Intrusive thoughts don't have to run your life.
OCD is a treatable, brain-based medical condition. Get evidence-based treatment throughout New Jersey via secure telepsychiatry with extended 30–45 minute appointments.
Four advantages of virtual care
Fewer Contamination Triggers
No waiting rooms, doorknobs, or public spaces that might trigger compulsions — care that doesn't add to what you're already managing.
Consistent Monitoring
Regular follow-ups during the 8–12 week medication adjustment period, without the burden of commuting.
Privacy & Comfort
Discuss sensitive intrusive thoughts from home, without fear of being overheard.
Flexible Scheduling
Open Monday–Saturday, with evening appointments available on request, to maintain treatment consistency even on a demanding work week.
Progress Looks Like This
As treatment takes hold, everyday routines — locking a door, leaving the house — start to feel ordinary again instead of triggering repeated checking.
Relief from the cycle is possible.
Extended evaluations and consistent follow-ups support real progress, not just symptom management.
New patient? Register online to get started.
A Brain-Based Medical Condition
OCD involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety. It's not about being organized or a perfectionist — it's a recognized condition affecting about 2% of people at some point in life (1.2% of U.S. adults in a given year).
Common types include contamination OCD, checking OCD, and intrusive-thoughts OCD involving disturbing thoughts that go against a person's values. Learn more from the National Institute of Mental Health.
Medication management plus ERP coordination
SSRIs at Higher Doses
FDA-approved medications regulate serotonin, typically requiring higher doses than for depression, with full benefit at 8–12 weeks.
ERP Therapy Referrals
The gold-standard treatment requires specialized training; we coordinate care with ERP specialists alongside your medication management.
Supportive Counseling
Supportive counseling for the anxiety, shame, and relationship strain that often accompany OCD.
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About OCD Medication
What medications treat OCD?
SSRIs are first-line, including fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, fluvoxamine, and escitalopram, often at higher doses than used for depression.
How long until medications work?
Most people notice some improvement around 4–6 weeks, but it typically takes 8–12 weeks to see full benefits, sometimes up to 16 weeks.
Do I have to take medication forever?
OCD is typically chronic, and many benefit from long-term medication. Some successfully taper after completing intensive ERP therapy and sustained improvement.
Can medication cure OCD?
Medication doesn't cure OCD, but about 40–60% of people respond to it, usually with a meaningful drop in symptoms. Combined with ERP therapy, many people achieve substantial relief and good daily functioning.
What is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)?
ERP is the gold-standard psychological treatment for OCD, involving gradual controlled exposure to triggers while preventing the compulsive response. We provide referrals and coordinate care with ERP specialists.