Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Bonsall, CA
Somewhere along the way, the life you imagined started to feel out of reach. Maybe it's anxiety that lives in your body before your brain even registers why. Maybe it's a relationship cycling through the same painful patterns — or experiences you've carried for years without knowing how to set them down. You've tried pushing through. You've done the reading. And still, something keeps pulling you back. What if the missing piece isn't working harder, but finally understanding how your brain and nervous system have been responding — and giving them something better?
Somewhere along the way, the life you imagined started to feel out of reach. Maybe it's anxiety that lives in your body before your brain even registers why. Maybe it's a relationship cycling through the same painful patterns — or experiences you've carried for years without knowing how to set them down. You've tried pushing through. You've done the reading. And still, something keeps pulling you back. What if the missing piece isn't working harder, but finally understanding how your brain and nervous system have been responding — and giving them something better?
Your present circumstances don't determine where you go; they merely determine where you start. -Nido Qubein I take a whole person and collaborative approach to therapy, catering therapy to the individual sitting in front of me. My specialties are in the field of grief and loss. Grief is not just bereavement, it is also the loss of a job, a relationship or a dream.
Your present circumstances don't determine where you go; they merely determine where you start. -Nido Qubein I take a whole person and collaborative approach to therapy, catering therapy to the individual sitting in front of me. My specialties are in the field of grief and loss. Grief is not just bereavement, it is also the loss of a job, a relationship or a dream.
Life can feel heavy-especially when anxiety, depression, guilt, or relationship stress start calling the shots. You don’t have to carry that weight alone. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are ready to understand what’s holding them back and learn practical tools to move forward with confidence.
My approach is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in real-life change. Together, we’ll identify unhelpful thought patterns, strengthen coping skills, and build healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges.
Life can feel heavy-especially when anxiety, depression, guilt, or relationship stress start calling the shots. You don’t have to carry that weight alone. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are ready to understand what’s holding them back and learn practical tools to move forward with confidence.
My approach is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in real-life change. Together, we’ll identify unhelpful thought patterns, strengthen coping skills, and build healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges.
Something feels off and you can't quite name it.
Maybe it's the anxiety that shows up without warning, tightening your chest before you even know why. Or the nagging sense that you're going through the motions, disconnected from yourself and the life you thought you'd be living by now. You might recognize the patterns: the self-doubt, the self-sabotage, the same loops playing out no matter how hard you try to break free. And you wonder why knowing about them isn't enough to change them.
You're not broken. But you may be carrying more than you've had real support to process.
Something feels off and you can't quite name it.
Maybe it's the anxiety that shows up without warning, tightening your chest before you even know why. Or the nagging sense that you're going through the motions, disconnected from yourself and the life you thought you'd be living by now. You might recognize the patterns: the self-doubt, the self-sabotage, the same loops playing out no matter how hard you try to break free. And you wonder why knowing about them isn't enough to change them.
You're not broken. But you may be carrying more than you've had real support to process.
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I specialize in OCD and anxiety disorders and work with my clients in a non-judgmental and empathic manner.
I was a Navy Psychologist and received additional specialized trauma, anxiety, and depression treatment training but have worked with a wide range of concerns. I also am trained in Exposure and Ritual Prevention for OCD. I use evidenced based treatments (those researched and studied to be effective) to help clients meet their goals and start thriving.
I specialize in OCD and anxiety disorders and work with my clients in a non-judgmental and empathic manner.
I was a Navy Psychologist and received additional specialized trauma, anxiety, and depression treatment training but have worked with a wide range of concerns. I also am trained in Exposure and Ritual Prevention for OCD. I use evidenced based treatments (those researched and studied to be effective) to help clients meet their goals and start thriving.
Has it become obsessive?
As an Eating Disorder therapist with lived experience, I know how daunting the recovery process can feel. While no two journeys are the same, my experience gives me deep empathy for anyone struggling. I take a psychodynamic, feminist and relational approach to help you find meaningful recovery. Above all, your self determination is a top priority to me.
Has it become obsessive?
As an Eating Disorder therapist with lived experience, I know how daunting the recovery process can feel. While no two journeys are the same, my experience gives me deep empathy for anyone struggling. I take a psychodynamic, feminist and relational approach to help you find meaningful recovery. Above all, your self determination is a top priority to me.
