Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in 92614

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Tracy Kuhar Clinical Counseling and Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CM
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
As a client-centered and solution focused therapist, my practice has a clear focus on clients living with Dual Diagnosis, prior life traumas, PTSD, OCD, Mood Disorders, Anxiety and Depression, Undefined/ Defined Anger and challenges with Addiction. I work with couples, individuals, families and children in Orange and Los Angeles counties and surrounding areas. EMDR Trained.
As a client-centered and solution focused therapist, my practice has a clear focus on clients living with Dual Diagnosis, prior life traumas, PTSD, OCD, Mood Disorders, Anxiety and Depression, Undefined/ Defined Anger and challenges with Addiction. I work with couples, individuals, families and children in Orange and Los Angeles counties and surrounding areas. EMDR Trained.
(949) 353-6003 View (949) 353-6003
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Ann-Margaret Mercier
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
Research suggests that it often takes a decade or more for those with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to find appropriate treatment. As a therapist with lived experience of this complex and often misunderstood condition, I know firsthand both how painful and debilitating OCD can be as well as the limitations of traditional talk therapy in the treatment of obsessions and compulsions. My goal is to empower clients by providing them with the evidence-based tools and emotional support they need not only to successfully manage symptoms of OCD and anxiety disorders, but to thrive beyond the illusion of absolute certainty.
Research suggests that it often takes a decade or more for those with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to find appropriate treatment. As a therapist with lived experience of this complex and often misunderstood condition, I know firsthand both how painful and debilitating OCD can be as well as the limitations of traditional talk therapy in the treatment of obsessions and compulsions. My goal is to empower clients by providing them with the evidence-based tools and emotional support they need not only to successfully manage symptoms of OCD and anxiety disorders, but to thrive beyond the illusion of absolute certainty.
(657) 571-2946 View (657) 571-2946
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Tara McCormick
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
At the Psykhe Center, Dr. McCormick uses evidence-based practice and neuroscience to guide her therapy. Her therapeutic style combines holistic, humanistic, psychodynamic, and attachment-based theories to gain insight while implementing mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral strategies to help with symptom management and behavioral change. Through her integrative and holistic approach, she believes psychological well-being derives from addressing emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual facets of the human experience. We address anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, relational issues, codependency, abandonment, depression, trauma, & OCD.
At the Psykhe Center, Dr. McCormick uses evidence-based practice and neuroscience to guide her therapy. Her therapeutic style combines holistic, humanistic, psychodynamic, and attachment-based theories to gain insight while implementing mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral strategies to help with symptom management and behavioral change. Through her integrative and holistic approach, she believes psychological well-being derives from addressing emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual facets of the human experience. We address anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, relational issues, codependency, abandonment, depression, trauma, & OCD.
(949) 635-4150 View (949) 635-4150
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Colleen Marie Saldana
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
Whether you are dealing with relationship difficulties, family struggles, poor boundary setting, low self worth, disordered eating, trauma, couples concerns, obsessive compulsive, sadness/depression, and/or excessive worry, I am here to help. My goal is to assist clients develop healthy boundaries, increase insight, increase self esteem, gain new perspectives, and learn positive ways to re frame negative thoughts. It is very important to me that I help you reach your goals & acquire the healing you seek, while assisting you along the way.
Whether you are dealing with relationship difficulties, family struggles, poor boundary setting, low self worth, disordered eating, trauma, couples concerns, obsessive compulsive, sadness/depression, and/or excessive worry, I am here to help. My goal is to assist clients develop healthy boundaries, increase insight, increase self esteem, gain new perspectives, and learn positive ways to re frame negative thoughts. It is very important to me that I help you reach your goals & acquire the healing you seek, while assisting you along the way.
(949) 229-4969 View (949) 229-4969
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Dr. Shaleise Collier
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
Dr. Collier is a licensed neuropsychologist with particular expertise in brain structures and their impact on learning/behavior. Dr. Collier provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults with a variety of concerns, including (but not limited to): anxiety, OCD, depression, executive dysfunction (e.g., procrastination, impulsivity, motivation), social skills deficits and behavior challenges. Dr. Collier also specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD and has extensive experience providing behavior therapy to parents with children with ADHD and disruptive/oppositional behaviors.
Dr. Collier is a licensed neuropsychologist with particular expertise in brain structures and their impact on learning/behavior. Dr. Collier provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults with a variety of concerns, including (but not limited to): anxiety, OCD, depression, executive dysfunction (e.g., procrastination, impulsivity, motivation), social skills deficits and behavior challenges. Dr. Collier also specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD and has extensive experience providing behavior therapy to parents with children with ADHD and disruptive/oppositional behaviors.
(949) 696-5720 View (949) 696-5720
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Elisheva Dorfman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614  (Online Only)
Do you struggle with food? Do you cycle through diet after diet and find yourself unable to stick to any? Do you binge eat? Are you afraid of food? Do you hate your body or wish it looked different? Do food and body issues take up a lot of your energy? Have you been diagnosed with an eating disorder and don't know where to turn? Alternatively, do you find yourself weighed down by anxiety? Do you find it hard to sleep, eat normally, and live in the way that you want? I specialize in evidence-based treatments for anxiety and eating disorders. I am trained in a number of modalities and I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.
