Reduce Intrusions and Compulsive Drive with EXOMIND†
Individual brain mapping and adaptive stimulation aimed at easing urgency to ritualize, improving tolerance of uncertainty, and supporting steadier sleep and focus.
OCD is marked by intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that feel sticky and alarming, followed by compulsions—overt or mental—to reduce distress. Temporary relief reinforces the cycle, and stress or poor sleep can tighten it further. Many people describe hours lost to checking, reassurance loops, contamination rituals, ordering, or rumination. EXOMIND uses individualized mapping and precise, noninvasive stimulation intended to nudge stress- and cognitive-control networks toward a calmer, more flexible baseline so there’s more space to delay or skip rituals while you continue ERP and other supports.
EXOMIND at a Glance
Personalized targeting informed by symptoms, sleep/circadian patterns, and history
Awake, noninvasive, drug-free sessions (no anesthesia or recovery downtime)
Typical course: brief weekday sessions over a few weeks with session-by-session tuning
We track clinical outcomes throughout your treatment journey
Who It May Help
- Intrusive thoughts/images with strong urgency to check, clean, count, or seek reassurance
- Time-consuming rituals (overt or mental) that disrupt work, relationships, or sleep
- Intolerance of uncertainty, "not-just-right" feelings, perfectionistic loops
- Preference to add a non-pharmacologic adjunct while continuing ERP/CBT and clinician-directed care
How EXOMIND Works
After a focused intake and mapping session, EXOMIND delivers patterned magnetic pulses to cortical hubs involved in stress regulation and cognitive control. Parameters are adjusted across visits to encourage healthier network connectivity and a steadier autonomic set point.
What to Expect
You remain awake and laying down. Most people feel rhythmic tapping on the scalp; mild, brief sensitivity or headache can occur and typically resolves quickly. Early changes may include improved wind-down at night, fewer spikes in reactivity, and easier recovery after stressors.
Candidacy & Safety
We screen for medical contraindications (e.g., specific metal implants, seizure history). EXOMIND is generally well tolerated. If you use medications or therapy, we can coordinate care; changes are not required to begin unless advised for safety.
Important Information
This page is educational and not a guarantee of benefit. Individual results vary, and risks and uncertainties exist with any medical intervention. All patients complete a thorough evaluation and an informed-consent process reviewing potential benefits, risks, and alternatives.
Before Your Visit
- ✓Track daily time spent on obsessions/compulsions and peak distress (0–10) for 1–2 weeks
- ✓List top triggers, reassurance loops, and avoidance patterns
- ✓Share current ERP/CBT plan, medications, and what helps you delay or skip rituals
- ✓Choose 2–3 goals (e.g., reduce reassurance texts, shorten checking time, complete one ERP step)
Frequently Asked Questions
1When might I notice change?
Over a few weeks, early shifts are often practical: pre-ritual urgency drops by ~1–2 points, the delay before responding to an intrusion lengthens, one reassurance check is skipped or shortened in common situations, and rumination loops are a bit easier to disengage from. These gains can build across the series and may continue to consolidate afterward while you keep practicing ERP and sleep/routine supports.
2How many sessions are typical for EXOMIND?
Courses commonly involve brief weekday sessions over a few weeks. The exact number and schedule are personalized after your mapping and consultation; some patients consider additional sessions if benefits wane.
3Can EXOMIND be combined with my current treatment?
Yes. EXOMIND is non-pharmacologic and can be coordinated with existing medications and psychotherapy. Changes to medication are not required to begin unless advised for safety.
4What side effects are most common?
Mild scalp discomfort or headache can occur and typically resolves on its own or with simple measures. We review safety and comfort strategies during consent.
5How do you select brain targets?
We are able to identify the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex (DLPFC), based on your unique anatomy, within minutes.
6What if I don’t feel progress?
Results will vary. For refractory cases, we suggest a multi-modal approach and will explore your individualized treatment plan for further performance optimization.
7Can I work or drive after sessions?
Most people resume normal activities immediately. If you experience a headache or unusual fatigue, brief rest is recommended before driving.
8How are payments handled?
EXOMIND Santa Monica is a direct-pay practice.
Ready to Loosen the Grip of OCD Loops?
We’ll confirm candidacy and outline a personalized EXOMIND plan aimed at reducing urgency, creating more room to resist rituals, and supporting ERP progress.