Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in San Diego, CA
I work with adults navigating OCD, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders.
I specialize in OCD, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and body image concerns. With specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), I help clients break free from intrusive thoughts, compulsions, anxiety, and avoidance. I also support clients in developing a healthier relationship with food, body, and self.
I work with adults navigating OCD, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders.
I specialize in OCD, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and body image concerns. With specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), I help clients break free from intrusive thoughts, compulsions, anxiety, and avoidance. I also support clients in developing a healthier relationship with food, body, and self.
I'm licensed in CA and hold additional certifications in OCD and disordered eating & underlying trauma.
Welcome to Golden Hour Therapy, I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Jessica Armstrong, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges and reconnect with themselves. With 7+ years of experience, I offer a supportive, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful growth and a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.
I'm licensed in CA and hold additional certifications in OCD and disordered eating & underlying trauma.
Welcome to Golden Hour Therapy, I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Jessica Armstrong, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges and reconnect with themselves. With 7+ years of experience, I offer a supportive, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself. Together, we’ll work toward meaningful growth and a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, OCD, relationships, self-worth, cultural identity, and life transitions.
You may look like you’re functioning on the outside, but inside your mind feels loud, anxious, and hard to settle. Maybe you overthink conversations, second-guess your choices, seek reassurance, or feel stuck preparing for what could go wrong. You may also be navigating relationship patterns, AAPI cultural or family expectations, self-worth, identity, or a season of change that has you questioning what you need and who you are becoming.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, OCD, relationships, self-worth, cultural identity, and life transitions.
You may look like you’re functioning on the outside, but inside your mind feels loud, anxious, and hard to settle. Maybe you overthink conversations, second-guess your choices, seek reassurance, or feel stuck preparing for what could go wrong. You may also be navigating relationship patterns, AAPI cultural or family expectations, self-worth, identity, or a season of change that has you questioning what you need and who you are becoming.
Dr. Cat Beer - Trauma, Burnout & Attachment
Psychological Associate, Ph.D.
5 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
I specialize in trauma, burnout, OCD, anxiety, ADHD, and relationship dynamics, particularly for high-achieving adults navigating pressure and performance demands.
From the outside, you’re functioning well—you get things done, show up for others, and carry a lot of responsibility. But internally, it feels different. You may be constantly “on,” overthinking, pushing yourself to meet high expectations, or feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. You might struggle to slow down, feel overwhelmed by your emotions, or notice the same relationship dynamics repeating. Many of the people I work with have tried therapy before but felt like it didn’t go deep enough. I specialize in working with high-functioning adults who already understand what’s happening—but are ready to create real change.
I specialize in trauma, burnout, OCD, anxiety, ADHD, and relationship dynamics, particularly for high-achieving adults navigating pressure and performance demands.
From the outside, you’re functioning well—you get things done, show up for others, and carry a lot of responsibility. But internally, it feels different. You may be constantly “on,” overthinking, pushing yourself to meet high expectations, or feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. You might struggle to slow down, feel overwhelmed by your emotions, or notice the same relationship dynamics repeating. Many of the people I work with have tried therapy before but felt like it didn’t go deep enough. I specialize in working with high-functioning adults who already understand what’s happening—but are ready to create real change.
I specialize in compassionate evidenced based therapy for Anxiety, OCD and Trauma.
I treat individuals with many different issues who come from all walks of life. I do specialize in treating Anxiety, OCD and Trauma. I am trained in EMDR, ERP, CBT, ACT and mindfulness skills. While I think talking and hearing from you is so important also it's important for me to help you learn different coping skills, in order to make significant change
I specialize in compassionate evidenced based therapy for Anxiety, OCD and Trauma.
I treat individuals with many different issues who come from all walks of life. I do specialize in treating Anxiety, OCD and Trauma. I am trained in EMDR, ERP, CBT, ACT and mindfulness skills. While I think talking and hearing from you is so important also it's important for me to help you learn different coping skills, in order to make significant change
I specialize in OCD, anxiety, depression, and ADHD in addition to relationship challenges.
