Care for thoughts that won't let go.
OCD is more than being tidy. It's the brain getting stuck on a loop and demanding rituals that take over your life. There is real, evidence-based help — and it works.
You might recognize some of these.
Intrusive thoughts.
Unwanted, distressing thoughts that feel impossible to dismiss. Often violent, sexual, religious, or harm-related — and not at all reflective of who you actually are.
Compulsions.
Mental or physical rituals that temporarily ease the anxiety: checking, counting, washing, mental review, seeking reassurance. The relief never lasts.
Hours lost.
OCD steals time. Many patients are shocked when they realize how many hours a day go to compulsions — and how much of life that costs.
Shame.
OCD thoughts are often the things you most fear about yourself. The shame of having them keeps people from naming them — which is exactly what OCD wants.
Care that begins with a conversation.
Naming OCD for what it is.
OCD is not your character. It's a neurological pattern that can be treated. Naming it correctly often brings immediate relief — and lets us actually work with it.
Medication that helps.
SSRIs at higher-than-typical doses are often very effective for OCD. We discuss options, expectations, and timelines honestly — OCD often responds, but it can take time.
Therapy work.
Talk therapy for OCD focuses on understanding the cycle and gradually breaking the compulsion habit. For patients who need intensive ERP (exposure and response prevention), I can refer to specialists who do that work daily.
No judgment about your thoughts.
Whatever your intrusive thoughts are about — and they can be alarming — they don't make you a bad person. We talk about them safely, and the talking is part of the treatment.
Common questions about ocd.
- I have intrusive thoughts about hurting people. Does this mean I'm dangerous?
- No. Intrusive thoughts are a hallmark of OCD specifically because they are the opposite of what the person actually wants. Patients with OCD are not at elevated risk of acting on intrusive thoughts — that's exactly what distinguishes OCD from other conditions.
- Will I need to do exposure therapy?
- Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard psychotherapy for OCD. I provide foundational therapy work and can refer to ERP specialists when intensive exposure work is needed.
- How long does treatment take?
- OCD often responds to treatment over 8–12 weeks of consistent care, with continued progress over months. It's worth the time.
- Can virtual care actually treat OCD?
- Yes. Most OCD pharmacotherapy and therapy work translates well to virtual visits. Many patients prefer it — discussing intrusive thoughts is easier from your own space.
Ready to talk about ocd?
Free 15-minute phone consultation. No obligation. We'll figure out together if I'm the right fit.