Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment

OCD is a complex mental health condition that can take over your daily life with unwanted thoughts, overwhelming urges, and repetitive behaviors. Based in Beverly Hills, California, Dr. Khan provides compassionate, individualized treatment for adults with OCD, helping them regain control and improve their quality of life.

Understanding OCD

OCD is a condition marked by two main components:

• Obsessions: Unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that trigger distress or anxiety.

• Compulsions: Repetitive behaviors or mental rituals performed to try to reduce that distress or prevent a feared outcome.

For example, someone with OCD may worry excessively about contamination (obsession) and respond with frequent handwashing (compulsion). Others may feel compelled to check locks repeatedly, count objects, arrange items “just right,” or engage in silent mental rituals.

OCD affects people differently, but common themes include:

• Contamination fears (germs, dirt, illness)

• Checking behaviors (doors, appliances, safety)

• Order and symmetry (arranging, aligning, perfectionism)

• Intrusive thoughts (often violent, sexual, or taboo in nature)

• Reassurance-seeking (constantly asking others for certainty)

Left untreated, OCD can be exhausting and isolating, taking hours of a person’s day and interfering with relationships, work, and health.

Dr. Khan’s Comprehensive & Collaborative Approach

Effective OCD treatment requires more than just addressing symptoms; it means understanding the whole person and tailoring care to their needs. Dr. Khan utilizes  evidence-based treatments, working in close collaboration with patients to design a plan that feels supportive, sustainable, and empowering.

This includes:

• Medical & Biological Care: Thoughtful use of medication when needed, with careful monitoring of benefits and side effects.

• Therapeutic Interventions: A core element of treatment for OCD is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. Although Dr. Khan does not provide ERP therapy, he will help connect you with trusted ERP referrals in the community. 

• Lifestyle Support: Encouraging sleep hygiene, mindfulness, nutrition, and stress management to strengthen recovery.

• Collaboration: Patients are partners in treatment, setting goals and adjusting plans together as progress unfolds.

OCD Treatment Options

Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation

The first step is a 60-minute evaluation that includes:

• Medical and psychiatric history review

• Discussion of obsessions, compulsions, and their impact

• Use of standardized OCD rating scales

• Collaborative goal-setting for treatment

Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities

Treatment: Medication Management

Benefits: Medications such as SSRIs or other options can reduce the intensity of obsessions and compulsions.

Best For: Adults with moderate to severe OCD

Treatment: Therapy for OCD

Benefits: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold standard for OCD, helping patients face fears without engaging in rituals.

Best For: Adults seeking long-term change

Treatment: Combined Treatment

Benefits: Medication + ERP or CBT can provide both rapid symptom relief and long-lasting coping strategies.

Best For: Many patients benefit most from this approach

Treatment: Holistic & Lifestyle Care

Benefits: Incorporating mindfulness, grounding techniques, and balanced routines to support emotional resilience.

Best For: All patients; strengthens other treatments

Why Patients Choose Dr. Khan for OCD Treatment

Local Expertise: Serving adults across Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and the greater Los Angeles area.

• Individualized Care: Every OCD treatment plan is tailored to the patient’s unique obsessions, compulsions, and goals.

• Holistic Philosophy: Care goes beyond reducing symptoms—it addresses lifestyle, relationships, and overall mental well-being.

• Collaborative Partnership: Patients and Dr. Khan work together, ensuring treatment feels empowering rather than rigid.

• Evidence-Based & Compassionate: Balancing ERP, CBT, and medication with understanding, empathy, and confidentiality.

What to Expect from OCD Treatment

• Gradual Progress: Relief may begin within weeks, especially with medication or structured ERP, but deeper change often takes time.

• Challenges & Breakthroughs: Facing fears through therapy can be uncomfortable, but it is a proven way to reduce the cycle of obsessions and compulsions.

• Sustainable Growth: By combining therapy, medication, and holistic care, patients often see lasting improvements in functioning and quality of life.

• Ongoing Support: Regular follow-up sessions provide space to track progress, troubleshoot setbacks, and adjust the treatment plan as needed.

Who Can Benefit from OCD Treatment

This service is designed for adults in Los Angeles, and surrounding areas who experience:

• Recurrent, intrusive thoughts that feel uncontrollable

• Time-consuming rituals that disrupt daily routines

• Distress about thoughts or behaviors others may not understand

• Interference in work, school, or relationships due to obsessions or compulsions

• A desire to regain control and live with more freedom

If this resonates with you, professional treatment can help you break free from OCD’s cycle.

Start Your Journey Toward Freedom

OCD can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. With the right support, recovery is possible. At his Beverly Hills practice, Dr. Khan partners with patients to create a personalized, comprehensive  treatment plan that reduces symptoms, improves coping skills, and restores confidence.

Request an Appointment today to begin OCD treatment in Los Angeles, CA, and take the first step toward a calmer, more empowered future.