Conditions we treat · OCD · Columbus, OH
OCD treatment that goes further than medication alone
OCD treatment in Columbus, Ohio: FDA-cleared Deep TMS and psychiatrist-led medication, built around the ERP therapy that OCD responds to. Board-certified psychiatric care since 2017.
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Which one sounds like you
OCD Isn't One Pattern
How it shows up, how long it has run, and what sits alongside it change what helps. Most respond to some mix of ERP, medication, and Deep TMS. Find the pattern that sounds like you.
Treatments
How We Treat OCD
Medication is often the starting point. Deep TMS is FDA-cleared for OCD and used when medication alone has not been enough.
SSRIs for OCD, often at higher doses and for longer than in depression, and sometimes clomipramine. Reviewed properly, not simply refilled.
Magnetic pulses target the brain circuit tied to OCD, a different site from the one used for depression. A brief, tailored exercise before each session brings your symptoms to the surface so the stimulation lands where it should. Nothing enters your bloodstream.
Is this you?
Who We Can help, And Who We Can't
What you've already tried matters more than your diagnosis. If we're not the right place, we'll tell you.
- You have been on an SSRI but never at a full OCD dose, or not for long enough
- ERP helped, but OCD still runs too much of your day
- Two or more medications have not given enough relief
- You want a non-drug option and had not heard TMS was cleared for OCD
- Intrusive thoughts are wearing you down and you have never been properly assessed
- You are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself. Call or text 988
- You are under 18. TMS for OCD is cleared for adults
- You have never tried ERP and want to start there. We will point you to it
- You need inpatient or emergency care
Our promise
Two Things We Commit to
If ERP and the right medication have not been tried properly, that is where we start. Deep TMS is for when they have not been enough, not a shortcut past them.
We score your OCD on the Y-BOCS at the start, partway through and at the end. No pushing you through a course that isn't helping.
Frequently asked
What patients ask before reaching out.
Do I need a referral?
No, not for any of our treatments. Contact us directly. If you already have a therapist or psychiatrist, we coordinate with them with your permission.
Are my intrusive thoughts dangerous?
No. Unwanted, disturbing thoughts are a core symptom of OCD. They are not intent, and having them does not mean you will act on them. They are a treatable part of the condition, and telling us about them helps us help you.
Do I have to stop my medication?
No. Deep TMS is done alongside your medication. Any change to what you take is a clinical decision we make together, never a condition of starting.
Is TMS the same as ECT or shock therapy?
No. You stay fully awake, there is no anesthetic, nothing enters your bloodstream, and you drive yourself home afterwards.
How long before I'd notice a difference?
It varies from person to person. A course of TMS for OCD runs over about six weeks, and change tends to build gradually rather than all at once. We track it with you as we go.
Will insurance cover it?
Coverage for TMS in OCD has been improving. We check your specific plan before you commit to anything, so there are no surprises.
I've only ever tried medication. Is that enough?
For OCD, medication usually works best paired with ERP therapy. If you have not done ERP, that is often the first thing to put right, and we will be honest with you about it.
