OCD treatment in Bellevue, WABreak the cycle of intrusive thoughts.

The best-studied treatments are a specific type of therapy called exposure and response prevention (ERP) and certain medications, often used together. For adults who need more help, NeuroStar® TMS is FDA-cleared as an add-on treatment.

Yes. NeuroStar® is FDA-cleared as an add-on treatment for adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is non-invasive and drug-free. Your evaluation will show whether TMS fits your situation.

Almost everyone has odd or unwanted thoughts sometimes. In OCD, the thoughts are frequent and distressing, and they drive repeated behaviors or mental rituals to get rid of them. Having intrusive thoughts does not mean you want to act on them.

Yes. OCD often begins in childhood or adolescence. We care for children, adolescents and adults. Parents or caregivers are part of treatment for younger children, and for teens, when appropriate and with your teen’s agreement. NeuroStar® TMS for OCD is for adults only.

Medication for OCD often takes several weeks to a few months to show its full effect, and doses are adjusted along the way. Many people notice gradual improvement, and we track progress with you at every visit.

The first psychiatric evaluation takes about 60 minutes. Follow-up visits take about 30 minutes, in person in Bellevue or by telehealth.

Please bring a photo ID, your insurance card and a list of current medications. If you’ve had earlier evaluations or treatment for OCD, including medications you’ve tried, those records help too.

Yes. Evaluations and medication management are available by secure telehealth anywhere in Washington State, as well as in person at our Bellevue office. NeuroStar® TMS treatments take place in person at our Bellevue office.

We’re in-network with most major insurance plans, including Medicare, and self-pay is available. Before your first visit, our team verifies your coverage, including for NeuroStar® TMS if it’s part of your plan.