Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Newland, NC

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Peter A Paglen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHCQS
Verified Verified
Newland, NC 28657
Waitlist for new clients
Do you have something on your mind? There are times when we all have thoughts running through our minds. Thoughts related to family, friends, relationships, school, love, spirituality, money, work, or happiness. Sometimes they are memories from your past that you're unable to let go. Maybe you can't sleep, maybe you can't eat. Maybe you have lost your purpose, who you are, what you're doing or why. It could be big, or just a small thing you want to let go. These situations can slow you down and pull your life to a stop.
Do you have something on your mind? There are times when we all have thoughts running through our minds. Thoughts related to family, friends, relationships, school, love, spirituality, money, work, or happiness. Sometimes they are memories from your past that you're unable to let go. Maybe you can't sleep, maybe you can't eat. Maybe you have lost your purpose, who you are, what you're doing or why. It could be big, or just a small thing you want to let go. These situations can slow you down and pull your life to a stop.
(828) 457-8331 View (828) 457-8331
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Craig B McKinney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Newland, NC 28657
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years in the field with experience treating a wide range of psychological issues. I have experience working with people of all ages including college students . I enjoy helping those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. Additionally, I have enjoyed working with people experiencing the more severe symptoms of mental health so that they may live a more stable and fulfilling life. I am located in Boone NC but can offer Telehealth services to those in need anywhere in North Carolina
***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years in the field with experience treating a wide range of psychological issues. I have experience working with people of all ages including college students . I enjoy helping those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. Additionally, I have enjoyed working with people experiencing the more severe symptoms of mental health so that they may live a more stable and fulfilling life. I am located in Boone NC but can offer Telehealth services to those in need anywhere in North Carolina
(828) 268-3692 View (828) 268-3692
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Better Days and Nights, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCSW, LCMHCA, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Newland, NC 28657
Waitlist for new clients
We are a group practice, we take many different insurances, and file your claims for you. Our therapists will work with you to help find understanding, a solution or a change for you or your situation. Counseling/Therapy is based on you and your situation alone. Everyone is different and everyone's situation is different, so we will create an individual plan for you and your specific concerns. There is no use of a template or generalized formula. The therapeutic formula we decide on will come from you and your concerns. The counseling experience will be unique to you and your situation.
We are a group practice, we take many different insurances, and file your claims for you. Our therapists will work with you to help find understanding, a solution or a change for you or your situation. Counseling/Therapy is based on you and your situation alone. Everyone is different and everyone's situation is different, so we will create an individual plan for you and your specific concerns. There is no use of a template or generalized formula. The therapeutic formula we decide on will come from you and your concerns. The counseling experience will be unique to you and your situation.
(828) 266-0407 View (828) 266-0407
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Sue Vannoy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCAS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Newland, NC 28657
Not accepting new clients
**CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I work with with students, adults, couples, and families looking to change the things that aren't working by identifying the patterns that are creating problems in your life. I believe we all possess the ability to change our circumstances. But life happens and sometimes we can get so tangled up in our circumstances that we can't find the way out and need a little extra guidance.
**CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** I work with with students, adults, couples, and families looking to change the things that aren't working by identifying the patterns that are creating problems in your life. I believe we all possess the ability to change our circumstances. But life happens and sometimes we can get so tangled up in our circumstances that we can't find the way out and need a little extra guidance.
(828) 559-9800 View (828) 559-9800

More Therapists Nearby

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Gene Gee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Banner Elk, NC 28604
Not accepting new clients
I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families to develop an understanding of ourselves and how we are influenced by events, relationships, and expectations. With this knowledge, we can explore past experiences and current stressors to identify how they impact us directly. Together, we can develop an understanding of life that provides opportunities for change and growth.
I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families to develop an understanding of ourselves and how we are influenced by events, relationships, and expectations. With this knowledge, we can explore past experiences and current stressors to identify how they impact us directly. Together, we can develop an understanding of life that provides opportunities for change and growth.
(828) 457-8227 View (828) 457-8227

Online Therapists

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Stephanie Holmes
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Mooresville, NC 28117
Stephanie's main areas of focus include counseling individuals in need of mental health services to address a variety of concerns related to social, emotional, or behavioral disturbances, depression, anxiety, ocd, trauma, grief, stress and/or life changes.
Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), who has been practicing since 2018. She graduated from GardnerWebb University with a Master's and Education Specialist degree (MA/EdS) in Mental Health Counseling. Stephanie approaches the counseling relationship with a genuine intent to understand individual needs as she collaborates with clients to generate goals for life changes. She views therapy as an opportunity for people to learn more about themselves and their role in the context of relationships.
Stephanie's main areas of focus include counseling individuals in need of mental health services to address a variety of concerns related to social, emotional, or behavioral disturbances, depression, anxiety, ocd, trauma, grief, stress and/or life changes.
Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), who has been practicing since 2018. She graduated from GardnerWebb University with a Master's and Education Specialist degree (MA/EdS) in Mental Health Counseling. Stephanie approaches the counseling relationship with a genuine intent to understand individual needs as she collaborates with clients to generate goals for life changes. She views therapy as an opportunity for people to learn more about themselves and their role in the context of relationships.
(980) 294-4884 View (980) 294-4884
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Jordan Harrold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27106
Waitlist for new clients
Some issues I often work with are binge eating disorder, body image difficulties, phobias, OCD, anxiety, and grief.
The therapy room is a place that is emotionally safe. It is a space free of judgment. Working with clients who are ready to show up for themselves authentically is a benefit for me being a therapist. No matter how, what or who causes our ‘wounds’, it is our responsibility to be intentional and work towards healing.
Some issues I often work with are binge eating disorder, body image difficulties, phobias, OCD, anxiety, and grief.
The therapy room is a place that is emotionally safe. It is a space free of judgment. Working with clients who are ready to show up for themselves authentically is a benefit for me being a therapist. No matter how, what or who causes our ‘wounds’, it is our responsibility to be intentional and work towards healing.
(336) 536-6307 View (336) 536-6307
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Kyrie E Schmit
Counselor, LCMHC, MA, ASDCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
Kyrie is particularly passionate about working with neurodiversity and is a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS). She works with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults, who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Anxiety Disorders. Kyrie honors the client and his/her/ their experience, while using their strengths to help the client live a more holistic life that is congruent to the values they hold.
Kyrie is particularly passionate about working with neurodiversity and is a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS). She works with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults, who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Anxiety Disorders. Kyrie honors the client and his/her/ their experience, while using their strengths to help the client live a more holistic life that is congruent to the values they hold.
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Leigh Zick Dongre
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, PhD, LCMHC-S, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27104
I counsel all people, but I specialize in depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, chronic pain, depression disorders, substance use and recovery, life transitions (i.
The path to living more fully is an adventure, one I believe has transformed my own life. Each day I am honored to join people along a path of recovery, self-exploration, and healing. I have helped people break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. My role as your counselor is to be a knowledgeable, genuine, and empathetic guide along this journey and provide a safe and supportive environment to do so. I help people live their best lives, by reaching more authenticity, self-awareness, and making behavioral changes. I primarily offer telemental health counseling with options for counseling in Winston-Salem.
I counsel all people, but I specialize in depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, chronic pain, depression disorders, substance use and recovery, life transitions (i.
The path to living more fully is an adventure, one I believe has transformed my own life. Each day I am honored to join people along a path of recovery, self-exploration, and healing. I have helped people break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. My role as your counselor is to be a knowledgeable, genuine, and empathetic guide along this journey and provide a safe and supportive environment to do so. I help people live their best lives, by reaching more authenticity, self-awareness, and making behavioral changes. I primarily offer telemental health counseling with options for counseling in Winston-Salem.
(336) 791-0314 View (336) 791-0314
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Jessica L. Massey, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28226
I provide individual therapy for disorders which include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and attention deficit disorder. I see a range of ages, from adolescents to adults.
I provide individual therapy for disorders which include depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and attention deficit disorder. I see a range of ages, from adolescents to adults.
(704) 707-3488 View (704) 707-3488
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Erica Lindenberg LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28204
Therapist based out of Charlotte, NC. Hello, I am a bilingual therapist offering services to adolescents and adults in NC, MD and DC (telehealth). I am passionate about providing treatment for individuals with anxiety disorders, OCD, perinatal mental health disorders, and trauma. Finding the right therapist can be hard. Some common concerns for seeking therapy may include: intrusive thoughts, repetitive thinking or rumination, feeling fearful or on edge, avoiding activities that used to be joyful, or persistent loneliness and sadness.
Therapist based out of Charlotte, NC. Hello, I am a bilingual therapist offering services to adolescents and adults in NC, MD and DC (telehealth). I am passionate about providing treatment for individuals with anxiety disorders, OCD, perinatal mental health disorders, and trauma. Finding the right therapist can be hard. Some common concerns for seeking therapy may include: intrusive thoughts, repetitive thinking or rumination, feeling fearful or on edge, avoiding activities that used to be joyful, or persistent loneliness and sadness.
