TREATMENT FOR obsessive-compulsive DISORDEr

OCD Therapists on Long Island, Ny

what is ocd?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that causes people to have unwanted thoughts or behaviors that repeat. These thoughts are called obsessions, and the behaviors are called compulsions. OCD can cause significant distress and interfere with daily life.

causes & commonalities

For any single person, the exact cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often unknown. In general, we know that several factors contribute to the development of OCD, including genetics, observing OCD behaviors in family members, stressful life events and trauma, and chemical changes in the brain. You can contact one of our OCD therapists on Long Island below.

ocd symptoms

common themes of ocd

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) often revolves around themes or types of obsessions and compulsions. Some common themes of OCD include:

our approach to treatment

Success with cbt & dbt

CBT & DB T now has overwhelming research support demonstrating its success with clients struggling with multiple problems.