Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in La Jolla, CA
Trained in CBT,
ACT, DBT, and ERP for OCD.
I take a collaborative, evidence-based approach tailored to who you are. Whether you are managing anxiety, navigating a career shift, adjusting to a health challenge, or working through OCD or ADHD, I help you build clarity, resilience, and real momentum. No one-size-fits-all plans. Just thoughtful, personalized care.
Trained in CBT,
ACT, DBT, and ERP for OCD.
I take a collaborative, evidence-based approach tailored to who you are. Whether you are managing anxiety, navigating a career shift, adjusting to a health challenge, or working through OCD or ADHD, I help you build clarity, resilience, and real momentum. No one-size-fits-all plans. Just thoughtful, personalized care.
Starting therapy takes courage, and I'm glad you're here. I work with kids, teens, young adults, and new parents using approaches like DBT and CBT that focus on building skills and emotional foundations. If you've felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're always trying to meet everyone else's expectations, I can help. We'll work together to build the skills and clarity you need to move forward.
Starting therapy takes courage, and I'm glad you're here. I work with kids, teens, young adults, and new parents using approaches like DBT and CBT that focus on building skills and emotional foundations. If you've felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're always trying to meet everyone else's expectations, I can help. We'll work together to build the skills and clarity you need to move forward.
I’m a warm, action-oriented clinician who focuses on people’s strengths rather than their deficits. I’ve provided mental health services in schools, clinics, primary care settings, tech campuses, homes, and virtually, allowing me to support a wide range of clients. Authenticity is one of my deepest values, and I bring it into my work through genuine connection, appropriate humor, and space for all human experiences. While I tend to bring high energy to sessions, I can also offer a calm, soothing presence when needed.
I’m a warm, action-oriented clinician who focuses on people’s strengths rather than their deficits. I’ve provided mental health services in schools, clinics, primary care settings, tech campuses, homes, and virtually, allowing me to support a wide range of clients. Authenticity is one of my deepest values, and I bring it into my work through genuine connection, appropriate humor, and space for all human experiences. While I tend to bring high energy to sessions, I can also offer a calm, soothing presence when needed.
Judi, a compassionate licensed clinical social worker with over thirty years of experience, is welcoming new clients for both in-person and virtual therapy. Her expertise in evidence-based therapies (such as dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and family therapy) allows her to help a diverse clientele, including adults, children, and families. Clients often seek support for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and emotional regulation. They desire a safe space for healing, understanding their emotions, and achieving personal growth, ultimately striving for fulfilling relationships and a balanced life.
Judi, a compassionate licensed clinical social worker with over thirty years of experience, is welcoming new clients for both in-person and virtual therapy. Her expertise in evidence-based therapies (such as dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and family therapy) allows her to help a diverse clientele, including adults, children, and families. Clients often seek support for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and emotional regulation. They desire a safe space for healing, understanding their emotions, and achieving personal growth, ultimately striving for fulfilling relationships and a balanced life.
I utilize IFS, ACT, ERP, psychodynamic and narrative therapy in my work as an individual therapist.
Do intrusive or distressing thoughts feel impossible to let go of? Do you find yourself engaging in behaviors to ease anxiety, quiet your thoughts, or prevent "bad things" from happening? Maybe perfectionism, people-pleasing, or anxious/avoidant attachment keeps you feeling stuck and makes it difficult to live the life you want. You may be exploring your sexuality or gender identity while navigating family relationships, acceptance, and the challenges of living in a heteronormative society. Or perhaps you and your partner want to strengthen communication, rebuild connection, or adjust to a new stage in your relationship.
I utilize IFS, ACT, ERP, psychodynamic and narrative therapy in my work as an individual therapist.
Do intrusive or distressing thoughts feel impossible to let go of? Do you find yourself engaging in behaviors to ease anxiety, quiet your thoughts, or prevent "bad things" from happening? Maybe perfectionism, people-pleasing, or anxious/avoidant attachment keeps you feeling stuck and makes it difficult to live the life you want. You may be exploring your sexuality or gender identity while navigating family relationships, acceptance, and the challenges of living in a heteronormative society. Or perhaps you and your partner want to strengthen communication, rebuild connection, or adjust to a new stage in your relationship.
