Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists in Southold, NY
Christopher Syrewicz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, NPP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southold, NY 11971 (Online Only)
I have grown into tele-psychiatry with my patients and they love it!. It’s ideal for psychiatric medication management but I do spend an hour each month with my people and am available 24/7 directly to me between visits for any questions or concerns that might arise. We do set goals and work together towards them often in concert with psychotherapists and/or 1:1. I specialize in all mood disorders, thought disorders, and substance use disorders. I am licensed to prescribe Suboxone/buprenorphine if this is indicated. My patients have been surprised by the punctuality and quality of my services compared to what they have experienced.
I have grown into tele-psychiatry with my patients and they love it!. It’s ideal for psychiatric medication management but I do spend an hour each month with my people and am available 24/7 directly to me between visits for any questions or concerns that might arise. We do set goals and work together towards them often in concert with psychotherapists and/or 1:1. I specialize in all mood disorders, thought disorders, and substance use disorders. I am licensed to prescribe Suboxone/buprenorphine if this is indicated. My patients have been surprised by the punctuality and quality of my services compared to what they have experienced.
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Julie Brownley
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sag Harbor, NY 11963 (Online Only)
Psychiatryforwomen.org - Accepting Patients - Out Of Network With Insurance - Dr. Julie Brownley is a board certified women's psychiatrist. She attended medical school and Ph.D. training at University of Maryland and residency training in Adult Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She treats individuals seeking WOMEN-Specific care (LGBTQ individuals included) with depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and grief. She is a Reproductive Psychiatrist managing mood changes and anxiety due to hormone changes associated with menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause. VISIT psychiatryforwomen.org for info
Psychiatryforwomen.org - Accepting Patients - Out Of Network With Insurance - Dr. Julie Brownley is a board certified women's psychiatrist. She attended medical school and Ph.D. training at University of Maryland and residency training in Adult Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She treats individuals seeking WOMEN-Specific care (LGBTQ individuals included) with depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and grief. She is a Reproductive Psychiatrist managing mood changes and anxiety due to hormone changes associated with menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause. VISIT psychiatryforwomen.org for info
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Psychiatrist, MD, MBBS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sag Harbor, NY 11963 (Online Only)
Whatever your reasons for seeking care include depression, OCD, hallucinations, ADHD, bipolar disorder or just wanting to perform better at work, everyone can respond to treatment and has potential to feel better.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, licensed in New York. I have trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family and marital therapy. I have always felt that the brain is the most important and neglected organ in the body, and taking care of the brain is the key to well being. I take a holistic approach to care, evaluating for physical, nutrition, hormones, situational and psychodynamic causes of illness, whilst practicing evidence based psychiatry. I have a background in integrative psychiatry and HIV psychiatry. I believe that everyone has value, and everyone deserves the best care.
Whatever your reasons for seeking care include depression, OCD, hallucinations, ADHD, bipolar disorder or just wanting to perform better at work, everyone can respond to treatment and has potential to feel better.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, licensed in New York. I have trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family and marital therapy. I have always felt that the brain is the most important and neglected organ in the body, and taking care of the brain is the key to well being. I take a holistic approach to care, evaluating for physical, nutrition, hormones, situational and psychodynamic causes of illness, whilst practicing evidence based psychiatry. I have a background in integrative psychiatry and HIV psychiatry. I believe that everyone has value, and everyone deserves the best care.
Courtney Paton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sag Harbor, NY 11963 (Online Only)
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Courtney and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I graduated with a Masters of Science in Psychiatric Nursing from Sage College. My specializations includes Medication Management, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Depression, OCD, schizophrenia and Eating Disorders. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Hello, I look forward to meeting you! My name is Courtney and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I graduated with a Masters of Science in Psychiatric Nursing from Sage College. My specializations includes Medication Management, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Depression, OCD, schizophrenia and Eating Disorders. I work with an amazing group of colleagues at Lavender, an online psychiatry and therapy office, where we believe psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive nor impossible to access.
Kenneth R Cohen
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
I am a Board Certified psychiatrist with over twenty-five years of clinical experience since my graduation from residency, and I maintain practices in psychiatry in New York City, Sag Harbor, and Litchfield County, Connecticut. Areas of expertise include psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, in-home and nursing home consultations and management, and work with patients suffering from medical illness; I have completed formal fellowships in these areas at Cornell, Columbia, and Memorial Sloan Kettering.
