Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is exhausting — the intrusive thoughts, the rituals, the endless cycle of doubt. Our experienced OCD therapists use proven Exposure and Response Prevention therapy to help you break the OCD loop and reclaim your time and peace of mind.
OCD is far more complex than popular portrayals suggest. It involves intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that create intense anxiety, and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) performed to temporarily relieve that anxiety. The relief is short-lived, and the cycle continues — often growing more time-consuming and distressing over time.
The gold standard treatment for OCD is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Unlike approaches that try to eliminate intrusive thoughts, ERP teaches you to confront feared situations or thoughts without engaging in compulsions — gradually reducing the anxiety they cause. Research consistently shows ERP produces lasting, meaningful reductions in OCD symptoms.
Our therapists work collaboratively to build a personalized ERP hierarchy at a pace you can manage. You are never pushed into exposures before you are ready, and your progress is celebrated every step of the way.
When medication is appropriate — such as SSRIs, which are FDA-approved for OCD — our psychiatrists provide evaluation and ongoing care to complement your therapy. Combined treatment often produces the best outcomes.
OCD comes in many forms: contamination fears, harm OCD, religious or moral scrupulosity, relationship OCD, and more. Our providers are experienced across the full spectrum and treat every presentation with expertise and compassion.
ERP is the gold-standard treatment for OCD. It involves gradually confronting feared thoughts or situations without engaging in compulsions, teaching your brain that the anxiety will decrease on its own. Research shows ERP produces meaningful, lasting reductions in OCD symptoms.
Never. ERP is always collaborative. You and your therapist build a personalized fear hierarchy together, and you move through it at a pace you can manage. Your therapist celebrates your progress and never pushes beyond what you've agreed to.
We treat contamination OCD, harm OCD, scrupulosity (religious and moral), relationship OCD (rOCD), symmetry and ordering compulsions, health anxiety OCD, intrusive thoughts, and more. Our therapists are experienced across the full spectrum of OCD presentations.
SSRIs are FDA-approved for OCD and often provide meaningful symptom relief, especially when combined with ERP therapy. Our psychiatrists can evaluate whether medication is appropriate and monitor your response carefully.
Many clients experience significant improvement within 12–20 ERP sessions. OCD with more complex or multiple presentations may require additional time. Your therapist will set realistic expectations and track your progress throughout treatment.
Our compassionate team in Ashburn & Leesburg is ready to help. New patients welcome.
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