Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Care That Helps You Break the Cycle
Living with OCD can be exhausting. Unwanted thoughts intrude without warning. Rituals or routines feel necessary to keep anxiety in check. And over time, the cycle can interfere with daily life, relationships, and your overall well-being.
At Paxina Health, we provide targeted care for obsessive-compulsive disorder. From structured psychiatric support to interventional options like TMS, we tailor treatment to your symptoms, history, and goals.
What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition marked by recurring, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that are performed to reduce anxiety. Many people with OCD recognize that their thoughts or behaviors are irrational—but still feel powerless to stop them.
OCD isn’t a personality quirk or a preference for neatness. It’s a serious condition that can significantly affect your quality of life. At Paxina, we understand the complexity of OCD and offer treatment options grounded in both neuroscience and compassion.
Common Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
You might be experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder if you’re grappling with:
Intrusive Thoughts
You may experience repetitive, unwanted thoughts that feel intrusive or out of character—often violent, disturbing, or irrational in nature. These thoughts aren’t reflections of who you are, but they can create intense anxiety or guilt. What’s most distressing is that they feel impossible to control or “shut off.
Compulsive Rituals
In response to intrusive thoughts, you might find yourself engaging in a cycle of behaviors—like handwashing, checking locks, counting, or silently repeating phrases. These actions are often done in a very particular way, with the hope that they’ll ease anxiety or prevent something bad from happening. But over time, the rituals themselves can become overwhelming.
Shame or Isolation
OCD can feel incredibly private. You might worry that no one would understand your thoughts or behaviors—or fear being judged if you opened up. That sense of shame often leads to hiding your symptoms, which can make the condition feel even more isolating.
Significant Time Loss
Many people with OCD spend hours each day stuck in a loop of thoughts and rituals. This can impact every area of life, from sleep and daily routines to relationships and professional responsibilities. Even when you recognize the cycle, breaking it on your own can feel impossible.
Why OCD Is Often Misunderstood & Misdiagnosed
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is more than a preference for cleanliness or order. It’s a deeply distressing condition that can significantly disrupt daily life—but because it’s so often misunderstood, many people struggle for years before getting an accurate diagnosis.
Here are some of the reasons OCD can go unrecognized:
It Doesn’t Always Look Like “Classic” OCD
People often assume OCD only looks like excessive handwashing or organizing. But obsessions can center around taboo or distressing themes (like harm, religion, or morality), and compulsions aren’t always visible. Mental rituals—such as repeating phrases in your head or mentally reviewing past events—can be just as consuming.
Symptoms Aren’t Always Obvious
If your compulsions are largely mental, they may not be obvious to others. This can lead to confusion, mislabeling, or a belief that you’re just “overthinking” or “anxious,” when the reality is much more complex.
It Overlaps With Other Conditions
Because OCD often overlaps with anxiety and depressive symptoms, many patients are misdiagnosed—or receive incomplete treatment that doesn’t address the root problem. You may have been told to “just relax” or that your thoughts are irrational, without being given tools to address them effectively.
Many People Hide Their Symptoms
Many people with OCD are hesitant to talk about their symptoms out of shame or fear of being misunderstood. This silence can delay proper care and increase emotional distress over time.
At Paxina, we recognize the many forms OCD can take—and we take your symptoms seriously, whether they’re visible to others or not. Through thoughtful evaluation, personalized treatment, and expert care, we help you break the cycle of obsessions and compulsions so you can reclaim your time, energy, and peace of mind.
How Paxina Health Can Help
OCD can be complex, but with the right treatment, it is also highly treatable. At Paxina Health, we look beyond surface symptoms to understand what’s driving your experience and how it’s impacting your daily life. From there, we create a tailored plan that supports healing from multiple angles.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
TMS is an FDA-approved treatment for OCD. It works by using targeted magnetic pulses to gently stimulate areas of the brain involved in obsessive thinking and compulsive behavior. This non-invasive therapy is often helpful for people who haven’t responded to medication alone—and it doesn’t come with the side effects of traditional drugs.
Learn More About TMSGeneral Psychiatry & Medication Management
Certain medications, particularly SSRIs, can be highly effective in reducing OCD symptoms. At Paxina, we take a collaborative, thoughtful approach to medication—reviewing what you’ve tried, adjusting carefully, and supporting you throughout the process.
Explore Our Psychiatry ServicesIntegrated, Whole-Person Support
When needed, we may recommend combining psychiatric care with TMS or referring to trusted therapists for evidence-based modalities like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). We’ll help guide your next steps with clarity, coordination, and care.
What You Can Expect From Us
Living with OCD can feel exhausting, confusing, and deeply isolating—especially if others don’t understand what you’re going through. At Paxina, we approach care differently. We take time to understand your experience and work with you to create a plan that addresses the full picture.
Here’s what you can expect:
A Thoughtful, Thorough Evaluation
We begin by listening—closely. That includes understanding your symptoms, how they’ve evolved over time, and what treatments you’ve already tried. We also look at overlapping concerns like anxiety or depression that may shape your experience.
A Targeted, Flexible Plan
Depending on your needs, we may recommend TMS, medication, or a combination of approaches. If therapy is appropriate, we can coordinate referrals to trusted providers. Whatever the plan looks like, we’ll walk through it together so you feel supported and informed.
Ongoing Collaboration
We don’t just set a course and disappear. We stay connected, monitor your progress, and make adjustments as your needs evolve. If something isn’t working, we talk about it and shift direction as needed.
Support That Goes Beyond Symptom Management
Our goal is to help you move forward—not just manage compulsions or quiet intrusive thoughts. That means care that supports greater freedom, ease, and a renewed sense of connection to yourself and others.
Why Patients Trust
Paxina Health
Your Care Comes First
Too many interventional clinics are built around volume, not people. At Paxina, your care comes first. We never recommend treatments that aren’t right for you, and we never rush the process. Every decision, from the treatment approach to the pace of your care, comes back to one question: what is truly best for you?
You’ll Be Heard, Never Rushed
An Environment That Supports Healing
Physician-Led Treatment
Who We Are
Paxina Health was founded by psychiatrists Dr. Todd Young and Dr. Nicodemus Watts with a shared mission: to create a practice where patients are truly seen, heard, and cared for.
Here, recovery starts with compassion, grows with understanding, and evolves as your needs change.
Healing Starts Here
Wherever you are on your journey, Paxina is ready to help you heal the whole you. All you have to do is take the first step by reaching out.
