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Lyndsy Mirasola
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95945  (Online Only)
EMDR trained Clinician. All of us face difficulties from time to time. You are not alone. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationships or trauma? Do you struggle with unwanted thoughts or feelings? Does your mind never seem to stop? Do you have trouble finding motivation? Imagine what it would feel like to have greater peace, confidence, happiness and live a meaningful life. Together, we can develop a plan to help you feel better and reach your goals. Sometimes these struggles lead to a great awakening.
EMDR trained Clinician. All of us face difficulties from time to time. You are not alone. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationships or trauma? Do you struggle with unwanted thoughts or feelings? Does your mind never seem to stop? Do you have trouble finding motivation? Imagine what it would feel like to have greater peace, confidence, happiness and live a meaningful life. Together, we can develop a plan to help you feel better and reach your goals. Sometimes these struggles lead to a great awakening.
(530) 456-7473 View (530) 456-7473
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Insights Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, ED
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Insights Counseling Group, is a non profit staffed with therapists and interns who have life experience and know first hand that losses occur from transitions like divorce, adoption, childbirth, career loss, & retirement. Many times these losses are compounded over time building compounded trauma. Insights offers EMDR, creative expression, & psychotherapy to help you normalize uncomfortable feelings and cope with changes and to further integrate trauma. Together we create a plan to get you closer to living out your truth & your core values. We can help you attain your goals.
Insights Counseling Group, is a non profit staffed with therapists and interns who have life experience and know first hand that losses occur from transitions like divorce, adoption, childbirth, career loss, & retirement. Many times these losses are compounded over time building compounded trauma. Insights offers EMDR, creative expression, & psychotherapy to help you normalize uncomfortable feelings and cope with changes and to further integrate trauma. Together we create a plan to get you closer to living out your truth & your core values. We can help you attain your goals.
(530) 240-7454 View (530) 240-7454

More Therapists Nearby

Photo of J Lynne Heart Coach in Grass Valley, CA
J Lynne Heart Coach
MSW, CHT
Verified Verified
Nevada City, CA 95959  (Online Only)
Coach J. Lynne specializes in women's facilitation. Feel deeply calm and see clearly within to feel healing. Clients often see into their own real-time observation of their life from deep inside. She guides individuals ready to change, through the process of changing, helping them land in their new lifestyle of a healed outlook and feeling better. This typically feels good, gaining new confidence, freedom from pain (physical or emotional), and quitting bad habits such as smoking, binge-eating, and other compulsions such as hand-washing or codependency. If you are ready to take action and make a change Coach J. Lynne is a fit!
Coach J. Lynne specializes in women's facilitation. Feel deeply calm and see clearly within to feel healing. Clients often see into their own real-time observation of their life from deep inside. She guides individuals ready to change, through the process of changing, helping them land in their new lifestyle of a healed outlook and feeling better. This typically feels good, gaining new confidence, freedom from pain (physical or emotional), and quitting bad habits such as smoking, binge-eating, and other compulsions such as hand-washing or codependency. If you are ready to take action and make a change Coach J. Lynne is a fit!
(530) 207-8934 View (530) 207-8934
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Lisa Ragsdale-Coffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Colfax, CA 95713  (Online Only)
It is my belief that we are are designed to heal through relationships. I am a therapist, but foremost, I am a person who engages others in conversations in attempt to make their lives better. It is my goal to use my skills to help open doors for others to see their own strengths, to feel empowered, and to become liberated. If I am able to convey to you that I am someone you can share your story with and that I am someone that is trustworthy... then movement forward can happen and the healing process will begin.
It is my belief that we are are designed to heal through relationships. I am a therapist, but foremost, I am a person who engages others in conversations in attempt to make their lives better. It is my goal to use my skills to help open doors for others to see their own strengths, to feel empowered, and to become liberated. If I am able to convey to you that I am someone you can share your story with and that I am someone that is trustworthy... then movement forward can happen and the healing process will begin.
(530) 320-6779 View (530) 320-6779

Online Therapists

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Peace Within - Anxiety, Trauma & OCD Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762  (Online Only)
Is your world getting smaller due to the grip of anxiety or OCD? Are you isolating and tired from nonstop thinking, and missing the joy in life? Are you a parent whose child’s anxiety is out of control and spilling over to other family members? I offer warm, nonjudgmental support to children, teens, adults, couples and families. I specialize in anxiety and trauma and have resources and tools that will help you get out of your head, connect with others, and feel better.
Is your world getting smaller due to the grip of anxiety or OCD? Are you isolating and tired from nonstop thinking, and missing the joy in life? Are you a parent whose child’s anxiety is out of control and spilling over to other family members? I offer warm, nonjudgmental support to children, teens, adults, couples and families. I specialize in anxiety and trauma and have resources and tools that will help you get out of your head, connect with others, and feel better.
(916) 560-1104 View (916) 560-1104
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Joshua Mcleod Crocker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AAMFT, Superv, Candid
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Former positions include: Children's Case Management, Therapist for populations: Severe Mental Illness: Schizophrenia/Biopolar, OCD, Borderline, ADD in Adults and Adolescents, PTSD.
AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate: Supervising LMFT and LPC Resident Counselors. (Fairfaxcounseling.org) Specializing in Couples Counseling and youth/young adults, my commitment is to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere where we face hard issues to grow and find more peace in your life. Leaving shame at the door, we dig into what is keeping you "stuck" and find practical tools to move forward. The therapist-client relationship gives one freedom, maybe beyond any other setting, to be fully open, honest and press forward to the best version of yourself.
Former positions include: Children's Case Management, Therapist for populations: Severe Mental Illness: Schizophrenia/Biopolar, OCD, Borderline, ADD in Adults and Adolescents, PTSD.
AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate: Supervising LMFT and LPC Resident Counselors. (Fairfaxcounseling.org) Specializing in Couples Counseling and youth/young adults, my commitment is to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere where we face hard issues to grow and find more peace in your life. Leaving shame at the door, we dig into what is keeping you "stuck" and find practical tools to move forward. The therapist-client relationship gives one freedom, maybe beyond any other setting, to be fully open, honest and press forward to the best version of yourself.
(916) 312-3231 View (916) 312-3231
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Makalia J Zinn
LPC Intern, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95818  (Online Only)
I can support anyone that's having challenges with ADHD, OCD, Body image, anxiety, depression, and disordered eating.
My ideal client is someone who is in a space where they are comfortable with confronting the things that have made their life difficult. A person who is ready to move forward mindfully to create the life they desire to live without maladaptive coping strategies.
I can support anyone that's having challenges with ADHD, OCD, Body image, anxiety, depression, and disordered eating.
My ideal client is someone who is in a space where they are comfortable with confronting the things that have made their life difficult. A person who is ready to move forward mindfully to create the life they desire to live without maladaptive coping strategies.
(916) 527-9288 View (916) 527-9288
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Candice Simpson-Lentz
Psychological Associate, MBA, MPsych, PA
Verified Verified
Gold River, CA 95670  (Online Only)
I specialize in treating Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Narcissism, and Substance Abuse.
Hello, my name is Candice, and I am a supervised therapist. I pride myself on empowering people to become their best in life. Suppose you are an adult facing challenging life issues, marital problems or complex past traumas. Maybe you are a minor having a hard time adjusting to life due to divorce, mental illness, or low self-esteem, or an older adult dealing with a change of life. I will highlight your strengths to equip you to deal with whatever life throws at you.
I specialize in treating Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Narcissism, and Substance Abuse.
Hello, my name is Candice, and I am a supervised therapist. I pride myself on empowering people to become their best in life. Suppose you are an adult facing challenging life issues, marital problems or complex past traumas. Maybe you are a minor having a hard time adjusting to life due to divorce, mental illness, or low self-esteem, or an older adult dealing with a change of life. I will highlight your strengths to equip you to deal with whatever life throws at you.
