OCD Treatment ERP, Medication Management, and TMS
OCD is often misunderstood, and that misunderstanding leads to treatment that makes it worse rather than better. Reassurance and avoidance feel like relief in the moment, but they reinforce the cycle. The approaches that actually work, ERP therapy and appropriately dosed SSRIs, require a provider who understands the disorder well. Turnwell offers both, with TMS therapy available as a next option for OCD that has not responded to first-line care.
OCD Is Not Just About Cleanliness or Order
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by obsessions (intrusive, unwanted thoughts that cause distress) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors performed to temporarily reduce that distress). OCD presentations vary widely and include contamination fears, harm obsessions, symmetry and order, religious or moral scrupulosity, and sexual or aggressive obsessions, among others.
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) is the gold-standard psychotherapy for OCD. It involves systematic, clinician-guided exposure to feared situations without engaging in the compulsive behavior, building tolerance and reducing the anxiety response over time. High-dose SSRIs are the standard medication approach, often at doses higher than those used for depression.
For patients who do not respond adequately to ERP and medication, TMS therapy is FDA-cleared using a deep TMS protocol specifically indicated for OCD. Turnwell offers TMS for OCD at select locations. A clinical evaluation determines which approach is most appropriate for your presentation.
At Turnwell, Treatment Includes
How Turnwell Treats Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OCD treatment at Turnwell follows evidence-based clinical guidelines and includes the most advanced options when first-line treatments have not been sufficient.
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)
The gold-standard psychotherapy for OCD. Structured, clinician-guided ERP systematically reduces obsessive-compulsive symptom severity. Available at select locations.
CBT for OCD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy addresses the distorted beliefs that fuel OCD, complementing ERP. Available at all four Turnwell locations.
SSRI Medication Management
High-dose SSRIs and augmentation strategies for OCD, managed by board-certified psychiatrists with expertise in OCD pharmacotherapy at all four locations.
TMS for OCD
FDA-cleared deep TMS protocol for OCD that hasn't responded to medication and ERP. Available at select Turnwell locations. Evaluation required.
Learn about TMSTelehealth OCD Care
Psychiatric evaluation and OCD-focused medication management available via telehealth throughout Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida.
Board-Certified Oversight
All OCD treatment is provided or supervised by board-certified psychiatrists and licensed therapists with specialized OCD training.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room. Turnwell is not an emergency or crisis facility.
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Most Major Insurance Plans Accepted
We verify your benefits before your first appointment and handle prior authorization for TMS and Spravato.
Coverage varies by plan and medical necessity criteria. Contact us to verify your specific benefits before your first appointment.
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Effective OCD Treatment Begins with Getting the Diagnosis Right
Our board-certified team uses validated diagnostic tools to accurately assess OCD severity and identify the most appropriate treatment approach before anything is prescribed or scheduled. Most patients are seen within a few days of reaching out. Most insurance accepted. No obligation to commit to a treatment path before your evaluation.