Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
You deserve a provider who understands that OCD is not a personality quirk — it is a serious, clinically recognized condition that responds to effective psychiatric treatment.
OCD is not about being neat or organized. Obsessions are intrusive, often disturbing thoughts that feel difficult or impossible to control. Compulsions are behaviors or rituals performed to neutralize the anxiety caused by those thoughts — but the relief is temporary, and the cycle continues.
OCD is highly treatable. With an accurate diagnosis and the right combination of medication and evidence-based treatment, many individuals experience meaningful and lasting symptom reduction.
OCD takes many forms. These are some of the most common symptoms we see and support in our practice.
Persistent fear of germs, illness, or contamination driving repeated cleaning, hand-washing, or avoidance of perceived contaminants.
Unwanted, distressing thoughts related to harm, religion, sexuality, or other themes that feel contrary to the person’s values and generate significant anxiety.
Repeated checking of locks, appliances, or situations driven by persistent doubt and an inability to feel certain that harm has been prevented.
An intense need for objects to be arranged in a specific way, driven by a feeling that something is wrong or incomplete until the arrangement is exactly right.
If any of the following sound familiar, a psychiatric evaluation can help determine whether OCD is driving your experiences and what treatment may look like for you.
OCD is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. You do not need to have every symptom to benefit from evaluation and treatment.
Intrusive obsessive thoughts, compulsive rituals, contamination fears, checking behaviors, unwanted mental images, anxiety driven by doubt
Psychiatric Evaluation (Required for all new patients)
30–60 minutes
Insurance and Self-Pay Options Available
Telehealth (New York & Kansas residents only)
No. OCD involves intrusive, unwanted thoughts and compulsive behaviors that cause significant distress and interfere with daily life. Perfectionism may be a personality trait, but OCD is a clinical condition driven by anxiety and a compulsive need to neutralize that anxiety through ritualized behavior.
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are the most commonly prescribed medications for OCD and have strong clinical evidence supporting their effectiveness. The specific medication and dose will be determined during your evaluation.
Yes. OCD tends to be chronic and often progressive if left untreated. Symptoms frequently worsen during periods of stress. Early treatment is associated with significantly better long-term outcomes.
Diagnosis involves a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation that assesses the nature, frequency, and impact of obsessions and compulsions, along with their effect on daily functioning. No lab test can diagnose OCD — clinical assessment is the standard.
Yes. Psychiatric evaluation and medication management for OCD are available via telehealth for residents of New York and Kansas.
Choosing a provider is personal and trust matters.
OCD is treatable, and relief is possible. With the right psychiatric support, you can reduce the grip that obsessions and compulsions have on your daily life.
