Obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD, involves recurring unwanted thoughts, repetitive behaviors, mental rituals or a combination of these. The thoughts can feel distressing. Rituals may briefly ease that distress but become difficult to resist. OCD is more than liking things neat.
Symptoms can take time away from work, relationships and ordinary routines. At StarMaris, we listen without judgment and assess how these experiences affect your life. Treatment depends on your symptoms, history and needs.
Unwanted thoughts or images return repeatedly and cause distress, even when you don’t want them.
You repeatedly check locks, appliances or completed tasks because doubt keeps returning.
Fear of germs or contamination may lead to repeated washing, cleaning or avoidance.
Objects may need to feel arranged just right, prompting repeated adjustments or distress.
Counting, repeating words or reviewing events silently may become difficult rituals to interrupt.
Rituals feel hard to resist, even when you recognize their cost in time or distress.
Intrusive thoughts or repeated checking can interrupt concentration and make tasks take longer.
Avoidance or requests for reassurance may strain relationships and make shared plans more difficult.
Rituals can delay leaving home, finishing chores or moving between everyday activities.
Recurring doubt and distress may leave you frustrated, exhausted or reluctant to discuss symptoms.nimh.nih+1
OCD does not have one proven cause. Researchers study genetics, biology, temperament and childhood experiences as possible contributors. These factors do not offer a simple explanation for every person.
Symptoms can overlap with other mental health concerns. We review your experiences, health history and daily functioning rather than judging one habit alone. Assessment helps clarify what may be happening and which care could fit your needs.
We consider sleep, stress, relationships, physical health, other conditions and goals. A board-certified PMHNP provides personalized, whole-person, evidence-based care in Orlando or by telehealth across Florida, with a plan built together.
We discuss unwanted thoughts, rituals, health history and their effects on everyday life.
When appropriate, we discuss medication options and monitor benefits, side effects and concerns.
Talk-based support addresses distress and daily challenges; specialist OCD therapy may require a separate referral.
Regular visits help us review symptoms, treatment concerns and whether additional support is needed.
Describe your experiences at your own pace. We review symptoms, history and daily functioning.
Together, we discuss care options, your priorities and whether specialist OCD treatment is needed.
Follow-up visits review progress and concerns so your care can respond to changing needs.
If unwanted thoughts or rituals disrupt your day, start with an initial conversation. We offer appointments in Orlando and by telehealth across Florida.
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Getting started with StarMaris is simple. Please complete the forms below before your first appointment to help us provide timely, personalized psychiatric care. Referring providers can submit patient referrals securely online. For questions, call us at 407-616-1691.