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Thrive Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
Welcome to Thrive Wellness, Elizabeth Davis, LCSW, and Mesa Owen, SWC. Our therapeutic approach is rooted in a trauma-informed perspective, ensuring a safe and empathetic space for healing. We are dedicated to guiding you through challenges and fostering growth. We specialize in evidence-based therapies that can transform your life, particularly Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which helps to equip you with essential skills to manage emotions effectively and improve relationships. Ages 4 & up
Welcome to Thrive Wellness, Elizabeth Davis, LCSW, and Mesa Owen, SWC. Our therapeutic approach is rooted in a trauma-informed perspective, ensuring a safe and empathetic space for healing. We are dedicated to guiding you through challenges and fostering growth. We specialize in evidence-based therapies that can transform your life, particularly Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which helps to equip you with essential skills to manage emotions effectively and improve relationships. Ages 4 & up
(970) 438-2817 View (970) 438-2817
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Jasper & Associates
LCSW, ACSW, BCC, MSW
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
Hello, I welcome this opportunity to join you in this segment of your life's journey. At times obstacles are in our path and we need help removing them. Whether you are struggling with some inner battles; some life changing or major decisions, I would like to provide some good listening, accountability or guidance. Some specific issues that might be addressed include lack of motivation, confusion about direction, relationship issues, career changes, health issues, caregiving challenges or just needing to sort out priorities. Balance is an overarching goal: Self-care; family; work and community.
Hello, I welcome this opportunity to join you in this segment of your life's journey. At times obstacles are in our path and we need help removing them. Whether you are struggling with some inner battles; some life changing or major decisions, I would like to provide some good listening, accountability or guidance. Some specific issues that might be addressed include lack of motivation, confusion about direction, relationship issues, career changes, health issues, caregiving challenges or just needing to sort out priorities. Balance is an overarching goal: Self-care; family; work and community.
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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.