vara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, MDiv
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344  (Online Only)
Call me or email me to schedule your first session! I have worked with families, adolescents and adults in several treatment centers that specialize in eating disorders, trauma, OCD and substance use.
Are you caught in cycles that leave you exhausted? Do you want to have better relationships but find them splintering? Are you self-critical in your efforts to obtain perfection? Do you find yourself shutting down or shutting off? You don't have to suffer in silence. Nor do you have to leave any part of yourself behind - I work with the whole person. Our identities often intersect with our struggles and our strengths. I'll meet you where you're at, and help you get where you're going. Whether you are just starting or looking to maintain your recovery from eating disorders, trauma and/or OCD, together recovery is possible.
Call me or email me to schedule your first session! I have worked with families, adolescents and adults in several treatment centers that specialize in eating disorders, trauma, OCD and substance use.
Are you caught in cycles that leave you exhausted? Do you want to have better relationships but find them splintering? Are you self-critical in your efforts to obtain perfection? Do you find yourself shutting down or shutting off? You don't have to suffer in silence. Nor do you have to leave any part of yourself behind - I work with the whole person. Our identities often intersect with our struggles and our strengths. I'll meet you where you're at, and help you get where you're going. Whether you are just starting or looking to maintain your recovery from eating disorders, trauma and/or OCD, together recovery is possible.
(952) 234-8036 View (952) 234-8036
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Joanna Shaw Flamm
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55343
I'm interested in eating disorders, parenthood, OCD, questions of identity and meaning, and working with creatives of all kinds.
If you are fat, funny, queer, brash, bold, thoughtful, anxious, searching, or a little bit “different”, we’ll have a lot in common. I work with clients experiencing eating disorders, OCD, and prenatal and postpartum challenges, as well as anxiety and depression.
I'm interested in eating disorders, parenthood, OCD, questions of identity and meaning, and working with creatives of all kinds.
If you are fat, funny, queer, brash, bold, thoughtful, anxious, searching, or a little bit “different”, we’ll have a lot in common. I work with clients experiencing eating disorders, OCD, and prenatal and postpartum challenges, as well as anxiety and depression.
(952) 900-7672 View (952) 900-7672
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Lauren Brown
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55343
Outside of OCD and anxiety treatment, I am also passionate about working with mood disorders, life adjustments, relationship difficulties, attachment, grief and loss, identity exploration, perfectionism, stress management, and low self-esteem.
We all deserve to be the happiest and healthiest version of ourselves. Taking the first step to reach out for support and entrust someone to walk beside you in this journey can feel incredibly vulnerable. My aspiration is to create an open environment from one human to another where you feel seen and safe to show up authentically. You are the true expert on your life and I want you to leave each session feeling empowered. Together we can create space for self-exploration, build a foundation of skills to help anchor through difficult times, and include humor (when appropriate) along the way.
Outside of OCD and anxiety treatment, I am also passionate about working with mood disorders, life adjustments, relationship difficulties, attachment, grief and loss, identity exploration, perfectionism, stress management, and low self-esteem.
We all deserve to be the happiest and healthiest version of ourselves. Taking the first step to reach out for support and entrust someone to walk beside you in this journey can feel incredibly vulnerable. My aspiration is to create an open environment from one human to another where you feel seen and safe to show up authentically. You are the true expert on your life and I want you to leave each session feeling empowered. Together we can create space for self-exploration, build a foundation of skills to help anchor through difficult times, and include humor (when appropriate) along the way.
(952) 295-3404 View (952) 295-3404
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Amber Jensen
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Other areas of therapy include anxiety, depression, OCD, body image issues, mindfulness, nutrition, athletes, self-identity, and other co-occurring mental health disorders.
I completed my undergraduate degree at Augsburg University and went on to obtain my Master's degree at Bethel University. I am licensed through the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. As a mental health therapist, I work with clients who want to find meaning, identity, and discover a new life worth living. Each of us has the ability to recognize our strengths and use them as a strong foundation for recovery and change.
Other areas of therapy include anxiety, depression, OCD, body image issues, mindfulness, nutrition, athletes, self-identity, and other co-occurring mental health disorders.