Her approach to therapy integrates a variety of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Family Therapy. These methods allow her to address a range of issues, from childhood behavior problems and couple’s issues to more complex conditions like psychosis and substance use disorders. Andi is also skilled in helping individuals navigate significant life transitions, such as midlife changes and reproductive challenges. Outside of her practice, Andi enjoys stand-up comedy, playing soccer, and spending time with her dog, Charles.
Her approach to therapy integrates a variety of evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Family Therapy. These methods allow her to address a range of issues, from childhood behavior problems and couple’s issues to more complex conditions like psychosis and substance use disorders. Andi is also skilled in helping individuals navigate significant life transitions, such as midlife changes and reproductive challenges. Outside of her practice, Andi enjoys stand-up comedy, playing soccer, and spending time with her dog, Charles.
I am certified in multisystemic therapy, specializing in working with families and adolescents facing behavioral concerns like aggression, lack of boundaries, commercial sexual exploitation, and substance abuse. I empower clients to increase their insight and target attainable goals for their desired outcomes in counseling. I provide a safe space to discuss strategies for coping with emotional obstacles, helping clients find effective solutions to their challenges. I also use multisystemic therapy interventions to help caregivers strengthen their parental hierarchy and reduce adolescents’ at-risk behaviors.
I am certified in multisystemic therapy, specializing in working with families and adolescents facing behavioral concerns like aggression, lack of boundaries, commercial sexual exploitation, and substance abuse. I empower clients to increase their insight and target attainable goals for their desired outcomes in counseling. I provide a safe space to discuss strategies for coping with emotional obstacles, helping clients find effective solutions to their challenges. I also use multisystemic therapy interventions to help caregivers strengthen their parental hierarchy and reduce adolescents’ at-risk behaviors.
I have over 18 years of experience in a variety of mental health settings with diverse populations. I am versed in treatments that have recorded evidence of being effective evidence-based approaches. I believe that change happens when people are given the guidance and support they need to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling, happy lives. Therefore, I believe that attaining and maintaining mental health is a collaborative process between you, your support network, and your provider.
I have over 18 years of experience in a variety of mental health settings with diverse populations. I am versed in treatments that have recorded evidence of being effective evidence-based approaches. I believe that change happens when people are given the guidance and support they need to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling, happy lives. Therefore, I believe that attaining and maintaining mental health is a collaborative process between you, your support network, and your provider.
I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities, including CBT, DBT, ERP, and Trauma-Focused approaches, and tailor them to each child.
I work with children and teens who feel things deeply, may be anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling to put words to what's going on inside. They're often bright and sensitive, but big emotions get in the way of friendships, school, and home life. If you're on the outside of your child's inner world, sensing that something isn't right but unsure what they need, you're in the right place. I'm here to help your child feel understood, build real coping tools, and find their way back to themselves. I also work closely with families throughout the process, because the most meaningful change happens both inside and outside the therapy room.
I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities, including CBT, DBT, ERP, and Trauma-Focused approaches, and tailor them to each child.
I work with children and teens who feel things deeply, may be anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling to put words to what's going on inside. They're often bright and sensitive, but big emotions get in the way of friendships, school, and home life. If you're on the outside of your child's inner world, sensing that something isn't right but unsure what they need, you're in the right place. I'm here to help your child feel understood, build real coping tools, and find their way back to themselves. I also work closely with families throughout the process, because the most meaningful change happens both inside and outside the therapy room.
My clinical work is focused on treating individuals with co-occurring psychiatric, medical, and addictive disorders. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. As a trauma-informed therapist, I provide a supportive environment to help you explore an existing problem from a new perspective.
My clinical work is focused on treating individuals with co-occurring psychiatric, medical, and addictive disorders. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. As a trauma-informed therapist, I provide a supportive environment to help you explore an existing problem from a new perspective.
