Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists in Kern County, CA
I am specialized in OCD and anxiety.
I completed the first three years of my adult psychiatry residency at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Washington D.C. and then moved on to complete my child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at New York University, one of the nation’s leading institutes in children’s mental health.
I am specialized in OCD and anxiety.
I completed the first three years of my adult psychiatry residency at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Washington D.C. and then moved on to complete my child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at New York University, one of the nation’s leading institutes in children’s mental health.
I specialize in treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, sleep disorders, eating disorders, and emotional dysregulation.
My approach to providing care is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and an integrative methodology. I prioritize understanding each patient's unique needs and tailor my treatment plans accordingly.
I specialize in treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, sleep disorders, eating disorders, and emotional dysregulation.
My approach to providing care is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and an integrative methodology. I prioritize understanding each patient's unique needs and tailor my treatment plans accordingly.
Carative Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, MA, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93309
I provide medication management for those seeking help for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Hi- I am available for telehealth appointments throughout the state of California. I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, and I look forward to virtually meeting you. My goal is improve your quality of life by assisting you with your medication management needs. Our journey together will focus on supporting you in pursuing wholeness, resilience and relief. I am committed to lasting relationships with my clients and enjoy seeing the positive changes that can occur as we work together!
I provide medication management for those seeking help for anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Hi- I am available for telehealth appointments throughout the state of California. I am a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, and I look forward to virtually meeting you. My goal is improve your quality of life by assisting you with your medication management needs. Our journey together will focus on supporting you in pursuing wholeness, resilience and relief. I am committed to lasting relationships with my clients and enjoy seeing the positive changes that can occur as we work together!
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Tara Valenzuela
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, OCD, Mood and Psychotic Disorders, Sleep Issues
Dr. Tara Valenzuela DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a mental health enthusiast, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and a professor of psychiatric nursing. She treats mental health across the lifespan. All ages, all issues. Geriatric psychiatry, no person is too young or too old for high quality mental healthcare. Treatments are healing-centered, education-forward, and person-focused. This involves customized strategies for medication management and supportive therapy. She aligns with the idea that nursing is the facilitation of healing and works to provide intervention, education, and advocacy.
ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, OCD, Mood and Psychotic Disorders, Sleep Issues
Dr. Tara Valenzuela DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a mental health enthusiast, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and a professor of psychiatric nursing. She treats mental health across the lifespan. All ages, all issues. Geriatric psychiatry, no person is too young or too old for high quality mental healthcare. Treatments are healing-centered, education-forward, and person-focused. This involves customized strategies for medication management and supportive therapy. She aligns with the idea that nursing is the facilitation of healing and works to provide intervention, education, and advocacy.
Her specialty areas include psychiatric emergencies, SMI, anxiety/ OCD, depression, mood disorders, attention deficit disorders, and substance use disorders.
May is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified (PMHNP-BC) serving patients of all ages and diagnoses. Her background in mental health services spans over 20 years after receiving a MS in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2003. May has worked as a PMHNP-BC since 2022.
Her specialty areas include psychiatric emergencies, SMI, anxiety/ OCD, depression, mood disorders, attention deficit disorders, and substance use disorders.
May is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certified (PMHNP-BC) serving patients of all ages and diagnoses. Her background in mental health services spans over 20 years after receiving a MS in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2003. May has worked as a PMHNP-BC since 2022.
I treat adults, typically between the ages of 18-60, for a broad range of psychiatric conditions, with a particular interest in anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD.
It is my goal to make psychiatric care accessible, comfortable, non-judgmental, and authentic. My approach is to act as a guide, and collaborator. To ensure we have a productive first visit, please be sure to fill out your intake form in advance! During our first visit, we will complete a full mental health assessment and evaluation.
I treat adults, typically between the ages of 18-60, for a broad range of psychiatric conditions, with a particular interest in anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD.
It is my goal to make psychiatric care accessible, comfortable, non-judgmental, and authentic. My approach is to act as a guide, and collaborator. To ensure we have a productive first visit, please be sure to fill out your intake form in advance! During our first visit, we will complete a full mental health assessment and evaluation.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, substance use, ADHD, OCD, and Bipolar disorders.
I believe in a strong connection between our mind and body. My approach is based on the holistic care model involving all aspects of life psychological, biological, emotional, social, and spiritual. Our environment, relationships, and lifestyle play a crucial role in our mental health and these aspects are inseparable from it.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, substance use, ADHD, OCD, and Bipolar disorders.
I believe in a strong connection between our mind and body. My approach is based on the holistic care model involving all aspects of life psychological, biological, emotional, social, and spiritual. Our environment, relationships, and lifestyle play a crucial role in our mental health and these aspects are inseparable from it.
I provide compassionate, personalized care to help you navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, OCD, and trauma.
I specialize in expert-approved treatments such as medication management and CBT, Prolonged Exposure, and ISTDP to deliver tailored, clinically proven solutions. My approach is designed to empower you to overcome obstacles and live your best life. Don’t just take my word for it—discover how I’ve helped others by visiting patient reviews on our website.
I provide compassionate, personalized care to help you navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, OCD, and trauma.
I specialize in expert-approved treatments such as medication management and CBT, Prolonged Exposure, and ISTDP to deliver tailored, clinically proven solutions. My approach is designed to empower you to overcome obstacles and live your best life. Don’t just take my word for it—discover how I’ve helped others by visiting patient reviews on our website.
