In-Person & Online OCD Therapy
Skycloud offers in-person and online OCD therapy in multiple states. Contact us today to learn more about our OCD online treatment and other telepsychiatry services.
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common and often misunderstood mental health condition. Those with OCD have a combination of distressing thoughts and unhealthy coping behaviors that can negatively affect their quality of life.
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OCD can be a difficult, daily challenge. But OCD responds well to treatment. Fill out a form to learn more about our OCD online treatment or in-person appointments.
Why Choose Skycloud for OCD Treatment Online?
Obsessive compulsive disorder is treatable in-person and online. But part of treatment involves reaching out to someone you connect to – someone that you know has your best interests in mind. Countless individuals choose us for OCD treatment online.
At Skycloud Mental Health, we’ve chosen to operate as a primarily telepsychiatry practice. We chose this way of operating before COVID and before remote work was more common, because we believe that it has advantages for our patients – including those with OCD. With telepsychiatry, you can be located anywhere within Minnesota, Washington, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, or Oregon (where we are licensed to practice) and know that you have someone to call in a place that is comfortable for you.
We are also a team of PMHNPs, also known as “Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners.” PMHNPs are able to provide comprehensive psychiatric services, but with a style of care that our patients truly appreciate.
About Our Psychiatric Treatments for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Skycloud Mental Health is here to support you throughout your OCD recovery. We are able to offer several services that support your ability to manage OCD and cope with any issues that OCD may have caused. Some of our treatment options include:
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Psychotherapy
- Medication Management
- Pharmacogenomic Analysis
If you’re looking for mental health support for your obsessive compulsive disorder, Skycloud Mental Health is available to help.
What is OCD?
Obsessive compulsive disorder is a mental health condition. It involves what the mental health word calls “obsessions.” This term has a different meaning in the mental health world than it does in casual speech. Most people use the term “obsessions” to mean “topics a person is very interested in.”
But in the mental health world, psychologists and psychiatrists use “obsessions” to mean “recurring and intrusive thoughts that cause distress.” Most people with obsessions do not have interest in the topic thoughts, but struggle with them anyway, and experience stress every time they occur. Examples of these thoughts may include:
- Thoughts about germs/contamination
- Thoughts about harming oneself or others.
- Thoughts about being a “sinner” or “deviant”
- Thoughts about losing control.
- Thoughts about engaging in an illegal act.
- Thoughts about forgetting or losing something important.
When someone has OCD, these “obsessions” are unwanted and unrelated to their personality, so they cause distress. But they keep coming back, and they become harder and harder to avoid.
Over time, a patient with OCD may discover that there is a behavior that reduces their distress. For example:
- Washing hands makes them fear germs less.
- Checking the stove often until they feel comfortable that it’s off.
- Asking themselves “do I want to hurt this person?” until you feel satisfied it’s a “no.”
- Putting things in some sort of order to feel like you have control over your surroundings.
These behaviors become the only thing that a person can do to relieve some of the stress of the thoughts, and so they become “compulsions” – a behavior that a person feels they absolutely must do, each and every time they have the intrusive thought.
There are many ways that a person can experience obsessive compulsive disorder, from the different thoughts a person may have to the compulsions they use to help relieve the stress. Not everyone with OCD will realize they have the condition.
Contact Skycloud to Learn More about OCD Therapy
If you or a loved one are dealing with OCD, support is available to help with symptom management. Reach out to Skycloud Mental Health today to learn more about our online OCD treatment options.
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What is OCD Treatment?
OCD treatment is a structured approach designed to help individuals manage the intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors caused by obsessive-compulsive disorder. The most effective treatments often include a combination of evidence-based therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), along with medication management when appropriate. At Skycloud, our providers tailor OCD treatment to each client, offering both in-person and online care in Oregon. This personalized approach helps reduce symptoms, build healthier coping strategies, and improve overall quality of life.
What is the Treatment for OCD?
The treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) typically involves a combination of therapy and, in some cases, medication. The gold standard therapy is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specifically a method called Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which helps people gradually face their fears while learning to resist compulsive behaviors. Many individuals also benefit from medication management, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), to help reduce symptoms.
At Skycloud, we create individualized treatment plans that may include ERP, CBT, medication support, and other evidence-based therapies, all available in-person or online. This comprehensive approach helps clients manage symptoms, reduce anxiety, and build long-term coping skills for a healthier, more balanced life.
Does OCD Online Treatment Work?
Yes, OCD online treatment can be highly effective. Research shows that evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) are just as effective when delivered through telehealth as they are in person. Online treatment makes it easier to access care, stay consistent with appointments, and practice coping strategies in your everyday environment. At Skycloud, our licensed therapists provide secure virtual sessions that combine therapy and, when needed, medication management—helping clients reduce symptoms and improve quality of life without the barriers of travel or location.
How Does Online OCD Therapy Work?
Online OCD therapy allows you to connect with a licensed therapist through secure video sessions from the comfort of your home. At Skycloud, our providers use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help clients face intrusive thoughts and reduce compulsive behaviors. Sessions are structured just like in-person therapy but offer the added convenience of flexible scheduling, privacy, and accessibility anywhere in Oregon. This makes it easier to stay consistent with treatment and build long-term coping strategies for managing OCD.