My therapeutic approach is person-centered. I utilize empathy, authenticity, acceptance, and trust in welcoming my clientele into a safe space. These principles have been the driving force of my practice for nearly 14 years. My approach allows my clients the opportunity to find their authentic selves. These therapeutic principles fit well with my other personal values and qualities of compassion, integrity, courage, gentleness, curiosity, and reflection.
My therapeutic approach is person-centered. I utilize empathy, authenticity, acceptance, and trust in welcoming my clientele into a safe space. These principles have been the driving force of my practice for nearly 14 years. My approach allows my clients the opportunity to find their authentic selves. These therapeutic principles fit well with my other personal values and qualities of compassion, integrity, courage, gentleness, curiosity, and reflection.
My approach is centered on curiosity, possibility, and celebrating each individual’s unique story. I work with clients using narrative therapy, informed by feminist and queer theory, to understand how systems and power dynamics shape your experiences. My work is also attachment-based and trauma-focused, paying attention to how your relationships, past and present, affect your sense of safety and connection. I aim to help you explore and strengthen the parts of yourself that may be struggling to come to the surface.
My approach is centered on curiosity, possibility, and celebrating each individual’s unique story. I work with clients using narrative therapy, informed by feminist and queer theory, to understand how systems and power dynamics shape your experiences. My work is also attachment-based and trauma-focused, paying attention to how your relationships, past and present, affect your sense of safety and connection. I aim to help you explore and strengthen the parts of yourself that may be struggling to come to the surface.
I emphasize helping clients learn concrete skills for managing distressing thoughts and feelings, with a focus on mindfulness. With over 20 years of experience, I work with diverse populations facing various challenges. While I use multiple evidence-based modalities, I primarily utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which has high success rates for both short-term and long-term therapy. I also emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship. Clients describe me as easy to open up to, warm, a good listener, supportive, and having a good sense of humor.
I emphasize helping clients learn concrete skills for managing distressing thoughts and feelings, with a focus on mindfulness. With over 20 years of experience, I work with diverse populations facing various challenges. While I use multiple evidence-based modalities, I primarily utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which has high success rates for both short-term and long-term therapy. I also emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship. Clients describe me as easy to open up to, warm, a good listener, supportive, and having a good sense of humor.
Dr. Misha Marjani is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialization in depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and OCD. Dr. Marjani uses a collaborative, integrative, and culturally sensitive approach in order to help individuals identify the goals that are most important to them and to help them move toward achieving their vision. In addition to her clinical work, she works as the clinical supervisor at an addiction treatment center in San Diego. Dr. Marjani works with adult individuals and groups in the San Diego area, as well as via telemedicine across the State of California.
Dr. Misha Marjani is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialization in depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and OCD. Dr. Marjani uses a collaborative, integrative, and culturally sensitive approach in order to help individuals identify the goals that are most important to them and to help them move toward achieving their vision. In addition to her clinical work, she works as the clinical supervisor at an addiction treatment center in San Diego. Dr. Marjani works with adult individuals and groups in the San Diego area, as well as via telemedicine across the State of California.
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 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.
I am a psychologist who provides treatment for clients addressing depression, anxiety, and other common psychological concerns. I also work with clients who are navigating significant life, career, relationship, and health transitions. My goals in therapy are to establish a strong therapeutic relationship as patients develop insight and perspective into their problems, and to help patients connect with who and what matter, all in the service of helping patients lead more productive and rewarding lives.
I am a psychologist who provides treatment for clients addressing depression, anxiety, and other common psychological concerns. I also work with clients who are navigating significant life, career, relationship, and health transitions. My goals in therapy are to establish a strong therapeutic relationship as patients develop insight and perspective into their problems, and to help patients connect with who and what matter, all in the service of helping patients lead more productive and rewarding lives.
