Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Rancho Park, CA
Alex J. Russan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rancho Park, CA 90064
Feeling exhausted by self-defeating thoughts, behaviors or situations you can’t seem to break away from? A fresh perspective and understanding may help. Imagine walking down a dark trail at night. While you lead our way, I follow just behind, but with a flashlight, illuminating important points along our path for you to see. This is the therapeutic process, and it can be a powerful vehicle to greater self-understanding, acceptance and change.
Feeling exhausted by self-defeating thoughts, behaviors or situations you can’t seem to break away from? A fresh perspective and understanding may help. Imagine walking down a dark trail at night. While you lead our way, I follow just behind, but with a flashlight, illuminating important points along our path for you to see. This is the therapeutic process, and it can be a powerful vehicle to greater self-understanding, acceptance and change.
Penelope Starr-Karlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Park, CA 90064
If you are seeking help for a catastrophe, cumulative smaller traumas or self-in-relationship difficulties, I would like to introduce myself. I offer a safe, kind, emotionally supportive and effective relational home to understand and illuminate what has happened, and work to dissolve anything interfering with your happiness. In these anxiety provoking times upheavals at international, national, and personal levels of our lives haunt us creating extra difficulty with self-esteem, relationships, decisions, or influence. You will find me experienced, warm, empathic, and responsive and I am highly trained. To learn more please take a look at my website DreamsAndThemesTherapy.com, or email me.
If you are seeking help for a catastrophe, cumulative smaller traumas or self-in-relationship difficulties, I would like to introduce myself. I offer a safe, kind, emotionally supportive and effective relational home to understand and illuminate what has happened, and work to dissolve anything interfering with your happiness. In these anxiety provoking times upheavals at international, national, and personal levels of our lives haunt us creating extra difficulty with self-esteem, relationships, decisions, or influence. You will find me experienced, warm, empathic, and responsive and I am highly trained. To learn more please take a look at my website DreamsAndThemesTherapy.com, or email me.
Ashley Pezeshkifar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CPC, MA
Verified Verified
Rancho Park, CA 90064 (Online Only)
My work enables the client to become aware of emotions and resources as they learn techniques for self-management, communication & resourcefulness. Building emotional resilience is key towards achieving a balanced life. I work with the conscious & subconscious mind, while helping gain self-awareness to understand that self-limiting behaviors are caused by thoughts, feelings & beliefs of which you may be unaware. I help build awareness & empowerment during your journey. The motivations and process of therapy are unique to each individual. My practice includes work with individuals, couples, families, children, geriatrics, & groups.
My work enables the client to become aware of emotions and resources as they learn techniques for self-management, communication & resourcefulness. Building emotional resilience is key towards achieving a balanced life. I work with the conscious & subconscious mind, while helping gain self-awareness to understand that self-limiting behaviors are caused by thoughts, feelings & beliefs of which you may be unaware. I help build awareness & empowerment during your journey. The motivations and process of therapy are unique to each individual. My practice includes work with individuals, couples, families, children, geriatrics, & groups.
I use an empathic, nonjudgemental, and strengths-based approach to therapy with my clients. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, self-harm, disordered eating behaviors, and relationship difficulties. My approach is collaborative, so that we can work together to reach your goals that are most important to you. Our individual sessions may include homework to increase practice with skills/strategies.
I use an empathic, nonjudgemental, and strengths-based approach to therapy with my clients. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, self-harm, disordered eating behaviors, and relationship difficulties. My approach is collaborative, so that we can work together to reach your goals that are most important to you. Our individual sessions may include homework to increase practice with skills/strategies.
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Rachel Nebel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS AMFT
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
My clinical background includes working with adolescents (ages 10+) and young adults in both a school based setting and outpatient mental health facilities. I specialize in the treatment of OCD, anxiety, depression, perfectionism and life transitions. I take an integrative approach using evidence-based practices such as Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and combine them with mindfulness practices.
My clinical background includes working with adolescents (ages 10+) and young adults in both a school based setting and outpatient mental health facilities. I specialize in the treatment of OCD, anxiety, depression, perfectionism and life transitions. I take an integrative approach using evidence-based practices such as Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and combine them with mindfulness practices.
I specialize in treating OCD, anxiety disorders and substance abuse.
Change can happen and it can happen quickly if you're willing to put confusing, overwhelming feelings and thoughts under a microscope and dig. I help facilitate the dig by providing you with a supportive environment to stimulate new ways of thinking about your life and identify actions necessary to create better outcomes for yourself.
I specialize in treating OCD, anxiety disorders and substance abuse.
Change can happen and it can happen quickly if you're willing to put confusing, overwhelming feelings and thoughts under a microscope and dig. I help facilitate the dig by providing you with a supportive environment to stimulate new ways of thinking about your life and identify actions necessary to create better outcomes for yourself.
I currently offer an online OCD group.
