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OCD treatment in Udaipur

Chetas Counseling Center offers OCD treatment in Udaipur, led by Dr. R. K. Sharma, MD Psychiatry (NIMHANS). OCD can take hours out of every day. Specialist treatment helps you break the cycle of obsessions and compulsions.

Dr. R. K. Sharma · MD Psychiatry, NIMHANS
Mon–Sat, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Quick answer

How is OCD treated?

OCD is treated with a specific form of CBT called Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), often combined with SSRI medicines. At Chetas Counseling Center, Udaipur, Dr. R.K. Sharma provides OCD assessment, ERP-based therapy and medication management, helping people reduce intrusive thoughts and time spent on rituals.

Signs to look for

When to seek help

Unwanted thoughtsDistressing thoughts or images that keep returning.
Repeated checkingLocks, gas, switches checked again and again.
Cleaning ritualsExcessive washing or fear of contamination.
Need for orderThings must be arranged "just right".
Mental ritualsCounting, praying or repeating phrases to feel safe.
Hours lost dailyRituals delay you and affect work or family.
Understanding it

What you should know

OCD is driven by doubt and the urge to neutralise it. ERP gently retrains the brain to tolerate uncertainty, so the urges lose their grip.

Our approach

How treatment works at Chetas

  1. AssessmentMapping obsessions, compulsions and their impact.
  2. PsychoeducationWhy rituals bring short-term relief but keep OCD going.
  3. ERP therapyGradual exposure to triggers without performing rituals.
  4. MedicationSSRIs, often at higher doses, when needed.
Covered

What we help with

Contamination OCDChecking OCDIntrusive thoughtsReligious OCDRelationship OCDHoardingBody dysmorphiaTrichotillomania
Families and OCD

Families often get drawn into reassurance or rituals. We guide them on how to support recovery without feeding the OCD.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Can OCD be cured?+

OCD is very treatable. Many people achieve major, lasting reduction in symptoms with ERP and medication.

How long does OCD treatment take?+

ERP usually takes 12–20 sessions; medicines take 8–12 weeks to show full effect.

Is OCD the same as being very neat?+

No. OCD involves distressing obsessions and time-consuming compulsions, not just a preference for tidiness.

Do intrusive thoughts mean I'm a bad person?+

No. Intrusive thoughts are a symptom of OCD and do not reflect your intentions.

RKMedically reviewed by Dr. R. K. Sharma, MBBS, MD (Psychiatry) – NIMHANS Bangalore, DPM (C.I.P. Ranchi), FIPS · Updated 1 Oct 2026
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