I am also well versed in treating chronic pain and health issues. I work in individual and group treatment modalities. am certified in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion (MSC) and versed in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). As a creative in the Los Angeles community, I also use poetry and music to encourage more mindful participation in the world around us. As a psychologist, I can provide cognitive, psychological and personality testing to help differentiate between conditions that have similar symptoms but different treatments.
I am also well versed in treating chronic pain and health issues. I work in individual and group treatment modalities. am certified in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion (MSC) and versed in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). As a creative in the Los Angeles community, I also use poetry and music to encourage more mindful participation in the world around us. As a psychologist, I can provide cognitive, psychological and personality testing to help differentiate between conditions that have similar symptoms but different treatments.
I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD ( ERP), and various parenting interventions.
My clients are passionate and unique people who face challenges with emotional dysregulation, anxiety, trauma symptoms, and overall dissatisfaction with life. If you feel stuck or disconnected from yourself, your relationships, and the world around you, my intention is to create a safe and empowering space to not only decrease symptoms, but to reconnect with who you are, develop self-compassion, and create a life that you feel proud of and are excited to live. I am licensed in NY and CA. I offer in-person therapy in San Diego and virtual therapy in NY and CA. I work with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan.
I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD ( ERP), and various parenting interventions.
My clients are passionate and unique people who face challenges with emotional dysregulation, anxiety, trauma symptoms, and overall dissatisfaction with life. If you feel stuck or disconnected from yourself, your relationships, and the world around you, my intention is to create a safe and empowering space to not only decrease symptoms, but to reconnect with who you are, develop self-compassion, and create a life that you feel proud of and are excited to live. I am licensed in NY and CA. I offer in-person therapy in San Diego and virtual therapy in NY and CA. I work with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to explore life and its possibilities. I work with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and addiction across inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings. Using a goal-oriented approach that combines psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapies, I collaborate with you to determine where you want to go and support you in getting there.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to explore life and its possibilities. I work with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and addiction across inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and outpatient settings. Using a goal-oriented approach that combines psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and solution-focused therapies, I collaborate with you to determine where you want to go and support you in getting there.
I have a special interest in helping individuals who have experienced cultural transitions, war, immigration and trauma with years of experience helping families from different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. I am multilingual and provided two years of live TV show in a local TV station in Orange County offering psychoeducation to Farsi speaking communities around the world to decrease stigma about mental illness and empower and inspire families and individuals to recognize mental illness and seek professional help when needed.
I have a special interest in helping individuals who have experienced cultural transitions, war, immigration and trauma with years of experience helping families from different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. I am multilingual and provided two years of live TV show in a local TV station in Orange County offering psychoeducation to Farsi speaking communities around the world to decrease stigma about mental illness and empower and inspire families and individuals to recognize mental illness and seek professional help when needed.
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Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists
Do I need exposure and response prevention therapy?
Many clients decide to seek help for obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors when these symptoms are distressing enough to disrupt everyday life. Any thoughts or behaviors that cause friction in close relationships are also worth addressing. In addition, the client’s symptoms don’t have to be severe for them to benefit from ERP therapy.
Is exposure and response prevention therapy part of cognitive behavioral therapy?
Exposure and response prevention is one specific type of CBT that focuses on behavioral change in response to triggering stimuli. It is related to exposure therapy but adds an additional component of preventing compulsive and harmful responses.
How long does exposure and response prevention therapy take?
While every patient is different, exposure and response prevention therapy typically lasts around 12 sessions, although some treatments can take longer. A therapist will determine if the treatment is complete based on how the client faces their fears, particularly the strongest ones. When a client feels less anxiety about stimuli that once evoked terror or distress, that is generally an indication that they are nearing the end of ERP therapy.
What are the limitations of exposure and response prevention therapy?
The most common pitfalls of exposure and response prevention therapy include not addressing a client’s core fears, allowing the client to avoid their most distressing stimuli, and using imaginary exposure when the client requires real-life exposure (and vice versa). ERP therapy is most effective when the client commits to the full course of treatment; if the client stops early or doesn’t practice what they have learned outside of therapy sessions, they are less likely to have successful outcomes.