Therapists in Seattle, WA
Oleg Solovey
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98188
We aim to create an environment which allows clients to become aware of their inner strengths. We focus on listening and aim to provide psychological tools to deal with challenges individuals face. Additionally, we emphasize the therapeutic relationship and use the therapeutic relationship to help clients reach their goals.
We aim to create an environment which allows clients to become aware of their inner strengths. We focus on listening and aim to provide psychological tools to deal with challenges individuals face. Additionally, we emphasize the therapeutic relationship and use the therapeutic relationship to help clients reach their goals.
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Larisa Liuticova
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98026
Larisa Liuticova is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington who has been practicing since 2004. She has a Master of Teaching, Psychoanalytically oriented Counselor, MS Clinical Counseling & Human Services. Larisa is a professional psychoanalytically oriented Clinical Counselor. Psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy refers to a form of psychotherapy that is based on the theoretical and analytical principles of psychoanalysis. Psychotherapy for Larisa is a creative process that is aimed at helping a person in a difficult situation.
Larisa Liuticova is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate in Washington who has been practicing since 2004. She has a Master of Teaching, Psychoanalytically oriented Counselor, MS Clinical Counseling & Human Services. Larisa is a professional psychoanalytically oriented Clinical Counselor. Psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy refers to a form of psychotherapy that is based on the theoretical and analytical principles of psychoanalysis. Psychotherapy for Larisa is a creative process that is aimed at helping a person in a difficult situation.
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Nearby Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists Searches for Seattle
- Bainbridge Island
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- Burien
- Kenmore
- Kirkland
- Lynnwood
- Medina
- Mercer Island
- Seatac
- Shoreline
- Tukwila
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.