Many of us recognize our lives lack fulfillment. We long for love, belonging and feelings of success. We crave peace of mind. Trauma and negative schemas often make achieving our goals difficult and we find ourselves right back where we started, as if in a loop. More than ever, we need someone to hear us. Luckily, Mental Health awareness has increased and you are in the right place to find help. My group practice includes myself and two other fantastic therapists, Ryan Muldoon AMFT and Gabrielle Amoils Pollak LMFT
I currently offer an online OCD group.
Many of us recognize our lives lack fulfillment. We long for love, belonging and feelings of success. We crave peace of mind. Trauma and negative schemas often make achieving our goals difficult and we find ourselves right back where we started, as if in a loop. More than ever, we need someone to hear us. Luckily, Mental Health awareness has increased and you are in the right place to find help. My group practice includes myself and two other fantastic therapists, Ryan Muldoon AMFT and Gabrielle Amoils Pollak LMFT
Are you grappling with anxiety, depression, OCD, or attention-related challenges? I’m a nationally recognized expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the research-based treatment of choice for quickly and effectively treating depression, anxiety, and related problems. If you're in search of a personalized and collaborative therapeutic journey, I'm here to help you. My commitment as a psychologist is to understand your unique needs and collaborate with you to provide you with the most effective therapy science has to offer.
Are you grappling with anxiety, depression, OCD, or attention-related challenges? I’m a nationally recognized expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the research-based treatment of choice for quickly and effectively treating depression, anxiety, and related problems. If you're in search of a personalized and collaborative therapeutic journey, I'm here to help you. My commitment as a psychologist is to understand your unique needs and collaborate with you to provide you with the most effective therapy science has to offer.
Hello there! I’m Dr. Trina, your friendly Westside clinical psychologist with a knack for untangling the intricate web of anxiety, OCD, and perfectionism in children and adolescents. I’m here to help kids find their inner calm and thrive in a world that often feels overwhelming. With over a decade of experience, I’m dedicated to turning those pesky worries into manageable challenges—while having a little fun along the way!
Hello there! I’m Dr. Trina, your friendly Westside clinical psychologist with a knack for untangling the intricate web of anxiety, OCD, and perfectionism in children and adolescents. I’m here to help kids find their inner calm and thrive in a world that often feels overwhelming. With over a decade of experience, I’m dedicated to turning those pesky worries into manageable challenges—while having a little fun along the way!
Seth Sultan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
If you are dealing with the impacts of trauma, OCD, stress, depression or anxiety there is support available.
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.
If you are dealing with the impacts of trauma, OCD, stress, depression or anxiety there is support available.
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.
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.
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, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), borderline personality disorder (BPD), addiction, and PTSD/trauma. 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, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), borderline personality disorder (BPD), addiction, and PTSD/trauma. 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 provide individual therapy to adults and specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and other Anxiety Disorders.
Why can’t I just be happy? Why is everything so difficult? Is life just endless suffering? Most of us are trying to rid ourselves of our anxiety by avoiding frightening situations and shielding ourselves from uncomfortable experiences. In doing so, our existence often becomes narrow and tedious. But what if we could learn to make room for the inevitable pains that life confronts us with and accept the experiences we cannot control. If we can become more psychologically flexible, we can then be present and do what matters most to us.
I provide individual therapy to adults and specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and other Anxiety Disorders.
Why can’t I just be happy? Why is everything so difficult? Is life just endless suffering? Most of us are trying to rid ourselves of our anxiety by avoiding frightening situations and shielding ourselves from uncomfortable experiences. In doing so, our existence often becomes narrow and tedious. But what if we could learn to make room for the inevitable pains that life confronts us with and accept the experiences we cannot control. If we can become more psychologically flexible, we can then be present and do what matters most to us.
My specialty is treating the broad spectrum of anxiety disorders including: panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, blood draw/injection phobia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), tic disorders, and Tourette's Disorder. I use a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach that has shown the best treatment efficacy for each disorder listed above. For example, I would use "exposure-response prevention" for OCD , "habit reversal" for tics and Tourette's, and "Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic" workbooks for panic disorder.
My specialty is treating the broad spectrum of anxiety disorders including: panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, blood draw/injection phobia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), tic disorders, and Tourette's Disorder. I use a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach that has shown the best treatment efficacy for each disorder listed above. For example, I would use "exposure-response prevention" for OCD , "habit reversal" for tics and Tourette's, and "Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic" workbooks for panic disorder.
Emily DeVercelly
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Whether you or your loved one struggles with OCD, anxiety, body image, or a life change, you are not alone & you are deserving of support.
Are you tired of worrying about the what ifs? What if you don't do or eat the "right" thing? What if the thing you fear most comes true? You've done everything the "right way" yet the what ifs and rules continue to change and the goals continue to move. You're left feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, irritable, lonely, or paralyzed with dread.
Whether you or your loved one struggles with OCD, anxiety, body image, or a life change, you are not alone & you are deserving of support.
