Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Oakland, CA
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Matthew Hicks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
If you are feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, my aim is to introduce clarity, authenticity, and self-motivation. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I’ve been successfully treating adults, families, and youth for over 20 years facilitating their self-growth. I teach techniques to better manage the emotional stress of everyday life. I have also focused on extensive training in anxiety/depression, play therapy, parenting, treating past and recent trauma,
OCD
, addiction, and working with family systems. Feel free to schedule a complimentary consultation now- https://calendly.com/mhickstherapy/15min
Joan Davidson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Adults struggling with symptoms of
obsessive
-compulsive disorder (
OCD
), anxiety (panic, social anxiety, worry, and generalized anxiety), life problems and transitions, stress, or BFRBs such as
hair pulling
and
skin picking
. Clients interested in better understanding their problems and using cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) and evidence-based treatment strategies to address them. Ideally, clients interested in changing current patterns and learning life-long tools to maintain healthy, more adaptive ways of responding to triggers of their problems.
Jonathan Robert Barkin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Jonathan Barkin, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY 25516) and assistant clinical professor at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Barkin earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley. He received both his master’s and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the University of Denver. Dr. Barkin completed his doctoral internship at the University of Colorado, Boulder and his post-doctoral work at the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center for
OCD
and Anxiety in San Rafael, California.
Jennifer Chen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
My specialties include mood and anxiety disorders,
OCD
, post-traumatic stress, and stress management.
My approach to psychotherapy is based primarily on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) principles of exploring and understanding the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and behavior. I seek to create a safe, warm and nonjudgmental environment in therapy, while helping you to identify key patterns and specific barriers that are stopping you from living a more fulfilling life. The purpose of therapy is to help you to find new ways of relating to your thoughts and emotions, deepen awareness and insight into your patterns, and learn effective coping skills -- ultimately to help you attain your goals and foster balanced living.
Michael Anthony Tompkins
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
I have over 30 years of experience providing cognitive-behavior therapy for anxiety disorders,
obsessive
-compulsive disorder, and chronic insomnia. I am a licensed psychologist, co-director of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, and Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. I am an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and an adjunct faculty member of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I am the author of fourteen books and present workshops and trainings to national and international audiences.
Erik Bromberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
I provide services for children, adolescents and young adults who are experiencing challenges with anxiety and depression. I specialize in working with youth and their families who experience behavioral issues, selective mutism,
obsessive
compulsive disorder (
OCD
) and generalized anxiety. I utilize a strengths-based and whole person approach to help young people find their inner strength and bravery to face even the hardest situations. If you or your child are feeling anxious, overwhelmed or are struggling to find a place in the world I would like to collaborate with you to live a life that feels bright and vibrant.
Cameron Murphey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
“The best things in life are on the other side of fear.” You or your teen struggle with anxiety,
OCD
, or trauma. Or you struggle with relationship anxiety or ROCD. You spend hours worrying and feeling anxious. You’ve tried all kinds of ways to get rid of the problem - relaxation, meditation, etc. - and nothing has worked. You’re confused, frustrated, and nearly hopeless. You don’t understand why this is happening, how to make it go away, or even what to do next.
Paul Malkin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFT
Verified
It can be helpful to deal with social anxiety,
obsessive
-compulsive disorder, health worries, general worries, and panic.
I work primarily with people who are dealing with anxiety or depression and my primary model of treatment is Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT). I believe that our difficulties are more often as result of how we are thinking about our problems rather than the problems themselves. CBT provides skills and tools for coping with your thoughts as well as the difficult emotions that come along with your thinking. CBT can also be helpful for procrastination or for being withdrawn. My professional work can be characterized as being active, empathetic, compassionate, energizing and motivational.
Dr. Christina M. Charlotin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
I specialize in working with adults who experience depression, anxiety disorders (agoraphobia, panic disorder, social anxiety, specific phobias),
OCD
, insomnia, chronic pain, relationship challenges, heartbreak, phase-of-life stressors, procrastination behaviors & LGBTQ/Race related challenges.
