Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Del Mar, CA
If you're suffering from depression, traumatic memories, anxiety, or OCD, Image Transformation Therapy (ImTT) can restore your effectiveness in the world and the balance in your life.
For behavioral addictions (e.g., sex, gambling, shopping), and substance addictions, ImTT eliminates both the positive fixated memories and the emotional avoidance dynamics that create addictive behaviors. For behavioral addictions, successful treatment means a return to normal, healthy behavior -- i.e., gamblers can gamble, sex addicts have sex, etc.
If you're suffering from depression, traumatic memories, anxiety, or OCD, Image Transformation Therapy (ImTT) can restore your effectiveness in the world and the balance in your life.
For behavioral addictions (e.g., sex, gambling, shopping), and substance addictions, ImTT eliminates both the positive fixated memories and the emotional avoidance dynamics that create addictive behaviors. For behavioral addictions, successful treatment means a return to normal, healthy behavior -- i.e., gamblers can gamble, sex addicts have sex, etc.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, tic disorders, developmental disabilities, behavior issues, mood disorders, and managing emotions.
Waitlist open as of March 2025! I believe that good therapy involves a combination of a supportive and warm relationship plus science-based therapeutic techniques. Within this framework I consider each person’s unique situation, neurodiversity, and set of problems and then tailor my approach to you or your child’s needs. Therapy should be a collaborative process, and I try to bring a sense of humor and fun to my work with you or your family.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, OCD, tic disorders, developmental disabilities, behavior issues, mood disorders, and managing emotions.
Waitlist open as of March 2025! I believe that good therapy involves a combination of a supportive and warm relationship plus science-based therapeutic techniques. Within this framework I consider each person’s unique situation, neurodiversity, and set of problems and then tailor my approach to you or your child’s needs. Therapy should be a collaborative process, and I try to bring a sense of humor and fun to my work with you or your family.
Let's break your streak of health professionals who don't actually listen to you! As someone living with chronic illnesses, I don't have to use my imagination to believe you when you tell me that you're not being taken seriously, you're frustrated with the adjustments you have to make, and you're exhausted from managing all of it. I only offer remote sessions, and I am available to see clients living across all of California.
Let's break your streak of health professionals who don't actually listen to you! As someone living with chronic illnesses, I don't have to use my imagination to believe you when you tell me that you're not being taken seriously, you're frustrated with the adjustments you have to make, and you're exhausted from managing all of it. I only offer remote sessions, and I am available to see clients living across all of California.
I have 12 years of experience working with individuals dealing with psychosis, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma.
I specialize in trauma and OCD treatment. I offer a variety of treatments including EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
I have 12 years of experience working with individuals dealing with psychosis, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma.
I specialize in trauma and OCD treatment. I offer a variety of treatments including EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Although, the Four Steps was originally created to treat OCD, my recent collaboration in the advancement of the Four Steps has shown that it is also successful for various circumstances including anxiety, depression, phobias, addiction, and eating disorders.
My background in Neuroscience from UCLA combined with training in meditation, mindfulness and spirituality allows me to guide clients towards psycho-spiritual growth. I draw upon various therapeutic orientations especially from Depth Psychology, Object Relations and Jungian therapy. I provide treatment for clients in a safe, secure and nurturing environment.
Although, the Four Steps was originally created to treat OCD, my recent collaboration in the advancement of the Four Steps has shown that it is also successful for various circumstances including anxiety, depression, phobias, addiction, and eating disorders.
My background in Neuroscience from UCLA combined with training in meditation, mindfulness and spirituality allows me to guide clients towards psycho-spiritual growth. I draw upon various therapeutic orientations especially from Depth Psychology, Object Relations and Jungian therapy. I provide treatment for clients in a safe, secure and nurturing environment.
Many struggle with OCD, intrusive thoughts, or perfectionism that make daily life feel overwhelming.
If you’ve tried therapy before and it hasn’t worked, you’re not alone. I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a highly effective, evidence-based approach. I help kids, teens, and adults face fears safely, reduce compulsions, and gain control over intrusive thoughts.
