Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Brea, CA
Emily Berry
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brea, CA 92821 (Online Only)
Those who need someone gentle, empathetic, and who can validate their feelings, whether they struggle with anxiety, depression, obsessive behaviors, relationship issues, and others are welcome with no judgment. Those who may have goals they want to accomplish or who may need a place to feel safe and heard to take small, structured steps towards healing.
Those who need someone gentle, empathetic, and who can validate their feelings, whether they struggle with anxiety, depression, obsessive behaviors, relationship issues, and others are welcome with no judgment. Those who may have goals they want to accomplish or who may need a place to feel safe and heard to take small, structured steps towards healing.
In addition, medication management is a service I provide for those who have been prescribed psychotropic medication for depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and psychotic spectrum disorders.
My clients come from many walks of life but have one thing in common - they would like to improve their overall quality of life. Perhaps the wounds from their past or stressors from their present are adversely impacting their lives. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to improve their current level of functioning. My practice includes working with adults, college students, adolescents, couples, and families. I also co-lead groups with my husband who is also a psychotherapist, and I work with master's level and doctorate interns who are completing their therapy/supervison hours for licensing.
In addition, medication management is a service I provide for those who have been prescribed psychotropic medication for depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and psychotic spectrum disorders.
My clients come from many walks of life but have one thing in common - they would like to improve their overall quality of life. Perhaps the wounds from their past or stressors from their present are adversely impacting their lives. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to improve their current level of functioning. My practice includes working with adults, college students, adolescents, couples, and families. I also co-lead groups with my husband who is also a psychotherapist, and I work with master's level and doctorate interns who are completing their therapy/supervison hours for licensing.
Licensed Marriage and Family therapy for over 4 years and experience in mental health field for over 20 years. Experience in treating patient's who struggle with life challenges, including depression, substance abuse anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and relational difficulties. Utilizing a client centered approach with individualized treatment plan to meet client's personalized needs.
Licensed Marriage and Family therapy for over 4 years and experience in mental health field for over 20 years. Experience in treating patient's who struggle with life challenges, including depression, substance abuse anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and relational difficulties. Utilizing a client centered approach with individualized treatment plan to meet client's personalized needs.
My hope is to help the client and families reach their goals and to provide them with a safe and non-judgmental place to do that. When working with a client, I will assist in allowing the client and families to process feelings and thoughts in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Please note, I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and can provide counseling services for the deaf community.
My hope is to help the client and families reach their goals and to provide them with a safe and non-judgmental place to do that. When working with a client, I will assist in allowing the client and families to process feelings and thoughts in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Please note, I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and can provide counseling services for the deaf community.
Lauren Kramer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brea, CA 92821 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with college aged students, couples, as well as adolescents who are dealing with adjustment, identity, anxiety, depression and relational issues. I also enjoy working with pregnant women and new moms as they embark on their new journey of parenthood.
I enjoy working with college aged students, couples, as well as adolescents who are dealing with adjustment, identity, anxiety, depression and relational issues. I also enjoy working with pregnant women and new moms as they embark on their new journey of parenthood.
Rocio Bedoy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brea, CA 92821 (Online Only)
In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client's individual needs to help attain the personal growth they are striving for. I believe the goal is to enhance the individual's ability to manage one's feelings and behaviors.
In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client's individual needs to help attain the personal growth they are striving for. I believe the goal is to enhance the individual's ability to manage one's feelings and behaviors.
I am deeply passionate about helping others find relief from the pain and confusion life brings. I am also driven to find the answers you need and so after your first visit, you will see a real difference and finally experience hope for the first time, in a long time! I am compassionate, understanding and non-judgmental. You will feel comfortable and at ease after our first visit. I am trained in reading Brain SPECT scans and work closely with the Amen Clinics as a Brain Health Coach. If you are interested in understanding more about that process, or to simply ask questions about therapy, do not hesitate to call for a free consult.
I am deeply passionate about helping others find relief from the pain and confusion life brings. I am also driven to find the answers you need and so after your first visit, you will see a real difference and finally experience hope for the first time, in a long time! I am compassionate, understanding and non-judgmental. You will feel comfortable and at ease after our first visit. I am trained in reading Brain SPECT scans and work closely with the Amen Clinics as a Brain Health Coach. If you are interested in understanding more about that process, or to simply ask questions about therapy, do not hesitate to call for a free consult.
One of the greatest joys of being a therapist is the opportunity to be a voice of hope for you and to provide space to feel safe, seen, and heard.I understand what it’s like to struggle, feeling hopeless and alone.
One of the greatest joys of being a therapist is the opportunity to be a voice of hope for you and to provide space to feel safe, seen, and heard.I understand what it’s like to struggle, feeling hopeless and alone.
