OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) causes repetitive symptoms that can make you feel overwhelmed or hopeless. At Best NP Practice, personalized care is available for adults and children who experience negative thoughts and strong urges to repeat certain behaviors. Our skilled mental health providers create therapeutic plans to ease OCD symptoms that interfere with your routine. We offer screenings and therapy sessions in-office and through a virtual telehealth platform to accommodate your schedule. Call our Tampa, FL office today to schedule an OCD consultation for you or your child or book an appointment online.

What is OCD?

OCD is a long-lasting disorder that causes recurrent thoughts (obsessions). To relieve the stress of the obsessions, people with OCD also engage in repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that can disrupt their daily lives.

For instance, you may have persistent thoughts about being contaminated by germs, which triggers intense urges to wash your hands constantly.

Best NP Practice specializes in screening and treating OCD in children and adults. OCD screenings are available in-office and virtually through an online telehealth platform.

Our providers have extensive experience using psychotherapy, medications, and other strategies to help you find lasting relief from OCD symptoms so you can enjoy an active, healthy life.

When should I schedule a consultation for OCD?

Schedule a consultation at Best NP Practice if recurrent, negative thoughts and repetitive behaviors interfere with your ability to take care of yourself.

Obsessions can include fear of germs or misplacing personal belongings, unwanted thoughts about sex or religion, or a strong desire to keep things in a certain order.

Compulsions can take up several hours of your day and may involve:

• Repeatedly checking things
• Excessive cleaning
• Silently repeating words
• Repetitively arranging items

Our providers offer OCD screenings online and in-person to assess your or your child’s symptoms and the impact they have on daily life. They can also screen for anxiety, depression, and other mental health symptoms OCD can cause.

How is OCD treated?

Your treatment plan for OCD depends on the severity of your symptoms. Best NP Practice uses the latest therapeutic strategies to ease negative, obsessive thoughts so you feel less overwhelmed by strong urges to engage in repetitive behaviors.

Our providers offer personalized psychotherapy services to help you recognize negative thoughts and behaviors. Therapy also teaches you tools you can use to prevent recurrent OCD symptoms.

Antidepressants and other prescription medications that stabilize chemicals in your brain can also be effective treatments for obsessions and compulsions. You may also benefit from medications if OCD symptoms contribute to depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions. 

Call Best NP Practice today to schedule a screening for OCD for yourself or your child. You can also book an appointment online.