Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Thompsons Station, TN

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Victory Point
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, L-Coach
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thompsons Station, TN 37179  (Online Only)
Life isn’t easy at times. Challenges and struggles can shake your foundation and leave you feeling confused, overwhelmed, disappointed, frustrated, or hurt. As a result you may experience uncomfortable symptoms such as grief, anxiety, depression or relationship struggles. You do not have to navigate these situations or feelings alone; we are here to help you with your journey!
Life isn’t easy at times. Challenges and struggles can shake your foundation and leave you feeling confused, overwhelmed, disappointed, frustrated, or hurt. As a result you may experience uncomfortable symptoms such as grief, anxiety, depression or relationship struggles. You do not have to navigate these situations or feelings alone; we are here to help you with your journey!
(931) 325-2711 View (931) 325-2711
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Todd Hickman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
If you need to talk to someone, don't wait. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years experience working with children, teens, families and adults of all ages specializing in treating a variety of issues including addictions, anxiety, depression, behavior problems, bipolar disorder, struggling teens, couples and adults. I am taking new clients by telehealth and in-person in the Nashville/Franklin/Springhill area. Let's get started today!
If you need to talk to someone, don't wait. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years experience working with children, teens, families and adults of all ages specializing in treating a variety of issues including addictions, anxiety, depression, behavior problems, bipolar disorder, struggling teens, couples and adults. I am taking new clients by telehealth and in-person in the Nashville/Franklin/Springhill area. Let's get started today!
(615) 471-7236 View (615) 471-7236
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Sarah Veach
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC, MHSP, (temp), NCC
Verified Verified
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
Are you struggling with feeling disconnected from yourself and your relationships? Maybe you are about to enter or have just entered motherhood, and you don't recognize yourself anymore. Your body no longer feels like yours, your needs are at the bottom of every to do list, and you're wondering why motherhood doesn't feel like everyone said it should. Or maybe you are going through some other type of transition in your life. You used to be an expert at avoiding your negative emotions, but now you are being hijacked by them during your down time. How do you keep managing it all when things feels so out of control?
Are you struggling with feeling disconnected from yourself and your relationships? Maybe you are about to enter or have just entered motherhood, and you don't recognize yourself anymore. Your body no longer feels like yours, your needs are at the bottom of every to do list, and you're wondering why motherhood doesn't feel like everyone said it should. Or maybe you are going through some other type of transition in your life. You used to be an expert at avoiding your negative emotions, but now you are being hijacked by them during your down time. How do you keep managing it all when things feels so out of control?
(629) 245-3062 View (629) 245-3062
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Kate Lynch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
As a married mother of three, I understand the importance of creating balance and finding peace in the midst of a busy life. With years of experience providing therapy to children, preteens, teens, and adults in both outpatient and hospital settings, I am well-equipped to address a wide range of mental health issues. I have successfully worked with clients dealing with significant trauma, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and relationship struggles, among other conditions.
As a married mother of three, I understand the importance of creating balance and finding peace in the midst of a busy life. With years of experience providing therapy to children, preteens, teens, and adults in both outpatient and hospital settings, I am well-equipped to address a wide range of mental health issues. I have successfully worked with clients dealing with significant trauma, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and relationship struggles, among other conditions.
(931) 485-5079 View (931) 485-5079
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Matt Speer
Counselor, MSMFT, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
Relationship is at the root of my work as a therapist. My goal is to establish trusting connections through empathy, humanness, acceptance, support and humor. I work with pre-teens, teens, adults, couples and families on relationship issues; I also offer treatment of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and self-esteem.
Relationship is at the root of my work as a therapist. My goal is to establish trusting connections through empathy, humanness, acceptance, support and humor. I work with pre-teens, teens, adults, couples and families on relationship issues; I also offer treatment of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and self-esteem.
(931) 347-1729 View (931) 347-1729
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The Therapuetic Studio, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
Life is hard and we are all trying to heal from someone or something. The therapeutic process is the greatest gift you could give yourself or your child. We have one life, we are all learning daily and we are in this together. We have a deep passion for children, adolescents and families who have come from hard places and spaces. Our focus is neurodiversity across the lifespan. Our licensed and seasoned therapists design an evidenced-based treatment plan derived from ABA, Brainspotting, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Theory, CBT, DBT and Internal Family Systems. If comfortable, we can also combine these interventions with exp
Life is hard and we are all trying to heal from someone or something. The therapeutic process is the greatest gift you could give yourself or your child. We have one life, we are all learning daily and we are in this together. We have a deep passion for children, adolescents and families who have come from hard places and spaces. Our focus is neurodiversity across the lifespan. Our licensed and seasoned therapists design an evidenced-based treatment plan derived from ABA, Brainspotting, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Theory, CBT, DBT and Internal Family Systems. If comfortable, we can also combine these interventions with exp
(615) 488-8860 View (615) 488-8860

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Paige Hoffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064  (Online Only)
I have additional experience working with anxiety, OCD, depression, anger, and relationship issues.