I completed my undergraduate degree at Augsburg University and went on to obtain my Master's degree at Bethel University. I am licensed through the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. As a mental health therapist, I work with clients who want to find meaning, identity, and discover a new life worth living. Each of us has the ability to recognize our strengths and use them as a strong foundation for recovery and change.
(763) 334-6417 View (763) 334-6417
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LaTonya A. Fakir
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MTh, BA
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Happiness is when we take care of ourselves body, mind, and spirit! Greetings to you! My name is LaTonya A. Fakir. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents and foster care system. I have over 8000 Professional hours working with individuals, couples and families dealing PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Communication Disorders, RAD, OCD, ADHS, Autism Spectrum, and Bipolar Disorders just to name a few. I use a wholistic approach to therapy by learning from my clients, sharing my experiences, using appropriate interventions and building treatments that are best and will bring change for each of my clients.
Happiness is when we take care of ourselves body, mind, and spirit! Greetings to you! My name is LaTonya A. Fakir. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, families, adolescents and foster care system. I have over 8000 Professional hours working with individuals, couples and families dealing PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Communication Disorders, RAD, OCD, ADHS, Autism Spectrum, and Bipolar Disorders just to name a few. I use a wholistic approach to therapy by learning from my clients, sharing my experiences, using appropriate interventions and building treatments that are best and will bring change for each of my clients.
(763) 878-7248 View (763) 878-7248
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Bret P Schneider
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
My areas of focus include ADHD, learning disorders, trauma, emotional/behavioral disorders, BPD, OCD, depression, & anxiety.
Are you or someone you care about going through a difficult time? Is your child/adolescent struggling at home or school with emotions, difficult behavior, or attention concerns? Whether you are looking for answers or seeking personal growth, I can help. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in assessment and therapy with children, adolescents, and adults. My professional approach is one that encourages one's strengths, internal traits, and individual differences that contribute to personal and professional growth and an improved quality of life and understanding.
My areas of focus include ADHD, learning disorders, trauma, emotional/behavioral disorders, BPD, OCD, depression, & anxiety.
Are you or someone you care about going through a difficult time? Is your child/adolescent struggling at home or school with emotions, difficult behavior, or attention concerns? Whether you are looking for answers or seeking personal growth, I can help. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in assessment and therapy with children, adolescents, and adults. My professional approach is one that encourages one's strengths, internal traits, and individual differences that contribute to personal and professional growth and an improved quality of life and understanding.
(952) 260-3810 View (952) 260-3810
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Laura Davis
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
I provide compassionate and evidence-based care to kids and teens in a small private practice setting. My therapy practice is ideal for youth struggling with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, mood challenges, trauma symptoms, or any number of difficult life transitions. These may range from adjusting to school to navigating family separation or divorce. I also have dedicated time in my practice to conduct comprehensive and timely ADHD evaluations for clients ages 6 and over. My weekly caseload is intentionally limited in order to provide high-quality and attentive care for my clients.
I provide compassionate and evidence-based care to kids and teens in a small private practice setting. My therapy practice is ideal for youth struggling with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, mood challenges, trauma symptoms, or any number of difficult life transitions. These may range from adjusting to school to navigating family separation or divorce. I also have dedicated time in my practice to conduct comprehensive and timely ADHD evaluations for clients ages 6 and over. My weekly caseload is intentionally limited in order to provide high-quality and attentive care for my clients.
(952) 234-7148 View (952) 234-7148
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Abbie Poush
Counselor, MSE, LPCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55343
Working with Abbie is a total game-changer. She’s super passionate about her clients and really goes above and beyond. She genuinely cares about her clients and you can see it in how much they dig working with her. Abbie’s super power is that she really can see her clients. She pays great attention, is able to read in between the lines, and gets to the core your concerns. Her initial goal is to truly understand where you are in life, how you got there, where you are stuck, and what you need to get to where you want to go.
Working with Abbie is a total game-changer. She’s super passionate about her clients and really goes above and beyond. She genuinely cares about her clients and you can see it in how much they dig working with her. Abbie’s super power is that she really can see her clients. She pays great attention, is able to read in between the lines, and gets to the core your concerns. Her initial goal is to truly understand where you are in life, how you got there, where you are stuck, and what you need to get to where you want to go.
