Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in New Mexico

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Anxiety Treatment Center of the Southwest
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Las Cruces, NM 88001  (Online Only)
Do you often feel tired, anxious, overwhelmed, on edge? Are you worrying too much? Do you have difficulty sleeping? Do simple life tasks feel overwhelming? You may be struggling with anxiety. You're not alone. Anxiety disorders are one of our leading mental health issues. The good news is that anxiety disorders are are also very treatable. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, which includes Panic, PTSD, Social Phobia, OCD and Generalized Anxiety. I also treat Trichotillomania and Excoriation (skin picking).I work with my clients to give them the tools needed to more effectively manage their symptoms and lead a more hopeful life.
Do you often feel tired, anxious, overwhelmed, on edge? Are you worrying too much? Do you have difficulty sleeping? Do simple life tasks feel overwhelming? You may be struggling with anxiety. You're not alone. Anxiety disorders are one of our leading mental health issues. The good news is that anxiety disorders are are also very treatable. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, which includes Panic, PTSD, Social Phobia, OCD and Generalized Anxiety. I also treat Trichotillomania and Excoriation (skin picking).I work with my clients to give them the tools needed to more effectively manage their symptoms and lead a more hopeful life.
(575) 405-7992 View (575) 405-7992
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Present Solutions
Counselor, LPCC, LADAC, LPC, LISAC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87104
I am a mindfulness--centered psychotherapist and have worked very successfully with anxiety, OCD, addiction (alcohol, marijuana, vaping, shopping), panic, trauma, depression, phobias, impulse control issues, stress and other issues of suffering. Mindfulness-centered therapy works remarkably well even with the most difficult to treat issues. It addresses the root cause of emotional suffering, bringing you to a place of lasting inner peace and contentment. It will help you to deal successfully with the triggers that life continuously presents to you. To view my video and written testimonials, click on the website box above.
I am a mindfulness--centered psychotherapist and have worked very successfully with anxiety, OCD, addiction (alcohol, marijuana, vaping, shopping), panic, trauma, depression, phobias, impulse control issues, stress and other issues of suffering. Mindfulness-centered therapy works remarkably well even with the most difficult to treat issues. It addresses the root cause of emotional suffering, bringing you to a place of lasting inner peace and contentment. It will help you to deal successfully with the triggers that life continuously presents to you. To view my video and written testimonials, click on the website box above.
(505) 506-3886 View (505) 506-3886
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Christopher Guider
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Waitlist for new clients
Is anxiety or OCD keeping you from enjoying life or achieving your goals? Do you get caught in the same fears, over and over? Chronic anxiety is exhausting and takes a major toll on relationships, work, and well-being. Thankfully, there's a way to regain your footing and lead a more fulfilling life.
Is anxiety or OCD keeping you from enjoying life or achieving your goals? Do you get caught in the same fears, over and over? Chronic anxiety is exhausting and takes a major toll on relationships, work, and well-being. Thankfully, there's a way to regain your footing and lead a more fulfilling life.
(505) 557-4924 View (505) 557-4924
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Cynthia Jean Keeran
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87110
I primarily specialize in anxiety disorders, with a particular focus on OCD.
In psychotherapy, the therapeutic relationship plays a central role in fostering change and personal growth. I aim to establish the trust and support necessary for achieving therapeutic goals. Psychotherapy involves identifying and addressing challenges while removing obstacles to lead a more fulfilling, authentic, and meaningful life. I believe there is an inherent wisdom within each of us, but we sometimes become lost and lose our connection. I approach the client with warmth, understanding, and mutual respect, serving as a supportive ally on the path to healing.
I primarily specialize in anxiety disorders, with a particular focus on OCD.
In psychotherapy, the therapeutic relationship plays a central role in fostering change and personal growth. I aim to establish the trust and support necessary for achieving therapeutic goals. Psychotherapy involves identifying and addressing challenges while removing obstacles to lead a more fulfilling, authentic, and meaningful life. I believe there is an inherent wisdom within each of us, but we sometimes become lost and lose our connection. I approach the client with warmth, understanding, and mutual respect, serving as a supportive ally on the path to healing.