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Allied Healers treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Allied Healers, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Allied Healers treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Allied Healers, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Meet Our Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists
Our team of experienced and board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including anxiety disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and tic disorders.
At Brainpower Wellness Institute, we understand that every child and adolescent is unique. We tailor our treatment plans to meet the individual needs of each patient. We offer a variety of evidence-based treatments, including medication management, psychotherapy, and group therapy.
Our team of experienced and board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including anxiety disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and tic disorders.
At Brainpower Wellness Institute, we understand that every child and adolescent is unique. We tailor our treatment plans to meet the individual needs of each patient. We offer a variety of evidence-based treatments, including medication management, psychotherapy, and group therapy.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, substance use, ADHD, OCD, and Bipolar disorders.
I believe in a strong connection between our mind and body. My approach is based on the holistic care model involving all aspects of life psychological, biological, emotional, social, and spiritual. Our environment, relationships, and lifestyle play a crucial role in our mental health and these aspects are inseparable from it.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, substance use, ADHD, OCD, and Bipolar disorders.
I believe in a strong connection between our mind and body. My approach is based on the holistic care model involving all aspects of life psychological, biological, emotional, social, and spiritual. Our environment, relationships, and lifestyle play a crucial role in our mental health and these aspects are inseparable from it.
Adult patients with depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, dual diagnosis, bipolar, PTSD, and panic disorder.
To ensure we have a productive first visit, please be sure to fill out your intake form in advance! During our first visit, we will complete a full mental health assessment and evaluation. There will be lots of questions during this visit, especially regarding your medical and mental health history.
Adult patients with depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, dual diagnosis, bipolar, PTSD, and panic disorder.
To ensure we have a productive first visit, please be sure to fill out your intake form in advance! During our first visit, we will complete a full mental health assessment and evaluation. There will be lots of questions during this visit, especially regarding your medical and mental health history.
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner offering compassionate, personalized care for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, schizophrenia, and insomnia.
With extensive clinical experience, I provide thorough, compassionate care—assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of mental health conditions. I’m deeply passionate about promoting mental wellness and empowering each individual to feel more balanced, confident, and in control.
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner offering compassionate, personalized care for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, schizophrenia, and insomnia.
With extensive clinical experience, I provide thorough, compassionate care—assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of mental health conditions. I’m deeply passionate about promoting mental wellness and empowering each individual to feel more balanced, confident, and in control.
Do you find yourself feeling on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick no matter what you do? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted and disconnected. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe but still find yourself feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and have no idea how to get there. You are ready to feel like yourself again, grounded with no fear or panic. You are ready to feel at ease in public and embrace connection at work and in your relationships. Most of all, you are ready to be free from the burden of anxiety, causing depression- I want to help you get there.
Do you find yourself feeling on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick no matter what you do? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted and disconnected. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe but still find yourself feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and have no idea how to get there. You are ready to feel like yourself again, grounded with no fear or panic. You are ready to feel at ease in public and embrace connection at work and in your relationships. Most of all, you are ready to be free from the burden of anxiety, causing depression- I want to help you get there.
Do you find yourself feeling on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick no matter what you do? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted and disconnected. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe but still find yourself feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and have no idea how to get there. You are ready to feel like yourself again, grounded with no fear or panic. You are ready to feel at ease in public and embrace connection at work and in your relationships. Most of all, you are ready to be free from the burden of anxiety, causing depression- I want to help you get there.
Do you find yourself feeling on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick no matter what you do? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted and disconnected. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe but still find yourself feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and have no idea how to get there. You are ready to feel like yourself again, grounded with no fear or panic. You are ready to feel at ease in public and embrace connection at work and in your relationships. Most of all, you are ready to be free from the burden of anxiety, causing depression- I want to help you get there.
Do you find yourself feeling on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick no matter what you do? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted and disconnected. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe but still find yourself feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and have no idea how to get there. You are ready to feel like yourself again, grounded with no fear or panic. You are ready to feel at ease in public and embrace connection at work and in your relationships. Most of all, you are ready to be free from the burden of anxiety, causing depression- I want to help you get there.
Do you find yourself feeling on edge with anxiety, stress, and worried sick no matter what you do? Anxiety leaves us feeling panicked, exhausted and disconnected. You’re someone who deeply wants to feel peace, relaxed, and safe but still find yourself feeling out of control and heart racing. You want to feel calm and have no idea how to get there. You are ready to feel like yourself again, grounded with no fear or panic. You are ready to feel at ease in public and embrace connection at work and in your relationships. Most of all, you are ready to be free from the burden of anxiety, causing depression- I want to help you get there.
My name is Halee Fullerton. I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner that has worked in various settings. I specialize in medication management. I offer a personalized, holistic, evidence-based approach to the treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. My specific interests are treating depression, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and addiction disorders in children/adolescents and young adults.
My name is Halee Fullerton. I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner that has worked in various settings. I specialize in medication management. I offer a personalized, holistic, evidence-based approach to the treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. My specific interests are treating depression, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and addiction disorders in children/adolescents and young adults.
Orah Mahtov is a highly experienced, dual certified nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatry and psychotherapy in California. With years of experience in diverse medical settings, Orah discovered her passion for mental health and obtained a post-master’s certificate in psychiatry at California State University, Los Angeles.
Orah Mahtov is a highly experienced, dual certified nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatry and psychotherapy in California. With years of experience in diverse medical settings, Orah discovered her passion for mental health and obtained a post-master’s certificate in psychiatry at California State University, Los Angeles.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists
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.