Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Prerna Martin
Registered Psychological Associate, PhD, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I specialize in evidence-based treatments for children, teens, and young adults with anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and behavior problems. I have extensive experience working with clients from diverse, multicultural backgrounds. I strive to provide therapy that is grounded in science, while honoring the unique needs of each individual. My approach is deeply relational, and I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to understand your struggles and learn new tools. I am passionate about empowering clients to face their fears, change unhelpful patterns, heal from trauma, and develop more self-compassion.
I specialize in evidence-based treatments for children, teens, and young adults with anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, eating disorders, and behavior problems. I have extensive experience working with clients from diverse, multicultural backgrounds. I strive to provide therapy that is grounded in science, while honoring the unique needs of each individual. My approach is deeply relational, and I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to understand your struggles and learn new tools. I am passionate about empowering clients to face their fears, change unhelpful patterns, heal from trauma, and develop more self-compassion.
Negar Khaefi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Are you living with a traumatic past, or severe anxiety? I am an Anxiety and PTSD specialist. My expertise is in treating Career/Romantic Anxiety, Panic, OCD, Traumatic Memories, Nightmares, and Social Anxiety. My typical clients experience debilitating Panic Attacks, Trauma Flashbacks, Feelings of Unreality, Insomnia, Feelings of Detachment, Fear of Death/Suicide, Losing Control, Fear of Going Insane, Fear of leaving the house, Fear of Embarrassment/Rejection, Fear of Being Trapped, Driving Anxiety, Violent Intrusive Thoughts, Constant Daily Anxiety about Work, Love Life, and Transitions.
Are you living with a traumatic past, or severe anxiety? I am an Anxiety and PTSD specialist. My expertise is in treating Career/Romantic Anxiety, Panic, OCD, Traumatic Memories, Nightmares, and Social Anxiety. My typical clients experience debilitating Panic Attacks, Trauma Flashbacks, Feelings of Unreality, Insomnia, Feelings of Detachment, Fear of Death/Suicide, Losing Control, Fear of Going Insane, Fear of leaving the house, Fear of Embarrassment/Rejection, Fear of Being Trapped, Driving Anxiety, Violent Intrusive Thoughts, Constant Daily Anxiety about Work, Love Life, and Transitions.
Kara Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90036 (Online Only)
I'm a DBT-Linehan Board Certified Clinician as well as having extensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ExRP) to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
I believe that everyone is doing the best they can with the skills they have at the time. If you feel like the ways you are coping aren't working well enough anymore or that difficult emotions are getting in the way, let's talk. As a therapist, I want to meet you where you are and at the same time empower you to make changes that will reduce suffering and increase fulfillment. It is important to me to understand your world and help you create a life worth living. I use a balance of compassionate, nonjudgmental support and straightforward feedback, helping you gain more tools to cope with life on life's terms.
I'm a DBT-Linehan Board Certified Clinician as well as having extensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ExRP) to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
I believe that everyone is doing the best they can with the skills they have at the time. If you feel like the ways you are coping aren't working well enough anymore or that difficult emotions are getting in the way, let's talk. As a therapist, I want to meet you where you are and at the same time empower you to make changes that will reduce suffering and increase fulfillment. It is important to me to understand your world and help you create a life worth living. I use a balance of compassionate, nonjudgmental support and straightforward feedback, helping you gain more tools to cope with life on life's terms.
Dr. Todd Brown
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Life can be tough. Feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings can make it feel even tougher. Worries that paralyze you or keep you from the life you want. Intrusive obsessive thoughts that get you lead to cycles of avoidance, reassurance, and actions that you take to try to get rid of them. The low lows of your mood, energy, and motivation. And all the other ways these struggles may present during times of stress or life transitions, including hair pulling, skin picking, or body dysphoria. These concerns emerge for children, teens, and adults alike. All of whom simply want a life without mental and emotional suffering.
Life can be tough. Feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings can make it feel even tougher. Worries that paralyze you or keep you from the life you want. Intrusive obsessive thoughts that get you lead to cycles of avoidance, reassurance, and actions that you take to try to get rid of them. The low lows of your mood, energy, and motivation. And all the other ways these struggles may present during times of stress or life transitions, including hair pulling, skin picking, or body dysphoria. These concerns emerge for children, teens, and adults alike. All of whom simply want a life without mental and emotional suffering.
Daniel Gaines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Having experienced chronic pain, OCD, anxiety and depression, I enjoy working with people who also have these conditions and are looking for guidance and support from someone who better understands what they are going through. I know how hard and isolating it can be to cope with pain or a mental illness. My aim is create a safe space where you can share your feelings and hardships without fear of judgment while I use evidence-based treatments to help you develop the skills needed to treat these concerns. Note: I now do in-person hiking sessions in Los Feliz (as featured in the LA Times) as well as on the basketball court!
