Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Treatment Centers in Anoka County, MN
Lighthouse Psychological Services, Inc
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Fridley, MN 55421
Lighthouse offers three locations: Fridley, Saint Paul and Faribault, Minnesota. For more information about us, please, visit us at www.lighthousepsychmn.org. Lighthouse is staffed by experienced clinicians specializing in issues including depression, anxiety, serious and persistent mental illness, trauma, and issues of sexuality. Lighthouse functions from a collaborative, multidisciplinary team approach. Clinicians come from varied educational backgrounds; including Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, and Professional Counseling. Click below to see photos of our therapist and read how to get to know more about them. Go to our website and click "To Make Appointment".
Lighthouse offers three locations: Fridley, Saint Paul and Faribault, Minnesota. For more information about us, please, visit us at www.lighthousepsychmn.org. Lighthouse is staffed by experienced clinicians specializing in issues including depression, anxiety, serious and persistent mental illness, trauma, and issues of sexuality. Lighthouse functions from a collaborative, multidisciplinary team approach. Clinicians come from varied educational backgrounds; including Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, and Professional Counseling. Click below to see photos of our therapist and read how to get to know more about them. Go to our website and click "To Make Appointment".
Minnesota Clinic for Health and Wellness
Treatment Center, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Blaine, MN 55014
Our model of care is based on the simple idea that the whole person needs to be nurtured in order to foster healing. We believe that the traditional system often lacks true integration between physical, mental, and spiritual health — and does not take into account the importance of how we care for ourselves and our relationships. This disconnect can make it harder to move toward wellness in mind and body since traditional approaches may come at the “problem” from a narrow perspective. This can lead to missing many other powerful and relevant factors that could be contributing to suffering with illness — whether in body or mind. We believe that when you have a care team of dedicated professionals working with you and each other, this creates a true partnership to guide you toward greater health and well-being. We offer the following services: • Counseling / Psychotherapy • Psychiatric Medication Management • Yoga Therapy • Acupuncture • Traditional Chinese Medicine • Integrative Nutrition • Holistic Occupational Therapy • Micro Current Neurofeedback
Our model of care is based on the simple idea that the whole person needs to be nurtured in order to foster healing. We believe that the traditional system often lacks true integration between physical, mental, and spiritual health — and does not take into account the importance of how we care for ourselves and our relationships. This disconnect can make it harder to move toward wellness in mind and body since traditional approaches may come at the “problem” from a narrow perspective. This can lead to missing many other powerful and relevant factors that could be contributing to suffering with illness — whether in body or mind. We believe that when you have a care team of dedicated professionals working with you and each other, this creates a true partnership to guide you toward greater health and well-being. We offer the following services: • Counseling / Psychotherapy • Psychiatric Medication Management • Yoga Therapy • Acupuncture • Traditional Chinese Medicine • Integrative Nutrition • Holistic Occupational Therapy • Micro Current Neurofeedback
Nystrom & Associates, Ltd.
Treatment Center, MSW, MA-IRCO, ACSW, LICSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Nystrom & Associates provides therapy, psychiatry, and community-based programs to help adults, children, couples, and families struggling with their mental health. We have 50+ locations throughout Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Our team of 1,000+ clinical providers are here to help you find the right care plan. We work with every health plan to ensure we cover your needs.
Nystrom & Associates provides therapy, psychiatry, and community-based programs to help adults, children, couples, and families struggling with their mental health. We have 50+ locations throughout Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Our team of 1,000+ clinical providers are here to help you find the right care plan. We work with every health plan to ensure we cover your needs.
Hazelden Betty Ford in Center City, MN
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Anoka, MN 55303
Hazelden Betty Ford, a national nonprofit organization founded in 1949, helps people reclaim their lives from the disease of addiction. Our multidisciplinary teams create personalized treatment plans utilizing proven educational, clinical, and peer-based methods, and our campus offers a safe and supportive environment, free from judgment and stigmatization. Our programs include integrated mental health services for co-occurring mental health issues. Detox is on-site and special programs for opioid addiction with medication assisted treatment also available. Upon completion of residential treatment, an individualized care plan will guide your next steps in healing and lifelong recovery.
Hazelden Betty Ford, a national nonprofit organization founded in 1949, helps people reclaim their lives from the disease of addiction. Our multidisciplinary teams create personalized treatment plans utilizing proven educational, clinical, and peer-based methods, and our campus offers a safe and supportive environment, free from judgment and stigmatization. Our programs include integrated mental health services for co-occurring mental health issues. Detox is on-site and special programs for opioid addiction with medication assisted treatment also available. Upon completion of residential treatment, an individualized care plan will guide your next steps in healing and lifelong recovery.
