Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Crowley, TX

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Carolyn Evartt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
Crowley, TX 76036
Hi- I am Carolyn and I can help inspire you to create a flourishing future! Life’s challenges come in all different packages and everyone’s cultural foot print is different. Therefore, through the counseling process we learn from the past and create an invigorating future. I enjoy working with both individuals and couples. I assist client’s with anxieties, addiction, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma related issues, and more. I also work with couples to build healthy and strong relationships.
Hi- I am Carolyn and I can help inspire you to create a flourishing future! Life’s challenges come in all different packages and everyone’s cultural foot print is different. Therefore, through the counseling process we learn from the past and create an invigorating future. I enjoy working with both individuals and couples. I assist client’s with anxieties, addiction, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma related issues, and more. I also work with couples to build healthy and strong relationships.
(682) 334-8890 View (682) 334-8890
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The Fountains Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Crowley, TX 76036
Life can be hard and sometimes our difficulties are due to losses in life or the choices we make, but other times it is due to the choices that others have made that affect our own lives. In fact, Jesus tells us in John 16 that we will have trouble but be encouraged because He has overcome the world. At The Fountains Counseling Center, all of our counselors are committed Christians who have training in counseling, theology or both, who prefer to listen and understand rather than “preach” to you. We provide a confidential and safe place to face your struggles with the assistance of a professional counselor.
Life can be hard and sometimes our difficulties are due to losses in life or the choices we make, but other times it is due to the choices that others have made that affect our own lives. In fact, Jesus tells us in John 16 that we will have trouble but be encouraged because He has overcome the world. At The Fountains Counseling Center, all of our counselors are committed Christians who have training in counseling, theology or both, who prefer to listen and understand rather than “preach” to you. We provide a confidential and safe place to face your struggles with the assistance of a professional counselor.
(817) 242-9613 View (817) 242-9613
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Jerred Preston White
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Crowley, TX 76036
Jerred P. White MA, LCDC, LPC. I earned my graduate degree from Amberton University with a major in Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling and Bachelors degree in Science of Business and Human Development. I attended the Institute of Chemical Dependency school and completed over 4000 hours of chemical dependency counseling in residential and outpatient treatment facilities in efforts to become a fully licensed LCDC. I have over 10 years of working with families, individuals adults and children.
Jerred P. White MA, LCDC, LPC. I earned my graduate degree from Amberton University with a major in Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling and Bachelors degree in Science of Business and Human Development. I attended the Institute of Chemical Dependency school and completed over 4000 hours of chemical dependency counseling in residential and outpatient treatment facilities in efforts to become a fully licensed LCDC. I have over 10 years of working with families, individuals adults and children.
(469) 529-5786 View (469) 529-5786
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Kylee Rae Olvera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CART
Verified Verified
Crowley, TX 76036
I am currently offering both telehealth options via a phone or video session, as well as in person counseling. I work with clients of all ages, from those under 12 who need play therapy to those who may be retired. I love the variety of all ages! I see clients struggling with depression, anxiety, anger issues, grief, marital issues, and a number of others. You deserve to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, not just surviving day to day. My hope is to come along side of you on this path we call life and guide you to become your best self!
I am currently offering both telehealth options via a phone or video session, as well as in person counseling. I work with clients of all ages, from those under 12 who need play therapy to those who may be retired. I love the variety of all ages! I see clients struggling with depression, anxiety, anger issues, grief, marital issues, and a number of others. You deserve to live a meaningful and fulfilling life, not just surviving day to day. My hope is to come along side of you on this path we call life and guide you to become your best self!
(254) 534-6214 View (254) 534-6214
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Susan Lee Schultz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Crowley, TX 76036
It is my desire to create and maintain a therapeutic relationship that restores balance in the lives of children and adults. The focus of therapy is to assist you in gaining and or regaining control of life's circumstances that leave you feeling unable to cope with daily life.
It is my desire to create and maintain a therapeutic relationship that restores balance in the lives of children and adults. The focus of therapy is to assist you in gaining and or regaining control of life's circumstances that leave you feeling unable to cope with daily life.