Hey there! I’m so glad you’re here. Asking for help is one of the strongest - and scariest - things a person can do. I would love to provide a comfortable and safe space for you to explore the things you want to change. Together we can think about pieces of your life that are sticky, that take up too much space. I’m here to be an unbiased sounding board, a shoulder to lean on, and someone who can call you out when you need it (we all need that sometimes). I work from a holistic, trauma-informed approach grounded in authenticity and connection that is tailored to each individual person’s needs.
I have additional experience working with anxiety, OCD, depression, anger, and relationship issues.
Hey there! I’m so glad you’re here. Asking for help is one of the strongest - and scariest - things a person can do. I would love to provide a comfortable and safe space for you to explore the things you want to change. Together we can think about pieces of your life that are sticky, that take up too much space. I’m here to be an unbiased sounding board, a shoulder to lean on, and someone who can call you out when you need it (we all need that sometimes). I work from a holistic, trauma-informed approach grounded in authenticity and connection that is tailored to each individual person’s needs.
(629) 280-3966 View (629) 280-3966
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Emily Neilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37064
As an experienced anxiety/ OCD therapist, I believe that you can find freedom from the anxiety that keeps you up at night.
Do you find yourself gripped by anxiety and worry no matter what you do? Maybe you're fed up with cycling through worst case scenario thoughts in your mind, feeling overwhelmed and distracted or wishing you could just "turn your brain off". Maybe you're tired of asking yourself, "what if... (insert distressing but unlikely event here)?" You might not even remember a time things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to quit worrying all the time. You're ready to feel present and connected to your loved-ones. Most of all, you're ready to relax again.
As an experienced anxiety/ OCD therapist, I believe that you can find freedom from the anxiety that keeps you up at night.
Do you find yourself gripped by anxiety and worry no matter what you do? Maybe you're fed up with cycling through worst case scenario thoughts in your mind, feeling overwhelmed and distracted or wishing you could just "turn your brain off". Maybe you're tired of asking yourself, "what if... (insert distressing but unlikely event here)?" You might not even remember a time things didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to quit worrying all the time. You're ready to feel present and connected to your loved-ones. Most of all, you're ready to relax again.
(629) 205-7966 View (629) 205-7966
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Tom Benedict
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37064
I specialize in ADHD (all ages), emotional disturbances (youth), family work, parenting issues, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, anger, emotional disconnect /numbness and men's issues.
Have you ever felt like you are stuck in the same patterns and nothing seems to change them? I have the passion, expertise and great responsibility of coming along-side teens, couples, and victims of trauma who want to get "un-stuck". I respect the uniqueness of each client I work with and I have hope for them. I have 15 years of experience working with families, couples, and teens. It would be my privilege to work with you to encounter hope, growth, unity and a healthy balance in your personal life and in your relationships.
I specialize in ADHD (all ages), emotional disturbances (youth), family work, parenting issues, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, anger, emotional disconnect /numbness and men's issues.
Have you ever felt like you are stuck in the same patterns and nothing seems to change them? I have the passion, expertise and great responsibility of coming along-side teens, couples, and victims of trauma who want to get "un-stuck". I respect the uniqueness of each client I work with and I have hope for them. I have 15 years of experience working with families, couples, and teens. It would be my privilege to work with you to encounter hope, growth, unity and a healthy balance in your personal life and in your relationships.
(615) 829-8628 View (615) 829-8628
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Kathryn Wood
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, MT-BC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174  (Online Only)
Together, we'll work on practical ways to zap the intensity of your anxiety, OCD, or trauma, so you can experience genuine calm!.
Overwhelmed. Anxious. Exhausted. Your brain's a hamster wheel of worst-case scenarios, relentless worry, and you're SO tired of spinning in your brain. You've tried ignoring, distracting, or arguing with yourself to get some peace, but relief always seems to be temporary. Then, when everything barges back, you wonder, "Why can't I stop ...(insert repetitive mental patterns)..? How come..(insert quick-fix).. isn't working? …Will I EVER feel better?!" You know there are ways to find relief from OCD, anxiety, panic attacks, and trauma, but you're not sure quite where to start - or how to get started!
Together, we'll work on practical ways to zap the intensity of your anxiety, OCD, or trauma, so you can experience genuine calm!.
