Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Buena Park, CA

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Valentina Torrence
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620  (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Valentina Torrence. I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist committed to guiding clients through life's challenges. Whether it's navigating relationships, life transitions, trauma, or grief, I offer empathetic support and a safe space for growth. I'm truly passionate about helping individuals achieve positive change and healing. My approach centers on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. I also draw from solution-focused therapy, psychodynamic, and narrative therapy techniques to create a tailored treatment plan that suits your unique needs.
Welcome! My name is Valentina Torrence. I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist committed to guiding clients through life's challenges. Whether it's navigating relationships, life transitions, trauma, or grief, I offer empathetic support and a safe space for growth. I'm truly passionate about helping individuals achieve positive change and healing. My approach centers on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. I also draw from solution-focused therapy, psychodynamic, and narrative therapy techniques to create a tailored treatment plan that suits your unique needs.
(657) 256-3846 View (657) 256-3846
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Vanessa Del Rio
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620
Hello there, my name is Vanessa Del Rio, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Palm Springs, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help my clients feel better and make progress that will enhance their lives. My overall approach is warm and personable. My therapy styles vary based on the needs of each client I work with.
Hello there, my name is Vanessa Del Rio, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Palm Springs, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help my clients feel better and make progress that will enhance their lives. My overall approach is warm and personable. My therapy styles vary based on the needs of each client I work with.
(657) 300-6249 View (657) 300-6249
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David Vest
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620
What doesn't hurt you makes you stronger.....but don't show your emotions!" Hi, I am David Vest, LMFT103919, in California and I specialize in trauma-informed. I have been practicing since 2010 and also work with anxiety, depression, cognitive disorders, substance use, and couples. I am most successful with adults and have currently limited practice with those over 18. I focus on the strengths and perspectives that people bring with them. I believe most of us already have many answers to our own problems and treat each person as their own expert.
What doesn't hurt you makes you stronger.....but don't show your emotions!" Hi, I am David Vest, LMFT103919, in California and I specialize in trauma-informed. I have been practicing since 2010 and also work with anxiety, depression, cognitive disorders, substance use, and couples. I am most successful with adults and have currently limited practice with those over 18. I focus on the strengths and perspectives that people bring with them. I believe most of us already have many answers to our own problems and treat each person as their own expert.
(562) 553-3649 View (562) 553-3649
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Tina Kyung Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90621
It is daunting to decide to see a therapist, especially if you are not familiar with clinical treatment. Sometimes you need help uncovering thoughts and feelings regarding concerning matters. Are you so anxious, depressed, and angry that you feel overwhelmed? Or do you want to be a more social, confident, and positive individual? Each client is unique. The ultimate goal of therapy is to allow a client to learn about themselves in order to be more proactive and live the fullest life possible.
It is daunting to decide to see a therapist, especially if you are not familiar with clinical treatment. Sometimes you need help uncovering thoughts and feelings regarding concerning matters. Are you so anxious, depressed, and angry that you feel overwhelmed? Or do you want to be a more social, confident, and positive individual? Each client is unique. The ultimate goal of therapy is to allow a client to learn about themselves in order to be more proactive and live the fullest life possible.
(213) 985-3678 View (213) 985-3678
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Sharon Koopmans-Hempton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620
Hi, I'm Sharon! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about making strong human connections creating a safe place for growth and change. My approach is client-centered and strength-based. It is my belief in life we are ever-changing while often faced with difficulties and the ability to overcome. As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment to assist you in becoming the best version of yourself.
Hi, I'm Sharon! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about making strong human connections creating a safe place for growth and change. My approach is client-centered and strength-based. It is my belief in life we are ever-changing while often faced with difficulties and the ability to overcome. As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment to assist you in becoming the best version of yourself.
(916) 587-5306 View (916) 587-5306
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Dawn Greene
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90623  (Online Only)
I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field working with children, adults, and families in a variety of settings. I have a passion for connecting with others and I believe in the positive impact a trusting therapeutic relationship can have on my clients’ progress. I seek to help explore the obstacles blocking my clients from living a life they love. Whether they need support with managing moods, changing behavior, or improving relationships, I will create a plan using evidenced-based strategies and incorporate mind-body connection practices to heal the whole person.
I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field working with children, adults, and families in a variety of settings. I have a passion for connecting with others and I believe in the positive impact a trusting therapeutic relationship can have on my clients’ progress. I seek to help explore the obstacles blocking my clients from living a life they love. Whether they need support with managing moods, changing behavior, or improving relationships, I will create a plan using evidenced-based strategies and incorporate mind-body connection practices to heal the whole person.
(510) 439-9928 View (510) 439-9928
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Keith McCann
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90623  (Online Only)
I strive to be somewhat directive, engaging, and informative. I see my therapy style as being a catalyst for change, but the patient/client is doing the hard work to bring about desired changes in their life.
I strive to be somewhat directive, engaging, and informative. I see my therapy style as being a catalyst for change, but the patient/client is doing the hard work to bring about desired changes in their life.