(505) 322-6824 View (505) 322-6824
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Holly A Finlay
Counselor, MA, LPCC, CEDS, CSP, fiaedp
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87111
My practice is designed to help clients work through issues, current or historical, which are keeping them from a full and contented life . I have over 20 years counseling experience. My specialties are eating disorders of all types,trauma and OCD treatment. Because, eating disorders co-occur with many other psychological diagnoses including PTSD, OCD, and various anxiety and mood and personality disorders, I have learned to employ a variety of techniques to achieve results, and not stick to a "one-size-fits-all" treatment approach.
My practice is designed to help clients work through issues, current or historical, which are keeping them from a full and contented life . I have over 20 years counseling experience. My specialties are eating disorders of all types,trauma and OCD treatment. Because, eating disorders co-occur with many other psychological diagnoses including PTSD, OCD, and various anxiety and mood and personality disorders, I have learned to employ a variety of techniques to achieve results, and not stick to a "one-size-fits-all" treatment approach.
(505) 465-4901 x1 View (505) 465-4901 x1
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Armando De La Garza
Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87120  (Online Only)
I specialize in the treatment of OCD and anxiety.
Thank you for stopping by. If you are struggling with obsessive doubts that have you feeling anxious maybe even disturbed, please continue reading. Having worked as a professional counselor for 20 years, I have learned the key component of effective therapy is the alliance between the client and therapist. This partnership is based on trust, empathy, and compassion, which is needed to do the deeper work of addressing mental wellness concerns.
I specialize in the treatment of OCD and anxiety.
Thank you for stopping by. If you are struggling with obsessive doubts that have you feeling anxious maybe even disturbed, please continue reading. Having worked as a professional counselor for 20 years, I have learned the key component of effective therapy is the alliance between the client and therapist. This partnership is based on trust, empathy, and compassion, which is needed to do the deeper work of addressing mental wellness concerns.
(505) 421-5415 View (505) 421-5415
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NOCD- Therapists for OCD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505  (Online Only)
Imagine what life would be like if you weren't bothered by OCD. NOCD is here to help you regain peace of mind. NOCD is a digital health company that’s focused on effectively treating people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Inside the NOCD mobile app, you can work with one of our licensed mental health therapists with specialty training in OCD. When your therapist isn’t available, access support communities and therapeutic tools - so that you are never alone. NOCD’s protocol has been proven to reduce OCD severity by 40% in less than 10 weeks.
Imagine what life would be like if you weren't bothered by OCD. NOCD is here to help you regain peace of mind. NOCD is a digital health company that’s focused on effectively treating people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Inside the NOCD mobile app, you can work with one of our licensed mental health therapists with specialty training in OCD. When your therapist isn’t available, access support communities and therapeutic tools - so that you are never alone. NOCD’s protocol has been proven to reduce OCD severity by 40% in less than 10 weeks.
(872) 231-0626 View (872) 231-0626
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Cindy Unger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LPC, CPC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Are you overwhelmed with anxiety or trying to manage the stress of relationships in your life? Do you have a dream that you're not fulfilling in your life? I'm here to help! I work with adults and older teens struggling with anxiety & panic attacks, OCD, pregnancy/postpartum struggles and birth trauma, addiction, past sexual assault and/or abuse, relationship challenges (especially in dating, marriage, and breakups), and life transitions. I have a background in alternative health and I value an approach that integrates physical health, relationships, non-medical approaches, and self-empowerment.
Are you overwhelmed with anxiety or trying to manage the stress of relationships in your life? Do you have a dream that you're not fulfilling in your life? I'm here to help! I work with adults and older teens struggling with anxiety & panic attacks, OCD, pregnancy/postpartum struggles and birth trauma, addiction, past sexual assault and/or abuse, relationship challenges (especially in dating, marriage, and breakups), and life transitions. I have a background in alternative health and I value an approach that integrates physical health, relationships, non-medical approaches, and self-empowerment.
(505) 278-0552 View (505) 278-0552
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Rachel Michele Tombaugh
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87101
Imagine life with joy again! I am excited to partner with you to help you find hope, develop effective ways to cope with anxiety and to live a life with purpose and meaning. I specialize in the treatment of trauma/PTSD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. My goal for each client with whom I work is to help them find joy in life and to be able to approach challenges with confidence! My humor, compassion, and warmth will immediately set you at ease.
