Therapists in Ingram, TX
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Erin Nicole Ingram
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ingram, TX 78025
Life can be hard. Whether it is transitioning from one phase of life to another or financial and work stressors there is always something that we have to learn to cope with and it can be very easy to start feeling overwhelmed and stuck. I believe every experience in life has a purpose. Nothing happens by chance. Failure, conflict or ending a relationship isn't meant to break us but to provide valuable lessons for us to learn, grow, gain insight, become stronger and live happier. I can support and guide you in your search for inner strength needed to regain your sense of control, purpose and joy.
Life can be hard. Whether it is transitioning from one phase of life to another or financial and work stressors there is always something that we have to learn to cope with and it can be very easy to start feeling overwhelmed and stuck. I believe every experience in life has a purpose. Nothing happens by chance. Failure, conflict or ending a relationship isn't meant to break us but to provide valuable lessons for us to learn, grow, gain insight, become stronger and live happier. I can support and guide you in your search for inner strength needed to regain your sense of control, purpose and joy.
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I work best with clients seeking to define and engage with the issues that are hindering their ability to function well, be happy and healthy. I am a direct, but not a directive therapist. I believe that given the strategies and tools to navigate through difficult situations most people are capable of doing what is needed to live life to the fullest. That includes one of my favorite populations, teenagers. I also enjoy treating patients, persons who will likely be managing a psychiatric condition throughout their lifetime with a combination of medical management and psychotherapy.
I work best with clients seeking to define and engage with the issues that are hindering their ability to function well, be happy and healthy. I am a direct, but not a directive therapist. I believe that given the strategies and tools to navigate through difficult situations most people are capable of doing what is needed to live life to the fullest. That includes one of my favorite populations, teenagers. I also enjoy treating patients, persons who will likely be managing a psychiatric condition throughout their lifetime with a combination of medical management and psychotherapy.
Online Therapists
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Angela Denise Casanova
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S, CCTMH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78213 (Online Only)
My role as your therapist is to provide an environment of safety, support, and growth. I am experienced in helping you understand where your issues originate from, and then working together in collaboration to make changes that will help you move forward.I am also an open-minded person and will provide a nonjudgmental atmosphere in which to confide in. I am certified as a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and a proud professional member of the International OCD Foundation as a provider (IOCDF.ORG). I am now licensed to provide treatment to clients in the states of Texas and Florida.
My role as your therapist is to provide an environment of safety, support, and growth. I am experienced in helping you understand where your issues originate from, and then working together in collaboration to make changes that will help you move forward.I am also an open-minded person and will provide a nonjudgmental atmosphere in which to confide in. I am certified as a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) and a proud professional member of the International OCD Foundation as a provider (IOCDF.ORG). I am now licensed to provide treatment to clients in the states of Texas and Florida.
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Tiffany Newkirk
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPCS
Verified Verified
New Braunfels, TX 78132 (Online Only)
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD.
Welcome! I'm Tiffany Newkirk. I applaud you taking the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and/or self-care. I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life. Therapy can foster personal development in whatever way you may be seeking and help build the life you want!
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD.
Welcome! I'm Tiffany Newkirk. I applaud you taking the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and/or self-care. I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life. Therapy can foster personal development in whatever way you may be seeking and help build the life you want!
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Emily Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Shavano Park, TX 78249
Waitlist for new clients
First of all, I'm already proud of you for getting this far. I know how intimidating getting the ball rolling on therapy can be so the fact that you're even looking into it, speaks so much about your readiness to better yourself and your life! I treat depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, relationship issues, and chronic illness. I view all clients as the driver of their own lives while I sit in the passenger seat to guide. I will assist you by collaboratively setting therapy goals, instilling empowerment, and equipping you with the tools needed to sustain long-term progress.
First of all, I'm already proud of you for getting this far. I know how intimidating getting the ball rolling on therapy can be so the fact that you're even looking into it, speaks so much about your readiness to better yourself and your life! I treat depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, relationship issues, and chronic illness. I view all clients as the driver of their own lives while I sit in the passenger seat to guide. I will assist you by collaboratively setting therapy goals, instilling empowerment, and equipping you with the tools needed to sustain long-term progress.
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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist, my approach is a client-centered in order to provide a welcoming, collaborative and empathic environment for clients to gain skills to enjoy their life. I specialize in Radically Open DBT (RODBT), an evidenced-based treatment targeting over-control coping that is linked to social isolation, poor interpersonal functioning, hyper-perfectionism, rigidity, risk aversion, lack of emotional expression, and difficult to treat mental health problems such as obsessive compulsive disorder, restrictive eating disorders, and treatment resistant anxiety and/or depression.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist, my approach is a client-centered in order to provide a welcoming, collaborative and empathic environment for clients to gain skills to enjoy their life. I specialize in Radically Open DBT (RODBT), an evidenced-based treatment targeting over-control coping that is linked to social isolation, poor interpersonal functioning, hyper-perfectionism, rigidity, risk aversion, lack of emotional expression, and difficult to treat mental health problems such as obsessive compulsive disorder, restrictive eating disorders, and treatment resistant anxiety and/or depression.
