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Dr. Yana Bekker is an in-network psychiatrist with the following commercial insurance plans:
Millions of Americans live with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a mental health condition that causes obsessive thoughts that lead to compulsive behaviors. Board-certified Psychiatrist Dr. Yana Bekker, DO, diagnoses and treats patients with OCD. If you’re concerned about OCD, call or schedule a consultation today.
While everyone has occasional obsessive thoughts and follows specific routines, OCD is a type of anxiety disorder that causes unwanted, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that interfere with your ability to function. If you have OCD, your thoughts are incredibly distressing. Your compulsions offer some temporary relief, although if you’re unable to complete your compulsive behaviors or rituals, you may become even more distressed.
Obsessions are intrusive and distressing thoughts. Some common obsessions include:
Compulsions, on the other hand, are the behaviors and rituals that temporarily soothe your obsessions and related fear and anxiety. For example, if your obsessions focus on cleanliness, you may compulsively clean your home or your body to the point where your skin is irritated or damaged. Other common compulsions include:
If your OCD symptoms interfere with your ability to function at work or school, or disrupt your relationships, make an appointment with Dr. Bekker.
Dr. Bekker offers highly customized treatments to help you manage your OCD. She begins with a comprehensive assessment of your mental and physical health to develop a detailed understanding of your condition, including your obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
She works with you to implement a multidisciplinary treatment plan that may include medication, meditation, and lifestyle modifications to address your symptoms and improve your overall wellness.
Dr. Bekker may also recommend therapy to allow you to explore the thoughts and feelings that contribute to your OCD symptoms. During therapy, you’ll learn to recognize your obsessive thoughts and adjust the way you respond to them. For example, you may practice different coping techniques to deal with your obsessive thoughts in ways that don’t disrupt your health and well-being.
If you live with OCD, call My Best Self, LLC or schedule an appointment online to get relief from your symptoms today.
Dr. Yana Bekker is an in-network psychiatrist with the following commercial insurance plans: