
Dr. Axel Valle Alerhand
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104
Let's Connect (510) 726-0626

Struggling with OCD or anxiety can feel like an endless battle with your own mind. You may be caught in cycles of doubt, fear, or compulsions that disrupt your life and leave you exhausted. I specialize in helping people break free from these patterns, using evidence-based therapy to build resilience and regain control. Together, we’ll work toward a life where your fears no longer dictate your choices—where confidence, clarity, and peace of mind take the lead.
I'm the clinic director and co-founder of The Bay Psychotherapy Center, which specializes in science-based treatments delivered in a personalized and compassionate way.
As an expert in treating OCD and Anxiety, I frequently recommend exposure therapy for addressing fears or anxieties, promoting a more mindful way of living. This involves voluntarily confronting what keeps you feeling stuck.
Facing fears isn't about getting rid of them but discovering your resilience. I guide my clients every step of the way.
My colleagues and clients have described my approach as both kind and straightforward. In our sessions, I strive to create a warm, trusting environment where you feel comfortable sharing and addressing what's most important to you.
Call or Email Dr. Axel Valle Alerhand now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 726-0626
Let's Connect (510) 726-0626

Finances
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Stanford Well Connect
- Out of Network

Dr. Axel Valle Alerhand
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 726-0626
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 32979 Axel Valle
- Attended Stanford University, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences , Post-doctoral fellowship, Graduated 2021
- Licensed by State of California / 32979
- Degree/Diploma from Tel Aviv University MA in Crisis and Trauma / 2014
- Degree/Diploma from The Wright Institute Doctorate in Clinical Psychology / 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Expertise
- Dating Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Internet Addiction
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Sports Psychology
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Video Game Addiction
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Existential
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction)
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy