Therapists in California

Is excessive worry or anxiety limiting your life? Do you want to feel better and live a happier life? Helping our clients overcome social anxiety, public speaking fears, OCD, panic, excessive worry and depression is our primary focus. By using proven therapy methods (We are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specialists) we will focus on specific problems, solutions, and reachable goals. We provide much more than traditional talk therapy and help you get results to improve your emotions and your life. By doing this we can help rather quickly. Call to schedule a free phone consultation.

Support for couples looking to reduce blame and strengthen their relationship. For individuals I focus on burnout, trauma, and neurodivergent experience (ADHD, autism, bipolar). Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD or health anxiety. Brief or longer term therapy. I often support people experiencing burnout, systemic oppression, and/or narcissistic abuse. Also: support navigating conflict and thinking about relationships. Having lived experience as a neurodivergent person, I may be a good fit for people with unique problems, 'atypical' depression, prior negative experiences in therapy, or struggles that are difficult to fully articulate.

Difficult conversations are my specialty. I offer a compassionate and accepting space for my clients to explore the stressors that keep them from being who they want to be. The adults and adolescents that I work with often come to me feeling stuck and uncertain about how to best navigate important decisions in their lives. By connecting to your desires, your needs and yourself, you can learn to put yourself first and live your life for you. Throughout this process, you can count on me to shine a light on even the littlest of wins while you experiment with new ways of navigating the world.

I specialize in working with people who currently are, or have been, impacted by complex relationships with friends / family who are suffering from addiction and/or mental health illness. I sincerely enjoy helping clients manage the impact of these relationships and navigate the challenges that come with them so they can lead more enjoyable lives. I also specialize in working with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, using Exposure Response Therapy to guide clients in confronting their anxieties and resisting the urge to engage in compulsions.

I provide compassionate, science based treatment for Anticipatory Anxiety, AKA General Anxiety Disorder, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is a psychological disorder that can torment and debilitate its sufferers not to mention the upheaval and anguish it brings to family and loved ones. Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) and/or Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) treatment is standard. If this sounds like the above information describes you or a loved one, I would love to work along side you. You don't have to walk alone in your journey with mental health.

I believe that with every new day, there is hope for change. Life brings us so many stressful situations. When you feel it is hard for you to bear the burden alone, I am here to help. I love being a therapist. From our first meeting, you will be able to feel the enthusiasm I have for this work. And within a few sessions, you will likely begin to feel something you may not have felt in a long time...hope.

Compared to many other psychologists, my therapy style may be more goal oriented, assertive, and with a stronger focus on observing and measuring therapeutic progress over longer term emotional processing. My approach is based on my belief that we do have the power to create healthy emotions & dismantle unwanted emotions. When meeting with you, I'll want to understand how your ongoing circumstances, emotions, behaviors, or thoughts impact the short term as well as the overall outcomes in your life. I base my treatment on evidenced-based inventions, eastern & wellness perspectives, and a conscious awareness approach.

I view therapy as a precious investment of your values and vulnerabilities, so I aim to honor that investment with my commitment to your well-being. Through a nonjudgmental, authentic and compassionate stance, I strive to create a safe and collaborative space for you to explore sensitive issues, experiment with new behaviors, and work towards what matters to you. Whether you'd like to improve the quality of your relationship(s) or address mental health challenges, such as anxiety, including OCD, depression, loss, life transition, trauma and addiction, I will wholeheartedly support your efforts in fulfilling these goals.

I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, and eating disorders. I am passionate about offering neurodiversity-affirming therapy to children on the autism spectrum as well as children with ADHD who are struggling with comorbid anxiety disorders, OCD, or eating disorders. I am supervised by Dr. Jennifer O’Connor, a licensed psychologist and an expert in these particular areas of mental health.

Anxiety, panic, fear, and OCD have answers. You can take control. Patients average a 15-week treatment under our specialists. We also offer 6 to 8 day intensive formats. We use empirically supported treatments tailored to each individual, including home visits and practicing skills outside of the office setting. Our pride is in our success rate.

My specialties include OCD and anxiety disorders and working with the LGBTQ+ population. I believe that therapy should be a safe space free of judgment and it is important to me that my clients feel accepted and understood. I strive to form strong relationships with all of my clients so that we have a solid foundation to do the hard work that comes with therapy.

As an AMFT, I have a passion for working with young adults, college students, and teens striving for a safe space to process difficult and chaotic life circumstances. I often utilize a mix of CBT and EFT therapy to help clients learn new ways of taking care of, showing up for themselves, and learning new coping skills that can be utilized for a lifetime. I am passionate about working with clients with anxiety, OCD, depression, and those that wish to further exploring their inner world and want to create changes in their daily life.

How do you handle anxiety? Do you need support and have a hard time asking for help? We often isolate, hide our emotions, disappear into gaming, work, social media, substances, have destructive relationships, and often while putting others before ourselves. Holding in these stresses and trying to "fix it" alone can weigh on your mind, and it can come out in ways that make your life difficult and unenjoyable. I can provide a space where we focus on you, and we ask where are things challenging for you, and how can things be better?

“Why am I having these thoughts?…This does not feel right… I’m scared…I have to do these compulsions to feel better…If people really knew the thoughts I have, no one would want to be around me anymore…”. These are all thoughts patients have expressed to me throughout the years. I am a clinical psychologist with extensive training and experience working with OCD, family dynamics, and familial accommodation. I specialize in evidenced-based treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders utilizing Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I work primarily with people who are dealing with anxiety or depression and my primary model of treatment is Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT). I believe that our difficulties are more often as result of how we are thinking about our problems rather than the problems themselves. CBT provides skills and tools for coping with your thoughts as well as the difficult emotions that come along with your thinking. CBT can also be helpful for procrastination or for being withdrawn. My professional work can be characterized as being active, empathetic, compassionate, energizing and motivational.

I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders. Do you have repetitive bothersome thoughts? Do physical symptoms of anxiety have you concerned? Are you limiting yourself in other ways? Doing nothing? Doing the same thing over and over? Panic attacks? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Social Anxiety? Depressed/isolating? Are you simply experiencing a difficult life transition, or is this more than that? Feel like you are stuck in a rut? Feel like the treatments you have tried so far haven't helped much? Relax...you've just now located someone who can help. Email me with any questions or to schedule a first session.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, my aim is to introduce clarity, authenticity, and self-motivation. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I’ve been successfully treating adults, families, and youth for over 20 years facilitating their self-growth. I teach techniques to better manage the emotional stress of everyday life. I have also focused on extensive training in anxiety/depression, play therapy, parenting, treating past and recent trauma, OCD, addiction, and working with family systems.

Have you ever felt that you wanted to go to therapy but you were afraid of the process? I get it! Therapy can feel scary and overwhelming, especially if you've never been before. When meeting with clients, it's my overall goal to make my clients feel seen, heard and comfortable, taking the pressure out of therapy. As a therapist, I understand what it's like to go on this journey and I'm passionate about joining others in their personal growth while providing empathy, insight, education and mindfulness to those I meet with.

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.