Having experienced chronic pain, OCD, anxiety and depression, I enjoy working with people who also have these conditions and are looking for guidance and support from someone who better understands what they are going through. I know how hard and isolating it can be to cope with pain or a mental illness. My aim is create a safe space where you can share your feelings and hardships without fear of judgment while I use evidence-based treatments to help you develop the skills needed to treat these concerns. Note: I now do in-person hiking sessions in Los Feliz (as featured in the LA Times) as well as on the basketball court!
Dr. Bruce A. Levine Ph.d.
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Levine specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, relationship issues and other related conditions.
Dr Levine is among the only 5% of all clinical psychologists who are Board Certified (ABPP). Following a Ph.D. degree at Hofstra University in NY, he completed a 2-year clinical fellowship in cognitive-behavioral therapy at Temple University Medical School in Philadelphia. Dr. Levine was appointed Chief Psychologist at Mt. Sinai South-Nassau Medical Center in NY & after moving to LA in 2012 he became a clinical psychologist at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Levine worked as a psychologist on the hit TV series "Hoarders" & served on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Behavior Therapy & Experimental Psychiatry.
Levine specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, relationship issues and other related conditions.
Dr Levine is among the only 5% of all clinical psychologists who are Board Certified (ABPP). Following a Ph.D. degree at Hofstra University in NY, he completed a 2-year clinical fellowship in cognitive-behavioral therapy at Temple University Medical School in Philadelphia. Dr. Levine was appointed Chief Psychologist at Mt. Sinai South-Nassau Medical Center in NY & after moving to LA in 2012 he became a clinical psychologist at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Levine worked as a psychologist on the hit TV series "Hoarders" & served on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Behavior Therapy & Experimental Psychiatry.
Fidel Quintanilla
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Online Only)
You might be feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or stuck in a cycle of stress. My experience working with clients who work in high-stress careers gives me an understanding of work-life balance stress and having little time to work through anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and grief/loss. Sessions with me are structured, direct, and we create goals and develop the tools to authentically and confidently confront your stress. With years of extensive training with hundreds of clients at a top treatment center in Southern California, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help you become a healthier you.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or stuck in a cycle of stress. My experience working with clients who work in high-stress careers gives me an understanding of work-life balance stress and having little time to work through anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and grief/loss. Sessions with me are structured, direct, and we create goals and develop the tools to authentically and confidently confront your stress. With years of extensive training with hundreds of clients at a top treatment center in Southern California, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help you become a healthier you.
John X Gaspar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in providing mental health services for those with psychological disorders and behavioral-emotional concerns. As a former Research Associate at UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience, I come from a neuro-psychological background and have over ten years of experience as a mental health professional. I treat a wide range of psychological disorders including anxiety, depression, OCD, and behavioral disorders. Together with cognitive-behavioral techniques and therapeutic insights, we will work to help you overcome insecurities, embrace growth, and maximize your overall wellbeing.
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in providing mental health services for those with psychological disorders and behavioral-emotional concerns. As a former Research Associate at UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience, I come from a neuro-psychological background and have over ten years of experience as a mental health professional. I treat a wide range of psychological disorders including anxiety, depression, OCD, and behavioral disorders. Together with cognitive-behavioral techniques and therapeutic insights, we will work to help you overcome insecurities, embrace growth, and maximize your overall wellbeing.
Nikki Rubin, Psy.D., A Psychological Corporation
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders (including OCD), depression, shame or guilt, negative self-judgments, perfectionism, grief, a sense of feeling overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected from themselves or others. My aim is to help you increase psychological flexibility through mindfulness and evidence-based practices in the service of creating more space in your life to identify, connect to, and act in alignment with your own values. I want to help you build the life that you want even in the presence of struggle. I offer individual therapy.
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders (including OCD), depression, shame or guilt, negative self-judgments, perfectionism, grief, a sense of feeling overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected from themselves or others. My aim is to help you increase psychological flexibility through mindfulness and evidence-based practices in the service of creating more space in your life to identify, connect to, and act in alignment with your own values. I want to help you build the life that you want even in the presence of struggle. I offer individual therapy.
Megan Stanley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90016 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with self esteem, anxiety, life transitions, and OCD.
Do you find yourself trying to make everyone around you happy, even if that means you go unseen? You worry people won’t like you if you don’t get everything just right and even still you never feel appreciated for everything you do. And when someone does recognize your efforts? You hide from the spotlight, protesting that it wasn’t a big deal anyway. Everytime you put the work in or try something new, that nagging voice says “not good enough, try harder”, so you stay in your comfort zone. Turns out, the comfort zone isn’t very comfortable. Other people say you seem so put together, but when you look around, all you see is failure.
I specialize in working with self esteem, anxiety, life transitions, and OCD.
