What Is OCD?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurrent, persistent, and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that cause significant anxiety or distress, and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that an individual feels driven to perform to reduce that anxiety. While many people experience occasional intrusive thoughts, those with OCD find these thoughts distressing and difficult to control, often engaging in compulsive rituals to alleviate their discomfort.
There is effective treatment available for OCD.
We consider your unique needs, values, and personal choices to create an effective OCD treatment plan. OCD treatment may include…
Psychiatric Evaluations
Psychiatric evaluations are essential for OCD and trauma disorders as they provide a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s mental health, helping to identify specific symptoms, underlying causes, and co-occurring conditions. This detailed understanding enables tailored treatment plans, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication, or trauma-focused interventions, which can significantly improve symptom management and overall functioning. Additionally, evaluations facilitate early diagnosis, reduce misdiagnosis, and offer valuable insights into the severity and impact of the disorders, ultimately guiding more effective and personalized treatment strategies.
Medication Management
Pharmacological treatment often involves the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which can help reduce the severity of OCD symptoms by regulating neurotransmitters involved in mood and anxiety. In some cases, other medications may be prescribed, depending on individual needs.
Therapy
Therapy offers significant benefits for individuals with OCD and trauma disorders by providing a safe and supportive environment to explore and understand their experiences. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), particularly exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD, help clients challenge and modify maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors. For trauma disorders, therapies like trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and EMDR assist in processing traumatic memories, reducing emotional distress, and fostering resilience. Therapy not only aids in managing symptoms but also promotes coping skills, emotional regulation, and recovery, ultimately improving overall functioning and quality of life.
Mental Health Conditions We treat
We accept insurance.
Services may be covered in full by health insurance carrier. However, in the event that portion of the service provided is not covered, payment is expected before service is provided. For self-pay we accept all major credit/debit cards as well as cash payment. Self-pay is $150 for initial session and $100 per follow-up visit.
We accept Aetna, Anthem, BHS | Behavioral Health Systems, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral HealthCareSource, Cigna and Evernorth, ComPsych, Humana, Managed Health Network (MHN), Optum, Oscar Health, Peach State Health Plan, TRICARE, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, WellCare.
