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Shannon Munz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PHMNP, FNP-C, APRN
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33602  (Online Only)
Welcome! I am deeply committed to aiding individuals from diverse backgrounds navigate life's transitions and challenges; be they work-related, personal, or social. I understand how these hurdles can throw us off balance. My primary objective is to guide you back to your optimal and authentic self.
Welcome! I am deeply committed to aiding individuals from diverse backgrounds navigate life's transitions and challenges; be they work-related, personal, or social. I understand how these hurdles can throw us off balance. My primary objective is to guide you back to your optimal and authentic self.
(813) 437-9023 View (813) 437-9023
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Aeonic Medicine
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Tampa, FL 33604  (Online Only)
In my experience as a physician and psychiatrist all diseases, whether mental or physical, are a product of ancestral or generational trauma, which we have to resolve in this life. The symptoms and signs of disease tend to be entangled with our Unconscious Mind. We often times end up doing things, we are not aware of as a unresolved coping mechanism of trauma, like our family has done for ages. I am looking for clients who wish to address the deeper psychological conflicts that underlie their disease and who are ready to transform and let go of the past.
In my experience as a physician and psychiatrist all diseases, whether mental or physical, are a product of ancestral or generational trauma, which we have to resolve in this life. The symptoms and signs of disease tend to be entangled with our Unconscious Mind. We often times end up doing things, we are not aware of as a unresolved coping mechanism of trauma, like our family has done for ages. I am looking for clients who wish to address the deeper psychological conflicts that underlie their disease and who are ready to transform and let go of the past.
(786) 724-0143 View (786) 724-0143

Online Psychiatrists

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Hartmann Health Medical LLC
Physician Assistant, PA-C, MPAS, CAQ-Psy
Verified Verified
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544  (Online Only)
Integrative Psychiatry in Tampa, Florida. Are you looking for a Psychiatric medical provider that will take the time to listen to your concerns without interrupting, take a holistic approach to treating your concerns, and develop a plan together with you to solve it?
Integrative Psychiatry in Tampa, Florida. Are you looking for a Psychiatric medical provider that will take the time to listen to your concerns without interrupting, take a holistic approach to treating your concerns, and develop a plan together with you to solve it?
(352) 641-3976 View (352) 641-3976
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists

How long does OCD treatment take?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.

What happens if OCD is not treated?

Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.

Are there medications for OCD?

Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.

Can OCD come back after treatment?

Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.