(916) 237-1402 View (916) 237-1402
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Patience Silva (Dayton)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
Training and Experience: Individuals and couples (children, teens, adults); Christian marriage; Theology of the Body; trauma and crisis; 12 step recovery, alcoholism, addictions; self-esteem issues; OCD/anxiety; depression; Autism, ADHD; Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) & Trauma Focused CBT; Narrative Therapy; Solution Focused; EMDR.
I am a Catholic Christian therapist. I provide therapeutic services that stay true to traditional Catholic and Christian values. I especially enjoy integrating the faith into sessions, while utilizing evidenced based practices and counseling techniques. I work with individuals of all faith backgrounds, though my speciality is working with the Catholic & Christian population.
Training and Experience: Individuals and couples (children, teens, adults); Christian marriage; Theology of the Body; trauma and crisis; 12 step recovery, alcoholism, addictions; self-esteem issues; OCD/anxiety; depression; Autism, ADHD; Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) & Trauma Focused CBT; Narrative Therapy; Solution Focused; EMDR.
I am a Catholic Christian therapist. I provide therapeutic services that stay true to traditional Catholic and Christian values. I especially enjoy integrating the faith into sessions, while utilizing evidenced based practices and counseling techniques. I work with individuals of all faith backgrounds, though my speciality is working with the Catholic & Christian population.
(916) 252-5030 View (916) 252-5030
Photo of Karen Collette Murray, Marriage & Family Therapist in Grass Valley, CA
Karen Collette Murray
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manteca, CA 95337
I have extensive experience working with dual diagnosed, depression, anxiety, OCD , PTSD and Bi Polar.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Self Pay Only at this time. Evening and Weekend Sessions. The client in search of a safe place to process their feelings, gain support to develop current strengths and reach personally identified goals. I work closely with my clients to assure they gain insight of behaviors, habits and thoughts that hinder success in all areas of life. Providing an environment that promotes wellness, happiness, peace and tranquility.
I have extensive experience working with dual diagnosed, depression, anxiety, OCD , PTSD and Bi Polar.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Self Pay Only at this time. Evening and Weekend Sessions. The client in search of a safe place to process their feelings, gain support to develop current strengths and reach personally identified goals. I work closely with my clients to assure they gain insight of behaviors, habits and thoughts that hinder success in all areas of life. Providing an environment that promotes wellness, happiness, peace and tranquility.
(678) 735-3409 View (678) 735-3409
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Hillary Harper
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rio Oso, CA 95674  (Online Only)
My specialties include working with children (ages 4 and older), trauma, self-esteem, crisis, dual diagnosis, family conflicts, anxiety, OCD, behavioral issues, blended families, and those looking to facilitate personal growth.
Each person generates their own understanding of life. My goal is to help each individual create their own meaning of life and gain a better understanding of the challenges that they may face. From a small child to a grown adult, there is the capacity for change within each one of us. Regardless of age, I look at each client as an individual and treat each person for who they are and the struggles that they may be facing. I offer a supportive, healing environment that is catered around each person's needs.
My specialties include working with children (ages 4 and older), trauma, self-esteem, crisis, dual diagnosis, family conflicts, anxiety, OCD, behavioral issues, blended families, and those looking to facilitate personal growth.
Each person generates their own understanding of life. My goal is to help each individual create their own meaning of life and gain a better understanding of the challenges that they may face. From a small child to a grown adult, there is the capacity for change within each one of us. Regardless of age, I look at each client as an individual and treat each person for who they are and the struggles that they may be facing. I offer a supportive, healing environment that is catered around each person's needs.
(925) 905-8077 View (925) 905-8077
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Steve Palos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95678
I treat trauma, victims of crime, PTSD, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, self-esteem issues, self-sabotaging behaviors, stress, OCD, ADHD, domestic/sexual violence and abuse, anger management, personality disorders, separation and divorce.
We all strive to be happy in life. Unfortunately life is full of unpredictable struggles that get in the way of our path to happiness. To gain true happiness we must learn how to love ourselves. Loving ourselves starts with self-understanding and believing in ourselves. Struggles unfortunately make us believe that things are not meant to be, or that we will simply never be happy. This negative pattern of thinking is what keeps us from finding happiness. Remember, we have all the tools within us to achieve happiness and create the life we love.