Lori L Breeden-Gomez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brea, CA 92821
I provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults; as well as providing therapy to couples and families. Are you struggling with the demands, of work, kids, a spouse or partner? Are you feeling overwhelmed at work/home and cannot manage the anxiety/depression? Do you and your partner disagree about how to parent the kids? Are you struggling with blending two families together? I will help you explore solutions to the problems and challenges you are facing.
I provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults; as well as providing therapy to couples and families. Are you struggling with the demands, of work, kids, a spouse or partner? Are you feeling overwhelmed at work/home and cannot manage the anxiety/depression? Do you and your partner disagree about how to parent the kids? Are you struggling with blending two families together? I will help you explore solutions to the problems and challenges you are facing.
Jo works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Jo believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Jo works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Jo believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.
Candice Calderon-Lem
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC, PPS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brea, CA 92821 (Online Only)
Out of a place of struggle or hopelessness, much can be discovered and learned. Having a witness to your life who listens without judgment can help remove barriers, so you are in a more hopeful place. There will be ups and downs through the therapeutic journey, and I am here to support you, as you develop awareness and understanding in order to make healthy choices. I will listen to your stories, perhaps offer a different perspective, practice coping skills, and help you discover how you can participate in your hopes to make them happen.
Out of a place of struggle or hopelessness, much can be discovered and learned. Having a witness to your life who listens without judgment can help remove barriers, so you are in a more hopeful place. There will be ups and downs through the therapeutic journey, and I am here to support you, as you develop awareness and understanding in order to make healthy choices. I will listen to your stories, perhaps offer a different perspective, practice coping skills, and help you discover how you can participate in your hopes to make them happen.
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Hello and welcome! I’m blessed to be part of your journey. I understand that taking this step might feel daunting, but I want you to know that I am proud of you. Life is full of ups and downs, and it's crucial to understand that you don’t have to navigate the challenges alone. My passion for therapy stems from a deep commitment to helping individuals work through their struggles and find hope and healing, no matter how difficult the circumstances.
Hello and welcome! I’m blessed to be part of your journey. I understand that taking this step might feel daunting, but I want you to know that I am proud of you. Life is full of ups and downs, and it's crucial to understand that you don’t have to navigate the challenges alone. My passion for therapy stems from a deep commitment to helping individuals work through their struggles and find hope and healing, no matter how difficult the circumstances.
Heidi Renie Pena
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brea, CA 92821
I am currently welcoming new clients. My telehealth services are accessible to individuals located anywhere in California. As a therapist, I believe that everyone is in control of their own healing journey. I am here to provide guidance and support as we navigate through the challenges and fears that life may bring, including grief, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and body image concerns. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can freely express themselves and feel heard.
I am currently welcoming new clients. My telehealth services are accessible to individuals located anywhere in California. As a therapist, I believe that everyone is in control of their own healing journey. I am here to provide guidance and support as we navigate through the challenges and fears that life may bring, including grief, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and body image concerns. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can freely express themselves and feel heard.
Welcome to my safe and nurturing private practice! I have dedicated the last 28 years working in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience working with individuals who suffer with emotionally disturbed thoughts and strive to create a supportively safe environment for this healing process. My background as a Mental Health Counselor provides me with an integrative and holistic approach working with individuals, couples and families. My psychotherapy sessions focus on working with individual’s potential strengths to help them move beyond any concerns they may have.
Welcome to my safe and nurturing private practice! I have dedicated the last 28 years working in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience working with individuals who suffer with emotionally disturbed thoughts and strive to create a supportively safe environment for this healing process. My background as a Mental Health Counselor provides me with an integrative and holistic approach working with individuals, couples and families. My psychotherapy sessions focus on working with individual’s potential strengths to help them move beyond any concerns they may have.
Dr. Grimes enjoys providing individual, couple, marital, family, and child therapy. He is also trained to treat sexual abuse and clients dealing with both addiction and mental illness. Interests include but are not limited to attachment theory and spiritual formation throughout life. Dr. Grimes has been in practice for 11 years providing psychological services to a wide variety of issues and populations. He is trained in EMDR a treatment modality that is very effective in relieving trauma.
Dr. Grimes enjoys providing individual, couple, marital, family, and child therapy. He is also trained to treat sexual abuse and clients dealing with both addiction and mental illness. Interests include but are not limited to attachment theory and spiritual formation throughout life. Dr. Grimes has been in practice for 11 years providing psychological services to a wide variety of issues and populations. He is trained in EMDR a treatment modality that is very effective in relieving trauma.
