OCD is more than being tidy — and it responds to treatment.
Intrusive thoughts and the compulsions meant to quiet them can take over your life. OCD is treatable, including with FDA-approved TMS.
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition in which unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images or urges (obsessions) drive repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) meant to relieve the distress. The relief is temporary, so the cycle repeats — and can consume hours of a person’s day.
OCD has little to do with being neat. It’s a treatable, brain-based condition, and Wave offers advanced options including TMS, which is FDA-approved specifically for OCD.
OCD involves a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Common examples include:
Obsessions
- Fears of contamination or germs
- Intrusive taboo or distressing thoughts
- Need for symmetry, order or “just right” feelings
Compulsions
- Excessive washing, checking or counting
- Repeating actions or mental rituals
- Seeking reassurance over and over
Impact
- Hours lost to rituals each day
- Avoiding triggers and situations
- Shame and distress about the thoughts
How it’s diagnosed at Wave
Diagnosis involves identifying the obsession–compulsion cycle and distinguishing OCD from generalized anxiety and other conditions. Many people feel ashamed of their intrusive thoughts and have hidden symptoms for years — our evaluation is judgment-free and built to bring relief.
We also assess for co-occurring depression and anxiety, which frequently accompany OCD.
OCD is treatable, including for cases that haven’t responded to medication. Wave offers:
Every plan is individualized — you’ll feel seen, not processed.
TMS Therapy
Non-invasive magnetic stimulation — FDA-approved for depression and OCD — with no medication and no downtime.
Medication Management
Careful prescribing, ongoing monitoring and genetic testing to match you with the right medication at the right dose.
Supportive Psychotherapy
Talk-based support integrated with your medical care, focused on coping skills and steady, measurable progress.
Interventional Psychiatry
Advanced, procedure-based care — TMS, Spravato and ketamine — for symptoms that medication alone hasn’t resolved.
Care led by a triple board-certified physician
Wave Treatment Centers is led by Dr. Jonathan Beatty, a triple board-certified physician in psychiatry & neurology, addiction medicine and pain medicine, and a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. With more than 18 years of experience, he treats the cases other practices send onward — including complex and treatment-resistant presentations.
Because Wave combines everyday psychiatric care with advanced, interventional options under one roof, your plan can evolve as you do — from medication management to TMS, Spravato or ketamine — without starting over with a new provider.
Meet Dr. BeattyYour first appointment
Your first visit is a thorough evaluation. You’ll find a welcoming environment where our highly trained staff work to understand your history, your symptoms, and what you’re hoping to change.
While an evaluation is not a guarantee of a prescription, if medication is deemed appropriate, we’ll work closely with you to ensure you understand the risks and benefits. Together we’ll outline a personalized plan and the next steps that fit your life.
Most new patients are seen within one to two weeks — and care is available both in person and through secure, HIPAA-compliant telemedicine across Pennsylvania, Florida and New Jersey.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder FAQ
Is OCD curable?
OCD is highly manageable. With the right treatment, many people dramatically reduce their symptoms and reclaim their time. For OCD that hasn’t responded to medication, TMS offers another effective path.
How does TMS help OCD?
TMS is FDA-approved for OCD. It uses magnetic pulses to target the brain circuits involved in the obsession–compulsion cycle — non-invasively, with no medication and no downtime.
Are intrusive thoughts dangerous?
Intrusive thoughts are a symptom of OCD, not a reflection of who you are or what you’ll do. Having them is distressing but not dangerous, and treatment helps loosen their grip.
Will I need medication?
Medication helps many people with OCD, often at higher doses than for depression. It can be combined with therapy and TMS. We’ll find the right mix for you.
Ready when you are.
Reaching out takes courage. Your conversation with us is confidential, compassionate, and pressure-free — schedule whenever you’re ready.
