Treatment in Temecula, CA
"OCD" onset TYPICALLY STARTS AT 7 YEARS OLD.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (known as obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (known as compulsions). Common compulsive behaviors, such as hand-washing, counting, or cleaning, are often performed in an attempt to prevent or alleviate distressing obsessive thoughts.
However, engaging in these so-called “rituals” provides only temporary relief, and the anxiety significantly increases if the individual refrains from performing them.
Research indicates that OCD involves disruptions in communication between the brain’s frontal lobe and deeper structures, which are responsible for regulating behaviors. These brain regions rely on a chemical messenger called serotonin to function effectively.
If you’re searching for effective OCD treatment or anxiety disorder therapy in Temecula, CA, Aspire Wellness Clinic offers evidence-based solutions to help individuals manage their symptoms and regain control over their thoughts and behaviors.
What are the symptoms of OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that causes significant distress due to the presence of both obsessions and compulsions, which can severely interfere with daily life.
Obsessions are persistent, intrusive thoughts, impulses, or images that are experienced as inappropriate and cause substantial anxiety or distress. Common obsessions include fears of contamination, repeated doubts, a need to arrange things in a specific order, violent or aggressive impulses, and sexual thoughts or imagery.
In response to these intrusive thoughts, individuals with OCD perform compulsions in an attempt to suppress or neutralize the anxiety. Compulsions may involve repetitive behaviors such as hand-washing, ordering, or checking items, as well as mental acts like praying, counting, or silently repeating certain words.
If you are seeking OCD treatment or anxiety disorder therapy in Temecula, CA, Aspire Wellness Clinic offers compassionate care to help individuals manage and reduce the impact of their obsessive-compulsive symptoms and regain control over their daily lives.
The Aspire Wellness Program
To be admitted to our Temecula, CA offices, individuals must be willing to engage in outpatient Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and participate in medication management provided by our licensed psychiatrists. Each individual accepted into the Aspire Wellness Clinic program will receive personalized care, including therapy from a dedicated therapist and medication treatment overseen by our experienced outpatient psychiatrist.
In addition, sometimes the therapist and client will mutually agree that a consultation with our in-house psychiatrist, Dr. Baroya, would be beneficial for medication management.