I take an active approach to psychotherapy, shaping my input to the needs of my clients. I conceptualize mental health issues from a holistic perspective: emotional, social, medical/physical, and spiritual. I play a variety of different roles with people: listener, teacher, problem-solver, coach, encourager, and fellow-struggler with the complexities of life. I specialize in helping people overcome difficulties with depression, anxiety and stress, compulsive disorders, ADD/ADHD, relationship problems, work problems, and related spiritual concerns. I am familiar with psychotropic medications, am a supporter of recovery work, and have training in a variety of different psychotherapeutic modalities.
I take an active approach to psychotherapy, shaping my input to the needs of my clients. I conceptualize mental health issues from a holistic perspective: emotional, social, medical/physical, and spiritual. I play a variety of different roles with people: listener, teacher, problem-solver, coach, encourager, and fellow-struggler with the complexities of life. I specialize in helping people overcome difficulties with depression, anxiety and stress, compulsive disorders, ADD/ADHD, relationship problems, work problems, and related spiritual concerns. I am familiar with psychotropic medications, am a supporter of recovery work, and have training in a variety of different psychotherapeutic modalities.
Dr. Sarwat Waraich Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821 (Online Only)
You're entirely powerless. You've begun isolating from your family. The shame is so deep that you're afraid to look them in the eye. They'll surely see the heavy secret you've been carrying. You've tried to be "good enough" for him, but the cycle of emotional abuse and manipulation is never-ending. You've begun to question your sanity. You made excuses for their behavior, his "moods". You've changed yourself to appease him and lost yourself in the process. You no longer recognize the woman in the mirror with her sad and tired eyes. You've disconnected from you friends and the things you once loved. You've lost who you are.
You're entirely powerless. You've begun isolating from your family. The shame is so deep that you're afraid to look them in the eye. They'll surely see the heavy secret you've been carrying. You've tried to be "good enough" for him, but the cycle of emotional abuse and manipulation is never-ending. You've begun to question your sanity. You made excuses for their behavior, his "moods". You've changed yourself to appease him and lost yourself in the process. You no longer recognize the woman in the mirror with her sad and tired eyes. You've disconnected from you friends and the things you once loved. You've lost who you are.
Dr. Lisa D. Lewis is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2004. The focus of Dr. Lewis's practice is to fully explore the meaning and purpose of each woman's life, well-lived, through each and every season. As you face the challenges of your life, you are always in the process of becoming yourself and seeking meaning and purpose in life. Dr. Lewis works with women in transitions: birth, death, new careers, changing careers, peri/post menopause, health challenges, retirement, child-free years, marital changes, crisis of faith and changing beliefs.
Dr. Lisa D. Lewis is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2004. The focus of Dr. Lewis's practice is to fully explore the meaning and purpose of each woman's life, well-lived, through each and every season. As you face the challenges of your life, you are always in the process of becoming yourself and seeking meaning and purpose in life. Dr. Lewis works with women in transitions: birth, death, new careers, changing careers, peri/post menopause, health challenges, retirement, child-free years, marital changes, crisis of faith and changing beliefs.
Lisa Eaton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Brea, CA 92821 (Online Only)
:: CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS :: I believe that it takes courage to meet with a therapist, and I am sensitive to the journeys that lead people to my office. I utilize a friendly, collaborative approach in developing relationships with my clients. I feel that the most important change agent in the treatment process is the relationship between client and therapist. I strive to help my clients feel comfortable and safe, and help empower them to build skills to help manage stressors and overcome obstacles. I use a strengths-based approach to help my clients move from where they are to where they want to be.
:: CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS :: I believe that it takes courage to meet with a therapist, and I am sensitive to the journeys that lead people to my office. I utilize a friendly, collaborative approach in developing relationships with my clients. I feel that the most important change agent in the treatment process is the relationship between client and therapist. I strive to help my clients feel comfortable and safe, and help empower them to build skills to help manage stressors and overcome obstacles. I use a strengths-based approach to help my clients move from where they are to where they want to be.
It has been a while since you felt stuck, terrified, hopeless, or worthless. Yet, you have always been smiling to pretend you are okay. Or you are very used to distancing yourself because “nobody cares about me”. Life can be very challenging when you can hardly recognize the person next to you, more importantly, when you can’t even recognize yourself. Whether it has been years over the same issues and difficulties, or there has been a sudden tragic change to your life, believe it! You are already doing the best you can at any given moment!
It has been a while since you felt stuck, terrified, hopeless, or worthless. Yet, you have always been smiling to pretend you are okay. Or you are very used to distancing yourself because “nobody cares about me”. Life can be very challenging when you can hardly recognize the person next to you, more importantly, when you can’t even recognize yourself. Whether it has been years over the same issues and difficulties, or there has been a sudden tragic change to your life, believe it! You are already doing the best you can at any given moment!
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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.