Imagine life with joy again! I am excited to partner with you to help you find hope, develop effective ways to cope with anxiety and to live a life with purpose and meaning. I specialize in the treatment of trauma/PTSD and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. My goal for each client with whom I work is to help them find joy in life and to be able to approach challenges with confidence! My humor, compassion, and warmth will immediately set you at ease.
(480) 508-9254 View (480) 508-9254
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Misty Pilgrim, dba Pilgrim Behavioral LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87123  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in anxiety disorders, OCD and OCD-related disorders, and also treat BDD and body-focused repetitive disorders (BFRBs), using COMB and ERP, PE and CPT for PTSD, and CBTi for insomnia.
You've done so much, for so many, and now you're wondering how to get your life back on track. Sometimes it feels hopeless. But guess what? If you're taking care of so many responsibilities, you already have what it takes to solve your problems. Stop putting it off. Commit to making life a little easier, less stressed, using cognitive behavioral and exposure therapy—the best evidence-based treatment, because your time is important. You deserve your best life. We'll establish new habits and patterns to make that happen.
I specialize in anxiety disorders, OCD and OCD-related disorders, and also treat BDD and body-focused repetitive disorders (BFRBs), using COMB and ERP, PE and CPT for PTSD, and CBTi for insomnia.
You've done so much, for so many, and now you're wondering how to get your life back on track. Sometimes it feels hopeless. But guess what? If you're taking care of so many responsibilities, you already have what it takes to solve your problems. Stop putting it off. Commit to making life a little easier, less stressed, using cognitive behavioral and exposure therapy—the best evidence-based treatment, because your time is important. You deserve your best life. We'll establish new habits and patterns to make that happen.
(808) 500-7677 View (808) 500-7677
Photo of Karly Kothmann, Licensed Professional Counselor in New Mexico
Karly Kothmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BTTI
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87500
Are the events, situations, and feelings in your life leaving you overwhelmed? Are you unhappy and feel alone? Or are you struggling with OCD? Life can be challenging, overwhelming, and difficult. If you have tried to "fix" the problem and are still at a loss, I want to help you find clarity and happiness. I am here to walk alongside you through each of your worries and obstacles. And I specialize in ERP therapy for OCD. Please give me a call today! Phone and Skype sessions are available!
Are the events, situations, and feelings in your life leaving you overwhelmed? Are you unhappy and feel alone? Or are you struggling with OCD? Life can be challenging, overwhelming, and difficult. If you have tried to "fix" the problem and are still at a loss, I want to help you find clarity and happiness. I am here to walk alongside you through each of your worries and obstacles. And I specialize in ERP therapy for OCD. Please give me a call today! Phone and Skype sessions are available!
(210) 750-4327 View (210) 750-4327
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Taylor Field
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Taos, NM 87571  (Online Only)
My specialities include anxiety, depression, self esteem struggles, OCD, bipolar, couples, and transitions in life.
My goal in psychotherapy is to establish a genuine relationship with my clients in order to foster emotional growth and change. We participate in an empathetic collaboration to address emotional and/or behavioral struggles with sensitivity to strengths and limitations. As my clients gain insights into their lives, I encourage them to consider taking actions to affect change. They thereby gain self confidence and a sense of well-being that empower them to reach their goals. In our exchanges we discuss the emotional, cultural, and social conditions that they face, in order to promote greater self-awareness.
My specialities include anxiety, depression, self esteem struggles, OCD, bipolar, couples, and transitions in life.
My goal in psychotherapy is to establish a genuine relationship with my clients in order to foster emotional growth and change. We participate in an empathetic collaboration to address emotional and/or behavioral struggles with sensitivity to strengths and limitations. As my clients gain insights into their lives, I encourage them to consider taking actions to affect change. They thereby gain self confidence and a sense of well-being that empower them to reach their goals. In our exchanges we discuss the emotional, cultural, and social conditions that they face, in order to promote greater self-awareness.