I treat trauma, victims of crime, PTSD, grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, self-esteem issues, self-sabotaging behaviors, stress, OCD, ADHD, domestic/sexual violence and abuse, anger management, personality disorders, separation and divorce.
We all strive to be happy in life. Unfortunately life is full of unpredictable struggles that get in the way of our path to happiness. To gain true happiness we must learn how to love ourselves. Loving ourselves starts with self-understanding and believing in ourselves. Struggles unfortunately make us believe that things are not meant to be, or that we will simply never be happy. This negative pattern of thinking is what keeps us from finding happiness. Remember, we have all the tools within us to achieve happiness and create the life we love.
(916) 560-1491 View (916) 560-1491
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Isaiah j Hulme
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Roseville, CA 95678
You might be reading this because you or someone else is suffering. Possibly the life you worked for is in jeopardy. Maybe you are missing out by staying on the sidelines. Sometimes no matter how hard you try, you keep finding yourself in the same place again and again…STUCK. You can break the unhealthy patterns. Unfortunately to do so you might have to experience pain and emptiness to take steps to get better. My hope is that you find the support and help you need.
You might be reading this because you or someone else is suffering. Possibly the life you worked for is in jeopardy. Maybe you are missing out by staying on the sidelines. Sometimes no matter how hard you try, you keep finding yourself in the same place again and again…STUCK. You can break the unhealthy patterns. Unfortunately to do so you might have to experience pain and emptiness to take steps to get better. My hope is that you find the support and help you need.
(916) 571-0754 View (916) 571-0754
Photo of Sharon Vernon, Marriage & Family Therapist in Grass Valley, CA
Sharon Vernon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95828
Whichever battle or challenge you may be facing, I can provide support to help you thrive rather than survive. During the valleys of our journey, support can be helpful to bring light and understanding. I like to highlight your inner strength in order to promote positive change. I'll help you through this time by building and celebrating your resiliency. I work from a variety of therapy models, and I like to match the style that will best fit your needs, including, but not limited to Solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Whichever battle or challenge you may be facing, I can provide support to help you thrive rather than survive. During the valleys of our journey, support can be helpful to bring light and understanding. I like to highlight your inner strength in order to promote positive change. I'll help you through this time by building and celebrating your resiliency. I work from a variety of therapy models, and I like to match the style that will best fit your needs, including, but not limited to Solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
(916) 659-7909 View (916) 659-7909
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Karissa J King
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Elk Grove, CA 95757  (Online Only)
Looking for professional guidance from a Christian perspective? For over a decade, I've worked with thousands of people through relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, and frustrating life situations - together, we've been able to work toward healing and relief. Let's get connected. I have a few open slots right now (April/May 2024), so I can probably get you in for an online session soon. :)
Looking for professional guidance from a Christian perspective? For over a decade, I've worked with thousands of people through relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, and frustrating life situations - together, we've been able to work toward healing and relief. Let's get connected. I have a few open slots right now (April/May 2024), so I can probably get you in for an online session soon. :)
(916) 678-1797 View (916) 678-1797
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Kelli O'Rourke-Wall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Napa, CA 94559
Kelli O'Rourke-Wall is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who enjoys providing a safe, confidential, non-judgmental environment for children, adolescents, couples, and families to explore and process the issues that are impairing their ability to live full, rich, and joy-filled lives. Therapy helps everyone to learn and grow and develop new ways of being and relating to themselves and others. She will work with you to identify your's or your family's own unique goals for therapy and she will utilize evidence-based practices that have shown efficacy in demonstrating results for the changes you desire to make.
Kelli O'Rourke-Wall is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who enjoys providing a safe, confidential, non-judgmental environment for children, adolescents, couples, and families to explore and process the issues that are impairing their ability to live full, rich, and joy-filled lives. Therapy helps everyone to learn and grow and develop new ways of being and relating to themselves and others. She will work with you to identify your's or your family's own unique goals for therapy and she will utilize evidence-based practices that have shown efficacy in demonstrating results for the changes you desire to make.
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Jon M. Holmes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628  (Online Only)
A compassionate life-change approach is foundational to healing and lasting positive change. Anchored in compassion, you can begin putting to rest the voices of inner-criticism and condemnation that you may be experiencing. Much of my training and continuing education since becoming licensed as a psychotherapist are in the fields of neuroscience, research on therapeutic practices from a neuro-informed orientation, and trauma healing from a spiritually-based approach. I am also an Amen Clinics brain imaging affiliate psychotherapist with training in brain health and wellbeing.
A compassionate life-change approach is foundational to healing and lasting positive change. Anchored in compassion, you can begin putting to rest the voices of inner-criticism and condemnation that you may be experiencing. Much of my training and continuing education since becoming licensed as a psychotherapist are in the fields of neuroscience, research on therapeutic practices from a neuro-informed orientation, and trauma healing from a spiritually-based approach. I am also an Amen Clinics brain imaging affiliate psychotherapist with training in brain health and wellbeing.
(916) 619-6155 View (916) 619-6155
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Grace Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lincoln, CA 95648
I have a Master of Social Welfare from UCLA and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Southern California and have been practicing for the past 21 years. I am Korean American. I have experience working with many diverse populations, including hospital settings including end of life and crisis, geriatric (elderly), transitional aged youth (16–25 years old), substance use counseling, severely and persistently mentally ill, those with moderate symptoms, working professionals, adults, and diverse ethnic groups. I have an eclectic style and I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing).
I have a Master of Social Welfare from UCLA and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Southern California and have been practicing for the past 21 years. I am Korean American. I have experience working with many diverse populations, including hospital settings including end of life and crisis, geriatric (elderly), transitional aged youth (16–25 years old), substance use counseling, severely and persistently mentally ill, those with moderate symptoms, working professionals, adults, and diverse ethnic groups. I have an eclectic style and I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing).
(559) 484-2197 View (559) 484-2197
Photo of Abigail Hermanus, Marriage & Family Therapist in Grass Valley, CA
Abigail Hermanus
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Yuba City, CA 95991
Hello! My name is Abigail Hermanus, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in the Southern California region who offers services statewide via telehealth. As a therapist, my hope and passion is to foster a practice that brings hope to the community by maintaining compassion and upholding a multi-cultural posture in elevating each person's strength and narrative. Throughout my clinical experience, I have found that the modalities in which I incorporate in my sessions are applicable to children and teens (between 6-18 years of age), young adults, and individuals undergoing life transitions and relational issues.
Hello! My name is Abigail Hermanus, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in the Southern California region who offers services statewide via telehealth. As a therapist, my hope and passion is to foster a practice that brings hope to the community by maintaining compassion and upholding a multi-cultural posture in elevating each person's strength and narrative. Throughout my clinical experience, I have found that the modalities in which I incorporate in my sessions are applicable to children and teens (between 6-18 years of age), young adults, and individuals undergoing life transitions and relational issues.
(619) 391-0287 View (619) 391-0287
Photo of Kevin Anderson, Marriage & Family Therapist in Grass Valley, CA
Kevin Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vacaville, CA 95687
Attention Teens and Adults: Have you experienced a traumatic event that you're still struggling to cope with? Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, like it's taking over your life? Are you having trouble sleeping, eating or concentrating because of stress? Do you feel anxious all the time, even about things that shouldn't be a big deal? Do you have panic attacks or other physical symptoms of anxiety? Do you avoid social situations or activities because of anxiety? Have you been feeling down or hopeless for more than two weeks? Do you have trouble enjoying things you used to like?
Attention Teens and Adults: Have you experienced a traumatic event that you're still struggling to cope with? Do you feel overwhelmed by stress, like it's taking over your life? Are you having trouble sleeping, eating or concentrating because of stress? Do you feel anxious all the time, even about things that shouldn't be a big deal? Do you have panic attacks or other physical symptoms of anxiety? Do you avoid social situations or activities because of anxiety? Have you been feeling down or hopeless for more than two weeks? Do you have trouble enjoying things you used to like?
(707) 452-3986 View (707) 452-3986

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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.