Ketamine for OCD
OCD
Breaking the cycle of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors with innovative treatment.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety. It can be profoundly disabling, consuming hours of each day and significantly impairing quality of life.
Schedule a Free ConsultationWhile cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and certain medications are first-line treatments, up to 40% of patients with OCD do not achieve adequate relief. Ketamine therapy is showing promise as a rapid-acting option for treatment-resistant OCD.
Ketamine's Role in OCD Treatment
Ketamine acts on the glutamate system, which plays a key role in the repetitive thought patterns and neural loops associated with OCD. By modulating these pathways, ketamine can interrupt the cycle of obsessive thinking and provide rapid relief from intrusive thoughts. Early research and clinical experience suggest that ketamine infusions can produce significant, rapid reductions in OCD symptom severity. The neuroplasticity window created by ketamine may also enhance the effectiveness of concurrent psychotherapy.
Common OCD Symptoms
- Persistent, unwanted intrusive thoughts
- Fear of contamination or harming others
- Need for symmetry, order, or exactness
- Repetitive checking, counting, or arranging
- Excessive cleaning or hand washing
- Mental rituals to neutralize distressing thoughts
- Significant time spent on obsessions or compulsions
- Avoidance of situations that trigger obsessions
Our Integrative Approach
Ketamine Infusion Therapy
IV ketamine targets the glutamate system to rapidly reduce obsessive thought loops and compulsive urges.
Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
Comprehensive evaluation to optimize your overall treatment plan, including any existing medications.
Integration Psychotherapy
Therapy sessions help reinforce gains from ketamine treatment and build new behavioral patterns.
Break Free from OCD
Our integrative team offers compassionate, evidence-based care for OCD. Schedule a free consultation to explore your treatment options.
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