Are you tired of worrying about the what ifs? What if you don't do or eat the "right" thing? What if the thing you fear most comes true? You've done everything the "right way" yet the what ifs and rules continue to change and the goals continue to move. You're left feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, irritable, lonely, or paralyzed with dread.
Dr Mehwish Shahid, Child/Adolescent Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
As a licensed psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders and OCD, I am here to support you and your family every step of the way.
A licensed child and adolescent psychologist, I understand the challenges children and adolescents in managing anxiety and OCD. I am dedicated to offering compassionate and effective care using evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). My mission is to empower parents with the tools they need to support their children through difficulties such as anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, and behavioral issues. I am here to provide the support your family needs, striving to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and families.
As a licensed psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders and OCD, I am here to support you and your family every step of the way.
A licensed child and adolescent psychologist, I understand the challenges children and adolescents in managing anxiety and OCD. I am dedicated to offering compassionate and effective care using evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). My mission is to empower parents with the tools they need to support their children through difficulties such as anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, and behavioral issues. I am here to provide the support your family needs, striving to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people and families.
Patrycja (Pati) Szafran
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Hi! I’m Pati, and I’m so glad you're here seeking support. I offer help for families looking to improve their home environments, and support to kids and young adults struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD). My clients often face the burden of intrusive thoughts and compulsions that affect their daily lives. Even if they appear fine on the outside, the persistent anxiety, obsessions, or rituals impact their relationships, school, or work. I use effective evidence-based treatments like ERP, with great success in providing relief and offering hope for an easier future.
Hi! I’m Pati, and I’m so glad you're here seeking support. I offer help for families looking to improve their home environments, and support to kids and young adults struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD). My clients often face the burden of intrusive thoughts and compulsions that affect their daily lives. Even if they appear fine on the outside, the persistent anxiety, obsessions, or rituals impact their relationships, school, or work. I use effective evidence-based treatments like ERP, with great success in providing relief and offering hope for an easier future.
I did specialty training at UCLA’s Pediatric OCD Intensive Outpatient Program & through the University of Utah Tic Lab.
I believe we're all doing our best AND we can do better. I would love to collaborate and empower you to make meaningful changes, while also emphasizing self-compassion through the brave work. Let’s work through the barriers that make it difficult to live a life aligned with your values and target behaviors that don’t serve you. I am here to support you through distress that’s impacting your ability to be the best and most authentic version of yourself. I value evidence-based treatments. I specialize in assessing & treating OCD, Tics & anxiety disorders. I treat individuals of all ages, with specialty in child/adolescent psychology.
I did specialty training at UCLA’s Pediatric OCD Intensive Outpatient Program & through the University of Utah Tic Lab.
I believe we're all doing our best AND we can do better. I would love to collaborate and empower you to make meaningful changes, while also emphasizing self-compassion through the brave work. Let’s work through the barriers that make it difficult to live a life aligned with your values and target behaviors that don’t serve you. I am here to support you through distress that’s impacting your ability to be the best and most authentic version of yourself. I value evidence-based treatments. I specialize in assessing & treating OCD, Tics & anxiety disorders. I treat individuals of all ages, with specialty in child/adolescent psychology.
My main specialty areas are in treating psychosis, OCD, and trauma.
I take a cognitive-behavioral approach to helping clients. Within that framework, I've trained in traditional CBT for a variety of problems, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), mindfulness-based treatments, trauma-focused treatments (Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy), and treatment for chronic depression (CBASP). Using this knowledge, I can create a treatment plan that fits your needs and goals. I specialize in psychosis, OCD, mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, trauma, and insomnia in adults and older adolescents.
My main specialty areas are in treating psychosis, OCD, and trauma.
I take a cognitive-behavioral approach to helping clients. Within that framework, I've trained in traditional CBT for a variety of problems, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), mindfulness-based treatments, trauma-focused treatments (Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy), and treatment for chronic depression (CBASP). Using this knowledge, I can create a treatment plan that fits your needs and goals. I specialize in psychosis, OCD, mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, trauma, and insomnia in adults and older adolescents.
I specialize in treating Anxiety Disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety, trichotillomania and related disorders.
I believe each of us is unique. Therefore, in my practice as a licensed clinical psychologist my initial goal is to get to know you so we can, in collaboration, find the best strategies to help you live your life in the way that is most satisfying to you. As a cognitive behavior therapist, it is my goal to be the guide, along with you, to reach your goals by looking at any maladaptive habits, thoughts, or behaviors you have developed that brought you in to therapy.
I specialize in treating Anxiety Disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety, trichotillomania and related disorders.
I believe each of us is unique. Therefore, in my practice as a licensed clinical psychologist my initial goal is to get to know you so we can, in collaboration, find the best strategies to help you live your life in the way that is most satisfying to you. As a cognitive behavior therapist, it is my goal to be the guide, along with you, to reach your goals by looking at any maladaptive habits, thoughts, or behaviors you have developed that brought you in to therapy.
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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.