Huntington Beach Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Anoka, MN 55303
Huntington Beach Recovery Center offers all the tools you need to heal from your substance use disorder. With our help and support, you’ll be allowed to let go of past negative experiences and begin a new life free of drugs and alcohol. During your time at our residential treatment program in Huntington Beach CA, you will work on your recovery, develop healthy coping methods and discover the underlying reasons for your substance use. This way, you can build a life of meaning and purpose, which is the best way to protect your sobriety. During your stay, you will reside in a comfortable, upscale beach house with the latest amenities, including a modern kitchen, flat-screen television, fireplace, stone patio, and shared and private bedrooms. We want our clients to have all the things that make them comfortable so they can focus their energy on healing. As a private treatment center, we accept most PPO insurance plans. Each plan is different, so contact us today to determine your out-of-pocket costs. We also accept private pay options such as credit cards. We will work with you to make treatment affordable!
Huntington Beach Recovery Center offers all the tools you need to heal from your substance use disorder. With our help and support, you’ll be allowed to let go of past negative experiences and begin a new life free of drugs and alcohol. During your time at our residential treatment program in Huntington Beach CA, you will work on your recovery, develop healthy coping methods and discover the underlying reasons for your substance use. This way, you can build a life of meaning and purpose, which is the best way to protect your sobriety. During your stay, you will reside in a comfortable, upscale beach house with the latest amenities, including a modern kitchen, flat-screen television, fireplace, stone patio, and shared and private bedrooms. We want our clients to have all the things that make them comfortable so they can focus their energy on healing. As a private treatment center, we accept most PPO insurance plans. Each plan is different, so contact us today to determine your out-of-pocket costs. We also accept private pay options such as credit cards. We will work with you to make treatment affordable!
Lowry Hill Psychotherapy and Assessment Center
Treatment Center, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
LH-PAC is an outpatient therapy and assessment center located in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy as well as psychological assessments. Our clinicians have a variety of clinical orientations and modalities of treatment.
LH-PAC is an outpatient therapy and assessment center located in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy as well as psychological assessments. Our clinicians have a variety of clinical orientations and modalities of treatment.
Lakeview Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Anoka, MN 55304
Lakeview Behavioral Health serves adults and adolescents within our surrounding community, offering comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment. Whether through telehealth or in-person services, we are dedicated to making lives better for anyone with mental health needs or struggling with addiction. Our community-based clinic operates with a commitment to strengthening the community, utilizing tailored treatment programs designed to address each individual's unique requirements. Our diverse staff is focused on progressive, holistic care that fosters bold confidence in the treatment process. With hope and humility, we work cohesively to uplift those enduring hardship. Partnering with our community is central to our mission, as we aim to educate and enhance the well-being of neighbors, family, and friends. Our goal is to provide comprehensive behavioral health care, encompassing psychiatric mental health, substance use, and co-occurring services, promoting holistic healing for individuals in Minnesota.
Lakeview Behavioral Health serves adults and adolescents within our surrounding community, offering comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment. Whether through telehealth or in-person services, we are dedicated to making lives better for anyone with mental health needs or struggling with addiction. Our community-based clinic operates with a commitment to strengthening the community, utilizing tailored treatment programs designed to address each individual's unique requirements. Our diverse staff is focused on progressive, holistic care that fosters bold confidence in the treatment process. With hope and humility, we work cohesively to uplift those enduring hardship. Partnering with our community is central to our mission, as we aim to educate and enhance the well-being of neighbors, family, and friends. Our goal is to provide comprehensive behavioral health care, encompassing psychiatric mental health, substance use, and co-occurring services, promoting holistic healing for individuals in Minnesota.
Online Treatment Centers
Mindpath College Health - Minneapolis
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Mindpath College Health helps patients 18+ with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, gender and sexual identity, grief, life changes, OCD, relationships, and trauma and PTSD.
Mindpath College Health provides outpatient mental health care for college and university students, staff, and the surrounding community. We provide a broad spectrum of individual and group therapy, relationship counseling, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management and psychiatry. Mindpath College Health helps patients 18+ with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, gender and sexual identity, grief, life changes, OCD, relationships, and trauma and PTSD.
Mindpath College Health helps patients 18+ with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, gender and sexual identity, grief, life changes, OCD, relationships, and trauma and PTSD.
