Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists in 70127
Ashley Pollard
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70127 (Online Only)
I have been a nurse for 15 years and am Board Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I work with people with a variety of struggles, including depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, OCD and ADHD. I love to work with people of all backgrounds, but strive to offer a space space for Black/Latinx/POC, LGBTQIA+ populations. I am currently serving clients in Louisiana.
I have been a nurse for 15 years and am Board Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I work with people with a variety of struggles, including depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, OCD and ADHD. I love to work with people of all backgrounds, but strive to offer a space space for Black/Latinx/POC, LGBTQIA+ populations. I am currently serving clients in Louisiana.
Rebirth Mental Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New Orleans, LA 70127
Not accepting new clients
At Rebirth Mental Health Services helping you to regain optimal mental health is our top priority. We understand the significance of the mind and body connection to provide holistic care. For so many years people who have mental illness have unfortunately been stigmatized. At Rebirth Mental Health Services, you are treated as an individual in a safe and non-judgment environment so that we can work on helping you achieve your mental health goals. Please click on my website link to schedule a consultation.
At Rebirth Mental Health Services helping you to regain optimal mental health is our top priority. We understand the significance of the mind and body connection to provide holistic care. For so many years people who have mental illness have unfortunately been stigmatized. At Rebirth Mental Health Services, you are treated as an individual in a safe and non-judgment environment so that we can work on helping you achieve your mental health goals. Please click on my website link to schedule a consultation.
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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.