(952) 900-2272 View (952) 900-2272
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Kristen Stevens
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Eden Prairie, MN 55343
Accepting New Clients! Vulnerability is an act of bravery. But being brave isn’t easy when you do it alone. And it’s especially difficult when your brain is telling you that you aren’t good enough, worthy, or important. Maybe your mind has convinced you that if you wash your hands, google that medical condition for hours, or stop thinking that thought, the fears and anxiety will go away. Perhaps by changing the way you eat, you can “fix it.” For some, being who you are is challenging or even not allowed, because those around you do not understand or approve.
Accepting New Clients! Vulnerability is an act of bravery. But being brave isn’t easy when you do it alone. And it’s especially difficult when your brain is telling you that you aren’t good enough, worthy, or important. Maybe your mind has convinced you that if you wash your hands, google that medical condition for hours, or stop thinking that thought, the fears and anxiety will go away. Perhaps by changing the way you eat, you can “fix it.” For some, being who you are is challenging or even not allowed, because those around you do not understand or approve.
(952) 592-6107 View (952) 592-6107
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Daryn Rogers
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344  (Online Only)
While we are capable of managing a lot, sometimes we may feel too sad, too scared, too tired, or too lonely. This can make having a relationship, family, school, work, or just living that much more overwhelming. Life is also full of surprises and you might be going through changes that feel too daunting or even devastating. You might have struggled for a long time or just recently. Despite your best effort, you still feel quite stuck, helpless, confused, or frustrated. You might even know what you need or want to do differently, but not so sure about where or how to start. This is a great start and I am so glad we found each other.
While we are capable of managing a lot, sometimes we may feel too sad, too scared, too tired, or too lonely. This can make having a relationship, family, school, work, or just living that much more overwhelming. Life is also full of surprises and you might be going through changes that feel too daunting or even devastating. You might have struggled for a long time or just recently. Despite your best effort, you still feel quite stuck, helpless, confused, or frustrated. You might even know what you need or want to do differently, but not so sure about where or how to start. This is a great start and I am so glad we found each other.
(612) 261-1981 View (612) 261-1981
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Robyn M Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
I once read a story about a sea lion that somehow ended up in a barren desert. It was dry and parched and the closest thing resembling the sea was a mud puddle. He was sad and lost and knew he didn't belong, but he had been there so long and knew of nothing else, so he considered it "home". Too often, we find ourselves like this sea lion, living an unfulfilling existence, or in surroundings that aren't consistent with who we are. We passively accept our lot in life or sabotage efforts to live with passion and joy.
I once read a story about a sea lion that somehow ended up in a barren desert. It was dry and parched and the closest thing resembling the sea was a mud puddle. He was sad and lost and knew he didn't belong, but he had been there so long and knew of nothing else, so he considered it "home". Too often, we find ourselves like this sea lion, living an unfulfilling existence, or in surroundings that aren't consistent with who we are. We passively accept our lot in life or sabotage efforts to live with passion and joy.
(651) 321-2597 View (651) 321-2597
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Sarah Lee
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Sarah completed her Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University and is pursuing licensure through the State of Minnesota as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She has experience in individual and family skills and community-based therapy, along with Intensive Treatment in Foster Care Services. She enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults in both individual or family setting. She utilizes a holistic and collaborative approach to therapy, often highlighting the client's own strengths, skills, and growth.
Sarah completed her Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University and is pursuing licensure through the State of Minnesota as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She has experience in individual and family skills and community-based therapy, along with Intensive Treatment in Foster Care Services. She enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults in both individual or family setting. She utilizes a holistic and collaborative approach to therapy, often highlighting the client's own strengths, skills, and growth.
(763) 272-7680 View (763) 272-7680
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HMG Therapy, LLC
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Life can feel very uncertain and stressful at times. Are you struggling with increased fears and anxieties? Whether you are experiencing painful emotions, challenging relationships, or significant life events, we can work together to explore and identify what you need to achieve your personal goals and improve your overall quality of life.
Life can feel very uncertain and stressful at times. Are you struggling with increased fears and anxieties? Whether you are experiencing painful emotions, challenging relationships, or significant life events, we can work together to explore and identify what you need to achieve your personal goals and improve your overall quality of life.
(612) 230-0828 View (612) 230-0828
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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.