(817) 778-8361 View (817) 778-8361
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Jaree Sheeler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Crowley, TX 76036
Are you exhausted and looking for support or a new way of living? Therapy is a powerful and positive tool available to us, and allows people to have support in coping with change and the circumstances of life. Healing is the road map to both stability and motivation in achieving a renewed balance in life- what we are often looking for!
Are you exhausted and looking for support or a new way of living? Therapy is a powerful and positive tool available to us, and allows people to have support in coping with change and the circumstances of life. Healing is the road map to both stability and motivation in achieving a renewed balance in life- what we are often looking for!
(817) 405-3276 View (817) 405-3276
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James Bernard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Crowley, TX 76036
Sometimes considering a change can be overwhelming. I can walk beside you, teaching ways to overcome feelings of anxiety and confusion while working on your relationship with yourself and others. Decreasing anxiety, depression, overcoming habits, and learning to manage diagnoses such as borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and difficult medical diagnoses: HIV, cancer, and more. I treat people with dignity and respect in a collaborative, therapeutic relationship. I also believe a sense of humor is essential to emotional health, happiness. As we work on challenges, we may also share a laugh or two along the way.
Sometimes considering a change can be overwhelming. I can walk beside you, teaching ways to overcome feelings of anxiety and confusion while working on your relationship with yourself and others. Decreasing anxiety, depression, overcoming habits, and learning to manage diagnoses such as borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and difficult medical diagnoses: HIV, cancer, and more. I treat people with dignity and respect in a collaborative, therapeutic relationship. I also believe a sense of humor is essential to emotional health, happiness. As we work on challenges, we may also share a laugh or two along the way.
(817) 754-6507 View (817) 754-6507
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Susan Baldelomar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Crowley, TX 76036
I am here for you, as an experienced therapist who specializes in counseling individuals, couples, and adolescents. Using a holistic approach, I strive to create a caring and safe environment, where you can feel empowered to reach your personal goals. 1) I am highly trained in helping adults and adolescents let go of anxiety using CBT and mindfulness strategies. 2) Another specialty is guiding trauma and PTSD survivors in their personal journey towards healing and reclaiming their life. 3) My practice is also neurodiversity affirming, where ADHD and ADD adolescents and adults can find the tools they need to flourish in life.
I am here for you, as an experienced therapist who specializes in counseling individuals, couples, and adolescents. Using a holistic approach, I strive to create a caring and safe environment, where you can feel empowered to reach your personal goals. 1) I am highly trained in helping adults and adolescents let go of anxiety using CBT and mindfulness strategies. 2) Another specialty is guiding trauma and PTSD survivors in their personal journey towards healing and reclaiming their life. 3) My practice is also neurodiversity affirming, where ADHD and ADD adolescents and adults can find the tools they need to flourish in life.
(817) 522-1475 View (817) 522-1475
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Mind Above Matter
LMSW, LPC, MD, PhD, MSSW
Verified Verified
Crowley, TX 76036
Does life seem unbearable? Are things becoming more difficult to cope with? Are you seeking help, but feel overwhelmed with the possible options? At Mind Above Matter, our unique treatment approach provides virtually all levels of care, under one roof. The advantage to our Continuity of Care Model, is that you're able to work with the same group of therapists and psychiatrists throughout your entire treatment. No more switching counselors and retelling your story over and over, and no more medication changes due to psychiatrists learning how you respond to different psychotropic medications. We offer personalized care and are locally owned and operated.
Does life seem unbearable? Are things becoming more difficult to cope with? Are you seeking help, but feel overwhelmed with the possible options? At Mind Above Matter, our unique treatment approach provides virtually all levels of care, under one roof. The advantage to our Continuity of Care Model, is that you're able to work with the same group of therapists and psychiatrists throughout your entire treatment. No more switching counselors and retelling your story over and over, and no more medication changes due to psychiatrists learning how you respond to different psychotropic medications. We offer personalized care and are locally owned and operated.
(817) 857-6577 View (817) 857-6577
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Aaron Pollard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Crowley, TX 76036
As a clinician I have a very goal-oriented, direct style of counseling; however, I am tactful in my approach. I am here to help you and/or your family achieve your therapeutic goals and I believe in maintaining appropriate and healthy boundaries. I have experience in a plethora of physical and behavioral health issues such as addictions, family and couples counseling, child behavioral issues in school and home, disability and chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and military issues to name a few Please give me a call and let’s get you living the life you were meant to live.