I am a Board Certified psychiatrist with over twenty-five years of clinical experience since my graduation from residency, and I maintain practices in psychiatry in New York City, Sag Harbor, and Litchfield County, Connecticut. Areas of expertise include psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, in-home and nursing home consultations and management, and work with patients suffering from medical illness; I have completed formal fellowships in these areas at Cornell, Columbia, and Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Louisa J. Steinberg
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
I am a Columbia-trained, board certified psychiatrist. I have broad expertise in providing treatment of mental health issues. In my practice, I use an individualized, empathic, collaborative approach to the treatment of psychiatric conditions. Psychiatry is a unique specialty that requires us to not only treat the brain, but also the mind. Therefore, I offer a variety of treatment approaches, including medication management, several types of psychotherapy, and family/couples therapy. I offer telepsychiatry services to residents throughout NY.
I am a Columbia-trained, board certified psychiatrist. I have broad expertise in providing treatment of mental health issues. In my practice, I use an individualized, empathic, collaborative approach to the treatment of psychiatric conditions. Psychiatry is a unique specialty that requires us to not only treat the brain, but also the mind. Therefore, I offer a variety of treatment approaches, including medication management, several types of psychotherapy, and family/couples therapy. I offer telepsychiatry services to residents throughout NY.
Sylvia Andreatto
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Mattituck, NY 11952 (Online Only)
I find it very fulfilling to work with people who are experiencing depression, anxiety and other mood problems. These difficulties often stem from traumatic past and negative thought patterns and they can be changed. My patients strive to create meaningful lives with sense of purpose, connection with others, joy and serenity. Unfortunately, mental scars from traumatic events, addictions, dysfunctional relationships, brain chemical imbalance and self-defeating thoughts and behavior patterns, are often the obstacles to the life they want for themselves.
I find it very fulfilling to work with people who are experiencing depression, anxiety and other mood problems. These difficulties often stem from traumatic past and negative thought patterns and they can be changed. My patients strive to create meaningful lives with sense of purpose, connection with others, joy and serenity. Unfortunately, mental scars from traumatic events, addictions, dysfunctional relationships, brain chemical imbalance and self-defeating thoughts and behavior patterns, are often the obstacles to the life they want for themselves.
Sharlene Willock
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
Hello, my name is Sharlene and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I graduated with my Doctor of Nursing Practice from Arizona State University. I have over 22 years of nursing experience. My specializations include Anxiety, depression, ADHD, and some bipolar. I work at Lavender where we believe that psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive, intimidating or impossible to access.
Hello, my name is Sharlene and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I graduated with my Doctor of Nursing Practice from Arizona State University. I have over 22 years of nursing experience. My specializations include Anxiety, depression, ADHD, and some bipolar. I work at Lavender where we believe that psychiatric care shouldn't be expensive, intimidating or impossible to access.
Ronald Schenendorf
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Shelter Island, NY 11964 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
If you are reading this, it is likely your anxiety, depression or relationship problems have reached a point where you are wanting to get help through work with another person. You are understandably curious as to how I might be of help to you. In my 30 years in private practice, I have found that a mutually respectful therapeutic alliance utilizing psychodynamic insights and mindfulness based techniques, can help restore your ability to find joy and satisfaction in yourself, your relationships and your work. As you might expect, being a psychiatrist, I can use medication as an adjunct to therapy.
If you are reading this, it is likely your anxiety, depression or relationship problems have reached a point where you are wanting to get help through work with another person. You are understandably curious as to how I might be of help to you. In my 30 years in private practice, I have found that a mutually respectful therapeutic alliance utilizing psychodynamic insights and mindfulness based techniques, can help restore your ability to find joy and satisfaction in yourself, your relationships and your work. As you might expect, being a psychiatrist, I can use medication as an adjunct to therapy.
Online Psychiatrists
Victoria Katz
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Garden City, NY 11530
I work with a wide range of mental heath concerns, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, and insomnia.
I am a Board Certified, child, adolescent and young adult psychiatrist in private practice in New York's Queens and Long Island areas. The purpose of my practice is to provide a thorough and individualized assessment of each of my patient’s unique needs, being mindful of all the different aspects of their lives.
I work with a wide range of mental heath concerns, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, and insomnia.
