Anxiety Disorders

OCD Treatment in Long Beach

Also known as: OCD

A man calmly arranging books on a tidy shelf at home.

Key takeaways

OCD involves unwanted intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive rituals (compulsions).
It is a recognized medical condition, not a personality quirk or simply being tidy.
Medication management plus therapy referrals help most people gain lasting relief.
Seek help if obsessions or rituals take up time or disrupt daily life.

What OCD feels like

OCD involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts, called obsessions, and repetitive actions, called compulsions, that a person feels driven to perform to ease distress. These cycles can take up hours each day and feel exhausting. OCD is a recognized medical condition, not a personality quirk.

How psychiatric care helps

A psychiatric evaluation clarifies the pattern and rules out other causes, and medication management can meaningfully reduce symptoms. Because OCD often responds well to specialized therapy, we can coordinate therapy referrals to support your progress.

Our child and teen mental health page covers care for patients under 18.

Sources: NIMH: OCD, Mayo Clinic: OCD.

Signs & symptoms

Unwanted, intrusive, or distressing thoughts
Repeated checking, counting, or washing
Strong need for order or symmetry
Rituals that take up significant time

Causes & risk factors

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), OCD often begins in childhood, the teen years, or early adulthood and affects people of all backgrounds.

Causes

A combination of genetic and environmental factors
Differences in brain circuits that handle habits and fear
Sometimes triggered or worsened by stress

Risk factors

Family history of OCD
Differences in brain structure and function
Stressful or traumatic life experiences

Possible complications

Hours lost to rituals each day
Anxiety, depression, or isolation
Strain on school, work, and relationships

How it's diagnosed

Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
Validated OCD screening tools
Medical work-up to rule out other causes

Treatment options

Service	What it's for
Medication Management	Careful selection, monitoring, and adjustment of psychiatric medications to maximize benefit and minimize side effects.
Psychiatric Evaluation	A thorough first assessment to understand your history and symptoms and build an accurate diagnosis and plan.

Visiting our office

OCD appointments run at our Long Beach office or over secure video anywhere in California. What happens here is psychiatric evaluation and medication management. If therapy would help alongside it, your provider can coordinate a referral.

Our office: 3646 Long Beach Blvd # 205, Long Beach, CA 90807
Hours: Mon–Fri · 8 AM–6 PM (Pacific)
Phone: (818) 286-3862

Directions and more about our office are on the Psychiatrist in Long Beach page.

When to seek help

If symptoms persist, worsen, or interfere with daily life, a psychiatric evaluation can help. If you have thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 now. It is free and open 24/7. In an emergency, call 911.

Frequently asked questions

Is OCD just about being tidy?

No. OCD involves distressing intrusive thoughts and rituals done to relieve anxiety. It is a real condition, and it responds well to care.

How is OCD treated here?

A psychiatric evaluation and medication management can reduce symptoms. We can also coordinate therapy referrals, which are often helpful for OCD.

Providers who treat this

Irine Achuamang, MSN, PMHNP-BC

We see patients in person at our Long Beach office. Telehealth available across California, with new locations coming to Northern California. See every area we serve.

Coming from a nearby area?

Every in-person visit is at our one office in Long Beach.

Sources

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), NIMH

Medically reviewed by Irine Achuamang, MSN, PMHNP-BC. Last reviewed October 21, 2026.

This page is for general information and is not a substitute for professional care. In crisis? Call or text 988.

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