Therapists in 77027
Thomas Brackendorff - Shire Family Counseling
LPC Associate, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77027
Particularly, I specialize in working with teens, adults, couples, and families experiencing trauma, OCD, and depression concerns to name a few.
CaLm DoWn: Has anyone ever told you this before? I know, it really gets under my skin, too. Do I really need therapy? What's the point of sitting on a couch and talking with a stranger about my problems? I'm way too busy to be speaking with this guy for an hour anyway - - All of us have difficult moments in our lives that lead us to seek out therapy. Sadness can feel like it will never end. Anger is felt in our head, but we may feel judged by others for expressing it. If only there was a button we could press that would make us feel happiness. Though that magic button may not exist, we can work to create a new path together.
Particularly, I specialize in working with teens, adults, couples, and families experiencing trauma, OCD, and depression concerns to name a few.
CaLm DoWn: Has anyone ever told you this before? I know, it really gets under my skin, too. Do I really need therapy? What's the point of sitting on a couch and talking with a stranger about my problems? I'm way too busy to be speaking with this guy for an hour anyway - - All of us have difficult moments in our lives that lead us to seek out therapy. Sadness can feel like it will never end. Anger is felt in our head, but we may feel judged by others for expressing it. If only there was a button we could press that would make us feel happiness. Though that magic button may not exist, we can work to create a new path together.
Chad Brandt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77027
I am an anxiety and OCD specialist. I believe that people can learn to move on from their anxiety or OCD without the need for long-term treatment. I generally work with my clients for long sessions in a short period of time instead of one hour a week for many months. Most people find that within that short window they have the skills needed to understand and work with their anxiety independently.
I am an anxiety and OCD specialist. I believe that people can learn to move on from their anxiety or OCD without the need for long-term treatment. I generally work with my clients for long sessions in a short period of time instead of one hour a week for many months. Most people find that within that short window they have the skills needed to understand and work with their anxiety independently.
Orlando Quinones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCAT
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77027 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, I enjoy combining my passion and skill set to provide virtual therapeutic services to clients throughout Texas. Through my experiences in settings such as hospitals, community mental health, and non-profits, I have developed the tools necessary to meet clients where they are in their own, individual journeys and uncover their unique traits necessary to navigate individual circumstances. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, I enjoy combining my passion and skill set to provide virtual therapeutic services to clients throughout Texas. Through my experiences in settings such as hospitals, community mental health, and non-profits, I have developed the tools necessary to meet clients where they are in their own, individual journeys and uncover their unique traits necessary to navigate individual circumstances. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Geof Ryan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77027
Geof Ryan, LCSW Geof Ryan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2014. He has a Masters in Social Work from Arizona State University. He has been assisting a diverse population of veteran, homeless, criminal justice, and substance use clients in private and non-profit clinical, treatment, and home settings. Geof specializes in treating anxiety, depressive, and co-existing disorders using a combination of cognitive behavioral talk therapies and resourcing of practical coping strategies.
Geof Ryan, LCSW Geof Ryan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas who has been practicing since 2014. He has a Masters in Social Work from Arizona State University. He has been assisting a diverse population of veteran, homeless, criminal justice, and substance use clients in private and non-profit clinical, treatment, and home settings. Geof specializes in treating anxiety, depressive, and co-existing disorders using a combination of cognitive behavioral talk therapies and resourcing of practical coping strategies.
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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.