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Michael V Wong
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New Braunfels, TX 78130
He has extensive experience helping people work through a broad range of concerns including: managing anxiety and depression, conquering obsessive-compulsive disorder, improving work/life balance, and enhancing general wellness.
Does life seem to get the better of you most days? Do you feel the life you wished for has passed you by? Working with a counselor can help individuals manage stress, overcome limiting behaviors, and rediscover valued activities and goals. With a new focus, clients can experience an enhanced sense of meaning, connection, and fulfillment in life.
He has extensive experience helping people work through a broad range of concerns including: managing anxiety and depression, conquering obsessive-compulsive disorder, improving work/life balance, and enhancing general wellness.
Does life seem to get the better of you most days? Do you feel the life you wished for has passed you by? Working with a counselor can help individuals manage stress, overcome limiting behaviors, and rediscover valued activities and goals. With a new focus, clients can experience an enhanced sense of meaning, connection, and fulfillment in life.
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Mary A Dom
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78213 (Online Only)
Having been trained in ERP, I also counsel people diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Talking about your concerns can help clarify what you want and need in your life. Finding choices helps us to grow and change personally and emotionally. I am here to give you the knowledge, perspective and experience gained through working with people in therapy for over 30 years. As a licensed professional counselor with experience in providing preteen, teen, couples, and individual counseling, let me offer you a warm and accepting environment where being non-judgmental is necessary to make you feel comfortable. Please note I work by telehealth only and my hours are Sunday through Friday from 7am to 3pm.
Having been trained in ERP, I also counsel people diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Talking about your concerns can help clarify what you want and need in your life. Finding choices helps us to grow and change personally and emotionally. I am here to give you the knowledge, perspective and experience gained through working with people in therapy for over 30 years. As a licensed professional counselor with experience in providing preteen, teen, couples, and individual counseling, let me offer you a warm and accepting environment where being non-judgmental is necessary to make you feel comfortable. Please note I work by telehealth only and my hours are Sunday through Friday from 7am to 3pm.
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Briana Gonzalez-Evans
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78723
I'm here to help you navigate complex life challenges like anxiety, OCD, cultural identity, trauma, religious trauma and deconstruction, or issues related to LGBTQ+ psychology. I am a compassionate, knowledgeable therapist offering a safe, affirming space to heal and grow. I will help you understand thought patterns, align actions with values, and increase self-awareness. I am here to help you recover from past traumas, gain clarity in your identity, and build a fulfilling life that resonates with your true self.
I'm here to help you navigate complex life challenges like anxiety, OCD, cultural identity, trauma, religious trauma and deconstruction, or issues related to LGBTQ+ psychology. I am a compassionate, knowledgeable therapist offering a safe, affirming space to heal and grow. I will help you understand thought patterns, align actions with values, and increase self-awareness. I am here to help you recover from past traumas, gain clarity in your identity, and build a fulfilling life that resonates with your true self.
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I view clients as experts of their own experience and it is my role to provide support and facilitate growth. Therapy is a collaborative process in which we work together to identify existing strengths as well as learn new skills to help you effectively cope with life’s inevitable challenges. I work with concerns such as self-esteem, relationships, social skills, assertiveness/boundary-setting, perfectionism, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and insomnia.
I view clients as experts of their own experience and it is my role to provide support and facilitate growth. Therapy is a collaborative process in which we work together to identify existing strengths as well as learn new skills to help you effectively cope with life’s inevitable challenges. I work with concerns such as self-esteem, relationships, social skills, assertiveness/boundary-setting, perfectionism, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and insomnia.
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Brittany Hudson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78209
My specialties include chronic pain and illness, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and traumatic grief.
Life can be messy–and by messy, I mean painful and joyous and everything in between. Counseling can provide a space where you feel seen, supported, and validated through it all. My approach is grounded in relational-cultural theory and trauma-informed counseling. I have worked with survivors of various losses and traumatic events. These experiences can result in feelings of shame and isolation. For this reason, my practice centers on healing through connection. I emphasize your safety and empowerment throughout the counseling process. I meet you where you are with warmth, non-judgment, and even a little bit of humor.
My specialties include chronic pain and illness, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and traumatic grief.
Life can be messy–and by messy, I mean painful and joyous and everything in between. Counseling can provide a space where you feel seen, supported, and validated through it all. My approach is grounded in relational-cultural theory and trauma-informed counseling. I have worked with survivors of various losses and traumatic events. These experiences can result in feelings of shame and isolation. For this reason, my practice centers on healing through connection. I emphasize your safety and empowerment throughout the counseling process. I meet you where you are with warmth, non-judgment, and even a little bit of humor.
