Treatment
Make no mistake: OCD is highly treatable. The key to getting your symptoms under control—so that OCD no longer rules your daily life—is understanding your treatment options and what's scientifically proven to work.
Until as little as five years ago, it was nearly impossible to access exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD using insurance. Today, over
By Peter Davis
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can help treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but should be used alongside effective evidence-based
By Fjolla Arifi
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC
ERP therapy is highly effective for OCD, but its cost can sometimes feel overwhelming. Specialized therapists ensure tailored, effective care, reducing
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
By Yusra Shah
Reviewed by Diana Matthiessen, LMSW
When your child is struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the questions can feel endless: Am I doing enough? Am I doing the right things?
By Hannah Overbeek
I remember the situation like it was yesterday. After finally realizing my mental turmoil had a name, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), I desperately
By Stephen Smith
People who are interested in starting obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) treatment often ask us: “Do I need to be diagnosed with OCD in order to start
By Stacy Quick, LPC
When obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) takes hold, it can seem to steal the most precious parts of life. The relationships that mean so much to us can
By Hannah Overbeek
Although all forms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have symptoms in common, the way these symptoms present themselves in daily life differs a lot
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition that can have a devastating impact. The disorder’s core symptoms—unwanted
By Stephen Smith
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
The US has seen an enormous surge in mental health awareness in recent years, leading to increased access to virtual therapy. While many teletherapy
Reviewed by Patrick McGrath, PhD
As a therapist specializing in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), parents often ask me “What should I tell other family members?” As a mother to two
By Stacy Quick, LPC
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a highly treatable mental health condition characterized by a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are
Reviewed by April Kilduff, MA, LCPC