I am a Board Certified, child, adolescent and young adult psychiatrist in private practice in New York's Queens and Long Island areas. The purpose of my practice is to provide a thorough and individualized assessment of each of my patient’s unique needs, being mindful of all the different aspects of their lives.
Claudia Rhanes
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10018 (Online Only)
Claudia treats ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and mood disorders.
Claudia A. Rhanes is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Claudia helps her patients achieve their goals and restore normalcy to their lives. She is passionate about delivering holistic, individualized care. She believes that empathizing with her patients and normalizing their experiences can help them feel calmer. She educates her patients and draws on their natural strengths to build confidence and self-esteem. Her ultimate goal is to support her patients so they can achieve their highest goals in life.
Claudia treats ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and mood disorders.
Claudia A. Rhanes is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Claudia helps her patients achieve their goals and restore normalcy to their lives. She is passionate about delivering holistic, individualized care. She believes that empathizing with her patients and normalizing their experiences can help them feel calmer. She educates her patients and draws on their natural strengths to build confidence and self-esteem. Her ultimate goal is to support her patients so they can achieve their highest goals in life.
Taqialdeen Zamil
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Oyster Bay, NY 11771 (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Allied Healers treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Allied Healers, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Allied Healers treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Allied Healers, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Avishay Adri
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
21 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019
I can help you succeed in your professional and personal life by promoting wellness and addressing your health needs including: Stress management, Anxiety, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Depression, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive disorder), Bipolar disorder, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), and Post-partum Depression/Anxiety and more.
I can help you succeed in your professional and personal life by promoting wellness and addressing your health needs including: Stress management, Anxiety, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Depression, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive disorder), Bipolar disorder, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), and Post-partum Depression/Anxiety and more.
Dmitry Malkin
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
In addition to treating conditions such as Major Depressive, Anxiety, Panic, Bipolar and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, my special area of expertise is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD).
My passion for psychiatry began in medical school, where I realized my calling was to help patients lead happier and more productive lives. My approach to treatment includes psychotherapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, rational-emotive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, psychopharmacology and life coaching - various tools which I use to help my patients overcome their difficulties in order to fulfill their personal and professional potential.
In addition to treating conditions such as Major Depressive, Anxiety, Panic, Bipolar and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, my special area of expertise is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD).
My passion for psychiatry began in medical school, where I realized my calling was to help patients lead happier and more productive lives. My approach to treatment includes psychotherapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, rational-emotive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, psychopharmacology and life coaching - various tools which I use to help my patients overcome their difficulties in order to fulfill their personal and professional potential.
David Krassner
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
He has extensive experience in treating mood disorders, including depressive and bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as working with patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dr. David Krassner is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who has been practicing for over 20 years. His practice focuses on medication management, typically offered with supportive therapy. If Dr. Krassner feels you would benefit from working with a therapist, he welcomes collaboration with your therapist to work toward an optimal outcome for you. Dr. Krassner is a graduate of the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He completed residency at the UCSF-Fresno Psychiatry Training Program in Fresno, California. Dr. Krassner's expertise lies in psychopharmacology, with a focus on individualized treatment strategies.
He has extensive experience in treating mood disorders, including depressive and bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as working with patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dr. David Krassner is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who has been practicing for over 20 years. His practice focuses on medication management, typically offered with supportive therapy. If Dr. Krassner feels you would benefit from working with a therapist, he welcomes collaboration with your therapist to work toward an optimal outcome for you. Dr. Krassner is a graduate of the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He completed residency at the UCSF-Fresno Psychiatry Training Program in Fresno, California. Dr. Krassner's expertise lies in psychopharmacology, with a focus on individualized treatment strategies.
Phillip Azouz
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
He treats a variety of psychiatric illnesses including major depression, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), addiction, and personality disorders.
Dr. Phillip Azouz is a general adult psychiatrist. His approach encompasses a relaxed, conversational, and non-judgmental space for clients to reflect on and integrate all aspects of their lives. He believes that vulnerability is the key to healing and growth and works with anyone looking to lift mood, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, boost attention, or heal from trauma. Dr. Azouz strives to help each client unlock their true potential. Dr. Azouz’s psychiatric practice blends the latest research in medical treatment with insights from psychotherapy and coaching.
He treats a variety of psychiatric illnesses including major depression, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), addiction, and personality disorders.
