[Psychodynamic Intervention in Severe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder]

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is among the most common psychiatric conditions and is associated with substantial distress and functional impairment. Although Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and pharmacotherapy are considered first-line treatments, not all patients respond sufficiently. The case of a young woman demonstrates that a psychodynamic short-term therapy over five weeks can lead to marked symptom reduction (Y-BOCS: 39.5 → 19). This improvement is attributed to addressing intrapsychic conflicts and structural deficits.