Do you find yourself trying to make everyone around you happy, even if that means you go unseen? You worry people won’t like you if you don’t get everything just right and even still you never feel appreciated for everything you do. And when someone does recognize your efforts? You hide from the spotlight, protesting that it wasn’t a big deal anyway. Everytime you put the work in or try something new, that nagging voice says “not good enough, try harder”, so you stay in your comfort zone. Turns out, the comfort zone isn’t very comfortable. Other people say you seem so put together, but when you look around, all you see is failure.
Flavio Marenco
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90024
I gained four years of training and experience in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and anxiety disorders at UCLA.
I strive to create a supportive therapeutic relationship with you and to provide a safe relational space, which I believe are especially important if you feel vulnerable or are in emotional pain. I take an active role in session to help you heal and reclaim your inner voice and truth. I ask probing questions designed to uncover conscious and unconscious barriers to achieving your best life.
I gained four years of training and experience in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and anxiety disorders at UCLA.
I strive to create a supportive therapeutic relationship with you and to provide a safe relational space, which I believe are especially important if you feel vulnerable or are in emotional pain. I take an active role in session to help you heal and reclaim your inner voice and truth. I ask probing questions designed to uncover conscious and unconscious barriers to achieving your best life.
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Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
I approach therapy with warmth, compassion, nonjudgment, and cultural sensitivity. While I work with a broad range of mental health conditions, my areas of particular specialty are in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, addiction, OCD, trauma, and borderline personality disorder. I strive to provide an environment that encourages authenticity, recognizing that therapy can be a vulnerable and challenging process that also offers an invaluable path towards healing and recovery.
I approach therapy with warmth, compassion, nonjudgment, and cultural sensitivity. While I work with a broad range of mental health conditions, my areas of particular specialty are in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, addiction, OCD, trauma, and borderline personality disorder. I strive to provide an environment that encourages authenticity, recognizing that therapy can be a vulnerable and challenging process that also offers an invaluable path towards healing and recovery.
Seth Sultan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
I specialize in the treatment of complex trauma, OCD, depression and anxiety. I strive to create safety with each person I work with so we can explore what is going on emotionally, physically, cognitively and spiritually. Trauma and stress live in the body and, in my experience, an integrated approach is most helpful, where we pay attention to feelings, physical sensations, thoughts, behaviors and images that arise during sessions. I also utilize mindfulness, and inner child healing. We will work together moving towards your goals, so that as you feel better, you will have more freedom to become the person you want to be.
I specialize in the treatment of complex trauma, OCD, depression and anxiety. I strive to create safety with each person I work with so we can explore what is going on emotionally, physically, cognitively and spiritually. Trauma and stress live in the body and, in my experience, an integrated approach is most helpful, where we pay attention to feelings, physical sensations, thoughts, behaviors and images that arise during sessions. I also utilize mindfulness, and inner child healing. We will work together moving towards your goals, so that as you feel better, you will have more freedom to become the person you want to be.
Jeongeun Moon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90010
My clients are individuals who are navigating the complexities of trauma, as well as related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and harm OCD. Understanding that each person's experience is unique, I collaborate closely with my clients from the outset to establish tailored therapy goals. In our initial session, we lay the groundwork for our journey together, focusing on objectives that often encompass symptom alleviation, functional enhancement, the development of coping skills, increased self-awareness, and the cultivation of deep, transformative insights.
My clients are individuals who are navigating the complexities of trauma, as well as related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and harm OCD. Understanding that each person's experience is unique, I collaborate closely with my clients from the outset to establish tailored therapy goals. In our initial session, we lay the groundwork for our journey together, focusing on objectives that often encompass symptom alleviation, functional enhancement, the development of coping skills, increased self-awareness, and the cultivation of deep, transformative insights.
Dr. Tabasom Vahidi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049
My training and experience has focused on a variety of areas including OCD, depression, anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, and relationship struggles.
I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental therapy environment where my patients can openly share their fears, deepest thoughts and feelings. I believe strongly that revealing our authentic selves is integral to utilizing therapy to achieve growth and to overcome our most challenging obstacles.
My training and experience has focused on a variety of areas including OCD, depression, anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, and relationship struggles.
I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental therapy environment where my patients can openly share their fears, deepest thoughts and feelings. I believe strongly that revealing our authentic selves is integral to utilizing therapy to achieve growth and to overcome our most challenging obstacles.
Ariela Rabizadeh
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I am trained in evidence-based treatments for Selective Mutism & OCD (two disorders often lacking expert care), as well as tics, & anxiety disorders (including specific phobia, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, etc).
Hello & welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist, providing assessment & treatment for early childhood to adolescence & young adults. My expertise is in teaching parents how to respond to their child’s behavior (i.e., “parent coaching”), OCD, Anxiety Disorders (including Selective-Mutism), Tic Disorders, and other behavioral disorders utilizing high-quality treatments supported by scientific evidence. Treatment modalities include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (including Exposure and Response Prevention), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.