I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, and attachment-related wounds.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a variety of theories and techniques to best meet each client’s unique needs. My goal is to use the methods that you respond to most effectively, ensuring that our work together feels personalized and supportive.
I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, and attachment-related wounds.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a variety of theories and techniques to best meet each client’s unique needs. My goal is to use the methods that you respond to most effectively, ensuring that our work together feels personalized and supportive.
” You may find yourself caught in cycles of anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, self-monitoring, or wondering why life seems harder than it appears for everyone else.
I work with neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQIA+ folks, and people navigating OCD, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. My approach blends evidence-based care, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), with Drama Therapy and creative exploration. Together, we’ll build tools, self-understanding, and a life that feels more aligned with who you are.
” You may find yourself caught in cycles of anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, self-monitoring, or wondering why life seems harder than it appears for everyone else.
I work with neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQIA+ folks, and people navigating OCD, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts. My approach blends evidence-based care, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), with Drama Therapy and creative exploration. Together, we’ll build tools, self-understanding, and a life that feels more aligned with who you are.
Anxiety and OCD are my specialties but I also have some training in alcohol and substance use issues, as I completed my practicum at Sharp McDonald Center and my associate hours at Bold Health.
The therapeutic relationship can be an invaluable opportunity to foster growth, take intelligent risks, and rewrite unhelpful narratives. Often the most important and difficult changes in life are internal. Moreover, the most critical changes can begin with the acceptance of a painful reality. Sometimes it is helpful to explore these realities with a supportive individual who has some distance from the situation. I find the most successful clients are curious about their own beliefs and feelings. While they want to be challenged, they also believe in the necessity of self-compassion.
Anxiety and OCD are my specialties but I also have some training in alcohol and substance use issues, as I completed my practicum at Sharp McDonald Center and my associate hours at Bold Health.
The therapeutic relationship can be an invaluable opportunity to foster growth, take intelligent risks, and rewrite unhelpful narratives. Often the most important and difficult changes in life are internal. Moreover, the most critical changes can begin with the acceptance of a painful reality. Sometimes it is helpful to explore these realities with a supportive individual who has some distance from the situation. I find the most successful clients are curious about their own beliefs and feelings. While they want to be challenged, they also believe in the necessity of self-compassion.
Sometimes, these trauma’s bring about depression, anxiety, OCD, or personality disorders.
Therapy with me ranges from talk therapy, trauma work, exposure response prevention treatment, strengthening of emotional intelligence, boundary setting and development of skills to help navigate the day to day. I tend to utilize a straight forward approach, and always look to challenge my clients to lean into their discomforts if it brings forth growth.
Sometimes, these trauma’s bring about depression, anxiety, OCD, or personality disorders.
Therapy with me ranges from talk therapy, trauma work, exposure response prevention treatment, strengthening of emotional intelligence, boundary setting and development of skills to help navigate the day to day. I tend to utilize a straight forward approach, and always look to challenge my clients to lean into their discomforts if it brings forth growth.
I have worked in various settings including Harbor UCLA's outpatient Clinic, CHLA's outpatient trauma clinic, community centers, Gateway Institute (focusing on high anxiety & OCD symptoms), and group practices.
Life brings challenges and I believe that with support and healing we can move through them and reconnect with ourselves. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore, heal and find your center. I have over 15 years experience working with children, families and individuals to find hope and healing. Additionally I offer supervision and psychological testing, as a previous professor and assessor, I combine all my past experience to help each person move forward on their healing path.
I have worked in various settings including Harbor UCLA's outpatient Clinic, CHLA's outpatient trauma clinic, community centers, Gateway Institute (focusing on high anxiety & OCD symptoms), and group practices.
Life brings challenges and I believe that with support and healing we can move through them and reconnect with ourselves. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore, heal and find your center. I have over 15 years experience working with children, families and individuals to find hope and healing. Additionally I offer supervision and psychological testing, as a previous professor and assessor, I combine all my past experience to help each person move forward on their healing path.
Is anxiety or OCD holding your child back or getting in the way of their ability to enjoy life?
