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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition that involves intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety. While occasional doubts or habits are normal, OCD becomes disruptive when it interferes with daily life, relationships, or work.
At Hope Springs Mental Health Clinic, we offer specialized, evidence-based care for OCD to help you regain control and peace of mind.
At Hope Springs, we help individuals with various OCD subtypes, including:
We use evidence-based therapies tailored to your unique experiences and symptom patterns. Treatment options at Hope Springs include:
The gold standard in OCD treatment. ERP involves gradual exposure to fears while resisting compulsions, helping retrain the brain’s anxiety response.
Helps challenge and reframe obsessive thinking patterns that fuel compulsive behavior.
SSRIs (like fluoxetine or sertraline) are often effective in reducing OCD symptoms. We provide safe, monitored medication plans as needed.
Support emotional regulation and reduce compulsive urges by increasing present-moment awareness.
Helps loved ones understand OCD and provide appropriate support without reinforcing compulsions.
OCD symptoms fall into two categories, obsessions and compulsions, though some individuals may experience only one or both.
Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that repeatedly enter the mind and cause intense anxiety or distress. These thoughts often go against a person's values, making them feel guilty, ashamed, or fearful — even though they have no intention of acting on them.
Compulsions are repetitive actions or mental rituals performed in response to obsessive thoughts. These behaviors are an attempt to reduce the anxiety caused by obsessions or to prevent something bad from happening — even if the person knows the fears aren’t rational.
While the exact cause of OCD isn’t fully understood, it is believed to result from a combination of:
No. OCD is not a personality quirk — it’s a serious mental health disorder involving distressing thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
OCD typically requires professional treatment. Without help, symptoms may worsen over time.
Yes! OCD is highly treatable. Many people see significant improvement through ERP, CBT, and medication.
While related, OCD involves specific obsessions and compulsions. Anxiety can be more general and doesn’t always involve rituals.
