OCD treatment requires specialized knowledge of exposure hierarchies, response prevention techniques and the neurobiology underlying obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Our treatment model encompasses.
This evidence-based therapy systematically exposes you to intrusive thoughts while helping you resist compulsive responses in a supportive setting. When you resist performing rituals despite rising anxiety, your brain learns that feared outcomes don’t occur and anxiety naturally decreases. We create graduated exposure hierarchies, starting with moderately anxiety-provoking situations and progressing toward most-feared scenarios. Between sessions, you can practice exposures independently.
While ERP targets behavioral patterns, CBT addresses thought distortions fueling OCD. Many patients often overestimate danger probability or believe intrusive thoughts reveal true character. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you recognize these thinking errors and develop balanced interpretations.
We may use medication management for OCD when needed. Based on the results of a pharmacogenetic test, we may use SSRIs, SNRIs and augmentation strategies in treatment plans. Our team monitors responses closely, adjusting dosages to optimize symptom control.
When you don’t respond adequately to ERP and medication, we offer advanced treatment options like:
Principium Psychiatry combines experience, expertise and genuine compassion to deliver integrated, team-based care. From the depth of the initial evaluation to the pace at which treatment is adjusted, we provide a comprehensive experience tailored to your needs. Under Dr. Cohen’s leadership, our professionals coordinate actively across disciplines and invest real time in understanding what hasn’t worked before and why. Treatment takes place in an atmosphere of warmth, privacy and professionalism designed to make the hard work of recovery feel genuinely supported.
Below are answers to questions people commonly ask about OCD treatment at our practice.
Initial shifts in anxiety tolerance often become noticeable within the first several weeks of ERP or medication. Meaningful symptom reduction, the kind that begins to restore daily flexibility, typically requires three to four months of consistent engagement. Your clinician tracks your progress closely and makes adjustments throughout, so the plan evolves as you do.
Substantial freedom from compulsions is a realistic outcome for most clients who complete treatment. Rather than focusing on complete elimination, the primary goal of therapy is to reduce the frequency, intensity and urgency of compulsions to the point where they no longer control your time or conflict with the life you want to live. Many clients reach a point where compulsions feel manageable and occasional rather than overwhelming and obligatory.
Yes. OCD commonly occurs alongside depression, generalized anxiety, ADHD, body-focused repetitive behaviors and other conditions. Our evaluation identifies the full clinical picture for comprehensive OCD treatment.
Breaking free from OCD’s exhausting cycles requires specialized expertise. Book a consultation today at Principium Psychiatry for compassionate OCD care.
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