Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Menomonee Falls, WI

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Andrew Rapinchuk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
He is highly specialized in the application of Exposure and Response Prevention for the treatment of OCD and Anxiety disorders, prolonged exposure therapy for the treatment of PTSD, and behavioral activation for the treatment of depression.
Andrew David Rapinchuk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2019. He has a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and minor in Communications from Carroll University. Andrew has received extensive training and PhD-level supervision over the course of the past decade in CBT, ACT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Schema Therapy.
He is highly specialized in the application of Exposure and Response Prevention for the treatment of OCD and Anxiety disorders, prolonged exposure therapy for the treatment of PTSD, and behavioral activation for the treatment of depression.
Andrew David Rapinchuk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2019. He has a Master of Social Work from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and minor in Communications from Carroll University. Andrew has received extensive training and PhD-level supervision over the course of the past decade in CBT, ACT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Schema Therapy.
(262) 592-5288 View (262) 592-5288
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Ashley Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
She specializes in the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders including, but not limited to, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Body-Dysmorphic Disorder, Trichotillomania (hair-pulling), Excoriation ( skin picking) Disorder, Tourette's, and Hoarding Disorder.
Ashley Ross is a Licensed Professional Counselor who uses evidenced based treatment approaches for the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive and Related Anxiety Disorders in adults, adolescents, and children. She utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach with an emphasis on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), when appropriate. Ashley has over ten years of experience working at Rogers Memorial Hospital treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), anxiety and related disorders in residential, inpatient, and intensive outpatient settings.
She specializes in the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders including, but not limited to, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Phobias, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Body-Dysmorphic Disorder, Trichotillomania (hair-pulling), Excoriation ( skin picking) Disorder, Tourette's, and Hoarding Disorder.
Ashley Ross is a Licensed Professional Counselor who uses evidenced based treatment approaches for the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive and Related Anxiety Disorders in adults, adolescents, and children. She utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach with an emphasis on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), when appropriate. Ashley has over ten years of experience working at Rogers Memorial Hospital treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), anxiety and related disorders in residential, inpatient, and intensive outpatient settings.
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Damon Buckett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Damon is a licensed clinical social worker LCSW who provides strict cognitive-behavioral therapy CBT , including exposure response prevention ERP , for anxiety disorders with a specific focus on obsessive compulsive disorder OCD , panic disorder with agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Damon also works with obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders including trichotillomania hair-pulling disorder and skin picking excoriation . Damon graduated from UW-Madison and worked at Rogers Memorial Hospital for seven years in both the OCD residential adult / adolescent and OCD partial programs.
Damon is a licensed clinical social worker LCSW who provides strict cognitive-behavioral therapy CBT , including exposure response prevention ERP , for anxiety disorders with a specific focus on obsessive compulsive disorder OCD , panic disorder with agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Damon also works with obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders including trichotillomania hair-pulling disorder and skin picking excoriation . Damon graduated from UW-Madison and worked at Rogers Memorial Hospital for seven years in both the OCD residential adult / adolescent and OCD partial programs.
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Gina Flanagan-Drewek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53052
Are you feeling "stuck"? Are you plagued with anxiety, guilt and shame? Do you often think about the past with regret or blame or worry endlessly about the future? Do you have obsessive, unwanted thoughts? Perhaps you are not feeling motivated, have a lack of energy and are overwhelmed? Whether you have been struggling for many years or have only recently begun to feel this way we can work together to release this heaviness. I will help you process through difficulties so that you may improve the quality of your life. You have the power to change.
Are you feeling "stuck"? Are you plagued with anxiety, guilt and shame? Do you often think about the past with regret or blame or worry endlessly about the future? Do you have obsessive, unwanted thoughts? Perhaps you are not feeling motivated, have a lack of energy and are overwhelmed? Whether you have been struggling for many years or have only recently begun to feel this way we can work together to release this heaviness. I will help you process through difficulties so that you may improve the quality of your life. You have the power to change.