Do you struggle with food? Do you cycle through diet after diet and find yourself unable to stick to any? Do you binge eat? Are you afraid of food? Do you hate your body or wish it looked different? Do food and body issues take up a lot of your energy? Have you been diagnosed with an eating disorder and don't know where to turn? Alternatively, do you find yourself weighed down by anxiety? Do you find it hard to sleep, eat normally, and live in the way that you want? I specialize in evidence-based treatments for anxiety and eating disorders. I am trained in a number of modalities and I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.
(619) 374-4485 View (619) 374-4485
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Judy Chamberlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
We become who we are through our interactions with others both in healthy and sometimes unhealthy ways. Every relationship has the potential to retrigger old patterns of relating as well as the possibility of supporting new more healthy ways. The state of your relationships is the one most essential components in finding happiness and a sense of wellbeing. I believe the quality of your connections with yourself as well as with others can make all the difference.
We become who we are through our interactions with others both in healthy and sometimes unhealthy ways. Every relationship has the potential to retrigger old patterns of relating as well as the possibility of supporting new more healthy ways. The state of your relationships is the one most essential components in finding happiness and a sense of wellbeing. I believe the quality of your connections with yourself as well as with others can make all the difference.
(949) 292-2092 View (949) 292-2092
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Milagros Zambrano-Rishel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
I am a bilingual/bicultural licensed Clinical Psychologist with over fifteen years of experience. I believe every person has within themselves the capacity for personal growth that can lead to positive changes and a healthier, more productive, satisfying life. My goal is to empower and support you through the therapeutic process by working with you to determine the best therapeutic approach to help meet your needs. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal difficulties and stress management.
I am a bilingual/bicultural licensed Clinical Psychologist with over fifteen years of experience. I believe every person has within themselves the capacity for personal growth that can lead to positive changes and a healthier, more productive, satisfying life. My goal is to empower and support you through the therapeutic process by working with you to determine the best therapeutic approach to help meet your needs. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal difficulties and stress management.
(949) 799-4787 View (949) 799-4787
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Ida Farzaneh
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Irvine, CA 92614
As a society, we are constantly dealing with anxiety and isolation. The rapid advancement of technology has made it more challenging than ever to unplug and stay grounded. We often find ourselves overworked and emotionally exhausted due to the pressures of a fast-paced, high-stress lifestyle. These factors can worsen feelings of anxiety and depression. However, acknowledging these challenges will create a space where you feel comfortable exploring joy and learning to reconnect with yourself. By opening up about our struggles, we will take the first step towards healing,building resilience, and fostering connection to face challenges
As a society, we are constantly dealing with anxiety and isolation. The rapid advancement of technology has made it more challenging than ever to unplug and stay grounded. We often find ourselves overworked and emotionally exhausted due to the pressures of a fast-paced, high-stress lifestyle. These factors can worsen feelings of anxiety and depression. However, acknowledging these challenges will create a space where you feel comfortable exploring joy and learning to reconnect with yourself. By opening up about our struggles, we will take the first step towards healing,building resilience, and fostering connection to face challenges
(949) 401-9220 View (949) 401-9220
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Danielle Kayne-O'Gilvie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614  (Online Only)
My approach is rooted in warmth and collaboration, focusing on confronting challenges in a safe environment. We will work together to understand your struggles, fostering self-compassion and acceptance while exploring avenues for positive change and ending unhelpful patterns. I will help you develop skills to manage distress, regulate emotions, and improve interpersonal relations, all while increasing mindfulness. Our sessions will explore your past and present stressors, to help you work towards your personal goals and navigate the path towards a more fulfilling life.
My approach is rooted in warmth and collaboration, focusing on confronting challenges in a safe environment. We will work together to understand your struggles, fostering self-compassion and acceptance while exploring avenues for positive change and ending unhelpful patterns. I will help you develop skills to manage distress, regulate emotions, and improve interpersonal relations, all while increasing mindfulness. Our sessions will explore your past and present stressors, to help you work towards your personal goals and navigate the path towards a more fulfilling life.
(949) 990-5428 View (949) 990-5428
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Farah Ragan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
Clients dealing with anxiety, depression, substance abuse and relationship issues. Helping people who wish to become better versions of themselves and improve interactions with others.
Clients dealing with anxiety, depression, substance abuse and relationship issues. Helping people who wish to become better versions of themselves and improve interactions with others.
(949) 676-8112 View (949) 676-8112
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Patrice Lopez-Dowrey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
Any new journey begins with courage, and therapy is no different. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about collaborating with my clients in creating a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment to support them in building skills and supports that will help them today and for the future. Our work will focus on your hopes and goals as you create the life you always wanted.
