Lakeside Behavioral Health provides outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management for adults with ocd at our St. Louis, MO and O’Fallon, IL locations. Our board-certified psychiatrists develop individualized treatment plans to reduce symptoms and restore daily functioning.
How Outpatient Psychiatry Treats OCD
Psychiatric treatment for OCD typically begins with SSRIs, the first-line pharmacological intervention. OCD requires higher SSRI doses than depression and longer response times (8 to 12 weeks).
What psychiatric treatment includes:
- SSRIs prescribed at OCD-appropriate doses (higher than for depression)
- 8 to 12 week trial period before assessing full medication response
- Augmentation with low-dose antipsychotics if SSRIs alone are insufficient
- Coordination with therapist providing ERP (the gold standard OCD therapy)
- Y-BOCS assessment to measure symptom severity and track treatment response
- Referral to FDA-cleared deep TMS for treatment-resistant OCD
Signs Psychiatric Care May Be Right for Your OCD
Consider a psychiatric evaluation if:
- Obsessions and compulsions consume significant daily time
- Therapy alone has not provided sufficient improvement
- Symptom intensity makes it difficult to engage in ERP therapy
- You have co-occurring depression or anxiety alongside OCD
- Previous medication trials were at inadequate doses or insufficient duration
What to Expect at Lakeside
Your first appointment is a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation lasting 45 to 60 minutes covering symptoms, medical history, family history, and treatment goals.
The ongoing treatment process:
- Initial evaluation with diagnosis and treatment recommendation
- Follow-up visits every 2 to 4 weeks during medication adjustments
- Frequency decreasing as symptoms stabilize
- Coordination with therapists and other providers throughout
- In-person appointments at St. Louis and O’Fallon offices
Why Choose Lakeside Behavioral Health
Lakeside offers integrated psychiatric care under one roof.
Key advantages:
- Complete OCD continuum: psychiatry + ERP therapy + FDA-cleared deep TMS
- Care escalation without changing providers
- OCD-specific medication expertise (higher doses, longer trials, augmentation)
- TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance accepted
- Both St. Louis and O’Fallon locations
Call 314-916-3027 to schedule your evaluation.
Take the Next Step
Reach out and our team will walk you through evaluation, scheduling, and insurance verification. In-person care is available in St. Louis and O'Fallon. Virtual therapy and IOP extend throughout Missouri and Illinois.
- CARF Accredited
- Most major insurance accepted
- In-person and virtual appointments
- Adult psychiatry, therapy, IOP, and TMS