(919) 648-1787 View (919) 648-1787
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Corey Connelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCAS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28203
I enjoy working with clients struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, and perfectionism. I recognize the challenging cycle of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, obsessive doubt, avoidance, and compulsions, and can help provide some guidance around becoming “unstuck” from difficult patterns that are no longer serving you. If you struggle with using substances or other behavioral addictions to cope, and are wanting to set some goals surrounding your use, I am dually licensed to treat co-occuring substance use as well.
I enjoy working with clients struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, and perfectionism. I recognize the challenging cycle of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, obsessive doubt, avoidance, and compulsions, and can help provide some guidance around becoming “unstuck” from difficult patterns that are no longer serving you. If you struggle with using substances or other behavioral addictions to cope, and are wanting to set some goals surrounding your use, I am dually licensed to treat co-occuring substance use as well.
(704) 368-3383 View (704) 368-3383
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Gabrielle Troutman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28105
I have a passion for helping people learning to manage chronic mental or physical health conditions. I have 7 years of experience as a social worker, and 3 years of experience as a mental health therapist. I enjoy helping people with anxiety, depression, and OCD, as well as chronic health conditions. I have experience working with people with conditions. I want to help people experience life to the fullest despite any diagnoses they may have by learning coping skills and managing physical and mental symptoms.
I have a passion for helping people learning to manage chronic mental or physical health conditions. I have 7 years of experience as a social worker, and 3 years of experience as a mental health therapist. I enjoy helping people with anxiety, depression, and OCD, as well as chronic health conditions. I have experience working with people with conditions. I want to help people experience life to the fullest despite any diagnoses they may have by learning coping skills and managing physical and mental symptoms.
(704) 286-9181 View (704) 286-9181
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Holly Gillespie
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCA
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806
I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment wounds, relationship challenges, parenting challenges, women’s issues, discrimination, sensory sensitivity, and OCD.
I believe in meeting each individual where they are in their journey with acceptance and curiosity. I offer compassion, authenticity, and care to help you uncover and satisfy your unmet needs. Many of us are wounded, but we are not broken. When we discover and meet our needs, our nervous systems reset and offer up a whole new place from which to live life. Counseling can help you understand and undo patterns of thought and behavior that unconsciously keep you from truly connecting with yourself and others. You can find peace.
I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment wounds, relationship challenges, parenting challenges, women’s issues, discrimination, sensory sensitivity, and OCD.
I believe in meeting each individual where they are in their journey with acceptance and curiosity. I offer compassion, authenticity, and care to help you uncover and satisfy your unmet needs. Many of us are wounded, but we are not broken. When we discover and meet our needs, our nervous systems reset and offer up a whole new place from which to live life. Counseling can help you understand and undo patterns of thought and behavior that unconsciously keep you from truly connecting with yourself and others. You can find peace.
(828) 457-8112 View (828) 457-8112
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Stephen Barnard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801  (Online Only)
Hello! I’m a licensed social worker with over 17 years of experience in the field. My specialties include working with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, stress, and compulsive and obsessive behaviors. I use a holistic approach which can incorporate techniques such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy. I often find that my clients benefit from my experience working with modern neuroscience, which helps us better understand what’s going on inside our brains as we work towards changing our patterns of thinking and behavior.
Hello! I’m a licensed social worker with over 17 years of experience in the field. My specialties include working with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, stress, and compulsive and obsessive behaviors. I use a holistic approach which can incorporate techniques such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy. I often find that my clients benefit from my experience working with modern neuroscience, which helps us better understand what’s going on inside our brains as we work towards changing our patterns of thinking and behavior.
(919) 809-6079 View (919) 809-6079
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Josh Jensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28277
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults with issues of anxiety, depression, motivation, ADHD, OCD and ASD.
Josh is thoughtful in his approach to serving individuals and families through various struggles and transitions. He strives to create a warm, collaborative and non-judgmental environment where therapy can work towards clear solutions, deeper truths and a fuller acceptance of strengths and struggles. He has been in private practice since 2009 and has expertise in working with anxiety, depression, Autism, ADHD grief, OCD, dream interpretation and the integration of spiritual concerns with the work of therapy. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Josh is excited about working with all aspects of the family system and throughout major
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults with issues of anxiety, depression, motivation, ADHD, OCD and ASD.
Josh is thoughtful in his approach to serving individuals and families through various struggles and transitions. He strives to create a warm, collaborative and non-judgmental environment where therapy can work towards clear solutions, deeper truths and a fuller acceptance of strengths and struggles. He has been in private practice since 2009 and has expertise in working with anxiety, depression, Autism, ADHD grief, OCD, dream interpretation and the integration of spiritual concerns with the work of therapy. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Josh is excited about working with all aspects of the family system and throughout major
(704) 209-7503 View (704) 209-7503
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Devon Quinn
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
My clinical experience includes, but is not limited to, working with issues of anxiety and OCD; relationship struggles; life transitions; pre-marital stress; divorce and discernment; infidelity and sexual dysfunction.