As a clinician I have a very goal-oriented, direct style of counseling; however, I am tactful in my approach. I am here to help you and/or your family achieve your therapeutic goals and I believe in maintaining appropriate and healthy boundaries. I have experience in a plethora of physical and behavioral health issues such as addictions, family and couples counseling, child behavioral issues in school and home, disability and chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and military issues to name a few Please give me a call and let’s get you living the life you were meant to live.
(682) 688-4269 View (682) 688-4269
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Alexa Nava @ Let's Play! Therapy for Children, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crowley, TX 76036
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Parenting is not an easy task and we all know "it takes a village." I am here to be a part of your village. My name is Alexa Nava, Licensed Professional Counselor and currently undergoing training and supervision to become a Registered Play Therapist. I have worked with children in multiple settings and with different backgrounds, including behavior problems, ADHD, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems, school issues, and trauma.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Parenting is not an easy task and we all know "it takes a village." I am here to be a part of your village. My name is Alexa Nava, Licensed Professional Counselor and currently undergoing training and supervision to become a Registered Play Therapist. I have worked with children in multiple settings and with different backgrounds, including behavior problems, ADHD, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems, school issues, and trauma.
(817) 435-4665 View (817) 435-4665
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Dr. Thelma Elisher Foster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC-I, PIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crowley, TX 76036
Sometimes life can be an uncharted journey and you find yourself helpless, and without hope. I can help you to identify some of the roadblocks that are preventing you from moving forward. Let's work to help you get a plan to navigate your way to find and discover a new you. I work best with individual's that are experiencing issues where they have found themselves facing limitations that keeps them from moving forward. Imagine you went to sleep, and you woke up and your whole outlook had changed for the better; let me help you discover what that new person would look like giving yourself permission to be a new and better you.
Sometimes life can be an uncharted journey and you find yourself helpless, and without hope. I can help you to identify some of the roadblocks that are preventing you from moving forward. Let's work to help you get a plan to navigate your way to find and discover a new you. I work best with individual's that are experiencing issues where they have found themselves facing limitations that keeps them from moving forward. Imagine you went to sleep, and you woke up and your whole outlook had changed for the better; let me help you discover what that new person would look like giving yourself permission to be a new and better you.
(817) 396-6987 View (817) 396-6987
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Victoria Fontenot
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Crowley, TX 76036  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Having OCD, anxiety, and depression can completely cause one's perspective on life to be led askew, where no matter how well things could be going externally we cannot stop the excessive worrying and intrusive thoughts that spawn "The Great Depression.
“If you change the way you look at things the things you look at change.” - Wayne Dyer. Perspective…. If I were to tell you that tomorrow would be the day you never have to worry about money and never have to worry about you or your loved one's health and well-being, what would you do? What would you think or feel about this? Well... the seemingly obvious answer would probably be planning a trip to Bora Bora or Turks and Caicos while filled with a sense of unbridled fervor to gain a new lease on life...but if you are someone who suffers from OCD, anxiety or depression, you know that nothing is ever that simple...
Having OCD, anxiety, and depression can completely cause one's perspective on life to be led askew, where no matter how well things could be going externally we cannot stop the excessive worrying and intrusive thoughts that spawn "The Great Depression.
“If you change the way you look at things the things you look at change.” - Wayne Dyer. Perspective…. If I were to tell you that tomorrow would be the day you never have to worry about money and never have to worry about you or your loved one's health and well-being, what would you do? What would you think or feel about this? Well... the seemingly obvious answer would probably be planning a trip to Bora Bora or Turks and Caicos while filled with a sense of unbridled fervor to gain a new lease on life...but if you are someone who suffers from OCD, anxiety or depression, you know that nothing is ever that simple...
(646) 971-0096 View (646) 971-0096

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Cowtown Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76109
We specialize in adhd, anxiety, depression, life transitions, obsessive compulsive disorder, pornography addiction, parenting, relationship struggles, spirituality, and sexuality issues.