Overwhelmed. Anxious. Exhausted. Your brain's a hamster wheel of worst-case scenarios, relentless worry, and you're SO tired of spinning in your brain. You've tried ignoring, distracting, or arguing with yourself to get some peace, but relief always seems to be temporary. Then, when everything barges back, you wonder, "Why can't I stop ...(insert repetitive mental patterns)..? How come..(insert quick-fix).. isn't working? …Will I EVER feel better?!" You know there are ways to find relief from OCD, anxiety, panic attacks, and trauma, but you're not sure quite where to start - or how to get started!
(615) 560-7573 View (615) 560-7573
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Elizabeth Saffle
Counselor, MS, LPC-, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with clients presenting with dual diagnoses and co-occurring disorders. I have experience working with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, bi-polar I and II, PTSD, Trauma, addiction disorders, personality disorders, and OCD to name a few. I use a treatment model that is eclectic, as every client's needs vary. These models include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, EMDR, and Narrative Therapy.
I am passionate about working with clients presenting with dual diagnoses and co-occurring disorders. I have experience working with clients who suffer from anxiety, depression, bi-polar I and II, PTSD, Trauma, addiction disorders, personality disorders, and OCD to name a few. I use a treatment model that is eclectic, as every client's needs vary. These models include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, EMDR, and Narrative Therapy.
(615) 235-7158 View (615) 235-7158
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Elizabeth J. Burton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37064
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I’m Elizabeth and am so glad you are here looking for a safe space to heal and process life. I support adults navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, behavioral issues, and trauma recovery. I specialize in therapy for attachment & relationship dynamics, trauma & abuse, and perinatal mood & anxiety disorders for expectant and postpartum parents.
Hi! I’m Elizabeth and am so glad you are here looking for a safe space to heal and process life. I support adults navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, behavioral issues, and trauma recovery. I specialize in therapy for attachment & relationship dynamics, trauma & abuse, and perinatal mood & anxiety disorders for expectant and postpartum parents.
(615) 209-9225 View (615) 209-9225
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Jason Roy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064
As a counselor, I focus my work on helping men individually who may be struggling with their faith, anxiety, stress, OCD, depression, addictions, marriage struggles and athletes looking to improve their athletic performance through mental health counseling. I have worked in a wide variety of settings helping people to overcome life struggles by integrating faith with traditional therapeutic approaches as a way of improving their mental health.
As a counselor, I focus my work on helping men individually who may be struggling with their faith, anxiety, stress, OCD, depression, addictions, marriage struggles and athletes looking to improve their athletic performance through mental health counseling. I have worked in a wide variety of settings helping people to overcome life struggles by integrating faith with traditional therapeutic approaches as a way of improving their mental health.
(615) 541-2817 View (615) 541-2817
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Hannah R. Pollok
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174
I specialize in: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder), OCD, relationships and polyamory, gender identity and sexuality.
Do you want to grow and make real changes in your life? Facing depression, anxiety, stress, or difficult relationships? I am here to help. I’m Hannah, and I specialize in guiding individuals, couples, and families through their own personal growth and mental health challenges. I am a therapist based in Franklin, TN , just outside of Nashville, and I work primarily with women and teens, as well as those in the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re an adult, a neurodivergent teen, or part of a couple or family, my goal is to walk beside you in your unique experience.
I specialize in: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder), OCD, relationships and polyamory, gender identity and sexuality.
Do you want to grow and make real changes in your life? Facing depression, anxiety, stress, or difficult relationships? I am here to help. I’m Hannah, and I specialize in guiding individuals, couples, and families through their own personal growth and mental health challenges. I am a therapist based in Franklin, TN , just outside of Nashville, and I work primarily with women and teens, as well as those in the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re an adult, a neurodivergent teen, or part of a couple or family, my goal is to walk beside you in your unique experience.
(615) 471-6861 View (615) 471-6861
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Heather Norton
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064  (Online Only)
Other search terms: HOCD, SO- OCD, sexual orientation OCD, ROCD, relationship OCD, POCD, harm OCD, intrusive thoughts, violent thoughts, retroactive jealousy, real event OCD; somatic OCD; BFRB, body-focused repetitive behaviors, trichotillomania, hair-pulling, skin-picking, excoriation; GAD, anxiety, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety, hypochondriasis.
I specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD. This approach to ERP focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD. I also believe in the importance of treating the emotional dynamics that underlie OCD symptoms. I therefore integrate psychoanalytic treatment within and alongside ERP, to foster deeper and more lasting change than ERP alone can offer.
Other search terms: HOCD, SO- OCD, sexual orientation OCD, ROCD, relationship OCD, POCD, harm OCD, intrusive thoughts, violent thoughts, retroactive jealousy, real event OCD; somatic OCD; BFRB, body-focused repetitive behaviors, trichotillomania, hair-pulling, skin-picking, excoriation; GAD, anxiety, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety, hypochondriasis.
I specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD. This approach to ERP focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD. I also believe in the importance of treating the emotional dynamics that underlie OCD symptoms. I therefore integrate psychoanalytic treatment within and alongside ERP, to foster deeper and more lasting change than ERP alone can offer.
(629) 318-0208 View (629) 318-0208
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Ellie Awad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37064  (Online Only)
I specialize in helping people struggling with OCD and anxiety, using a blend of DBT, IFS, and ACT to provide practical tools that align your thoughts with your values.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed by life’s "what’s next?" questions? If you’ve always felt this way and wonder if it’s even possible to feel like yourself again, I’m here to help you untangle those messy thoughts. You’re not alone in feeling disconnected; many of my clients share that they’ve never truly felt at home in their own skin.
I specialize in helping people struggling with OCD and anxiety, using a blend of DBT, IFS, and ACT to provide practical tools that align your thoughts with your values.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed by life’s "what’s next?" questions? If you’ve always felt this way and wonder if it’s even possible to feel like yourself again, I’m here to help you untangle those messy thoughts. You’re not alone in feeling disconnected; many of my clients share that they’ve never truly felt at home in their own skin.
(423) 919-9066 View (423) 919-9066
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Lauren Lewallen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37064
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety or overthinking, intrusive thoughts or images that are distressing or confusing, or maybe just dealing with daily life, stresses, or relationships? You may be fed up with the control anxiety has over you, feeling overwhelmed in everyday situations, or guilt for having intrusive thoughts. You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel like this. Either way, one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to take back control and enjoy your life. You’re ready to face your fears and break free of old patterns. Most of all, you’re ready to feel more at peace.
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety or overthinking, intrusive thoughts or images that are distressing or confusing, or maybe just dealing with daily life, stresses, or relationships? You may be fed up with the control anxiety has over you, feeling overwhelmed in everyday situations, or guilt for having intrusive thoughts. You might not even remember a time when things didn’t feel like this. Either way, one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to take back control and enjoy your life. You’re ready to face your fears and break free of old patterns. Most of all, you’re ready to feel more at peace.
(615) 647-6438 View (615) 647-6438
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Bradford Talley
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, MHSP, temp
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Spring Hill, TN 37174
In a world that's more connected than ever, many of us are experiencing a growing sense of disconnection, overwhelm, and discontent. Inundated by endless information and the pressures of daily life, we often struggle to find space to process our own thoughts and feelings. By learning to set boundaries and consciously deciding where to invest our mental energy, we can start to rediscover ourselves. Through this journey, we can cultivate a deeper sense of authenticity, wholeness, and joy in our lives.
In a world that's more connected than ever, many of us are experiencing a growing sense of disconnection, overwhelm, and discontent. Inundated by endless information and the pressures of daily life, we often struggle to find space to process our own thoughts and feelings. By learning to set boundaries and consciously deciding where to invest our mental energy, we can start to rediscover ourselves. Through this journey, we can cultivate a deeper sense of authenticity, wholeness, and joy in our lives.
(615) 420-7616 View (615) 420-7616
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Kevin Hull
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Spring Hill, TN 37174
I decided to become a therapist because of my own struggles with mental health issues especially as an adolescent and young adult. I want to take these awful experiences and use them as motivation to help others. If you are an over thinker, I believe I can help. I work with engineers, executives, health care professionals, teachers, and pretty much any person who is in a profession that tends to reward perfectionism and over analysis.
I decided to become a therapist because of my own struggles with mental health issues especially as an adolescent and young adult. I want to take these awful experiences and use them as motivation to help others. If you are an over thinker, I believe I can help. I work with engineers, executives, health care professionals, teachers, and pretty much any person who is in a profession that tends to reward perfectionism and over analysis.
(629) 260-5742 View (629) 260-5742
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Dee Ann Bass
Pre-Licensed Professional, TLMFT
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed by life? Have you had disappointments and things in your life that did not go as planned? Perhaps you are a women in perimenopause with brain fog, mood swings, and hot flashes. Have you found yourself in a divorce and it feels like your world is falling apart? Or have you experienced trauma in your life? If so, you are in the right place! I love working with women to help them heal from past wounds, teaching them skillsets that will help them grow and create new pathways in their brain. My goal is to be your guide in your healing journey.
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed by life? Have you had disappointments and things in your life that did not go as planned? Perhaps you are a women in perimenopause with brain fog, mood swings, and hot flashes. Have you found yourself in a divorce and it feels like your world is falling apart? Or have you experienced trauma in your life? If so, you are in the right place! I love working with women to help them heal from past wounds, teaching them skillsets that will help them grow and create new pathways in their brain. My goal is to be your guide in your healing journey.
(615) 813-6369 View (615) 813-6369

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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.