OCD Treatment in Texas
Find effective solutions for the intrusive obsessions and compulsions caused by obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that are interfering with your life. Our specialized treatment helps reduce stress and anxiety, allowing you to regain control and improve your well-being.
How do I know if I might need OCD treatment?
OCD Treatment in Texas: Recognize the Signs and Symptoms
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involves recurrent, unwanted thoughts or sensations (obsessions) that compel individuals to perform repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) to alleviate anxiety.
Common signs and symptoms include:
- Recurrent, persistent, and unwanted thoughts, impulses, or images (obsessions) that cause anxiety or distress
- Repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that the person feels driven to perform in response to the obsessions
- The compulsions are intended to prevent or reduce anxiety or distress, but are not realistically connected to the obsession, or are excessive
- The obsessions and compulsions take up a significant amount of time (more than one hour a day) and cause significant impairment in daily life
- Examples of obsessions include: Fear of contamination, fear of harming others, unwanted sexual or religious thoughts
- Examples of compulsions include: Excessive cleaning, counting, or checking
I think might have OCD, what now?
Our Approach to OCD Treatment in Texas
It is important to note that the treatment that works for one person may not work for another, so finding the right treatment plan may take time and experimentation.
At Therapy Unlocked, our therapists use a variety of effective approaches to treat OCD:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): This therapy helps individuals learn new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce the severity of their OCD symptoms. A key component of CBT for OCD is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which involves gradually exposing individuals to their fears and teaching them to resist the urge to perform compulsive behaviors.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): This therapy uses bilateral stimulation to help individuals process and overcome disturbing memories that may trigger OCD symptoms.
Medication Management: Antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), are often prescribed to help reduce OCD symptoms by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, which helps regulate mood and anxiety.
Combination of Therapy and Medication: Combining both therapy and medication can provide better results than either treatment alone, as they address different aspects of the disorder.
Other Specialized Therapies: Mindfulness-Based CBT and other tailored approaches can also be effective in treating OCD.
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