With over 50 years of combined experience, our Christian therapists in Fort Worth engage each client and his or her emotional, mental, and spiritual struggles. Often these things can feel confusing. Our approach helps connect these, leading to change. We serve those seeking a careful Christian counseling approach to mental health. We hope that you feel grace, experience freedom, and know love. We help individuals, couples/marriages, and families. Our team has also created and counseled a successful marriage counseling program called, "Helper Lover", as well as a proven addiction program called, "5 Ways Out of Pornography."
We specialize in adhd, anxiety, depression, life transitions, obsessive compulsive disorder, pornography addiction, parenting, relationship struggles, spirituality, and sexuality issues.
With over 50 years of combined experience, our Christian therapists in Fort Worth engage each client and his or her emotional, mental, and spiritual struggles. Often these things can feel confusing. Our approach helps connect these, leading to change. We serve those seeking a careful Christian counseling approach to mental health. We hope that you feel grace, experience freedom, and know love. We help individuals, couples/marriages, and families. Our team has also created and counseled a successful marriage counseling program called, "Helper Lover", as well as a proven addiction program called, "5 Ways Out of Pornography."
(817) 242-5020 View (817) 242-5020
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Rachel Christine Kuchem
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Benbrook, TX 76126
I counsel girls & women ages 11 + on anxiety, OCD, spiritual scrupulosity, depression, self-harm, pornography, relationships, singleness, grief, care for the caretaker, & emotional support for chronic health conditions.
Are you a girl or a woman who wrestles with anxiety? Do you find yourself fixating on certain thoughts or doubts? Do you feel like you are spinning out of control? Where do you feel despair? Are you overwhelmed with grief or shame? Do you have a hidden sexual struggle? Are you dealing with a relational difficulty? Are you learning how to do life as a single? Have you been hurt by the Church? Are you weary from pouring into others? Do you have a chronic health condition that emotionally is draining you? Are you simply needing to process a new life season? Where do you find yourself seeking to fill you and give you identity?
I counsel girls & women ages 11 + on anxiety, OCD, spiritual scrupulosity, depression, self-harm, pornography, relationships, singleness, grief, care for the caretaker, & emotional support for chronic health conditions.
Are you a girl or a woman who wrestles with anxiety? Do you find yourself fixating on certain thoughts or doubts? Do you feel like you are spinning out of control? Where do you feel despair? Are you overwhelmed with grief or shame? Do you have a hidden sexual struggle? Are you dealing with a relational difficulty? Are you learning how to do life as a single? Have you been hurt by the Church? Are you weary from pouring into others? Do you have a chronic health condition that emotionally is draining you? Are you simply needing to process a new life season? Where do you find yourself seeking to fill you and give you identity?
(817) 242-6556 View (817) 242-6556
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Amanda Averbeck Supervised By Dr Gena St David
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Benbrook, TX 76126
If you want to stay surface level and just work on changing your behavior we will lean into ACT with exposure based work for OCD and phobias.
There is a way forward. A happier and healthier you is attainable-no matter what you have been though. I am most passionate about helping individuals and couples affected by Anxiety or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD). And Couples processing a life transition, such as adding a baby to the family.
If you want to stay surface level and just work on changing your behavior we will lean into ACT with exposure based work for OCD and phobias.
There is a way forward. A happier and healthier you is attainable-no matter what you have been though. I am most passionate about helping individuals and couples affected by Anxiety or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD). And Couples processing a life transition, such as adding a baby to the family.
(817) 241-3912 View (817) 241-3912
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Dr. Justin Gaddis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76110
He received specialized training in treating obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders at the University of Florida’s Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Program at Shands Hospital, the leading clinical treatment program in the Southeastern United States.
Our practice offers neuropsychological and psychological assessment, as well as therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Our areas of expertise include ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Pre-Surgical Evaluations, Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, Trauma, and youth exhibiting significant aggression and oppositional behaviors.
He received specialized training in treating obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders at the University of Florida’s Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Program at Shands Hospital, the leading clinical treatment program in the Southeastern United States.
Our practice offers neuropsychological and psychological assessment, as well as therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Our areas of expertise include ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders, Pre-Surgical Evaluations, Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, Trauma, and youth exhibiting significant aggression and oppositional behaviors.