As an expert in child mental health, I draw on the most advanced and high-quality therapy approaches. I have been on faculty at Loyola University Chicago, published widely in the field of child psychology, and worked as a psychologist and supervisor at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego. I offer specialized and caring support for youth and families.
Is anxiety or OCD holding your child back or getting in the way of their ability to enjoy life?
As an expert in child mental health, I draw on the most advanced and high-quality therapy approaches. I have been on faculty at Loyola University Chicago, published widely in the field of child psychology, and worked as a psychologist and supervisor at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego. I offer specialized and caring support for youth and families.
We have specialized training and experience treating anxiety/ OCD, depression, relationship conflict, and trauma.
We help kids, teens, and young adults who struggle with anxiety gain the confidence they need to put themselves out there and build healthy relationships. Our clients struggle just like you and your kids do. Despite being bright, academically high achieving, and able to seemingly balance it all, life is still hard. When they first come in, they are in a relentless cycle of never feeling “good enough” and are stuck comparing themselves to everyone else. They may start their day with reserved hope as they head to school, and come home a total wreck. You are doing your best, but you don’t always know the right thing to say.
We have specialized training and experience treating anxiety/ OCD, depression, relationship conflict, and trauma.
We help kids, teens, and young adults who struggle with anxiety gain the confidence they need to put themselves out there and build healthy relationships. Our clients struggle just like you and your kids do. Despite being bright, academically high achieving, and able to seemingly balance it all, life is still hard. When they first come in, they are in a relentless cycle of never feeling “good enough” and are stuck comparing themselves to everyone else. They may start their day with reserved hope as they head to school, and come home a total wreck. You are doing your best, but you don’t always know the right thing to say.
For OCD, I use exclusively Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard in OCD treatment.
You may notice anxiety that won’t quiet. Difficulty focusing or staying organized.
Intrusive thoughts. Low mood. Stress that is beginning to affect your relationships or
daily life. You may be worried about your child or teen, your marriage, your job, and more.
Issues arise at every life stage, and managing them can be overwhelming. What are you struggling with right now? Maybe you’re feeling hopeless, lost, stuck or confused. Something else? Uncertainty about best steps forward can increase your distress.
You want clarity. Ease. Skills to manage the tough things when they arise. A plan where you can see tangible results.
For OCD, I use exclusively Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard in OCD treatment.
You may notice anxiety that won’t quiet. Difficulty focusing or staying organized.
Intrusive thoughts. Low mood. Stress that is beginning to affect your relationships or
daily life. You may be worried about your child or teen, your marriage, your job, and more.
Issues arise at every life stage, and managing them can be overwhelming. What are you struggling with right now? Maybe you’re feeling hopeless, lost, stuck or confused. Something else? Uncertainty about best steps forward can increase your distress.
You want clarity. Ease. Skills to manage the tough things when they arise. A plan where you can see tangible results.
If you or your child are struggling with OCD, trauma, anxiety, or an eating disorder, life may feel increasingly restricted by intrusive thoughts, anxiety, rigid patterns, perfectionism, or self-criticism.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR. Treatment often begins with ACT and CBT to build coping skills, increase flexibility, and reduce avoidance. When underlying trauma is impacting symptoms, we may utilize EMDR, a therapy designed to help the brain "digest" difficult/traumatic experiences adaptively.
If you or your child are struggling with OCD, trauma, anxiety, or an eating disorder, life may feel increasingly restricted by intrusive thoughts, anxiety, rigid patterns, perfectionism, or self-criticism.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR. Treatment often begins with ACT and CBT to build coping skills, increase flexibility, and reduce avoidance. When underlying trauma is impacting symptoms, we may utilize EMDR, a therapy designed to help the brain "digest" difficult/traumatic experiences adaptively.
I am a clinical psychologist and the owner of OCD, Anxiety, & Trauma Psychological Services, P
I practice CBT (includes ERP, CPT, ACT, DBT) to treat OCD and Related Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders, and Somatic Symptom Disorders. I offer ERP group therapy for OCD and Virtual Reality for exposure-based treatments. I often incorporate mindfulness, coping skills, and DBT skills to facilitate your recovery process.
