Specialties
Online OCD treatment
Break the cycle of unwanted thoughts and rituals with care that is patient, practical and judgment-free.
How can therapy and medication help with OCD?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involves unwanted thoughts, images or urges that cause distress, and repeated actions or mental rituals done to ease that distress. Rituals can bring brief relief but often make the cycle stronger.
OCD responds well to treatment. We'll understand your symptoms in detail, explain your options clearly and build a plan, which may include medication and therapy approaches that help you face fears without rituals. If you need more specialized therapy, we'll help you find it.
- Medication management. Certain medications can reduce obsessions and the urge to do rituals. We'll start carefully and adjust over time.
- Talk therapy. Learn to step out of the OCD cycle, gradually face triggers and let uncomfortable thoughts pass without acting on them.
- Both together. For many people, medication makes it easier to engage in therapy, and therapy builds lasting change.
Symptoms
Common signs of OCD
OCD includes obsessions, compulsions or both. Signs can include:
Obsessions
- Persistent fears about germs, illness or contamination
- Unwanted, upsetting thoughts that feel out of character
- A strong need for things to feel 'just right'
- Constant doubt, such as whether a door is locked
Compulsions
- Repeated washing, cleaning or checking
- Counting, ordering or arranging
- Seeking reassurance again and again
- Mental rituals, like repeating words or reviewing events
Only a qualified clinician can make a diagnosis. This page is general information, not medical advice.
Care from a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner
Your care is led by Abimbola Shadare, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She can evaluate, diagnose and treat mental health conditions, prescribe medication and provide talk therapy, so your whole plan lives in one place.
Every visit is by secure video, from home or wherever you feel comfortable. We take time to listen, explain your options clearly and make decisions with you, not for you. More about Abimbola
Questions
Questions about OCD care
Can't find your answer? Contact us or call +1 (240) 593-2260.
Does having intrusive thoughts mean I have OCD?
Not always. Most people have odd or upsetting thoughts at times. In OCD, the thoughts cause a lot of distress and lead to time-consuming rituals or avoidance.
Can OCD be treated online?
Yes. Evaluation, medication management and many therapy approaches work well by video, and you can practice skills in the places where OCD shows up.
How long does treatment take?
Many people notice improvement within a few months. Medication for OCD can take several weeks to work fully, so we'll follow up closely.
Will you judge my thoughts?
Never. Intrusive thoughts are a symptom, not a reflection of who you are, and we've heard it all.