Any new journey begins with courage, and therapy is no different. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am passionate about collaborating with my clients in creating a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic environment to support them in building skills and supports that will help them today and for the future. Our work will focus on your hopes and goals as you create the life you always wanted.
(760) 472-5502 View (760) 472-5502
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Christine Perry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614  (Online Only)
I utilized a variety of techniques that are based in both Interpersonal and person-centered psychology, for me this means that we will work from the perspective that each individual has the answers they need. We will utilize Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (among others as needed). I also practice trauma-informed treatment. I have experience working with all ages and groups of people with a variety of concerns. Additionally, I have experience working with those in crisis, struggling with eating disorders, mood disorders, relational issues, maladaptive coping skills, addiction, and life adjustment disorders.
I utilized a variety of techniques that are based in both Interpersonal and person-centered psychology, for me this means that we will work from the perspective that each individual has the answers they need. We will utilize Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (among others as needed). I also practice trauma-informed treatment. I have experience working with all ages and groups of people with a variety of concerns. Additionally, I have experience working with those in crisis, struggling with eating disorders, mood disorders, relational issues, maladaptive coping skills, addiction, and life adjustment disorders.
(949) 818-5920 View (949) 818-5920
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Silver Lake Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
(949) 284-2747 View (949) 284-2747
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Brendan Kearns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614  (Online Only)
With over 13 years of clinical experience as a therapist, adjunct professor, and supervisor in my field, I want to help clients better understand the often overwhelming experience of facing mental illness, stress, and unexpected changes that affect their sleep, anxiety levels, and mood. I help my clients to better understand and navigate their unique circumstances by offering a comfortable, safe, and empathic environment to explore strategies that allow them to regain confidence in their abilities to manage life’s challenges.
With over 13 years of clinical experience as a therapist, adjunct professor, and supervisor in my field, I want to help clients better understand the often overwhelming experience of facing mental illness, stress, and unexpected changes that affect their sleep, anxiety levels, and mood. I help my clients to better understand and navigate their unique circumstances by offering a comfortable, safe, and empathic environment to explore strategies that allow them to regain confidence in their abilities to manage life’s challenges.
(510) 567-7488 View (510) 567-7488
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The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614  (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
(909) 417-6235 View (909) 417-6235
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Sano Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT-S
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
Are you at a point in your life where you feel you are ready for a change but don’t know where to start? Have you been struggling to take control of an addiction or compulsive behavior and have had no luck on you own? Are you overwhelmed with negative thoughts that leave you paralyzed to take action? Are you struggling to find or maintain healthy relationships with partners, family, friends, or co-workers? Perhaps you're just finally ready to work on yourself, level-up, and enrich your life by establishing a deeper relationship with YOU.
Are you at a point in your life where you feel you are ready for a change but don’t know where to start? Have you been struggling to take control of an addiction or compulsive behavior and have had no luck on you own? Are you overwhelmed with negative thoughts that leave you paralyzed to take action? Are you struggling to find or maintain healthy relationships with partners, family, friends, or co-workers? Perhaps you're just finally ready to work on yourself, level-up, and enrich your life by establishing a deeper relationship with YOU.
(562) 268-4191 View (562) 268-4191
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Silver Lake Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
(916) 237-9399 View (916) 237-9399
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Carol Kosta
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
My name is Carol Kosta. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I hold a master's degree in clinical psychology from Antioch Los Angeles and I am a certified EMDR practitioner. Over the last 20 years I have have worked as a therapist with diverse populations in private practice, community based programs and facilities that treat mental health, eating disorders and substance use disorders. I primarily use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients recover from trauma and other life distressing experiences.
My name is Carol Kosta. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I hold a master's degree in clinical psychology from Antioch Los Angeles and I am a certified EMDR practitioner. Over the last 20 years I have have worked as a therapist with diverse populations in private practice, community based programs and facilities that treat mental health, eating disorders and substance use disorders. I primarily use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients recover from trauma and other life distressing experiences.
(909) 859-1015 View (909) 859-1015
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Southern California Family Wellness
Psychologist, PhD, BCC
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92614
Are you overwhelmed/stressful due to a new situation in life? Are you struggling finding a right psychologist for you? Are you a busy, successful professional who has many things going on in your life but feeling empty inside and lack of purpose/direction in life? Have you been struggling with some of life issues/mental health issues for a while? Have you been thinking of working on these issues to achieve a well-balance life? Have your untreated mental health issues made a huge impact on your work or family life? Let's connect to work on ways to improve your health. I would like to partner with you on this journey.
Are you overwhelmed/stressful due to a new situation in life? Are you struggling finding a right psychologist for you? Are you a busy, successful professional who has many things going on in your life but feeling empty inside and lack of purpose/direction in life? Have you been struggling with some of life issues/mental health issues for a while? Have you been thinking of working on these issues to achieve a well-balance life? Have your untreated mental health issues made a huge impact on your work or family life? Let's connect to work on ways to improve your health. I would like to partner with you on this journey.
(949) 806-4489 View (949) 806-4489
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.