(817) 349-7646 View (817) 349-7646
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Dr. Kathryn Soule
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76109
I help women and members of the LGBTQ community find freedom from anxiety related to things like family, PTSD or traumatic experiences, issues from childhood, panic attacks, OCD, and fears like driving, medical, or animals.
You just want to be happy, but anxiety keeps getting in the way, filling your mind with endless worries and worst case scenarios. You try to tell the anxious feelings that there's nothing to worry about, that everything's ok right now, but it won't seem to budge. You keep trying to figure out how to fix it, how to stop anxiety from taking over out of nowhere, but nothing seems to work. It feels totally out of your control, which makes it so much worse. You wish you could just relax, feel normal, and be grateful for the things you have. You'd like to actually be present in your life, to experience life instead of getting through it.
I help women and members of the LGBTQ community find freedom from anxiety related to things like family, PTSD or traumatic experiences, issues from childhood, panic attacks, OCD, and fears like driving, medical, or animals.
You just want to be happy, but anxiety keeps getting in the way, filling your mind with endless worries and worst case scenarios. You try to tell the anxious feelings that there's nothing to worry about, that everything's ok right now, but it won't seem to budge. You keep trying to figure out how to fix it, how to stop anxiety from taking over out of nowhere, but nothing seems to work. It feels totally out of your control, which makes it so much worse. You wish you could just relax, feel normal, and be grateful for the things you have. You'd like to actually be present in your life, to experience life instead of getting through it.
(682) 970-6190 View (682) 970-6190
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Allison Dillard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Counseling to me is a calling. I consider my path to becoming a counselor one that was designed to teach me the reality of pain and empathy, so that I might sit with others facing hardships. My passion has continued to grow and thrive as I’ve worked with clients struggling with addiction, anxiety, co-dependency, trauma, spiritual issues, grief, and relationship issues. I specialize in anxiety and OCD, trauma, boundaries, and grief. Over the course of my career, I have treated those who’ve struggled with trauma and addiction as well as provided support groups and psycho-educational lectures to loved ones.
Counseling to me is a calling. I consider my path to becoming a counselor one that was designed to teach me the reality of pain and empathy, so that I might sit with others facing hardships. My passion has continued to grow and thrive as I’ve worked with clients struggling with addiction, anxiety, co-dependency, trauma, spiritual issues, grief, and relationship issues. I specialize in anxiety and OCD, trauma, boundaries, and grief. Over the course of my career, I have treated those who’ve struggled with trauma and addiction as well as provided support groups and psycho-educational lectures to loved ones.
(469) 336-2227 View (469) 336-2227
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Cathy Lamb
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S, EMDR, CCTP I, CCTP II
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76132  (Online Only)
After working with adolescents for the past 21 years, I have had the opportunity to work with specialties including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, addictions, mood and personality disorders, suicidal ideation, OCD and PTSD and relationship issues.
We find ourselves feeling anxious, depressed, angry, and panicky we have no idea why. Negative emotions, feelings and behaviors are generally caused by unresolved earlier experiences that are pushing you in the wrong directions. The goal of EMDR therapy is to process completely the experiences that are causing problems and store them with appropriate emotions in the brain, and to include new ones that are needed to guide you in positive ways in the future.The inappropriate emotions, beliefs, and body sensations will be discarded. Leaving you with the emotions, understanding, and perspectives that lead to healthy and useful behavior.
After working with adolescents for the past 21 years, I have had the opportunity to work with specialties including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, addictions, mood and personality disorders, suicidal ideation, OCD and PTSD and relationship issues.
We find ourselves feeling anxious, depressed, angry, and panicky we have no idea why. Negative emotions, feelings and behaviors are generally caused by unresolved earlier experiences that are pushing you in the wrong directions. The goal of EMDR therapy is to process completely the experiences that are causing problems and store them with appropriate emotions in the brain, and to include new ones that are needed to guide you in positive ways in the future.The inappropriate emotions, beliefs, and body sensations will be discarded. Leaving you with the emotions, understanding, and perspectives that lead to healthy and useful behavior.
(682) 463-1582 View (682) 463-1582

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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.