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Emily Brownfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Waitlist for new clients
Through my experience I have had the privilege to walk alongside individuals who battle severe eating disorders, OCD, and anxiety.
When we take the time to nourish our soul, we increase our emotional resilience and promote overall healing which helps us through life’s many obstacles and increases our quality of life. However, often there are inside forces and outside forces that hinder nurturing our soul and this is what I support my clients with. I understand the healing process requires a leap of faith and that taking the necessary steps can be dialectically exciting and daunting. This is why I strive to embrace my clients with curiosity, empathy, and authenticity while also challenging them to take their next steps towards meaningful change.
Through my experience I have had the privilege to walk alongside individuals who battle severe eating disorders, OCD, and anxiety.
When we take the time to nourish our soul, we increase our emotional resilience and promote overall healing which helps us through life’s many obstacles and increases our quality of life. However, often there are inside forces and outside forces that hinder nurturing our soul and this is what I support my clients with. I understand the healing process requires a leap of faith and that taking the necessary steps can be dialectically exciting and daunting. This is why I strive to embrace my clients with curiosity, empathy, and authenticity while also challenging them to take their next steps towards meaningful change.
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Amanda Alf
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about assisting each client in learning about their symptoms and what we can actively do together to create change and accomplish treatment goals. I enjoy working with clients that are willing to work with me as an active participant in their treatment. I work with children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders including Separation Anxiety, Selective Mutism, Panic Disorder Social Anxiety, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I also specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Skin Picking, Hair Pulling, and Phobias.
I am passionate about assisting each client in learning about their symptoms and what we can actively do together to create change and accomplish treatment goals. I enjoy working with clients that are willing to work with me as an active participant in their treatment. I work with children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders including Separation Anxiety, Selective Mutism, Panic Disorder Social Anxiety, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I also specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Skin Picking, Hair Pulling, and Phobias.
(262) 710-2824 View (262) 710-2824
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Jayme Matloub
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LPC
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Jayme is a master's level Licensed Professional Counselor who has extensive experience from working for many years at the nation's second largest behavioral health hospital. She has worked on various highly specialized programs, including one of the only evidenced based trauma residential programs in the nation. She specializes in the individual treatment of adults who have experienced trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, adjustment disorders, OCD, depression, social anxiety, and other anxieties.
Jayme is a master's level Licensed Professional Counselor who has extensive experience from working for many years at the nation's second largest behavioral health hospital. She has worked on various highly specialized programs, including one of the only evidenced based trauma residential programs in the nation. She specializes in the individual treatment of adults who have experienced trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, adjustment disorders, OCD, depression, social anxiety, and other anxieties.
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Jenna Schaefer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Jenna is trained in exposure and response prevention and exposure-based therapy techniques to help individuals that struggle with anxiety, OCD, panic, phobias, and eating disorders/body image concerns.
Jenna Schaefer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master of Science in Educational Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Emphasis. Jenna is a person-centered, and evidence-based therapist interested in helping individuals live a meaningful, values aligned life. Her approach is open, understanding, non-judgmental, and based in partnership between herself and her clients. Each person she works with is unique and she is here to help you navigate life s challenges and learn helpful skills to cope with internal and external difficulties and live your best life as a human being.
Jenna is trained in exposure and response prevention and exposure-based therapy techniques to help individuals that struggle with anxiety, OCD, panic, phobias, and eating disorders/body image concerns.
Jenna Schaefer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. She has a Master of Science in Educational Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Emphasis. Jenna is a person-centered, and evidence-based therapist interested in helping individuals live a meaningful, values aligned life. Her approach is open, understanding, non-judgmental, and based in partnership between herself and her clients. Each person she works with is unique and she is here to help you navigate life s challenges and learn helpful skills to cope with internal and external difficulties and live your best life as a human being.
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Noelle Giannini
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Noelle is a licensed professional counselor specializing in the treatment of adults with trauma, depression, mood and anxiety disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD , OCD, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety. She is trained in evidence-based practices and utilizes Prolonged Exposure PE , Dialectical Behavioral Therapy DBT , Behavioral Activation, Exposure and Response Prevention ERP , and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT .
Noelle is a licensed professional counselor specializing in the treatment of adults with trauma, depression, mood and anxiety disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD , OCD, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety. She is trained in evidence-based practices and utilizes Prolonged Exposure PE , Dialectical Behavioral Therapy DBT , Behavioral Activation, Exposure and Response Prevention ERP , and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT .
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Angie Kupper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Angie Kupper is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been licensed since 2016. She has a Masters in Community Psychology from Alverno college and Bachelor of Arts from Marquette University. She has over 10 years of experience providing cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure and ritual prevention in residential and partial hospitalization programs at Rogers Behavioral Health. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, perfectionism, panic disorder, separation anxiety, social anxiety, and specific phobias, as well as behavioral issues and school avoidance.
Angie Kupper is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been licensed since 2016. She has a Masters in Community Psychology from Alverno college and Bachelor of Arts from Marquette University. She has over 10 years of experience providing cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure and ritual prevention in residential and partial hospitalization programs at Rogers Behavioral Health. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, perfectionism, panic disorder, separation anxiety, social anxiety, and specific phobias, as well as behavioral issues and school avoidance.
(262) 205-0235 View (262) 205-0235
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Matthew Rimer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
These include mood disorders like bipolar disorder and depression, anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD as well as personality and substance use disorders.
Matthew E. Rimer is a compassionate and experienced therapist eager to work with you to help you achieve your goals. He is skilled in a number of treatment techniques and will collaborate with you to make sure sessions are meeting your needs. Matt delivers effective counseling with kindness, respect, integrity and humor. He can support clients through difficult life transitions such as grief, job loss, relationship stress or financial concerns and is also an expert in treating a wide range of mental health issues.
These include mood disorders like bipolar disorder and depression, anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD as well as personality and substance use disorders.
Matthew E. Rimer is a compassionate and experienced therapist eager to work with you to help you achieve your goals. He is skilled in a number of treatment techniques and will collaborate with you to make sure sessions are meeting your needs. Matt delivers effective counseling with kindness, respect, integrity and humor. He can support clients through difficult life transitions such as grief, job loss, relationship stress or financial concerns and is also an expert in treating a wide range of mental health issues.
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Jamie Consamus
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
My personal and professional mission is to be there so that no one has to struggle alone. I feel passionate about offering clients the opportunity to feel seen, understood, and valued, and I always work to meet my clients where they're at in their journey. I believe that all of my clients already possess the capacities necessary for growth, they just might need a little help to recognize and learn how to draw upon their personal strengths. I'm here to walk alongside you as you explore your goals and values, and ultimately work to build a more fulfilling life.
My personal and professional mission is to be there so that no one has to struggle alone. I feel passionate about offering clients the opportunity to feel seen, understood, and valued, and I always work to meet my clients where they're at in their journey. I believe that all of my clients already possess the capacities necessary for growth, they just might need a little help to recognize and learn how to draw upon their personal strengths. I'm here to walk alongside you as you explore your goals and values, and ultimately work to build a more fulfilling life.
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Lizzy Malueg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Menomonee Falls, WI 53052
When you feel validated and assured by those around you, we start to feel heard, wanted, and motivated. You feel a sense of urgency to start working through the challenges life is throwing your way; wondering the best way to go about this. This is where we work together to identify what is causing these concerns to continue occurring, the underlying meaning, and develop a newfound perspective on your life. Those who choose to attend therapy show a strength by allowing yourself to be vulnerable and having awareness of change needed to happen. This is why I strive to be empathic, genuine, and create a welcoming environment for all.
When you feel validated and assured by those around you, we start to feel heard, wanted, and motivated. You feel a sense of urgency to start working through the challenges life is throwing your way; wondering the best way to go about this. This is where we work together to identify what is causing these concerns to continue occurring, the underlying meaning, and develop a newfound perspective on your life. Those who choose to attend therapy show a strength by allowing yourself to be vulnerable and having awareness of change needed to happen. This is why I strive to be empathic, genuine, and create a welcoming environment for all.