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Sugar Land Psychological Associates
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78701 (Online Only)
As a group of psychologists, we help kids, teens, adults, and seniors who’ve lost touch with what makes them happy or what really matters to them, often feeling pretty swamped by their emotions. We assist those struggling with depression, substance abuse, anxiety, OCD, panic, and insomnia. We have a special place in our hearts for working with the LGBTQI+ community, and we're dedicated to helping military and law enforcement personnel. Together, we find ways to get our patients' lives back in balance and reconnect them with the people and activities that truly define who they are.
As a group of psychologists, we help kids, teens, adults, and seniors who’ve lost touch with what makes them happy or what really matters to them, often feeling pretty swamped by their emotions. We assist those struggling with depression, substance abuse, anxiety, OCD, panic, and insomnia. We have a special place in our hearts for working with the LGBTQI+ community, and we're dedicated to helping military and law enforcement personnel. Together, we find ways to get our patients' lives back in balance and reconnect them with the people and activities that truly define who they are.
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Heights Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alamo Heights, TX 78209
Our belief is to establish a therapeutic relationship for each client to feel comfortable & heard, in a caring & judgment-free manner. We are a boutique counseling practice located in the Alamo Heights. We specialize in working with high achievers using a systemic appraoch. We have therapists with varying specialties including play therapy, teen therapy, adult counseling, OCD specialists, and couples counseling.
Our belief is to establish a therapeutic relationship for each client to feel comfortable & heard, in a caring & judgment-free manner. We are a boutique counseling practice located in the Alamo Heights. We specialize in working with high achievers using a systemic appraoch. We have therapists with varying specialties including play therapy, teen therapy, adult counseling, OCD specialists, and couples counseling.
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We have numerous therapists with extensive training and experience to provide in-person therapy throughout the Austin/Round Rock areas or online sessions throughout Texas-therapists that can help you or your family with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, abuse, grief & loss, relationship problems, divorce, ADHD, autism, school and behavioral problems, etc.
At Psychotherapy Associates, we believe in providing a safe, nurturing and effective psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children and families in crisis or other major life transitions. We also offer play therapy, EMDR for teens and adults, as well as court and CPS-mandated services for all age groups. Additionally, we work very closely with doctors, pediatricians, schools and other specialists out in the community to provide the best continuity of care for our clients. If we can be of help to you or someone you care about, please call or email us today for more information or to make an appointment with one of our counselors.
We have numerous therapists with extensive training and experience to provide in-person therapy throughout the Austin/Round Rock areas or online sessions throughout Texas-therapists that can help you or your family with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, abuse, grief & loss, relationship problems, divorce, ADHD, autism, school and behavioral problems, etc.
At Psychotherapy Associates, we believe in providing a safe, nurturing and effective psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children and families in crisis or other major life transitions. We also offer play therapy, EMDR for teens and adults, as well as court and CPS-mandated services for all age groups. Additionally, we work very closely with doctors, pediatricians, schools and other specialists out in the community to provide the best continuity of care for our clients. If we can be of help to you or someone you care about, please call or email us today for more information or to make an appointment with one of our counselors.
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Josefina Irigoyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, MS, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78757
I have experience and have had success in working with patients suffering from different psychiatric diagnosis such as: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, behavioral issues, survivors of abuse, substance abuse, relationship issues.
My goal is to help you, or your loved one, overcome any psychological and/or emotional state you may be struggling with, by providing a safe, caring, and professional environment to promote positive change towards well-being.
I have experience and have had success in working with patients suffering from different psychiatric diagnosis such as: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, behavioral issues, survivors of abuse, substance abuse, relationship issues.
My goal is to help you, or your loved one, overcome any psychological and/or emotional state you may be struggling with, by providing a safe, caring, and professional environment to promote positive change towards well-being.
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Rowan Hartin Counseling & Career Design
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78703 (Online Only)
I love helping clients navigate big decisions, and issues that I often work with include ADHD, quarterlife crisis, career planning, dating difficulties, decision paralysis, moderate-to-severe anxiety, OCD, and guided self-discovery.
"I have GOT to get my shit together." If this feels like the refrain of your 20-30something life, I can help. I specialize in the struggles with angst, anxiety, ADHD or adulting that keep you from building the life that you want. Your 20's and 30's are the defining decades of a lifetime - the time to invest in therapy is NOW. If you are tired of feeling stuck, I can help you shift from insight to action and really get things moving in the right direction. Ideally located for clients in East Austin, downtown / Central Austin, and the Mueller area! Online therapy and evening/weekend appointments are available.
