OCD is not about being tidy or particular — it's a serious, often debilitating condition involving unwanted intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). It affects about 2.3% of adults, and it is highly treatable.
At The Restora Psychiatry, we provide confidential OCD evaluations and treatment for adolescents (13+), adults, and older adults at our Colonial Heights office and via telepsychiatry across Virginia.
Common Themes of OCD
- Contamination fears and excessive cleaning or washing
- Checking (locks, appliances, safety)
- Symmetry and "just right" compulsions
- Harm-related intrusive thoughts
- Religious or moral scrupulosity
- Relationship-focused obsessions
Intrusive Thoughts Are Not You
One of the most painful parts of OCD is shame about intrusive thoughts. Having a disturbing thought does not mean you want to act on it — the distress these thoughts cause is precisely what proves they are unwanted. We treat OCD without judgment.
Evidence-Based Treatment
OCD requires specialized care; generic talk therapy is often not enough. We combine medication management with referral to and coordination with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, the gold standard for OCD.
- SSRIs, often at higher doses than for depression, as first-line medication
- Coordination with ERP-trained therapists
- Combined treatment for moderate to severe OCD
- Ongoing monitoring and dose optimization
Available In-Person & Across Virginia
OCD Treatment is available in person at our Colonial Heights office and via secure telepsychiatry to patients throughout Virginia — including Richmond, Chesterfield, Petersburg, Midlothian, and surrounding communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does being neat or organized mean I have OCD?
No. Preferring order is not the same as OCD. OCD involves distressing, unwanted obsessions and compulsions that consume significant time (often more than an hour a day) and interfere with daily life.
What is the most effective treatment for OCD?
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is the gold-standard psychotherapy for OCD, and SSRIs are effective medications. For moderate to severe OCD, combining ERP with medication produces the best outcomes.
I'm embarrassed by my intrusive thoughts. Will I be judged?
Never. Trained psychiatric providers understand that intrusive thoughts are a symptom of OCD, not a reflection of who you are. Our evaluations are confidential and judgment-free.
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