Are you looking to strengthen and improve your relationships? I believe that the quality of our relationships directly impacts the quality of our lives. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients increase their awareness of themselves and their relationships while providing skills to help them improve areas of their life.
My clinical experience includes, but is not limited to, working with issues of anxiety and OCD; relationship struggles; life transitions; pre-marital stress; divorce and discernment; infidelity and sexual dysfunction.
Are you looking to strengthen and improve your relationships? I believe that the quality of our relationships directly impacts the quality of our lives. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients increase their awareness of themselves and their relationships while providing skills to help them improve areas of their life.
(704) 742-2455 View (704) 742-2455
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Jason McKeown
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCATPCA
Verified Verified
Fletcher, NC 28732
I specialize in helping individuals (pre-teens through adulthood) that struggle with anxiety, OCD, and other stress related difficulties.
Hello and welcome! I'm a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist committed to creating a safe and supportive space for individuals, couples, and families to navigate the challenges life. I work with clients relationally, whether that relationship is with yourself, a partner, or family member, I am here to guide and support your journey. I have helped thousands of families, couples, and individuals find peace, comfort, and happiness in their lives and relationships. I focus on deepening communication, creating new connection, and moving beyond the past events that control our present lives.
I specialize in helping individuals (pre-teens through adulthood) that struggle with anxiety, OCD, and other stress related difficulties.
Hello and welcome! I'm a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist committed to creating a safe and supportive space for individuals, couples, and families to navigate the challenges life. I work with clients relationally, whether that relationship is with yourself, a partner, or family member, I am here to guide and support your journey. I have helped thousands of families, couples, and individuals find peace, comfort, and happiness in their lives and relationships. I focus on deepening communication, creating new connection, and moving beyond the past events that control our present lives.
(828) 392-5949 View (828) 392-5949
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Daniel Nevins
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
I treat anxiety in its many forms, such as panic attacks, OCD, loss and grief, PTSD, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, existential questions, midlife issues, adjustment disorder, and good old-fashioned stuck-ness.
Real change is possible. Successful therapy explores human life in its fullest sense - what we do, what we think, and what we feel - while being grounded in the deep experience of living in a human body. My primary therapeutic framework is called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which provides a rich, evidence-based, blend of mindful and somatic interventions, along with a strong cognitive and behavioral orientation. Together, my clients and I examine our deepest values, and how those values are expressed in how we live each day. Our lives are not problems to be solved - they are opportunities to flourish.
I treat anxiety in its many forms, such as panic attacks, OCD, loss and grief, PTSD, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, existential questions, midlife issues, adjustment disorder, and good old-fashioned stuck-ness.
Real change is possible. Successful therapy explores human life in its fullest sense - what we do, what we think, and what we feel - while being grounded in the deep experience of living in a human body. My primary therapeutic framework is called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which provides a rich, evidence-based, blend of mindful and somatic interventions, along with a strong cognitive and behavioral orientation. Together, my clients and I examine our deepest values, and how those values are expressed in how we live each day. Our lives are not problems to be solved - they are opportunities to flourish.
(828) 528-6135 View (828) 528-6135
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Griffin Harrow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28806  (Online Only)
I work with all forms of OCD, including but not limited to ROCD, sexual obsessions, POCD, Sensory-Focused OCD, HOCD, rumination, and intrusive thoughts related to harm.
My practice is dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives from OCD, anxiety, panic, and related conditions, born out of my own journey of healing. My approach is built upon the most effective treatments in the field, alongside utmost compassion and respect. I utilize Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and create individualized treatment plans for individuals and families. My priority is ensuring that my clients feel supported and validated while taking the courageous steps of changing their lives.
I work with all forms of OCD, including but not limited to ROCD, sexual obsessions, POCD, Sensory-Focused OCD, HOCD, rumination, and intrusive thoughts related to harm.
My practice is dedicated to helping individuals and families reclaim their lives from OCD, anxiety, panic, and related conditions, born out of my own journey of healing. My approach is built upon the most effective treatments in the field, alongside utmost compassion and respect. I utilize Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and create individualized treatment plans for individuals and families. My priority is ensuring that my clients feel supported and validated while taking the courageous steps of changing their lives.
(828) 414-2464 View (828) 414-2464

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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.