Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists in 94132
Angelica Luciano
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94132
I treat common psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and ADHD . I incorporate multiple modalities, including medication management, mindfulness, education, and brief supportive talk therapy to treat you as a unique individual and not a text-book. I use a bio-psycho-social framework. Understanding that psychiatric illnesses may have biological causes, like thyroid problems, the effects of certain medications, or genetic predisposition.
I treat common psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and ADHD . I incorporate multiple modalities, including medication management, mindfulness, education, and brief supportive talk therapy to treat you as a unique individual and not a text-book. I use a bio-psycho-social framework. Understanding that psychiatric illnesses may have biological causes, like thyroid problems, the effects of certain medications, or genetic predisposition.
Porsha Peterson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94132 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 17 years of nursing experience, primarily in critical care. I earned my Master's Degree from Charles Drew University with a 4.0 GPA. Hailing from Los Angeles with a Caribbean background, my holistic approach to mental health is fueled by a passion for reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. Beyond my professional dedication, you'll find me enjoying hobbies like exercising, reading, and exploring new places.
Hello, I'm a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 17 years of nursing experience, primarily in critical care. I earned my Master's Degree from Charles Drew University with a 4.0 GPA. Hailing from Los Angeles with a Caribbean background, my holistic approach to mental health is fueled by a passion for reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. Beyond my professional dedication, you'll find me enjoying hobbies like exercising, reading, and exploring new places.
Jon Duey
Psychiatric Nurse, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94132
I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I obtained my BA in Psychology at UC Berkeley in 2008. I have vast experience as a counselor in various settings for children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbance. I then obtained my Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Columbia University in 2012 and completed the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at Columbia University in 2014.
I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I obtained my BA in Psychology at UC Berkeley in 2008. I have vast experience as a counselor in various settings for children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbance. I then obtained my Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Columbia University in 2012 and completed the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at Columbia University in 2014.
Eve Poteet
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94132
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Mother, Spouse and retired U.S. Naval Officer, I understand the trials and tribulations of life in the best and worst circumstances. As a PROUD parent of two great children, a College Student and Special Olympics Athlete and a High School Dynamo I HONOR neurodiverse populations!
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Mother, Spouse and retired U.S. Naval Officer, I understand the trials and tribulations of life in the best and worst circumstances. As a PROUD parent of two great children, a College Student and Special Olympics Athlete and a High School Dynamo I HONOR neurodiverse populations!
Amara Altman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94132
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a high level of personal integrity who is compassionate and driven to provide culturally sensitive care to a diversified patient population across the lifespan. I am passionate about evidence-based practice and tailoring treatment plans to meet the individual needs of each patient.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a high level of personal integrity who is compassionate and driven to provide culturally sensitive care to a diversified patient population across the lifespan. I am passionate about evidence-based practice and tailoring treatment plans to meet the individual needs of each patient.
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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.