Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Treatment Centers in Dover, MA

Photo of Jayme M Valdez - Clearview OCD Counseling, LLC, Treatment Center
Clearview OCD Counseling, LLC
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
At Clearview OCD Counseling, we treat OCD, anxiety disorders, phobias, panic attacks, trauma/PTSD/C-PTSD, addictive/compulsive behaviors, and BFRB's (skin-picking, hair-pulling, etc) using the latest, evidence-based interventions.
Clearview therapists are thoroughly-trained in ERP, ACT, I-CBT, and other therapies backed by science. We work with all ages including infants, children, teens, and adults. Clients choose Clearview because our high quality of care sets us apart from other providers and clinics. In these modern times, you deserve easy access to exceptional care.
At Clearview OCD Counseling, we treat OCD, anxiety disorders, phobias, panic attacks, trauma/PTSD/C-PTSD, addictive/compulsive behaviors, and BFRB's (skin-picking, hair-pulling, etc) using the latest, evidence-based interventions.
Clearview therapists are thoroughly-trained in ERP, ACT, I-CBT, and other therapies backed by science. We work with all ages including infants, children, teens, and adults. Clients choose Clearview because our high quality of care sets us apart from other providers and clinics. In these modern times, you deserve easy access to exceptional care.
(508) 456-9968 View (508) 456-9968
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TMS Center at Oasis Depression Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
At Oasis Behavioral Health Center, we know how difficult it can be when depression and other mental health challenges don’t improve with traditional treatments. That’s why we specialize in offering new, effective options that give our clients real hope and a fresh path forward. Your needs come first, and our mission is to help you find lasting relief and a brighter future.
At Oasis Behavioral Health Center, we know how difficult it can be when depression and other mental health challenges don’t improve with traditional treatments. That’s why we specialize in offering new, effective options that give our clients real hope and a fresh path forward. Your needs come first, and our mission is to help you find lasting relief and a brighter future.
(781) 619-3078 View (781) 619-3078
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Greater Boston Addiction Centers - GBAC
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Anyone struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol needs professional support to heal and recover. Greater Boston Addiction Centers is here to help. Our substance abuse rehab programs provide daytime outpatient and evening intensive outpatient drug treatment programs to help you or your loved one rebuild and restore hope.
Anyone struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol needs professional support to heal and recover. Greater Boston Addiction Centers is here to help. Our substance abuse rehab programs provide daytime outpatient and evening intensive outpatient drug treatment programs to help you or your loved one rebuild and restore hope.
(508) 392-5279 View (508) 392-5279
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Tranquil Shores
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Tranquil Shores offers a comprehensive, Dual diagnosis program designed for individuals seeking relief from substance abuse and mental health issues. With guidance from our licensed Clinical Team, most of whom are internationally recognized, you will create a treatment plan uniquely specific to your individual needs. The professional staff at Tranquil Shores is focused on helping you gain long-term recovery and is committed to providing exceptional treatment from substance abuse and mental health issues. Our collective experience ensures that we are qualified to meet the treatment needs of many different individuals for a successful, abstinence-based lifestyle. From our medical and clinical staff to our support staff, you will experience compassion, care and confidential healing at Tranquil Shores.
Tranquil Shores offers a comprehensive, Dual diagnosis program designed for individuals seeking relief from substance abuse and mental health issues. With guidance from our licensed Clinical Team, most of whom are internationally recognized, you will create a treatment plan uniquely specific to your individual needs. The professional staff at Tranquil Shores is focused on helping you gain long-term recovery and is committed to providing exceptional treatment from substance abuse and mental health issues. Our collective experience ensures that we are qualified to meet the treatment needs of many different individuals for a successful, abstinence-based lifestyle. From our medical and clinical staff to our support staff, you will experience compassion, care and confidential healing at Tranquil Shores.
(727) 205-6204 View (727) 205-6204
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Let the team at Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center, LLC (SCSRC) know your needs or those of your loved ones. We realize it can be hard to talk about. Our team understands this and will help each person individually. We are firm believers in each person’s needs are different from the next and individualized care is what we specialize in. We look forward to the opportunity to help you and/or your family.