In our work together, my intention will be to help you break away from the maladaptive thought patterns, emotions, actions, and external circumstances that keep you stuck in an experience that doesn't serve you. My goal is to help you create progress towards the life you do want for yourself. I’ll want to understand the changes you’d like to see in yourself. With this in mind, I’ll want to identify the behaviors you’d like to demonstrate, the lasting emotions you’d like to feel, and the outcomes you’d like to see present themselves in your life. With that information, we'll set the progressive steps & overall goals for therapy.
Benjamin Tucker
Counselor, MS, LPCC, BCBA
Verified
I provide services for 3 types of issues: 1)
OCD
,
OCD
-Spectrum Disorders (e.g., Tics,
hair pulling
,
skin picking
, and hoarding), and anxiety disorders; 2) Autism Spectrum Disorder of all functioning levels; and 3)
OCD
,
OCD
-Spectrum Disorders, and anxiety co-occuring with Autism. My work is with children, teens, and adults and I provide services in office, home, and community settings ranging from once weekly to daily sessions. I take a family-based approach when treating children and teens by giving parent and caregiver training.
Yusef Malenky
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Although I work with a broad spectrum of clients and issues, I specialize in youth and family issues and offer home visits as scheduling allows. My clinical experience has been in school and office settings. I work with clients on issues such as child development, adolescence, parenting, and blended families (lifespan issues, broadly speaking). In addition to lifespan development, I am very comfortable working with anger, anxiety, depression, and
Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder.
(510) 879-5804
Office is near:
Oakland, CA 94611 Offers online therapy
Waitlist for new clients
choicetherapy
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified
Mazza is trained in exposure and response prevention for
OCD
and works with a number of individuals with
OCD
, anxiety, Panic, Phobias, Worry and Social Anxiety.
Marisa T. Mazza, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist. She enjoys helping people learn new ways of interacting with thoughts and feelings so they can live meaningful lives. Her approach allows individuals to face their fears in a gradual and gentle way.
Cyndi Lowe
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Are you dealing with unwanted
OCD
thoughts or rituals? Avoiding places, objects, movements, people, words, colors, that you're afraid will trigger anxiety or thoughts? Thinking about the same things over and over with no resolution? Are you lost? Lonely? Grieving? Acting or thinking in ways you don't understand? Looking for something more in your life? Not knowing what the next step is? Wanting to make big, positive changes (or even small ones) and don't know how? Just moved here? I love helping people explore their lives and themselves! Let's find out what's next, what's inside, what you want and who you are!
Dmitri Primavera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified
I have specialized training in helping people successfully overcome the many forms of anxiety and
OCD
.
Do you or a loved one feel anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed with worry? Does it make getting things done impossible? Or prevent you from enjoying activities and relationships? If so, you have come to the right place, and I’m excited you’re here. With compassion and skill, I help teens and adults find freedom from all forms of anxiety and
OCD
. Working with me, you’ll learn to defang your fears, and ditch worry, rumination, and unhelpful habits. Unstuck, you’ll learn more about yourself, so you can do more of what matters to you with the people you love.
Christy Tadros
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified
I also have years of experience and a passion for working with children and adolescents with anxiety,
OCD
, selective mutism, behavioral issues and supporting parents through these challenges.
During this challenging time it is normal to be experiencing some anxiety, nervousness or restlessness. Being home and having major changes in routines can be disorienting for many and trigger impairing mental health conditions. I am offering Telehealth sessions to support people in maintaining mental, emotional and physical health. I provide evidence-based therapeutic approaches that are holistic and multiculturally sensitive.
Rebecca E. Grayzel
Psychologist
Verified
I am a general practitioner with experience working with clients across the lifespan, treating a range of presenting concerns, including: complex trauma, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety, panic, depression,
obsessive
compulsive disorder, body-focused repetitive behaviors, life transitions, minority stress, and family conflict.
I believe the key to change lies in cultivating a safe, strong therapeutic relationship. Through a developmental lens, I aim to understand each person’s history and how their unique story informs current challenges. I feel passionate about working with clients from diverse backgrounds and utilize a culturally-informed approach when understanding life experiences and associated thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In conjunction with this psychodynamic, relationally-driven approach, I help clients identify a clear presenting concern, develop goals, and integrate the appropriate evidence-based practice tailored to their specific needs.
Elizabeth Schenk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified
Unresolved childhood issues provide recurring challenges in adulthood and may show up in the form of sadness, worry, relationship problems, substance abuse or poor self-esteem. For adults abused as children, complex trauma may leave one with panic,
obsessive
thoughts, self-harming behaviors, or mood disorders. Sometimes individuals are given many diagnoses and medications and end up in therapies that do not resolve their underlying issue. Dissociative processes go unrecognized in many therapies, resulting in treatment that may not resolve the underlying problem, leaving one symptomatic. In my professional experience most individuals change and grow through a successful therapeutic encounter.
Fred Kutnick
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified
I specialize in evidence-based treatments for
OCD
and trauma.
Anger, shame, anxiety, depression, and perfectionism are emotions and traits that can be caused by trauma. Unresolved trauma can negatively affect our current relationships and family dynamics. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with you in order to manage trauma-related symptoms and reach a more meaningful state. I utilize a client-centered approach in order to create a safe space for my clients to process unresolved feelings/reactions. Forming a meaningful connection allows us to create a space that welcomes vulnerability, and the therapeutic relationship is just as important as the therapeutic modality.
William L. Spivey
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Dr. Spivey is the Director of a small group practice located in the heart of the medical district in Oakland, CA. He offers more than 25 years of experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and
OCD
within adults and adolescents. He takes a holistic approach by integrating concerns of health, diet, and exercise. Dr. Spivey also works with those suffering from occupational diseases, including job stress, feeling stale on the job, burnout, and job unhappiness. Other areas of endeavors include personality reshaping, motivation, and marital enhancement.
Elizabeth Preston
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
I treat depression, anxiety, anger, bipolarity,
obsessive
-compulsiveness, and dissociation.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience treating children, adolescents, families and adults. I provide highly indiviudalized therapy to each and every client. I integrate techniques from several theoretical orientations, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, family systems theory, and psychodynamic theory, to formulate an indiviudalized treatment plan for each client. Within the session, I create a safe, compassionate and confidential setting for clients to address their core issues and to work out past and present difficulties.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions), or behaviors that make them feel driven to do something (compulsions). It affects children, kids, teens and adults. Often the person carries out the behaviors to get rid of the obsessive thoughts, but this only provides temporary relief. Not performing the obsessive rituals can cause great anxiety. A person's level of OCD can be anywhere from mild to severe, but if severe and left untreated, it can destroy a person's capacity to function at work, at school or even to lead a comfortable existence in the home.
If you're looking for help with OCD therapy in Oakland or for an Oakland OCD therapist ,these professionals provide OCD treatment and obsessive compulsive disorder treatment. They include OCD therapists, OCD psychologists, OCD psychotherapists and OCD counselors in Oakland. They can help with Oakland OCD counseling, OCD symptoms, OCD children, obsessive compulsive disorder, and OCPD.
Hair-pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking (dematillomania), collectively referred to as Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, are classified as OCD-related disorders. Treatment for trichotillomiania in Oakland or TTM or hair pulling in Oakland or skin picking can be found from these therapists.
If you're looking for help with OCD therapy in Oakland or for an Oakland OCD therapist ,these professionals provide OCD treatment and obsessive compulsive disorder treatment. They include OCD therapists, OCD psychologists, OCD psychotherapists and OCD counselors in Oakland. They can help with Oakland OCD counseling, OCD symptoms, OCD children, obsessive compulsive disorder, and OCPD.
Hair-pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking (dematillomania), collectively referred to as Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors, are classified as OCD-related disorders. Treatment for trichotillomiania in Oakland or TTM or hair pulling in Oakland or skin picking can be found from these therapists.