Mindpath College Health provides outpatient mental health care for college and university students, staff, and the surrounding community. We provide a broad spectrum of individual and group therapy, relationship counseling, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management and psychiatry. Mindpath College Health helps patients 18+ with anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, gender and sexual identity, grief, life changes, OCD, relationships, and trauma and PTSD.
Rogers Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125
Rogers Behavioral Health's St. Paul area clinic offers highly specialized partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care for adults, adolescents, and children struggling with OCD and anxiety and depression and other mood disorders. Additionally, in Primary Behavioral Health, adults learn to understand their current coping strategies and how these strategies impact their mental health. While building foundational life skills, individuals gain the tools they need to succeed on their mental health journey and live a more fulfilling life. Skill development is guided by evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy strategies that are commonly shared across behavioral activation, exposure and response prevention (ERP), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). All patients have access to a board-certified psychiatrist and a multidisciplinary team of mental health experts. Rogers Connect Care is a telehealth treatment option offered in IL, MN, TN, and WI.
Rogers Behavioral Health's St. Paul area clinic offers highly specialized partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care for adults, adolescents, and children struggling with OCD and anxiety and depression and other mood disorders. Additionally, in Primary Behavioral Health, adults learn to understand their current coping strategies and how these strategies impact their mental health. While building foundational life skills, individuals gain the tools they need to succeed on their mental health journey and live a more fulfilling life. Skill development is guided by evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy strategies that are commonly shared across behavioral activation, exposure and response prevention (ERP), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). All patients have access to a board-certified psychiatrist and a multidisciplinary team of mental health experts. Rogers Connect Care is a telehealth treatment option offered in IL, MN, TN, and WI.
Rogers Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Rogers Behavioral Health's Minneapolis area clinic offers highly specialized partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care for adults, adolescents, and children struggling with OCD and anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, mental health and addiction, and trauma/PTSD. All patients have access to a board-certified psychiatrist and a multidisciplinary team of mental health experts. Rogers Connect Care is a telehealth treatment option offered in IL, MN, TN, and WI.
Rogers Behavioral Health's Minneapolis area clinic offers highly specialized partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care for adults, adolescents, and children struggling with OCD and anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, mental health and addiction, and trauma/PTSD. All patients have access to a board-certified psychiatrist and a multidisciplinary team of mental health experts. Rogers Connect Care is a telehealth treatment option offered in IL, MN, TN, and WI.
Newport Healthcare - National Treatment Program
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Buffalo, MN 55313
Newport Healthcare, the nation’s leading behavioral healthcare provider, is the parent company of Newport Academy for teens, Newport Institute for young adults, Center for Families in Pennsylvania, and the PrairieCare family of programs in Minnesota. Newport Healthcare offers individualized, comprehensive treatment for ages 12–35 that encompasses psychiatric care and medication management, evidence-based clinical and experiential modalities, life skills programming, and academic support. Based in compassion and driven by outcomes, Newport’s programs guide clients to long-term recovery from high-acuity mood, anxiety, and co-occurring issues, such as substance use disorder, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and disordered eating/eating disorders. Our mission is to empower lives and restore families.
Newport Healthcare, the nation’s leading behavioral healthcare provider, is the parent company of Newport Academy for teens, Newport Institute for young adults, Center for Families in Pennsylvania, and the PrairieCare family of programs in Minnesota. Newport Healthcare offers individualized, comprehensive treatment for ages 12–35 that encompasses psychiatric care and medication management, evidence-based clinical and experiential modalities, life skills programming, and academic support. Based in compassion and driven by outcomes, Newport’s programs guide clients to long-term recovery from high-acuity mood, anxiety, and co-occurring issues, such as substance use disorder, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and disordered eating/eating disorders. Our mission is to empower lives and restore families.
Newport Institute
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Buffalo, MN 55313
Newport Institute provides mental health treatment to young adults ages 18–27, guiding them from self-destruction to self-esteem and resilience, by identifying and healing the underlying issues that cause maladaptive behaviors. Based in compassion and founded on clinical excellence, our integrated, comprehensive approach to care addresses all aspects of an emerging adult’s life—setting the stage for autonomy and self-empowerment. At Newport Institute, every client receives care that focuses not just on their immediate physiological needs, but also on the underlying psychological issues that catalyze what is being seen on the surface. Through a team of industry experts, Newport Institute provides compassionate and effective healing centers that address the specific needs of young adults. Using proven modalities and applying innovative treatment approaches, our results-driven programs empower young people to reach their full potential. We recognize in every individual the inherent desire for meaning, purpose, and belonging, and our programs provide the skill sets needed to move from self-defeating behaviors to a thriving life.
Newport Institute provides mental health treatment to young adults ages 18–27, guiding them from self-destruction to self-esteem and resilience, by identifying and healing the underlying issues that cause maladaptive behaviors. Based in compassion and founded on clinical excellence, our integrated, comprehensive approach to care addresses all aspects of an emerging adult’s life—setting the stage for autonomy and self-empowerment. At Newport Institute, every client receives care that focuses not just on their immediate physiological needs, but also on the underlying psychological issues that catalyze what is being seen on the surface. Through a team of industry experts, Newport Institute provides compassionate and effective healing centers that address the specific needs of young adults. Using proven modalities and applying innovative treatment approaches, our results-driven programs empower young people to reach their full potential. We recognize in every individual the inherent desire for meaning, purpose, and belonging, and our programs provide the skill sets needed to move from self-defeating behaviors to a thriving life.
Catalyst Highland Park Clinic
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55116
Founded in 2011, Catalyst Mental Health was started with the goal of serving clients with mental health issues and concerns that don't fit easily into any single box: clients who either have multiple issues occurring simultaneously or who have complex conditions that don't align well with traditional diagnostic definitions. This includes individuals with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, chemical dependency issues, sexual and gender identity issues, compulsive behavior, autism spectrum disorders, attention or focusing problems, relationship or marital conflict, and much more. Catalyst Mental Health is also proud supporter and ally of the LGBT community.
Founded in 2011, Catalyst Mental Health was started with the goal of serving clients with mental health issues and concerns that don't fit easily into any single box: clients who either have multiple issues occurring simultaneously or who have complex conditions that don't align well with traditional diagnostic definitions. This includes individuals with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, chemical dependency issues, sexual and gender identity issues, compulsive behavior, autism spectrum disorders, attention or focusing problems, relationship or marital conflict, and much more. Catalyst Mental Health is also proud supporter and ally of the LGBT community.
Newport Institute
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Monticello, MN 55362
Our full continuum of care allows us to provide treatment that meets the needs of each unique young adult—whether they are stepping down from a residential program, require a higher level of care, or are seeking ongoing structure and community through outpatient programming. Newport Institute has residential and outpatient locations around the country, in order to give as many young adults and families as possible access to the treatment they need to thrive. We provide industry-leading residential care, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and outpatient services with flexible schedules, all accredited by the Joint Commission for Behavioral Healthcare, the nation’s most respected healthcare accreditation body. In addition, Newport Institute offers continuing connection once a patient leaves our care, through virtual sessions providing ongoing support for both teens and parents; and through our robust Alumni program, which keeps former clients connected through online and in-person events and support groups.
Our full continuum of care allows us to provide treatment that meets the needs of each unique young adult—whether they are stepping down from a residential program, require a higher level of care, or are seeking ongoing structure and community through outpatient programming. Newport Institute has residential and outpatient locations around the country, in order to give as many young adults and families as possible access to the treatment they need to thrive. We provide industry-leading residential care, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and outpatient services with flexible schedules, all accredited by the Joint Commission for Behavioral Healthcare, the nation’s most respected healthcare accreditation body. In addition, Newport Institute offers continuing connection once a patient leaves our care, through virtual sessions providing ongoing support for both teens and parents; and through our robust Alumni program, which keeps former clients connected through online and in-person events and support groups.
Aris Clinic
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125
Our primary focus is helping children and adolescents ages 5-18 with behavioral and emotional struggles. We use an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that helps kids return to healthy, stable and productive lives. Our whole-body approach promotes adequate nutrition, sleep, exercise and especially time in the outdoors. Using telehealth, we continue to provide individual therapy for youth and adults, family therapy sessions, intensive programming – including group therapy – and medication management.
Our primary focus is helping children and adolescents ages 5-18 with behavioral and emotional struggles. We use an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that helps kids return to healthy, stable and productive lives. Our whole-body approach promotes adequate nutrition, sleep, exercise and especially time in the outdoors. Using telehealth, we continue to provide individual therapy for youth and adults, family therapy sessions, intensive programming – including group therapy – and medication management.
PRO Recovery & Therapy
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125
We have openings for intensive outpatient treatment for addiction (in-person)! Daytime hours, ages 18+, co-ed groups. All are welcome!
We have openings for intensive outpatient treatment for addiction (in-person)! Daytime hours, ages 18+, co-ed groups. All are welcome!