I love helping clients navigate big decisions, and issues that I often work with include ADHD, quarterlife crisis, career planning, dating difficulties, decision paralysis, moderate-to-severe anxiety, OCD, and guided self-discovery.
"I have GOT to get my shit together." If this feels like the refrain of your 20-30something life, I can help. I specialize in the struggles with angst, anxiety, ADHD or adulting that keep you from building the life that you want. Your 20's and 30's are the defining decades of a lifetime - the time to invest in therapy is NOW. If you are tired of feeling stuck, I can help you shift from insight to action and really get things moving in the right direction. Ideally located for clients in East Austin, downtown / Central Austin, and the Mueller area! Online therapy and evening/weekend appointments are available.
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My passion is helping teens and adults heal from anxiety, OCD, and interpersonal trauma in order to live empowered lives.
My therapeutic approach is holistic, relaxed, and informed by values of empowerment, collaboration, and cultural humility. I value affirming care that emphasizes safety and creativity. I use an eclectic, strengths-based approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT).
My passion is helping teens and adults heal from anxiety, OCD, and interpersonal trauma in order to live empowered lives.
My therapeutic approach is holistic, relaxed, and informed by values of empowerment, collaboration, and cultural humility. I value affirming care that emphasizes safety and creativity. I use an eclectic, strengths-based approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT).
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I work with children, teens and young adults who struggle with anxiety, OCD, life transitions, identity, and LGBTQ+ issues. Clients often begin therapy with me in search of relief from OCD/anxiety, support with transitions into college or adulthood, self-acceptance, identity exploration, ways to create more meaningful relationships with others, or parenting support. I also work with parents using SPACE to provide insight and teach skills that allow them to confidently support and respond to their child/teen struggling with OCD/anxiety. I am certified in and offer PCIT for children 7 and younger with behavioral challenges.
I work with children, teens and young adults who struggle with anxiety, OCD, life transitions, identity, and LGBTQ+ issues. Clients often begin therapy with me in search of relief from OCD/anxiety, support with transitions into college or adulthood, self-acceptance, identity exploration, ways to create more meaningful relationships with others, or parenting support. I also work with parents using SPACE to provide insight and teach skills that allow them to confidently support and respond to their child/teen struggling with OCD/anxiety. I am certified in and offer PCIT for children 7 and younger with behavioral challenges.
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Carolyn Hulse
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Georgetown, TX 78628 (Online Only)
Specializations and certifications in treating trauma, PTSD, OCD, social anxiety, womens issues, emotion regulation (DBT), depression, life transitions, anger, anxiety, narcissistic abuse and grief.
Accepting New Clients in Texas & Florida. Welcome! If you're seeking guidance to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, let's work together. Is grief weighing heavy on your tender heart? If you are seeking counseling that is genuine & judgment free, where you want to feel valued with dignity, respect, compassion and healthy empathy, you are in the right place! I specialize in working with individual clients to achieve 'mental wellness.' My private practice offers flexibility to accommodate your schedule & you won't be on a waitlist. Let's conquer your life challenges and get your brain & heart happy. I look forward to meeting you!
Specializations and certifications in treating trauma, PTSD, OCD, social anxiety, womens issues, emotion regulation (DBT), depression, life transitions, anger, anxiety, narcissistic abuse and grief.
Accepting New Clients in Texas & Florida. Welcome! If you're seeking guidance to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, let's work together. Is grief weighing heavy on your tender heart? If you are seeking counseling that is genuine & judgment free, where you want to feel valued with dignity, respect, compassion and healthy empathy, you are in the right place! I specialize in working with individual clients to achieve 'mental wellness.' My private practice offers flexibility to accommodate your schedule & you won't be on a waitlist. Let's conquer your life challenges and get your brain & heart happy. I look forward to meeting you!
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Noelle Prax
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748
Trauma can be a tricky subject to talk about. Often we minimize or compare our experiences with those of our friends who are somehow more valid. We struggle to name our trauma, but trauma includes impactful events like not having our needs met growing up or a significant break-up. Chronic trauma is stored in the body and can manifest as feeling on edge, feeling overstimulated, or people-pleasing. As a former EMT, I understand how these experiences can manifest somatically. I specialize in complex trauma and attachment wounds, and support individuals through life transitions, grief, medical trauma, chronic illness, and OCD.
Trauma can be a tricky subject to talk about. Often we minimize or compare our experiences with those of our friends who are somehow more valid. We struggle to name our trauma, but trauma includes impactful events like not having our needs met growing up or a significant break-up. Chronic trauma is stored in the body and can manifest as feeling on edge, feeling overstimulated, or people-pleasing. As a former EMT, I understand how these experiences can manifest somatically. I specialize in complex trauma and attachment wounds, and support individuals through life transitions, grief, medical trauma, chronic illness, and OCD.
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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.