Many struggle with OCD, intrusive thoughts, or perfectionism that make daily life feel overwhelming.
If you’ve tried therapy before and it hasn’t worked, you’re not alone. I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a highly effective, evidence-based approach. I help kids, teens, and adults face fears safely, reduce compulsions, and gain control over intrusive thoughts.
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.
I work with a range of difficulties including anxiety and OCD, couples therapy, executive functioning and ADHD, psychosis and mania, and the emotional aspect of chronic health conditions (including chronic pain, ME/CFS, and long COVID).
My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply present. I emphasize acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion, and I help clients tune into the wisdom of their emotional and bodily experience
I work with a range of difficulties including anxiety and OCD, couples therapy, executive functioning and ADHD, psychosis and mania, and the emotional aspect of chronic health conditions (including chronic pain, ME/CFS, and long COVID).
My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply present. I emphasize acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion, and I help clients tune into the wisdom of their emotional and bodily experience
I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapies (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, and substance use.
I've been practicing for 20+ years and am a diplomate in the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. I also provide consultation and training on CBT and MI for organizations and have assisted in program development, training curriculum development, and delivery of training.
I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapies (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, and substance use.
I've been practicing for 20+ years and am a diplomate in the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. I also provide consultation and training on CBT and MI for organizations and have assisted in program development, training curriculum development, and delivery of training.
I am a psychotherapist who offers a compassionate, thoughtful, and empathetic approach to therapy. I help individuals increase curiosity and understanding about their life experiences, and identify and work through blocks to healthy relationships, balance, and overall well-being.
I am a psychotherapist who offers a compassionate, thoughtful, and empathetic approach to therapy. I help individuals increase curiosity and understanding about their life experiences, and identify and work through blocks to healthy relationships, balance, and overall well-being.
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.
I primarily work with adults struggling with obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, disordered eating, and relationship challenges of all kinds.
I am an OCD and trauma therapist with an integrative approach to mental health. This means, we look at all the determinants of your health (occupation, body, relational, emotional, spiritual, environment) in making plans for what practices will best serve your needs and goals in therapy.
I primarily work with adults struggling with obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, disordered eating, and relationship challenges of all kinds.
I am an OCD and trauma therapist with an integrative approach to mental health. This means, we look at all the determinants of your health (occupation, body, relational, emotional, spiritual, environment) in making plans for what practices will best serve your needs and goals in therapy.
Many of us would like to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life with a reduction of pain and suffering. By understanding patterns and beliefs we can then decide how want will allow us to live a life of greater satisfaction and joy. Therapy is a process of getting to understand your blind spots and then evaluating and achieving the changes you would like. Specialties: feeling stuck, anxiety, emotional regulation, stress, depression, relationship issues, loss, financial, lonely or isolated, trauma, and just not feeling like you want to be. I look forward to exploring your goals and bettering your life.
Many of us would like to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life with a reduction of pain and suffering. By understanding patterns and beliefs we can then decide how want will allow us to live a life of greater satisfaction and joy. Therapy is a process of getting to understand your blind spots and then evaluating and achieving the changes you would like. Specialties: feeling stuck, anxiety, emotional regulation, stress, depression, relationship issues, loss, financial, lonely or isolated, trauma, and just not feeling like you want to be. I look forward to exploring your goals and bettering your life.
I offer expertise using CBT in a number of areas such as, anxiety, depression, OCD, social anxiety, procrastination, PTSD, self sabotage, life changes/stress, grief, and relationship difficulties to name a few.
With over 20 years experience working as a Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist, I will work collaboratively with you to identify, plan, and accurately help you develop a clear path towards the high quality life you desire. My expertise In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with training from the Beck Institute, allows me to offer you a way to learn skills and tools necessary for you to use now, and in your future. Working with adolescents/young adults, adults, families, and couples, CBT is the gold standard, evidenced based therapy that will help you to achieve and continue to move forward in your life.
I offer expertise using CBT in a number of areas such as, anxiety, depression, OCD, social anxiety, procrastination, PTSD, self sabotage, life changes/stress, grief, and relationship difficulties to name a few.
