Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists in 78734

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Ziba Rezaee
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78734
Our staff offers compassionate care and thorough treatment of various psychiatric conditions including depressive disorder, Anxiety spectrum illnesses, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Bipolar disorder, Attention deficit, Post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorder, addiction and various developmental disorders such as autism and pervasive developmental disorder in addition to behavioral dysregulations such as anger, impulsivity, and mood reactivity.
I am double board certified in Brain Injury Medicine and General Psychiatry and treat neuropsychiatric trauma based illnesses. I am committed to providing comprehensive psychiatric services to my patients and helping them in improving their lives and finding their path to greater happiness and inner peace. I operate an outpatient psychiatric medical clinic that utilizes a holistic approach in treatment of our patients. We not only offer medication treatment but also encourage and engage patients in therapy, lifestyle modification and involvement with support groups.
Our staff offers compassionate care and thorough treatment of various psychiatric conditions including depressive disorder, Anxiety spectrum illnesses, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Bipolar disorder, Attention deficit, Post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorder, addiction and various developmental disorders such as autism and pervasive developmental disorder in addition to behavioral dysregulations such as anger, impulsivity, and mood reactivity.
I am double board certified in Brain Injury Medicine and General Psychiatry and treat neuropsychiatric trauma based illnesses. I am committed to providing comprehensive psychiatric services to my patients and helping them in improving their lives and finding their path to greater happiness and inner peace. I operate an outpatient psychiatric medical clinic that utilizes a holistic approach in treatment of our patients. We not only offer medication treatment but also encourage and engage patients in therapy, lifestyle modification and involvement with support groups.
(512) 394-4846 View (512) 394-4846
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Timothy D. Sheehan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeway, TX 78734
My goal as a psychiatrist is to provide education and tools to deal with issues that will inevitably arise. I encourage clients to participate in mindfulness exercises as awareness is the first step in understanding our patterns of behavior and coping strategies. Ultimately, individuals come to see me when these coping strategies have broken down. Both medication and therapy can be beneficial as one attempts to change their style of thinking and realize options. I believe that hope is lost when one feels a profound lack of options. For example, this is very common with depression as individuals thinking shades to the negative.
My goal as a psychiatrist is to provide education and tools to deal with issues that will inevitably arise. I encourage clients to participate in mindfulness exercises as awareness is the first step in understanding our patterns of behavior and coping strategies. Ultimately, individuals come to see me when these coping strategies have broken down. Both medication and therapy can be beneficial as one attempts to change their style of thinking and realize options. I believe that hope is lost when one feels a profound lack of options. For example, this is very common with depression as individuals thinking shades to the negative.
(512) 842-6414 View (512) 842-6414
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Dr. Robert E Feinstein
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78734  (Online Only)
My focus is to help you, as a unique person, heal, change, energize, be creative, and optimize your strengths. I can help you achieve this by listening to your concerns; providing a safe space for discussion and innovation, offering in depth psychotherapy with or without medication. I will collaborate with you as we work toward recovery, utilizing evidenced-based strategies and novel solutions for your problems or issues. I am a full fee professional who does NOT take INSurance
My focus is to help you, as a unique person, heal, change, energize, be creative, and optimize your strengths. I can help you achieve this by listening to your concerns; providing a safe space for discussion and innovation, offering in depth psychotherapy with or without medication. I will collaborate with you as we work toward recovery, utilizing evidenced-based strategies and novel solutions for your problems or issues. I am a full fee professional who does NOT take INSurance
(475) 231-3451 View (475) 231-3451
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Ryann Rathbone
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, RN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78734
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), and owner of Clear Water Psychiatry. I provide psychiatric assessments, diagnostic services and medication management with psychoeducation. I believe in a holistic, client-centered and evidence based perspective. I specialize in the treatment of adults with trauma, mood, anxiety and thought disorders as well as pre-peri-post natal psychiatry. I am committed to an integrated model of care and partner with my clients, their healthcare providers and therapists. My Master's of Nursing and training as a PMHNP from the University of Texas in Austin.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), and owner of Clear Water Psychiatry. I provide psychiatric assessments, diagnostic services and medication management with psychoeducation. I believe in a holistic, client-centered and evidence based perspective. I specialize in the treatment of adults with trauma, mood, anxiety and thought disorders as well as pre-peri-post natal psychiatry. I am committed to an integrated model of care and partner with my clients, their healthcare providers and therapists. My Master's of Nursing and training as a PMHNP from the University of Texas in Austin.
(737) 258-7141 View (737) 258-7141
Photo of David Walsh, MSN, RN, PMHNPBC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
David Walsh
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, RN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78734  (Online Only)
My primary area of interest is in working with individuals and families struggling with addiction, and supporting those in recovery through smart medication management and ongoing therapy. My belief in the recovery model informs my empathic yet pragmatic approach to behavioral healthcare.
My primary area of interest is in working with individuals and families struggling with addiction, and supporting those in recovery through smart medication management and ongoing therapy. My belief in the recovery model informs my empathic yet pragmatic approach to behavioral healthcare.
(512) 842-4487 View (512) 842-4487
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Kelli Sue Thompson
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, APRN, NP-C
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78734
Kelli Sue has joined Ellie Mental Health! Ultimately, I believe integrative and holistic therapies are vital for our mental health. My goal will always be to meet you exactly where you are in your journey toward healing. I want to work in collaboration with you to help you live your BEST life.
Kelli Sue has joined Ellie Mental Health! Ultimately, I believe integrative and holistic therapies are vital for our mental health. My goal will always be to meet you exactly where you are in your journey toward healing. I want to work in collaboration with you to help you live your BEST life.
(512) 764-5798 View (512) 764-5798
Photo of Lisa D'Amura, APRN, PMHNP, Dr Whit, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Lisa D'Amura
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, Dr Whit
Verified Verified
Lakeway, TX 78734
Lisa D’Amura is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She earned both her Bachelors (2003) and Masters (2017) Degrees of Nursing from The University of Texas at Austin. She has experience working with a wide variety of patients in both in-patient and out-patient mental health. Before her move to psychiatric nursing Lisa was a Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant and volunteer with a grassroots mental health organization-PSI.
Lisa D’Amura is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She earned both her Bachelors (2003) and Masters (2017) Degrees of Nursing from The University of Texas at Austin. She has experience working with a wide variety of patients in both in-patient and out-patient mental health. Before her move to psychiatric nursing Lisa was a Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant and volunteer with a grassroots mental health organization-PSI.
(737) 373-2036 View (737) 373-2036
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists

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.