OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

If you struggle with compulsions and obsessions due to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), see the experts at Rein Center in Iowa City, Iowa. The experienced mental health specialists offer highly effective OCD treatments to help you overcome bothersome symptoms and reduce the risk of complications. Call the office to learn more, or schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment online today.

What is OCD?

OCD is a mental health challenge in which you struggle with obsessions (obsessive thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive behavior patterns). While mild OCD may not be problematic, severe cases may hinder your ability to have healthy relationships or thrive at work or in school. See the Rein Center providers if OCD negatively impacts your life.

What are the symptoms of OCD?

The symptoms you may experience because of OCD include:

• Anxiety
• Intrusive thoughts
• Repetitive behaviors
• Fear of dirt or germs
• Constant hand washing
• Extreme organization
• Unwanted thoughts
• Obsessions
• Avoiding trigger situations
• Intense stress

See a Rein Center specialist at the first sign of a problem to overcome irrational fear, worry, intrusive thoughts, or compulsions you simply can’t control on your own.

What are the risk factors for OCD?

The exact cause of OCD isn’t known, but its risk factors include a family history of OCD, undergoing stressful life events, or learned behaviors. OCD appears to be associated with tic disorders, substance use disorders, anxiety, and depression. 

How does a mental health specialist diagnose OCD?

A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation allows your Rein Center specialist to diagnose and effectively treat OCD. To determine if you have OCD or other mental health challenges, your specialist asks about your family and personal mental health histories, medications, lifestyle habits, thoughts, emotions, and behavior patterns. They then tailor your treatment plan.

How is OCD treated?

To treat OCD, your mental health specialist offers numerous therapies, medications, and mind-body wellness opportunities. They provide cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and other highly effective psychotherapy techniques to help you overcome the bothersome symptoms of OCD.

Rein Center offers ketamine as a stand-alone medicine for OCD treatment, as well as ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.

Your therapist might meet with you in person or virtually from the comfort of your home or another location of your choice. Rein Center offers individualized, couples, family, and group therapy sessions based on your unique needs. 

Your provider makes a treatment plan that may include medication management, mindfulness training, wellness programs, yoga, meditation, massage therapy, acupuncture, and stress-relief programs to improve your overall wellness and quality of life. They offer advice about making healthy lifestyle changes you can maintain for a lifetime. 

To find out if you have OCD or to get treated for your condition, schedule an appointment at Rein Center by phone or request one online today.