With over 20 years experience working as a Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist, I will work collaboratively with you to identify, plan, and accurately help you develop a clear path towards the high quality life you desire. My expertise In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with training from the Beck Institute, allows me to offer you a way to learn skills and tools necessary for you to use now, and in your future. Working with adolescents/young adults, adults, families, and couples, CBT is the gold standard, evidenced based therapy that will help you to achieve and continue to move forward in your life.
Hi there, I’m Lucy! My name is Lucy Olsen and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Diego, California working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families specializing in anxiety, depression, and problem-solving, using Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
Hi there, I’m Lucy! My name is Lucy Olsen and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Diego, California working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples, and families specializing in anxiety, depression, and problem-solving, using Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or struggling with self-esteem? You're not alone, and I'm here to help. With over 30 years of experience as a Clinical Psychotherapist, I offer a compassionate and personalized approach to therapy that fits you.
I understand that everyone’s journey is different, which is why I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I work with you to uncover and release the subconscious beliefs that may be holding you back—beliefs like "I'm not good enough" or "I don't have what it takes."
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or struggling with self-esteem? You're not alone, and I'm here to help. With over 30 years of experience as a Clinical Psychotherapist, I offer a compassionate and personalized approach to therapy that fits you.
I understand that everyone’s journey is different, which is why I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, I work with you to uncover and release the subconscious beliefs that may be holding you back—beliefs like "I'm not good enough" or "I don't have what it takes."
We offer expert Psychological and Substance Abuse Assessments to people aged 17 and older. We know that you are a unique individual and we evaluate your problems in the context of your individuality and life circumstances. When you work with us, you will be treated in a manner that reflects your individuality. You will receive: a high quality evaluation administered by a psychologist, a holistic picture of your problems, comprehensive answers to your questions, recommendations for the next steps, and direct referrals so you can follow up with other treatment providers as needed.
We offer expert Psychological and Substance Abuse Assessments to people aged 17 and older. We know that you are a unique individual and we evaluate your problems in the context of your individuality and life circumstances. When you work with us, you will be treated in a manner that reflects your individuality. You will receive: a high quality evaluation administered by a psychologist, a holistic picture of your problems, comprehensive answers to your questions, recommendations for the next steps, and direct referrals so you can follow up with other treatment providers as needed.
Are you ready to talk about it? I’m an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals, couples, teens (and their parents!) find the path to peace of mind. If you are not sure about therapy but sensing that something is in the way of you feeling ok, or maybe you know what the problem is but can't seem to find your way, I‘m ready with kindness, compassion and evidence-based practices to help you transform your life and relationships. I invite you to my cozy, judgment free office by the ocean (with parking!) or if you like, we can even talk as we walk along the beautiful Del Mar beach.
Are you ready to talk about it? I’m an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals, couples, teens (and their parents!) find the path to peace of mind. If you are not sure about therapy but sensing that something is in the way of you feeling ok, or maybe you know what the problem is but can't seem to find your way, I‘m ready with kindness, compassion and evidence-based practices to help you transform your life and relationships. I invite you to my cozy, judgment free office by the ocean (with parking!) or if you like, we can even talk as we walk along the beautiful Del Mar beach.
Life is full of uncertainty and challenges and sometimes our usual coping, resources, and knowledge are not enough to help manage these situations. We might notice an increase in worry, distress, sadness, grief, or relational conflict that appear to have no resolution. Sometimes we experience abrupt and traumatic situations that leave us feeling unsafe, disoriented, and confused by our emotional and physiological responses. Any of these experiences can be overwhelming, but a supportive therapeutic relationship combined with empirically based treatments can be helpful in managing the situations and finding resolutions.
Life is full of uncertainty and challenges and sometimes our usual coping, resources, and knowledge are not enough to help manage these situations. We might notice an increase in worry, distress, sadness, grief, or relational conflict that appear to have no resolution. Sometimes we experience abrupt and traumatic situations that leave us feeling unsafe, disoriented, and confused by our emotional and physiological responses. Any of these experiences can be overwhelming, but a supportive therapeutic relationship combined with empirically based treatments can be helpful in managing the situations and finding resolutions.
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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.