Newport Academy
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
We provide a full continuum of care at locations around the country, including residential treatment centers; a full suite of outpatient programming, with Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and outpatient services with a flexible number of days per week; telehealth; and alumni programming. All of our programs have received accreditation from the Joint Commission for Behavioral Healthcare, the nation’s most respected healthcare accreditation body. Our continuing care program provides ongoing support through virtual sessions, and our robust Alumni department keeps former clients connected through online and in-person events and support groups. Whether an adolescent needs a higher level of care, is stepping down from residential care and needs continued structure and community in our Partial Hospitalization Program, or needs several days per week of after-school support through our outpatient services option, our range of programming meets each young person and family where they are.
We provide a full continuum of care at locations around the country, including residential treatment centers; a full suite of outpatient programming, with Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and outpatient services with a flexible number of days per week; telehealth; and alumni programming. All of our programs have received accreditation from the Joint Commission for Behavioral Healthcare, the nation’s most respected healthcare accreditation body. Our continuing care program provides ongoing support through virtual sessions, and our robust Alumni department keeps former clients connected through online and in-person events and support groups. Whether an adolescent needs a higher level of care, is stepping down from residential care and needs continued structure and community in our Partial Hospitalization Program, or needs several days per week of after-school support through our outpatient services option, our range of programming meets each young person and family where they are.
TRU Wellness Center
Treatment Center, LMFT
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Tru Wellness Center is an integrative, multi-disciplinary clinic offering customized, state of the art treatments with an integrative approach to address acute and chronic pain; including mental health, and substance abuse.
Tru Wellness Center is an integrative, multi-disciplinary clinic offering customized, state of the art treatments with an integrative approach to address acute and chronic pain; including mental health, and substance abuse.
Catalyst Mental Health: Uptown
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Founded in 2011, Catalyst Mental Health was started with the goal of serving clients with mental health issues and concerns that don't fit easily into any single box: clients who either have multiple issues occurring simultaneously or who have complex conditions that don't align well with traditional diagnostic definitions. This includes individuals with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, chemical dependency issues, sexual and gender identity issues, compulsive behavior, autism spectrum disorders, attention or focusing problems, relationship or marital conflict, and much more. Catalyst Mental Health is also proud supporter and ally of the LGBT community.
Founded in 2011, Catalyst Mental Health was started with the goal of serving clients with mental health issues and concerns that don't fit easily into any single box: clients who either have multiple issues occurring simultaneously or who have complex conditions that don't align well with traditional diagnostic definitions. This includes individuals with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, chemical dependency issues, sexual and gender identity issues, compulsive behavior, autism spectrum disorders, attention or focusing problems, relationship or marital conflict, and much more. Catalyst Mental Health is also proud supporter and ally of the LGBT community.
Vinland National Center - Residential
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Loretto, MN 55357
VNCenter is a non-profit org dedicated to enabling individuals with multiple disabilities to live productive and fulfilling lives through an approach that addresses the mind, body, & spirit. Our programs include behavioral health services with a focus on substance abuse and supportive housing for people with cognitive disabilities, and we meet the complex needs of individuals with disabilities seeking treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. Our program is designed for: Those who can benefit from a slower-paced, more individually-focused program. People living with disabilities such as brain injury, developmental disability and/or physical disabilities. Individuals dealing with simultaneous mental illnesses. Those who have had difficulty succeeding in traditional SUD treatment programs or those who have relapsed and need a new approach. We treat co-occurring disorders and offer fully integrated mental health services with licensed mental health professionals, & an in-house psychologist and psychiatrist. Situated 20 miles west of Minneapolis, Vinland's main campus encompasses 178 acres of restored prairie land, woods and shoreline in a rural setting located 9 miles west of Wayzata.
VNCenter is a non-profit org dedicated to enabling individuals with multiple disabilities to live productive and fulfilling lives through an approach that addresses the mind, body, & spirit. Our programs include behavioral health services with a focus on substance abuse and supportive housing for people with cognitive disabilities, and we meet the complex needs of individuals with disabilities seeking treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. Our program is designed for: Those who can benefit from a slower-paced, more individually-focused program. People living with disabilities such as brain injury, developmental disability and/or physical disabilities. Individuals dealing with simultaneous mental illnesses. Those who have had difficulty succeeding in traditional SUD treatment programs or those who have relapsed and need a new approach. We treat co-occurring disorders and offer fully integrated mental health services with licensed mental health professionals, & an in-house psychologist and psychiatrist. Situated 20 miles west of Minneapolis, Vinland's main campus encompasses 178 acres of restored prairie land, woods and shoreline in a rural setting located 9 miles west of Wayzata.
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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.