I am trained in evidence-based treatments for Selective Mutism & OCD (two disorders often lacking expert care), as well as tics, & anxiety disorders (including specific phobia, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, etc).
Hello & welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist, providing assessment & treatment for early childhood to adolescence & young adults. My expertise is in teaching parents how to respond to their child’s behavior (i.e., “parent coaching”), OCD, Anxiety Disorders (including Selective-Mutism), Tic Disorders, and other behavioral disorders utilizing high-quality treatments supported by scientific evidence. Treatment modalities include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (including Exposure and Response Prevention), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy.
OCD Center of Los Angeles
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
The OCD Center Los Angeles is a private, outpatient clinic specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related anxiety-based conditions. Among the disorders we treat are: OCD, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobias, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (body image anxiety), Hypochondria (health anxiety), Trichotillomania (hair pulling), and Dermatillomania (skin picking). Unfortunately, traditional talk therapy has little impact on these conditions. Conversely, research has consistently found CBT to be the most effective treatment for these disorders. While treatment may last years with traditional therapy, most clients make dramatic improvement with CBT in just 4-6 months.
The OCD Center Los Angeles is a private, outpatient clinic specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and related anxiety-based conditions. Among the disorders we treat are: OCD, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobias, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (body image anxiety), Hypochondria (health anxiety), Trichotillomania (hair pulling), and Dermatillomania (skin picking). Unfortunately, traditional talk therapy has little impact on these conditions. Conversely, research has consistently found CBT to be the most effective treatment for these disorders. While treatment may last years with traditional therapy, most clients make dramatic improvement with CBT in just 4-6 months.
Lauren Cromer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90036
I’m passionate about helping teens, adults & couples going through emotional difficulties resulting from communication issues, low-self esteem, ADHD, anxiety, phobias, OCD & LGBTQIA+ identities.
Difficult conversations are my specialty. I offer a compassionate & accepting space for my clients to explore the stress & struggles that keep them from being who they want to be. The adults & adolescents that I work with often come to me feeling stuck & unsure what move to make next. By connecting to your desires, your needs, & yourself, you can learn to put yourself first & live your life for you. You can count on me to shine a light on even the littlest of wins while we experiment with new ways of navigating the world.
I’m passionate about helping teens, adults & couples going through emotional difficulties resulting from communication issues, low-self esteem, ADHD, anxiety, phobias, OCD & LGBTQIA+ identities.
Difficult conversations are my specialty. I offer a compassionate & accepting space for my clients to explore the stress & struggles that keep them from being who they want to be. The adults & adolescents that I work with often come to me feeling stuck & unsure what move to make next. By connecting to your desires, your needs, & yourself, you can learn to put yourself first & live your life for you. You can count on me to shine a light on even the littlest of wins while we experiment with new ways of navigating the world.
Dr. Alberto Collazzoni
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Why do I have anxiety in this situation? Why do I avoid it? Where are these distressing and intrusive thoughts from? Why do I repeat this behavior over and over? If these questions sound familiar, you may have anxiety and/or OCD. Anxiety sucks but it is an emotion and has a goal, helping us to prevent dangerous situations and survive. I love defining anxiety as the cognitive (thoughts) and the physiological expressions (body feelings) of the fight-or-flight system. Our society tells us how anxiety is bad and how we should run away from it. We never have had the opportunity to see and learn something different about it.
), OCD, OCD disorders (e.
Why do I have anxiety in this situation? Why do I avoid it? Where are these distressing and intrusive thoughts from? Why do I repeat this behavior over and over? If these questions sound familiar, you may have anxiety and/or OCD. Anxiety sucks but it is an emotion and has a goal, helping us to prevent dangerous situations and survive. I love defining anxiety as the cognitive (thoughts) and the physiological expressions (body feelings) of the fight-or-flight system. Our society tells us how anxiety is bad and how we should run away from it. We never have had the opportunity to see and learn something different about it.
Kristen McDonald
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
My practice, which is located in West Los Angeles, offers customized, personalized psychological services to adults of all ages who are experiencing mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, trauma, insomnia, relationship concerns, or other struggles that are interfering in their ability to feel fully alive and satisfied. My focus is on providing weekly individual therapy as well as referrals to other services as needed. I am also currently offering an OCD group on Tuesday evenings.
My practice, which is located in West Los Angeles, offers customized, personalized psychological services to adults of all ages who are experiencing mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, trauma, insomnia, relationship concerns, or other struggles that are interfering in their ability to feel fully alive and satisfied. My focus is on providing weekly individual therapy as well as referrals to other services as needed. I am also currently offering an OCD group on Tuesday evenings.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.