(510) 447-1428 View (510) 447-1428
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Mikyong Kim-Goh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90621  (Online Only)
My name is Mikyong Kim-Goh. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and university professor with 30 years of clinical training, consultation, and practice experience with multicultural population groups. My areas of specialty include intergenerational conflicts in immigrant families, relationship issues, depression, trauma, and intercultural issues.
My name is Mikyong Kim-Goh. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and university professor with 30 years of clinical training, consultation, and practice experience with multicultural population groups. My areas of specialty include intergenerational conflicts in immigrant families, relationship issues, depression, trauma, and intercultural issues.
(562) 784-7681 View (562) 784-7681
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Tala Kolb
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620
My name is Tala Kolb and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. One of my greatest passions is supporting individuals through life challenges and helping them to find valuable tools to increase happiness and quality of life. I specialize in pre-teens, teens, and young adults who are experiencing a variety of life's challenges and mental health issues, such as life transitions and adjustments, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, coping skills, anger management, eating disorders, children/teens with parents going through divorce, bullying and other issues that arise around social media.
My name is Tala Kolb and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. One of my greatest passions is supporting individuals through life challenges and helping them to find valuable tools to increase happiness and quality of life. I specialize in pre-teens, teens, and young adults who are experiencing a variety of life's challenges and mental health issues, such as life transitions and adjustments, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, coping skills, anger management, eating disorders, children/teens with parents going through divorce, bullying and other issues that arise around social media.
(916) 527-9902 View (916) 527-9902
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Becky Newman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90623  (Online Only)
I have a strong training background in behavioral approaches combined with almost 20 years of experience as a licensed psychologist working in a high volume environment. I find the best way to help clients is to be genuine, establish a strong relationship, and work hard together to help move towards relief and healing.
I have a strong training background in behavioral approaches combined with almost 20 years of experience as a licensed psychologist working in a high volume environment. I find the best way to help clients is to be genuine, establish a strong relationship, and work hard together to help move towards relief and healing.
(510) 399-2418 View (510) 399-2418
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Eliza McKenna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620
Eliza McKenna, LCSW, based in California, from the east coast. I'm a mom and hobby gardener and artist. I approach my practice with Humanism and strive to co-create insight and transformation with clients. I've worked on helplines, in child protection, with the seriously mentally ill, and as a psychotherapist in psychiatric clinics. In addition to private practice, I help run an Employee Assistance Program, and manage a number of employee health programs. My approach to providing therapy moves through the four noble truths. We diagnose the suffering and identify its cause.
Eliza McKenna, LCSW, based in California, from the east coast. I'm a mom and hobby gardener and artist. I approach my practice with Humanism and strive to co-create insight and transformation with clients. I've worked on helplines, in child protection, with the seriously mentally ill, and as a psychotherapist in psychiatric clinics. In addition to private practice, I help run an Employee Assistance Program, and manage a number of employee health programs. My approach to providing therapy moves through the four noble truths. We diagnose the suffering and identify its cause.
(424) 381-0911 View (424) 381-0911
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Luiza Pinaud
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90621
I provide client-centered, strength-based, and evidence-based treatment to people from all backgrounds. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction disorders. I like to integrate different approaches into my practice, such as CBT, DBT, attachment theory and mindfulness practices. I work with individuals and couples and speak Portuguese and Spanish. I am most comfortable treating patients with mild to moderate symptoms struggling with depression, anxiety, stress or substance use disorders.
I provide client-centered, strength-based, and evidence-based treatment to people from all backgrounds. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction disorders. I like to integrate different approaches into my practice, such as CBT, DBT, attachment theory and mindfulness practices. I work with individuals and couples and speak Portuguese and Spanish. I am most comfortable treating patients with mild to moderate symptoms struggling with depression, anxiety, stress or substance use disorders.
(510) 380-7422 View (510) 380-7422
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Elaine Luna
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buena Park, CA 90620
Waitlist for new clients
I'm so glad you're taking the time to begin your healing journey! Life, and the uncertainty that comes along with it, can be very difficult to navigate. I have the experience and treatment skills necessary to help you achieve a better quality of life. I have helped both children and adults process trauma, and gain effective coping skills for managing anxiety and unwanted thoughts to help them live a more fulfilling life. Our work together will help you gain clarity on how to navigate the problems you are facing by providing you with a safe environment as you begin your journey toward healing.
I'm so glad you're taking the time to begin your healing journey! Life, and the uncertainty that comes along with it, can be very difficult to navigate. I have the experience and treatment skills necessary to help you achieve a better quality of life. I have helped both children and adults process trauma, and gain effective coping skills for managing anxiety and unwanted thoughts to help them live a more fulfilling life. Our work together will help you gain clarity on how to navigate the problems you are facing by providing you with a safe environment as you begin your journey toward healing.
(909) 276-4246 View (909) 276-4246
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Seong Yeop (Sam) Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Buena Park, CA 90621  (Online Only)
As an Asian-American DACAmented bilingual/bicultural therapist, my heart lies in supporting members of the AAPI community and other ethnic minorities who have experienced marginalization due to their intersection of identities (ie. spirituality, sexuality/LGBTQ, legal status, cultural backgroud). I work with individuals who have experienced religious and relational trauma, attachment wounds, imposter syndrome, low self-esteem, dysfunctional relationships, and repressed sexuality, as a result of internalized cultural and societal messages they were exposed to that have further perpetuated an oppressive narrative around who they are.
As an Asian-American DACAmented bilingual/bicultural therapist, my heart lies in supporting members of the AAPI community and other ethnic minorities who have experienced marginalization due to their intersection of identities (ie. spirituality, sexuality/LGBTQ, legal status, cultural backgroud). I work with individuals who have experienced religious and relational trauma, attachment wounds, imposter syndrome, low self-esteem, dysfunctional relationships, and repressed sexuality, as a result of internalized cultural and societal messages they were exposed to that have further perpetuated an oppressive narrative around who they are.
(323) 645-1473 View (323) 645-1473
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Toby Ford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90623  (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who is ready to embark on a journey of self-exploration and personal growth. You may be dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions. I am here to provide support and guidance.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to embark on a journey of self-exploration and personal growth. You may be dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions. I am here to provide support and guidance.
(714) 486-0454 View (714) 486-0454
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Alanna Turner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620
You are a woman who is feeling anxious, depressed, misunderstood, rejected, have low self-worth, prioritize others over yourself, have always felt like a burden, and have difficulty connecting and communicating with others. Do you want to understand the impact that your dysfunctional family, alcoholic, absent, or emotionally immature parents have had on you and your relationships? Are you ready to confront these feelings, learn to prioritize yourself, thoroughly process and understand the dysfunction and the impact these adverse experiences had on you, develop stronger relationships with others, and ultimately feel whole again?
You are a woman who is feeling anxious, depressed, misunderstood, rejected, have low self-worth, prioritize others over yourself, have always felt like a burden, and have difficulty connecting and communicating with others. Do you want to understand the impact that your dysfunctional family, alcoholic, absent, or emotionally immature parents have had on you and your relationships? Are you ready to confront these feelings, learn to prioritize yourself, thoroughly process and understand the dysfunction and the impact these adverse experiences had on you, develop stronger relationships with others, and ultimately feel whole again?
(424) 772-3672 View (424) 772-3672
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Kodimer & Associates
Psychologist, PhD, MFT, ABPN
Verified Verified
Buena Park, CA 90620
Not accepting new clients
A multi-disciplinary group of males and females, CA state licensed Psychologists and Therapists, female and male.
A multi-disciplinary group of males and females, CA state licensed Psychologists and Therapists, female and male.
(951) 337-4963 View (951) 337-4963

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Nina R Barlevy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Cypress, CA 90630
I love working with individual children, adolescents, and adults to improve their overall happiness and well-being. I have had great success treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, OCD, and problems with grief and adjustment to other life stressors.
I love working with individual children, adolescents, and adults to improve their overall happiness and well-being. I have had great success treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, OCD, and problems with grief and adjustment to other life stressors.
(562) 276-2751 View (562) 276-2751
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Alejandro Maya
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fullerton, CA 92633  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with Gen Z and Millenials experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, OCD, identity crisis, peer challenges, family difficulties, and stress brought on when two or more of these areas collide. I use EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic approaches, expressive arts and narrative therapies to assist you in exploring and healing these issues at their root causes.
I specialize in working with Gen Z and Millenials experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, OCD, identity crisis, peer challenges, family difficulties, and stress brought on when two or more of these areas collide. I use EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic approaches, expressive arts and narrative therapies to assist you in exploring and healing these issues at their root causes.
(650) 405-0438 View (650) 405-0438
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Dr. Jainie Behling
Psychological Associate, MACP, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fullerton, CA 92833
I help people with emotional distress of trauma, depression/anxiety, neurological problems like OCD & ADHD and help people develop skills to manage/ treat chronic pain, insomnia and emotional/cognitive disturbances caused by brain injury.
I have been offering mental health services for close to twenty years and I have found it to be such an amazing tool that so many people can use for significant personal growth. I know it can feel lonely when we don't want to burden our loved ones with our pain, so by using therapy, we often experience the freedom of having a safe place to talk while also experiencing positive change. Please consider taking the next step with investing in yourself by reaching calling my office to schedule an appointment.
I help people with emotional distress of trauma, depression/anxiety, neurological problems like OCD & ADHD and help people develop skills to manage/ treat chronic pain, insomnia and emotional/cognitive disturbances caused by brain injury.
I have been offering mental health services for close to twenty years and I have found it to be such an amazing tool that so many people can use for significant personal growth. I know it can feel lonely when we don't want to burden our loved ones with our pain, so by using therapy, we often experience the freedom of having a safe place to talk while also experiencing positive change. Please consider taking the next step with investing in yourself by reaching calling my office to schedule an appointment.
(619) 382-3017 View (619) 382-3017
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.