OCD Treatment

OCD Treatment in Houston, TX

If you’re searching for effective, compassionate OCD treatment, you’re not alone — and you're in the right place. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) goes far beyond quirks or perfectionism. It can involve unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) that interfere with your daily life, relationships, and peace of mind. At Greater Houston Counseling Services, we offer evidence-based OCD treatment tailored to your unique experience, helping you break free from the cycle and find relief that lasts.

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Obsessive Thoughts

Fear of being contaminated by germs or dirt or contaminating others
Fear of losing control and harming yourself or others
Intrusive sexually explicit or violent thoughts and images
Excessive focus on religious or moral ideas
Fear of losing or not having things you might need
Order and symmetry: the idea that everything must line up “just right”
Superstitions; excessive attention to something considered lucky or unlucky

Compulsive Behaviors

Excessive double-checking of things, such as locks, appliances, and switches
Repeatedly checking in on loved ones to make sure they’re safe
Counting, tapping, repeating certain words, or doing other senseless things to reduce anxiety
Spending a lot of time washing or cleaning
Ordering or arranging things “just so”
Praying excessively or engaging in rituals triggered by religious fear
Accumulating “junk” such as old newspapers or empty food containers

"The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow. For every challenge encountered, there is opportunity for growth."

~ Unknown

Helpful Links For OCD Treatment

International OCD Foundation - IOCDF work to increase access to effective treatment, end the stigma associated with mental health issues, and foster a community for those affected by OCD and the professionals who treat them.
BeyondOCD.com - Beyond OCD's mission is to ensure that all people affected by OCD, anxiety, and related disorders have access to the help they need to live life to its fullest potential.
OCDuk.org - An organization that supports children and adults affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder. Offer many resources including news, links and coping techniques.