(575) 237-4867 View (575) 237-4867
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Karen M Doyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87508  (Online Only)
I have over 30 years of experience as a Licensed Independent Social Worker in private practice. I specialize in treating Adults who struggle with anxiety, impulse control, trauma, personality disorders, OCD, depression, and mood disorders. My approach is solution-focused with an emphasis on behavioral effectiveness. I am experienced and interested in evidence-based practice, The "life skills" I teach are based on Mindfulness and designed to increase emotional stability, as well as improve and deepen relationships with peers, family, and oneself. Free 15 min. phone consultation. I am Certified as both an EMDR and DBT Therapist.
I have over 30 years of experience as a Licensed Independent Social Worker in private practice. I specialize in treating Adults who struggle with anxiety, impulse control, trauma, personality disorders, OCD, depression, and mood disorders. My approach is solution-focused with an emphasis on behavioral effectiveness. I am experienced and interested in evidence-based practice, The "life skills" I teach are based on Mindfulness and designed to increase emotional stability, as well as improve and deepen relationships with peers, family, and oneself. Free 15 min. phone consultation. I am Certified as both an EMDR and DBT Therapist.
(505) 398-2075 View (505) 398-2075
Photo of Gary J Neuger, Psychologist in New Mexico
Gary J Neuger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Have you been in therapy before for months or even years never achieving your goals? I hear that often from new patients. Let's work together to do something different! Hypnosis and EMDR together make a powerful combination for change! I treat adolescents and adults with: Pain, Trauma, PTSD, Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Phobias, Fear of Public Speaking, Test Anxiety, Addictions, Hair Pulling, Nail Biting, Sport Performance Enhancement, Injury Rehabilitation, Peak Performance, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Conversion Disorders. Click the "Website" link to the left to go to my website to learn more: www.intelligenthypnotherapy.com
Have you been in therapy before for months or even years never achieving your goals? I hear that often from new patients. Let's work together to do something different! Hypnosis and EMDR together make a powerful combination for change! I treat adolescents and adults with: Pain, Trauma, PTSD, Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Phobias, Fear of Public Speaking, Test Anxiety, Addictions, Hair Pulling, Nail Biting, Sport Performance Enhancement, Injury Rehabilitation, Peak Performance, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Conversion Disorders. Click the "Website" link to the left to go to my website to learn more: www.intelligenthypnotherapy.com
(505) 539-2296 View (505) 539-2296
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Clarity Counseling Inc
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Areas of Expertise: trauma, separation/divorce, unemployment, death and dying, grief, mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder) anxiety disorders (fears, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder), personality disorders, psychosis (schizophrenia, schizoaffective, delusional disorder), developmental disabilities (cognitive delays & autism spectrum disorders.
Our mission is to empower people through focused therapy and consultation. We provide outpatient counseling services in a comfortable, relaxed environment. We work with individuals (children, teens, adults, elderly), couples, families, and groups. We have a unique style and utilisr a holisitic approach.
Areas of Expertise: trauma, separation/divorce, unemployment, death and dying, grief, mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder) anxiety disorders (fears, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder), personality disorders, psychosis (schizophrenia, schizoaffective, delusional disorder), developmental disabilities (cognitive delays & autism spectrum disorders.
Our mission is to empower people through focused therapy and consultation. We provide outpatient counseling services in a comfortable, relaxed environment. We work with individuals (children, teens, adults, elderly), couples, families, and groups. We have a unique style and utilisr a holisitic approach.
(505) 322-6568 View (505) 322-6568
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Antonia P Montoya
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHES
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Currently accepting new clients. All sessions are self-pay with a limited number of pay-what-you-can spots available. - - - I am a mental health therapist and practitioner of traditional medicine who specializes in walking alongside clients through grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD and challenging life transitions. I love working with clients to help them transform patterns that feel stuck because they have been lifelong, systemic, ancestral or historical. I support my clients in their exploration and reconnection with their true selves while teaching practices for creating the change they seek in their lives.
Currently accepting new clients. All sessions are self-pay with a limited number of pay-what-you-can spots available. - - - I am a mental health therapist and practitioner of traditional medicine who specializes in walking alongside clients through grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD and challenging life transitions. I love working with clients to help them transform patterns that feel stuck because they have been lifelong, systemic, ancestral or historical. I support my clients in their exploration and reconnection with their true selves while teaching practices for creating the change they seek in their lives.
