OCD Treatment in Atlanta

Research-Based, Whole-Person Psychiatry for People with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Specialized OCD Care From Experienced Atlanta Psychiatrists

If you’re living with intrusive thoughts or compulsive behaviors that interfere with your daily life, you’re not alone — and effective treatment is available. At Biologic Behavioral, our Atlanta-based psychiatrists treat people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) using proven evidence-based  interventions that include medication management, therapy collaboration, and lifestyle medicine-based support.

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Targeted Medication Management for OCD

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) remain the first-line medication for OCD and are often prescribed at higher doses than for depression. Our psychiatrists prescribe carefully and monitor treatment closely to maximize benefit while minimizing side effects. If SSRIs are not fully effective, we may use evidence-based augmentation strategies, guided by current findings from evidence-based peer-reviewed studies.

Therapy Coordination for Long-Term Relief

Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy is the gold standard for OCD treatment. Our psychiatrists work with Atlanta-based ERP-trained therapists and support integration of therapy and medication for better outcomes. Research consistently shows that ERP combined with medication leads to greater symptom reduction and long-term stability.

Lifestyle Medicine: Empowering Everyday Change

We incorporate lifestyle medicine which encompasses evidence-based healthy habits into every treatment plan, helping patients build resilience through daily habits that support mental health. This includes:

  • Sleep: Restoring healthy sleep patterns can improve cognitive flexibility and reduce OCD symptom intensity.
  • Exercise: Physical activity helps regulate mood and reduces stress-related urges.
  • Nutrition: Anti-inflammatory diets such as the Mediterranean diet which limits processed and ultra-processed food supports improved gut health by including whole fruits, vegetables, grains, lean proteins, and olive oil may help decrease  anxiety sensitivity.

These lifestyle based strategies are based on emerging research in lifestyle medicine. While not substitutes for therapy or medication, they can enhance overall treatment response.

Get OCD Help From a Local Atlanta Psychiatrist

Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed or have lived with OCD for years, our compassionate team is ready to help. Biologic Behavioral offers in-person visits in downtown Decatur and virtual psychiatric appointments across the Atlanta area. We accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna and Ambetter  insurance plans and are currently welcoming new patients.

Request your appointment today — and take the first step toward a better life.