(262) 368-6019 View (262) 368-6019
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Anushka Fonseka
Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
As a dedicated and compassionate psychotherapist, I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma recovery, and relationship counseling. I am committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve meaningful personal growth. My approach integrates evidence-based practices such as CBT and ERP, holistic methods such as mindfulness, and client-centered therapy to provide tailored treatment plans that address each client’s unique needs. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or stress, or looking for better coping skills with life transitions my goal is to empower you to build a fulfilling life.
As a dedicated and compassionate psychotherapist, I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma recovery, and relationship counseling. I am committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve meaningful personal growth. My approach integrates evidence-based practices such as CBT and ERP, holistic methods such as mindfulness, and client-centered therapy to provide tailored treatment plans that address each client’s unique needs. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or stress, or looking for better coping skills with life transitions my goal is to empower you to build a fulfilling life.
(262) 205-2259 x728 View (262) 205-2259 x728
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Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 22 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 22 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
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A Modern Transformation
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CSAC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
I currently have 4 openings available in my schedule for a client who's focus is their positive outcome. No matter the challenge of ADHD, Adjustment, Anxiety, Autism, Chronic pain, Depression, Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, Substance abuse, or other psychotic disorders, I can help. Therapy is not a one size fits all and custom individual treatment plans are created. It doesn't matter your age whether it be children, adolescents, adults, seniors, individuals, couples, or families, if you are willing to help yourself, have an open mind, willing to learn, then I can guide you through your amazing transformational process.
I currently have 4 openings available in my schedule for a client who's focus is their positive outcome. No matter the challenge of ADHD, Adjustment, Anxiety, Autism, Chronic pain, Depression, Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, Substance abuse, or other psychotic disorders, I can help. Therapy is not a one size fits all and custom individual treatment plans are created. It doesn't matter your age whether it be children, adolescents, adults, seniors, individuals, couples, or families, if you are willing to help yourself, have an open mind, willing to learn, then I can guide you through your amazing transformational process.
(262) 205-6891 View (262) 205-6891
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Teresa Ortell
Occupational Therapist, OTR, EMT-P, IWA
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
I love helping people become the most positive, energized, happy and productive person while helping defining their vision and meet their personal goals. My focus is both on the individual as well as the family unit. I have a professional certification in Life Coaching, Family Trauma and The Management of ADHD both in the child and adult. Working through past trauma as well as current stressors helps my client find peace and contentment in this ever changing world.
I love helping people become the most positive, energized, happy and productive person while helping defining their vision and meet their personal goals. My focus is both on the individual as well as the family unit. I have a professional certification in Life Coaching, Family Trauma and The Management of ADHD both in the child and adult. Working through past trauma as well as current stressors helps my client find peace and contentment in this ever changing world.
(262) 293-5242 View (262) 293-5242
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Liz Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Liz Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. She has a BSW from University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh and an MSW from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Liz Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020. She has a BSW from University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh and an MSW from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
(262) 400-2773 View (262) 400-2773
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Taylor Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Taylor Wilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing psychotherapy to adults. She approaches therapy from a person-centered, humanistic lens, incorporating elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution focused therapy (SFT). Taylor has knowledge and clinical training in working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, early adulthood issues, personality disorders, and mood disorders. She views therapy from an affirming, strength-based perspective, supporting individuals in uncovering their capacity for change and resiliency in a vibrant, conversational manner.
Taylor Wilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor providing psychotherapy to adults. She approaches therapy from a person-centered, humanistic lens, incorporating elements of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution focused therapy (SFT). Taylor has knowledge and clinical training in working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, early adulthood issues, personality disorders, and mood disorders. She views therapy from an affirming, strength-based perspective, supporting individuals in uncovering their capacity for change and resiliency in a vibrant, conversational manner.
(262) 588-3249 View (262) 588-3249
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Sarah Wildish
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Sarah Wildish is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020.
Sarah Wildish is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin who has been practicing since 2020.
(262) 383-3835 View (262) 383-3835
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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.