Let the team at Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center, LLC (SCSRC) know your needs or those of your loved ones. We realize it can be hard to talk about. Our team understands this and will help each person individually. We are firm believers in each person’s needs are different from the next and individualized care is what we specialize in. We look forward to the opportunity to help you and/or your family.
(833) 414-1563 View (833) 414-1563
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Meta Addiction Treatment – Haverhill, MA
Treatment Center
Serves Area
At Meta Addiction Treatment in Haverhill, MA, we provide outpatient treatment that meets the unique needs of each client, with customized treatment plans, group support, and holistic approaches to healing. Our clients typically struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood and personality disorders, and other emotional or behavioral issues. Our clients also seek help with substance use and addiction. We provide individual and group therapy, coping strategies, and support in a safe, compassionate outpatient treatment environment. We offer the convenience of full-day and half-day programs.
At Meta Addiction Treatment in Haverhill, MA, we provide outpatient treatment that meets the unique needs of each client, with customized treatment plans, group support, and holistic approaches to healing. Our clients typically struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood and personality disorders, and other emotional or behavioral issues. Our clients also seek help with substance use and addiction. We provide individual and group therapy, coping strategies, and support in a safe, compassionate outpatient treatment environment. We offer the convenience of full-day and half-day programs.
(351) 333-5632 View (351) 333-5632

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Photo of Beth Shikatani - Intensive CBT Program for Anxiety and OCD , Treatment Center, PhD
This program is designed for older adolescents (16+) and adults with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), panic disorder, agoraphobia, specific phobia, and social anxiety disorder.
Our intensive program provides structured cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP). The program includes 18 hours of 1-on-1 personalized therapy, in person and via telehealth, as follows: 2-hour comprehensive assessment with the senior clinician; 1-hour personalized treatment planning meeting with the senior clinician; 4 hour-long meetings with the senior clinician to teach skills, plan and revise treatment, and monitor progress; and 11 hours of supervised in-person exposures with highly qualified exposure therapists at a location of your choosing (e.g., office, in-home, community). In addition, personalized exposure assignments will be assigned daily to be completed independently between sessions to maximize your learning and progress. Exposures can be conducted at the location where your anxiety occurs and interferes to give you maximal benefits that extend beyond the therapy office. All exposures are agreed upon collaboratively and you will never be forced to conduct an exposure to which you do not agree. Note: Exposures can be conducted virtually, if preferred.
This program is designed for older adolescents (16+) and adults with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), panic disorder, agoraphobia, specific phobia, and social anxiety disorder.
Our intensive program provides structured cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP). The program includes 18 hours of 1-on-1 personalized therapy, in person and via telehealth, as follows: 2-hour comprehensive assessment with the senior clinician; 1-hour personalized treatment planning meeting with the senior clinician; 4 hour-long meetings with the senior clinician to teach skills, plan and revise treatment, and monitor progress; and 11 hours of supervised in-person exposures with highly qualified exposure therapists at a location of your choosing (e.g., office, in-home, community). In addition, personalized exposure assignments will be assigned daily to be completed independently between sessions to maximize your learning and progress. Exposures can be conducted at the location where your anxiety occurs and interferes to give you maximal benefits that extend beyond the therapy office. All exposures are agreed upon collaboratively and you will never be forced to conduct an exposure to which you do not agree. Note: Exposures can be conducted virtually, if preferred.
(617) 841-3288 View (617) 841-3288
Photo of Kimberly Mastis - Neural Health Therapies, Treatment Center, MD
Neural Health Therapies
Treatment Center
West Boylston, MA 01583
Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) is a safe and effective FDA approved treatment for people who have not responded to traditional medications for depression or OCD.
We are an interventional mental health practice with one purpose: to relieve suffering. We offer safe and closely monitored ketamine infusion and TMS therapies for treatment resistant depression and anxiety disorders in a pleasant and welcoming environment. Traditional medical offices and hospitals can feel cold. We strive to bring cutting edge mental health treatments to patients in a private, personalized, and comforting setting. Our service is operated and overseen by a board certified psychiatrist. We take pride in providing individualized, high-quality, and compassionate care. We work closely with referring providers to be able to offer these interventions as part of a patient's comprehensive treatment plan.
Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) is a safe and effective FDA approved treatment for people who have not responded to traditional medications for depression or OCD.
We are an interventional mental health practice with one purpose: to relieve suffering. We offer safe and closely monitored ketamine infusion and TMS therapies for treatment resistant depression and anxiety disorders in a pleasant and welcoming environment. Traditional medical offices and hospitals can feel cold. We strive to bring cutting edge mental health treatments to patients in a private, personalized, and comforting setting. Our service is operated and overseen by a board certified psychiatrist. We take pride in providing individualized, high-quality, and compassionate care. We work closely with referring providers to be able to offer these interventions as part of a patient's comprehensive treatment plan.
(508) 306-8261 View (508) 306-8261
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Cambridge Psychology Group
Treatment Center
Arlington, MA 02474
We are experts in anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, substance use, ADHD, personality, mood disorders, and many other conditions.
Cambridge Psychology Group is a group practice serving adults and youth in the greater Boston area, Massachusetts, and beyond. We offer individual therapy in evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, ERP, and DBT from highly trained psychologists, social workers, and counselors. Depending on your needs, individual therapy with us is flexible and could range from once weekly to more intensive, multiple sessions per week. Treatment plans may be focused and short-term (e.g. building CBT skills to manage depression for 12 weeks) or long-term as you grow, apply new skills, and make changes over years. We also offer group therapy, consultation, and teaching in the community.
We are experts in anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, substance use, ADHD, personality, mood disorders, and many other conditions.
Cambridge Psychology Group is a group practice serving adults and youth in the greater Boston area, Massachusetts, and beyond. We offer individual therapy in evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, ERP, and DBT from highly trained psychologists, social workers, and counselors. Depending on your needs, individual therapy with us is flexible and could range from once weekly to more intensive, multiple sessions per week. Treatment plans may be focused and short-term (e.g. building CBT skills to manage depression for 12 weeks) or long-term as you grow, apply new skills, and make changes over years. We also offer group therapy, consultation, and teaching in the community.
(339) 217-3987 View (339) 217-3987
Back Bay Mental Health
Treatment Center
Boston, MA 02215
At Back Bay Mental Health, located at 975 Commonwealth Ave in urban Boston, we serve college students and professionals navigating the demands of city life. Our clients face anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma, often needing fast, flexible support to balance school, work, and personal goals. We offer Intensive Outpatient (IOP) care tailored to their busy schedules, addressing emotional distress and burnout with expert therapy and psychiatric guidance. Unlike traditional options, we provide quick access to compassionate treatment, empowering young adults and career-driven individuals to thrive in Boston’s fast-paced environment.
At Back Bay Mental Health, located at 975 Commonwealth Ave in urban Boston, we serve college students and professionals navigating the demands of city life. Our clients face anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma, often needing fast, flexible support to balance school, work, and personal goals. We offer Intensive Outpatient (IOP) care tailored to their busy schedules, addressing emotional distress and burnout with expert therapy and psychiatric guidance. Unlike traditional options, we provide quick access to compassionate treatment, empowering young adults and career-driven individuals to thrive in Boston’s fast-paced environment.
(857) 847-4533 View (857) 847-4533
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve Residential Treatment Centers for Teens, Treatment Center
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
(925) 378-4864 View (925) 378-4864
Hillside works to offer the highest quality treatment. We believe in looking deep within and treating the underlying causes of our clients alcoholism and substance use. We look at each clients case on a personalized level. Our program is centered around clinical treatment delivered by our masters level clinicians but is not limited to it. We offer a full continuum of care and a wholistic approach including nutritional counseling, employment counseling, yoga, mindfulness therapy, 12 step immersion and more. Conveniently located outside of Boston, MA.
Hillside works to offer the highest quality treatment. We believe in looking deep within and treating the underlying causes of our clients alcoholism and substance use. We look at each clients case on a personalized level. Our program is centered around clinical treatment delivered by our masters level clinicians but is not limited to it. We offer a full continuum of care and a wholistic approach including nutritional counseling, employment counseling, yoga, mindfulness therapy, 12 step immersion and more. Conveniently located outside of Boston, MA.
(617) 622-5147 View (617) 622-5147
Photo of Kai Leilani - Maluhia Mental Health Program, Treatment Center
Maluhia Mental Health Program
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We are a physician-operated residential mental health program specializing in complex psychiatric conditions. Licensed for advanced treatments like ketamine and TMS, we focus on minimizing medications and offering intensive one-on-one care in a small, supportive home like setting. With only 6 clients at a time, we provide truly personalized treatment. We serve adults of all ages, including those with chronic pain. Unlike most centers, we are licenced for advanced mental health and crisis stabilization, ensuring the highest clinical standards.
We are a physician-operated residential mental health program specializing in complex psychiatric conditions. Licensed for advanced treatments like ketamine and TMS, we focus on minimizing medications and offering intensive one-on-one care in a small, supportive home like setting. With only 6 clients at a time, we provide truly personalized treatment. We serve adults of all ages, including those with chronic pain. Unlike most centers, we are licenced for advanced mental health and crisis stabilization, ensuring the highest clinical standards.
(562) 667-5880 View (562) 667-5880
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Cambridge Mental Health
Treatment Center
Cambridge, MA 02139
In the heart of Cambridge, MA, Cambridge Mental Health offers intensive outpatient Psychiatric Day Treatment (PHP & IOP levels) for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, academic/work stress, and life transitions. Designed for Harvard/MIT students, MIT researchers, faculty, and busy professionals, we deliver discreet, compassionate, evidence-based therapy in a supportive environment. Licensed by MA DPH and Joint Commission accredited. Flexible schedules, most insurance accepted, steps from Central Square Red Line. Take the first step toward lasting wellness—contact us today for a confidential consultation.
In the heart of Cambridge, MA, Cambridge Mental Health offers intensive outpatient Psychiatric Day Treatment (PHP & IOP levels) for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, academic/work stress, and life transitions. Designed for Harvard/MIT students, MIT researchers, faculty, and busy professionals, we deliver discreet, compassionate, evidence-based therapy in a supportive environment. Licensed by MA DPH and Joint Commission accredited. Flexible schedules, most insurance accepted, steps from Central Square Red Line. Take the first step toward lasting wellness—contact us today for a confidential consultation.
(339) 217-7432 View (339) 217-7432
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GateHouse Treatment
Treatment Center
Serves Area
GateHouse is a private rehab facility providing intervention and treatment services to chemically dependent persons and individuals with co-occurring mental health issues. We offer treatment in a serene and luxurious setting. Our staff at GateHouse has decades of experience treating substance abuse and dual diagnosis clients. We provide individualized treatment in a small, gender-specific environment that promotes personal responsibility. GateHouse offers one of the only comprehensive vocational program in New England, which allows our clients to enroll or re-enroll in college or trade school. It will enable them to obtain a job in the career of their choice, and manage debt and legal problems. At GateHouse, evidence-based therapies are applied along with creative and innovative intervention methods. We provide extraordinary care and enable our clients to gain insight into the underlying factors that drive addictive and co-dependent behaviors. GateHouse helps clients learn how to set realistic goals, and achieve them while maintaining long-term sobriety. We want you to live a fulfilling productive and fruitful life. Your sobriety begins today. Call us to find your path to recovery.
GateHouse is a private rehab facility providing intervention and treatment services to chemically dependent persons and individuals with co-occurring mental health issues. We offer treatment in a serene and luxurious setting. Our staff at GateHouse has decades of experience treating substance abuse and dual diagnosis clients. We provide individualized treatment in a small, gender-specific environment that promotes personal responsibility. GateHouse offers one of the only comprehensive vocational program in New England, which allows our clients to enroll or re-enroll in college or trade school. It will enable them to obtain a job in the career of their choice, and manage debt and legal problems. At GateHouse, evidence-based therapies are applied along with creative and innovative intervention methods. We provide extraordinary care and enable our clients to gain insight into the underlying factors that drive addictive and co-dependent behaviors. GateHouse helps clients learn how to set realistic goals, and achieve them while maintaining long-term sobriety. We want you to live a fulfilling productive and fruitful life. Your sobriety begins today. Call us to find your path to recovery.
(603) 691-3135 View (603) 691-3135
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MH²
Treatment Center
Wellesley, MA 02481
MH², founded by Chris Palmer, MD, combines decades of clinical expertise in mental health with cutting-edge metabolic therapeutics to transform mental health care. By integrating evidence-based psychiatric and psychosocial treatments with advanced metabolic health interventions, we go beyond symptom management to address root causes and improve mental and physical health simultaneously - optimizing brain function, enhancing resilience, and fostering lasting recovery.
MH², founded by Chris Palmer, MD, combines decades of clinical expertise in mental health with cutting-edge metabolic therapeutics to transform mental health care. By integrating evidence-based psychiatric and psychosocial treatments with advanced metabolic health interventions, we go beyond symptom management to address root causes and improve mental and physical health simultaneously - optimizing brain function, enhancing resilience, and fostering lasting recovery.
(781) 633-7191 View (781) 633-7191
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HRI Hospital
Treatment Center
Brookline, MA 02446
HRI Hospital proudly serves adults facing acute mental health challenges, including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, substance use concerns, and complex psychosocial stressors. Our clients often need rapid access to compassionate, evidence-based care, clear pathways to stabilization, and coordinated support that respects their unique backgrounds and goals. Whether they are seeking inpatient treatment, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), or Intensive Outpatient (IOP) services, our patients share a common need for safety, structure, and an experienced clinical team who can guide them toward long-term well
HRI Hospital proudly serves adults facing acute mental health challenges, including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, substance use concerns, and complex psychosocial stressors. Our clients often need rapid access to compassionate, evidence-based care, clear pathways to stabilization, and coordinated support that respects their unique backgrounds and goals. Whether they are seeking inpatient treatment, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), or Intensive Outpatient (IOP) services, our patients share a common need for safety, structure, and an experienced clinical team who can guide them toward long-term well
(617) 741-9574 View (617) 741-9574
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Triumph Center
Treatment Center
Reading, MA 01867
The Triumph Center in Reading, Massachusetts, serves children, adolescents, and young adults. Our clients face a range of developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges. They require personalized support to navigate life's transitions and challenges. Issues may include social skill deficits, emotional regulation difficulties, learning disabilities, and anxiety. Our services address these needs through counseling, social skills groups, comprehensive evaluations, and consultation. We focus on building strengths, fostering resilience, and promoting lifelong development in a safe, supportive environment.
The Triumph Center in Reading, Massachusetts, serves children, adolescents, and young adults. Our clients face a range of developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges. They require personalized support to navigate life's transitions and challenges. Issues may include social skill deficits, emotional regulation difficulties, learning disabilities, and anxiety. Our services address these needs through counseling, social skills groups, comprehensive evaluations, and consultation. We focus on building strengths, fostering resilience, and promoting lifelong development in a safe, supportive environment.
(781) 230-7346 View (781) 230-7346
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve Residential Treatment Centers for Teens, Treatment Center
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
(925) 478-7606 View (925) 478-7606
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Sacred Psyche LTD
Treatment Center
Boston, MA 02135
Sacred Psyche LTD serves adults seeking compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care. We support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, identity exploration, and life transitions. Our clients often seek healing that honors both mind and spirit, blending evidence-based therapy with holistic practices. We provide an inclusive space for melanated and marginalized communities and anyone ready to reconnect with their authentic self.
Sacred Psyche LTD serves adults seeking compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care. We support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, identity exploration, and life transitions. Our clients often seek healing that honors both mind and spirit, blending evidence-based therapy with holistic practices. We provide an inclusive space for melanated and marginalized communities and anyone ready to reconnect with their authentic self.
(617) 744-7215 View (617) 744-7215

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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Treatment Centers
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.