Specialized, Compassionate Treatment for Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can feel like being trapped in an exhausting cycle—intrusive thoughts that won’t stop, rituals you feel compelled to perform, anxiety that only grows stronger when you try to resist. We understand how isolating and overwhelming OCD can be.
At SOS Wellness , our experienced psychiatrists and therapists specialize in OCD treatment using evidence-based approaches. We honor your courage in seeking help and create a personalized treatment plan designed to help you break free from the grip of obsessions and compulsions.
Signs You May Benefit from Treatment
Many people with OCD struggle alone for years before seeking help, wondering if professional treatment is right for them. If OCD is affecting your quality of life, specialized care can help you regain control.
You might benefit from treatment if you experience:
- Intrusive, unwanted thoughts about harm, contamination, or other distressing concerns
- Repetitive behaviors like excessive handwashing, checking, counting, or arranging
- Mental rituals such as repeating phrases, praying, or reviewing events to reduce anxiety
- Need for certainty, symmetry, or things to be "just right"
- Spending more than an hour daily on obsessions and compulsions
- Significant distress when unable to perform rituals
- Avoidance of situations that trigger obsessions
- Recognition that thoughts or behaviors are excessive, but feeling unable to stop
If these resonate with you, specialized OCD treatment can help. Early intervention is associated with better outcomes for many individuals.
We Accept Most Major Insurance
Getting specialized care shouldn’t be complicated.
We accept most major insurance plans including Aetna, Anthem, CareSource, Cigna, Medical Mutual, Medicaid, Medicare, and United Healthcare. Our team will verify your coverage and explain your benefits before your first appointment.
Our Treatment Approach
Evidence-Based Care Specialized for OCD
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
ERP is the gold-standard treatment for OCD. This specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps you gradually face feared situations while resisting compulsive behaviors. Done at your pace with a trained therapist, ERP teaches your brain that anxiety decreases naturally—without rituals. While it may sound challenging, ERP is highly effective and you’re always in control of the process.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Treatment begins with a thorough assessment to understand your specific obsessions, compulsions, and how OCD affects your daily life. We evaluate symptom severity, co-occurring conditions, and previous treatment history to create your personalized care plan.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
We use CBT techniques to help you identify and challenge the thought patterns that fuel obsessions, develop healthier responses to intrusive thoughts, and build long-term coping strategies.
Medication Management
SSRIs are often recommended for OCD, typically at higher doses than used for depression or anxiety. When clinically appropriate, our experienced psychiatrists prescribe and carefully monitor medications to reduce symptom severity. Research suggests that combining medication with ERP therapy may offer stronger outcome.
Coordinated Care
We work collaboratively with schools, medical providers, and specialists to ensure comprehensive support.
Group Therapy
Group therapy provides a supportive environment where individuals can share experiences, reduce isolation, learn from others, and practice interpersonal skills in a structured therapeutic setting.
Convenient Care at Two Locations
Middletown Office
6730 Roosevelt Ave, Suite #301 Middletown, OH 45005 Serving Butler County and surrounding communities
Ready to Take the Next Step?
You don’t have to keep living in the cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Our specialized team is experienced in evidence-based OCD treatment.
Common Questions
Being organized is a personality preference. OCD involves intrusive, unwanted thoughts that cause significant distress and time-consuming rituals. If these thoughts and behaviors interfere with your daily life—taking up hours or preventing you from living normally—that’s OCD, not just being particular.
ERP is the gold-standard treatment for OCD. You work with your therapist to gradually face feared situations (exposure) while resisting the urge to perform compulsions (response prevention). Starting with less anxiety-provoking situations, you build up at your own pace. This teaches your brain that anxiety decreases naturally without rituals. You’re always in control, and exposures are planned collaboratively with your therapist.
Many people experience noticeable improvement within 12-20 weeks of consistent ERP therapy. Some benefit from longer-term support or booster sessions. Treatment duration depends on symptom severity and individual response.
Not always, but medication can be very helpful. SSRIs at higher doses are often used for OCD. Research shows combining medication with ERP therapy yields the best outcomes. Our psychiatrists will assess your needs and discuss options with you.
Yes, very commonly. OCD frequently co-occurs with anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and tic disorders. Our comprehensive evaluation identifies all conditions, and our integrated treatment addresses everything together.
Yes. Research shows telehealth ERP is as effective as in-person treatment, offering the same evidence-based interventions with added convenience. We offer both in-person and virtual options.
Understanding OCD
Additional information about OCD and related conditions
Co-Occurring Conditions
OCD rarely exists alone. It commonly co-occurs with:
- Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety)
- Depression (affects up to 50% of people with OCD)
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Eating disorders
- ADHD
- Substance use disorders
Our integrated approach addresses all co-occurring conditions, not just OCD in isolation.
Why Specialized Treatment Matters
OCD requires specialized treatment because it has unique neurobiological features. ERP therapy is fundamentally different from general anxiety treatment, and untrained therapists may inadvertently reinforce OCD symptoms.
OCD rarely exists alone. It commonly co-occurs with anxiety disorders, depression (affecting up to 50% of people with OCD), ADHD, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and tic disorders. Our comprehensive evaluation identifies all co-occurring conditions, and our integrated treatment approach addresses everything together—not just OCD in isolation.
Without specialized treatment, symptoms typically worsen over time, co-occurring depression develops, and quality of life declines.
Research supports the effectiveness of evidence- based treatment for OCD.