Nashville OCD Peer Support Group
Consider yourself warmly welcomed to a community of fellow Nashvillians who share the OCD journey. Meetings are confidential, free, and follow a GOALS (Giving Obsessive-compulsives Another Lifestyle) format. We begin by discussing an OCD-related topic and end with casual goal ...
Hosted by Leah Johansson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37205
Consider yourself warmly welcomed to a community of fellow Nashvillians who share the OCD journey. Meetings are confidential, free, and follow a GOALS (Giving Obsessive-compulsives Another Lifestyle) format. We begin by discussing an OCD-related topic and end with casual goal ...
Christian Faith and OCD Summer Learning Sessions
Group starts 6/4/24. Over 8 sessions (skipping July 4th week), I will be teaching practical skills to get out of the obsessive/compulsive loop, so you can have greater peace. We will be covering topics like stress management, dealing with uncertainty, ...
Group starts 6/4/24. Over 8 sessions (skipping July 4th week), I will be teaching practical skills to get out of the obsessive/compulsive loop, so you can have greater peace. We will be covering topics like stress management, dealing with uncertainty, ...
OCD Support
OCD can feel isolating and exhausting. This is a space where you can find support and community with those who also have OCD. This is a 1.5 hour monthly support group that will provide space for mindfulness exercises, monthly check-ins, ...
Hosted by Mattie Sauer
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Knoxville, TN 37923
OCD can feel isolating and exhausting. This is a space where you can find support and community with those who also have OCD. This is a 1.5 hour monthly support group that will provide space for mindfulness exercises, monthly check-ins, ...
Adult OCD Group
Virtual OCD Adult Group for Tennessee Residents
Hosted by Meredith L Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
Virtual OCD Adult Group for Tennessee Residents
Adult OCD Group
Virtual OCD Adult Group for Tennessee Residents (co-leading with Meredith Wilson, LCSW)
Hosted by Kyle Mason
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37212
Virtual OCD Adult Group for Tennessee Residents (co-leading with Meredith Wilson, LCSW)
Adult OCD Treatment Group
We have two ongoing adult OCD Treatment Groups: one on Tuesday evenings and one on Wednesday evenings. Sessions are held via telehealth and are $40 each. Individuals can join at any time. Topics are all grounded in evidence-based treatment, and ...
Hosted by Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center
Psychologist, PhD, HSP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brentwood, TN 37027
We have two ongoing adult OCD Treatment Groups: one on Tuesday evenings and one on Wednesday evenings. Sessions are held via telehealth and are $40 each. Individuals can join at any time. Topics are all grounded in evidence-based treatment, and ...
Online RO-DBT Skills Group
PSYCHe PLLC hosts a once weekly online RO-DBT Skills Group on Wednesdays (5:00-6:30pm CST). Enrollment is open now! RO-DBT is a treatment for those struggling with overcontrolled behavior and emotional loneliness. Disorders of overcontrol include chronic depression, anxiety disorders, Anorexia ...
Hosted by Sally Roesch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nashville, TN 37215
PSYCHe PLLC hosts a once weekly online RO-DBT Skills Group on Wednesdays (5:00-6:30pm CST). Enrollment is open now! RO-DBT is a treatment for those struggling with overcontrolled behavior and emotional loneliness. Disorders of overcontrol include chronic depression, anxiety disorders, Anorexia ...
Neurodivergent Sensory and Emotional Regulation
A 6-week group focused on understanding your sensory and emotional needs. This group is facilitated by a Neurodivergent (ND) therapist, who prioritizes the ND experience. During this group, you'll learn strategies to manage overstimulation, regulate your nervous system, and balance ...
Hosted by Rayne Satterfield, LCSW: The Self-Care Spot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Murfreesboro, TN 37130
A 6-week group focused on understanding your sensory and emotional needs. This group is facilitated by a Neurodivergent (ND) therapist, who prioritizes the ND experience. During this group, you'll learn strategies to manage overstimulation, regulate your nervous system, and balance ...
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Support Groups
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.