OCD Treatment in Missouri
Evidence-based OCD treatment using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), CBT, and ACT — helping adults in Springfield, MO break the obsessional cycle and reclaim their lives.
2–3%
of adults have OCD
ERP
Gold-standard OCD therapy
PHP + IOP
Intensive programs available
OCD treatment at Missouri Behavioral Health.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is widely misunderstood as a personality quirk or preference for order. In reality, OCD is a serious and often debilitating condition in which the brain becomes trapped in a cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsive rituals that can consume hours of each day.
With the right treatment — primarily Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — the majority of people with OCD achieve significant symptom reduction. Our therapists are trained in ERP and deliver it within a compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship.
ERP
Evidence-based
Signs of OCD.
OCD can look very different from person to person. The common thread is not the content of obsessions — it is the cycle of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, compulsion, and temporary relief.
Talk to our team- Persistent, intrusive thoughts or images that cause significant anxiety (obsessions)
- Repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed to neutralize anxiety (compulsions)
- Rituals that take more than one hour per day or significantly disrupt daily functioning
- Recognition that obsessions and compulsions are irrational, but inability to stop
- Distress when unable to complete compulsions — anxiety that the 'right' feeling won't come
- Avoidance of situations that trigger obsessions
- The content of obsessions shifts or escalates over time
OCD programs at MBH.
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Intensive daily ERP and CBT programming for OCD with significant symptom burden — 5–7 days/week.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
9–15 hours/week of structured ERP group and individual therapy for OCD alongside daily responsibilities.
Standard Outpatient
Weekly individual ERP therapy for clients with OCD in a stable home environment.
Virtual Outpatient
ERP-based OCD treatment via secure telehealth — accessible across Missouri.
How we treat OCD.
Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
The gold standard for OCD — gradual, systematic exposure to feared situations while resisting compulsive responses, reducing their power over time.
Cognitive Restructuring
Addresses the catastrophic beliefs and misinterpretations of intrusive thoughts that fuel the obsessional cycle.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Builds psychological flexibility — helping clients observe intrusive thoughts without being fused with or controlled by them.
Medication Management
SSRIs are the first-line pharmacological treatment for OCD. Our psychiatric team evaluates and manages medication when appropriate.
Group Therapy
Structured OCD-specific group work — sharing exposure hierarchies, processing shame, and building accountability.
Mindfulness-Based Skills
Mindfulness practices help clients observe intrusive thoughts as mental events rather than true threats, reducing their emotional grip.
OCD treatment is covered.
OCD is a covered mental health condition. We accept Aetna, Anthem, BCBS, Cigna, Beacon Health, Carelon, GEHA, and Cox Health. Benefits verified before your first session at no cost.
Frequently asked questions
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition characterized by obsessions (unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed to reduce the anxiety they cause). OCD exists on a spectrum of severity and can significantly impair quality of life.
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