I am a clinical psychologist and the owner of OCD, Anxiety, & Trauma Psychological Services, P
I practice CBT (includes ERP, CPT, ACT, DBT) to treat OCD and Related Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders, and Somatic Symptom Disorders. I offer ERP group therapy for OCD and Virtual Reality for exposure-based treatments. I often incorporate mindfulness, coping skills, and DBT skills to facilitate your recovery process.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN AUTHENTIC THERAPIST WHO WILL WORK ALONGSIDE YOU TO FACILITATE HEALING AND RESILIENCY? We all possess gifts in life. Our gifts are challenged when talents and temperaments are misdirected, or overshadowed by stress and trauma. I will EXPAND UPON YOUR STRENGTHS to help you creatively cope with your symptoms. I will help you REDISCOVER your internal and external resources as we work through the challenges you are facing in your life. I truly enjoy treating all age groups (teens, adults, children), and welcome individuals, couples, and families.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN AUTHENTIC THERAPIST WHO WILL WORK ALONGSIDE YOU TO FACILITATE HEALING AND RESILIENCY? We all possess gifts in life. Our gifts are challenged when talents and temperaments are misdirected, or overshadowed by stress and trauma. I will EXPAND UPON YOUR STRENGTHS to help you creatively cope with your symptoms. I will help you REDISCOVER your internal and external resources as we work through the challenges you are facing in your life. I truly enjoy treating all age groups (teens, adults, children), and welcome individuals, couples, and families.
I also specialize in OCD and am certified in ERP as well as trained in I-CBT.
Are you struggling to feel connected to an authentic and confidence sense of self? Do you often feel lonely, bored, or empty even though you have things in your life that should be bringing you fulfillment? Do you feel paralyzed by uncertainty or having to make decisions in your life? Maybe it seems that all areas of your life are being impacted by the internal chaos you are experiencing. I believe that happiness shouldn't be this hard, that there is a reason that you are struggling. Understanding the underlying reasons for your current symptoms, and the beliefs that formed them, can help you to make changes to your current life.
I also specialize in OCD and am certified in ERP as well as trained in I-CBT.
Are you struggling to feel connected to an authentic and confidence sense of self? Do you often feel lonely, bored, or empty even though you have things in your life that should be bringing you fulfillment? Do you feel paralyzed by uncertainty or having to make decisions in your life? Maybe it seems that all areas of your life are being impacted by the internal chaos you are experiencing. I believe that happiness shouldn't be this hard, that there is a reason that you are struggling. Understanding the underlying reasons for your current symptoms, and the beliefs that formed them, can help you to make changes to your current life.
I specialize in treating individuals with anxiety, OCD, addiction, and psychosis.
Remember the last time that you felt fulfilled. What did it take? Chances are that it was not the result of staying in your comfort zone. Opening up your inner world can feel vulnerable. Doing the work that it takes to reach your goals may not feel comfortable. And that’s the thing. Comfortable does not lead to growth. What can lead to growth is taking on new challenges with the guidance and support of a compassionate and experienced therapist. I strive to provide a therapeutic relationship that my clients may use for their growth, whether that means gaining insight, connecting with others, or managing distressing symptoms.
I specialize in treating individuals with anxiety, OCD, addiction, and psychosis.
Remember the last time that you felt fulfilled. What did it take? Chances are that it was not the result of staying in your comfort zone. Opening up your inner world can feel vulnerable. Doing the work that it takes to reach your goals may not feel comfortable. And that’s the thing. Comfortable does not lead to growth. What can lead to growth is taking on new challenges with the guidance and support of a compassionate and experienced therapist. I strive to provide a therapeutic relationship that my clients may use for their growth, whether that means gaining insight, connecting with others, or managing distressing symptoms.
Specialized therapy for Infidelity, OCD, Gambling Recovery, Anxiety, and Depression.
With more than a decade of clinical experience, I help individuals, couples, and families work through OCD, depression, infidelity, problem gambling, parenting, and more. I use evidence-based therapies to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and create real change. I accept most major insurances and offer services in English and Spanish.
Specialized therapy for Infidelity, OCD, Gambling Recovery, Anxiety, and Depression.
With more than a decade of clinical experience, I help individuals, couples, and families work through OCD, depression, infidelity, problem gambling, parenting, and more. I use evidence-based therapies to help you gain clarity, build resilience, and create real change. I accept most major insurances and offer services in English and Spanish.
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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.