(505) 391-4296 View (505) 391-4296
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Cynthia T McCoy LPC Emotional Wellness Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87501
My name is Cynthia Tobar-McCoy and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Mexico and Oklahoma. I am honored each day to walk along side individuals who choose to therapuetically journey through the path of overcoming life stressors. Stressors can come in the form of experiencing conflict in relationships with family, couples, marital and peer groups, as well as grief, trauma and suffering from posttraumatic stress. Stress can also manifest itself when working to maintain a healthy recovery plan that addresses certain medical conditions of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
My name is Cynthia Tobar-McCoy and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Mexico and Oklahoma. I am honored each day to walk along side individuals who choose to therapuetically journey through the path of overcoming life stressors. Stressors can come in the form of experiencing conflict in relationships with family, couples, marital and peer groups, as well as grief, trauma and suffering from posttraumatic stress. Stress can also manifest itself when working to maintain a healthy recovery plan that addresses certain medical conditions of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
(405) 335-0955 View (405) 335-0955
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Casey Applegate-Aguilar
Counselor, MS, LPCC, LSAA, ACHt, CIMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ribera, NM 87560  (Online Only)
My ideal client is eager to utilize their creative imagination for healing and wellness. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety and parenting challenges while navigating their own old wounds. Often, these clients are also neurodivergent, highly sensitive, and struggling with chronic pain, IBS, substance use, obsessive thoughts, or compulsive/habitual behavior. My younger clients are typically neurodivergent and struggling with fitting into a world not created for them. These children are often expressing their struggles as anger, anxiety, and sadness. I help clients learn to trust and communicate their needs.
My ideal client is eager to utilize their creative imagination for healing and wellness. I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety and parenting challenges while navigating their own old wounds. Often, these clients are also neurodivergent, highly sensitive, and struggling with chronic pain, IBS, substance use, obsessive thoughts, or compulsive/habitual behavior. My younger clients are typically neurodivergent and struggling with fitting into a world not created for them. These children are often expressing their struggles as anger, anxiety, and sadness. I help clients learn to trust and communicate their needs.
(575) 305-7629 View (575) 305-7629
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Heather Lackey
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87110  (Online Only)
PTSD, mood disorders, OCD and many others.
Are you feeling stressed out, alone, hopeless, isolated, overwhelmed or anxious? If so, you have already taken the first, and possibly the most difficult one, in starting the healing process. Life can be challenging and can lead you to places where you feel lost and confused and don’t know what the next step should be. I strive to provide a non-judgmental safe space for you to talk about any and all of your concerns. I will always treat you with respect, empathy and understanding. I am a trauma informed therapist with the goal of helping you identify and overcome obstacles that are preventing you from getting the most out of life.
PTSD, mood disorders, OCD and many others.
Are you feeling stressed out, alone, hopeless, isolated, overwhelmed or anxious? If so, you have already taken the first, and possibly the most difficult one, in starting the healing process. Life can be challenging and can lead you to places where you feel lost and confused and don’t know what the next step should be. I strive to provide a non-judgmental safe space for you to talk about any and all of your concerns. I will always treat you with respect, empathy and understanding. I am a trauma informed therapist with the goal of helping you identify and overcome obstacles that are preventing you from getting the most out of life.
(505) 675-2990 View (505) 675-2990
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Anika Carrasco Trujillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87507  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker that is a native of New Mexico. I enjoy meeting and working with preteens/teens and adults. I believe in using a client centered approach, and do this by listening to your story, continually assessing needs, and finding the best therapeutic approach to address your current challenges. I specialize in addressing anxiety disorders- including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, BFRBs, TICS, Hoarding and Social Anxiety Disorder. Using ERP and other therapeutic modalities, I can assist in diagnosing and supporting you through a healing journey.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker that is a native of New Mexico. I enjoy meeting and working with preteens/teens and adults. I believe in using a client centered approach, and do this by listening to your story, continually assessing needs, and finding the best therapeutic approach to address your current challenges. I specialize in addressing anxiety disorders- including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, BFRBs, TICS, Hoarding and Social Anxiety Disorder. Using ERP and other therapeutic modalities, I can assist in diagnosing and supporting you through a healing journey.
(505) 393-7391 View (505) 393-7391
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.