Dr. Phillip Azouz is a general adult psychiatrist. His approach encompasses a relaxed, conversational, and non-judgmental space for clients to reflect on and integrate all aspects of their lives. He believes that vulnerability is the key to healing and growth and works with anyone looking to lift mood, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, boost attention, or heal from trauma. Dr. Azouz strives to help each client unlock their true potential. Dr. Azouz’s psychiatric practice blends the latest research in medical treatment with insights from psychotherapy and coaching.
Inner Focus Psychiatry LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MS, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11236
Thank you for reading my profile. Yo hablo tambien el Español. I offer Video and Phone sessions, and your medications will be at the pharmacy the same day. Please note I am not in-network with any insurances at this time. As a board-certified psych NP, I'm licensed by the NY state to evaluate and treat psychiatric symptoms such as those associated with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and psychotic disorders. In combination with psychotherapy, I can also prescribe medications when indicated as they can be very helpful in alleviating your daily symptoms.
Thank you for reading my profile. Yo hablo tambien el Español. I offer Video and Phone sessions, and your medications will be at the pharmacy the same day. Please note I am not in-network with any insurances at this time. As a board-certified psych NP, I'm licensed by the NY state to evaluate and treat psychiatric symptoms such as those associated with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and psychotic disorders. In combination with psychotherapy, I can also prescribe medications when indicated as they can be very helpful in alleviating your daily symptoms.
Yeqi Chen
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PNP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
She is experienced in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, and Psychosis.
Yeqi is a listener, mentor, and partner in patient's recovery journey. She gets to know every patient by listening to their history, what they are at currently, and what their goals are. Throughout the treatment course, Yeqi provides extensive psychoeducation, discusses different treatment options, and eventually reaches a plan of action that is individualized, feasible, and efficacious for each patient. Getting a prescription is never the end of the story. Yeqi strives to achieve sustainable treatment goal by empowering patients to become engaged partners in their care.
She is experienced in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, and Psychosis.
Yeqi is a listener, mentor, and partner in patient's recovery journey. She gets to know every patient by listening to their history, what they are at currently, and what their goals are. Throughout the treatment course, Yeqi provides extensive psychoeducation, discusses different treatment options, and eventually reaches a plan of action that is individualized, feasible, and efficacious for each patient. Getting a prescription is never the end of the story. Yeqi strives to achieve sustainable treatment goal by empowering patients to become engaged partners in their care.
Christopher Zeoli
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10018 (Online Only)
Some of the conditions that Christopher treats include (but is not limited to): depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, insomnia, and other psychiatric and mental health-related problems.
Christopher holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing, from Stony Brook University, and is a board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He has extensive clinical experience and has worked in various psychiatric and mental health care settings, both inpatient and outpatient, seeing patients across the lifespan.
Some of the conditions that Christopher treats include (but is not limited to): depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, insomnia, and other psychiatric and mental health-related problems.
Christopher holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing, from Stony Brook University, and is a board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He has extensive clinical experience and has worked in various psychiatric and mental health care settings, both inpatient and outpatient, seeing patients across the lifespan.
Jennifer Beach
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10018 (Online Only)
Jennifer provides medication management for anxiety, maladaptive coping skills, depression, grief, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), peer relationships, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, sleep, insomnia, stress, divorce, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, and mood disorders.
Jennifer Beach is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Jennifer is committed to meeting her patients where they are on their journeys and helping them improve their lives. She has worked with underserved populations in rural and urban settings, complex trauma survivors, BIPOC individuals, and LBGTQ+ individuals. Her approach is trauma-informed and factors in how social determinants of healthcare impact individuals. Jennifer provides medication management combined with light therapy. Jennifer works with patients ages 18-65
Jennifer provides medication management for anxiety, maladaptive coping skills, depression, grief, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), peer relationships, relationship issues, self-esteem problems, sleep, insomnia, stress, divorce, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, and mood disorders.
Jennifer Beach is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. Jennifer is committed to meeting her patients where they are on their journeys and helping them improve their lives. She has worked with underserved populations in rural and urban settings, complex trauma survivors, BIPOC individuals, and LBGTQ+ individuals. Her approach is trauma-informed and factors in how social determinants of healthcare impact individuals. Jennifer provides medication management combined with light therapy. Jennifer works with patients ages 18-65
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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.