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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects 2-3 million people in the United States. If you need help managing the intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors OCD causes, you can rely on the expertise of the Recovery Psychiatric Services team. Dr Fidelis Moseri, PMHNP-BC, DNP, and other Providers perform OCD screenings for adults adolescents aged 12 and up. We tailor care plans using lifestyle changes, therapy, medications, and other strategies to provide lasting relief of OCD symptoms. Call the Las Vegas, Nevada, office to schedule an OCD evaluation for yourself or your child, or book an appointment online today.
What is OCD?
OCD is a chronic disorder that causes patterns of recurrent thoughts (obsessions) that lead to urges to engage in repetitive behaviors (compulsions). For instance, you may experience intrusive thoughts about germs that trigger an urge to repeatedly wash your hands.
Ignoring the urge to perform a compulsion can lead to emotional distress and anxiety. Engaging in repetitive behaviors can cause embarrassment and disrupt your usual routine.
Recovery Psychiatric Services offers comprehensive OCD evaluations for adults and adolescents aged 12 and up. The experienced medical team specializes in personalized treatment plans to address existing OCD symptoms and prevent the condition from worsening.
When should I schedule an OCD evaluation?
Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Recovery Psychiatric Services if you or your child experience OCD-related obsessions like:
- Intrusive or unwanted thoughts
- Persistent fears of contamination
- Desire for things to be in a certain order
- Obsessive thoughts about losing control
- Inappropriate thoughts about sex or religion
Examples of OCD compulsions can include repeated handwashing, counting in certain patterns, and repeating words or phrases. You may also repeatedly check doors, windows, appliances, and other objects before you can leave home.
The medical team completes a psychiatric evaluation to assess your symptoms and their severity. They also discuss how OCD affects your quality of life, responsibilities, and relationships.
How is OCD treated?
Recovery Psychiatric Services provides customized care plans to manage your OCD symptoms and improve your quality of life. The medical team often combines psychiatric therapy with medications to reduce intrusive thoughts and urges to engage in repetitive behaviors.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapeutic models such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offer tools you can use to identify negative thought patterns, fears, and other compulsion triggers. Your therapist can recommend strategies you can use to stop repetitive behaviors and reduce the anxiety that OCD can cause.
Medications
Antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs can relieve obsessions and compulsions. Medications can also stabilize your mood and address any anxiety or depression that results from OCD.
The team carefully supervises your use of medications and can make adjustments as needed to ensure your symptoms remain well-controlled. They may also recommend lifestyle changes, mindfulness techniques, and other strategies that support your mental and emotional health.
Call Recovery Psychiatric Services to schedule a diagnostic evaluation for OCD or book an appointment online today.