I enjoy helping adults who feel stuck in negative cycles and want more than just short-term relief but to also create lasting change. Starting therapy can feel vulnerable so I aim to create a warm, nonjudgemental space. With a trauma-informed approach, we will work together to untangle unhelpful thought patterns, reconnect with your values, and build a life that feels more meaningful and manageable.
I specialize in OCD, anxiety, depression, and ADHD in addition to relationship challenges.
I enjoy helping adults who feel stuck in negative cycles and want more than just short-term relief but to also create lasting change. Starting therapy can feel vulnerable so I aim to create a warm, nonjudgemental space. With a trauma-informed approach, we will work together to untangle unhelpful thought patterns, reconnect with your values, and build a life that feels more meaningful and manageable.
Allyson Ford Eating Disorder & OCD
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
7 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
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.
If you're struggling with unwanted thoughts, endless doubt, and attempts to control anxiety, fear, and uncertainty then you might be struggling with OCD and/or an anxiety disorder.
I’m here to help you sort through anxiety and make sense of what’s going on. Like my clients, you can work towards your dreams, build meaningful relationships, and have fun in life instead of being held back by fear. Learning to trust yourself instead of listening to OCD and anxiety is not out of your reach.
If you're struggling with unwanted thoughts, endless doubt, and attempts to control anxiety, fear, and uncertainty then you might be struggling with OCD and/or an anxiety disorder.
I’m here to help you sort through anxiety and make sense of what’s going on. Like my clients, you can work towards your dreams, build meaningful relationships, and have fun in life instead of being held back by fear. Learning to trust yourself instead of listening to OCD and anxiety is not out of your reach.
If you're exhausted and ready to try something different, I'm here to empower you with evidence-based skills to finally find relief and freedom from OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, and PTSD.
I use proven therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and exposure and response prevention (ERP) to help you build practical skills. I provide a safe space where you can explore your emotions and change unhelpful patterns, so you can live the life you want.
If you're exhausted and ready to try something different, I'm here to empower you with evidence-based skills to finally find relief and freedom from OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, and PTSD.
I use proven therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and exposure and response prevention (ERP) to help you build practical skills. I provide a safe space where you can explore your emotions and change unhelpful patterns, so you can live the life you want.
I specialize in working with individuals coping with OCD, anxiety, gender dysphoria, and trauma/ PTSD.
I work with individuals with from diverse cultural backgrounds and use a social justice framework. I am strengths based, client centered, and build an affirming environment for individuals from the LGBTQIA community. I utilize my clinical training in CBT, Affirmative Therapy for Transgender Communities, Exposure Response Prevention, in therapy.
I specialize in working with individuals coping with OCD, anxiety, gender dysphoria, and trauma/ PTSD.
I work with individuals with from diverse cultural backgrounds and use a social justice framework. I am strengths based, client centered, and build an affirming environment for individuals from the LGBTQIA community. I utilize my clinical training in CBT, Affirmative Therapy for Transgender Communities, Exposure Response Prevention, in therapy.
Hello, and welcome! In my practice, I work primarily with adult individuals. My special concern is to encourage my clients to not only participate actively in their therapy, but to actually become the principal source of insight into what should be worked on and how and when their goals have been met. This client-orientation - a core element of Cognitive Therapy - is the key to why this approach has been proven so effective not only in treating current conditions, but in preventing relapse. The client is not a passive recipient of therapy, but an active participant and driver of it with the guidance and supervision of the therapist.
Hello, and welcome! In my practice, I work primarily with adult individuals. My special concern is to encourage my clients to not only participate actively in their therapy, but to actually become the principal source of insight into what should be worked on and how and when their goals have been met. This client-orientation - a core element of Cognitive Therapy - is the key to why this approach has been proven so effective not only in treating current conditions, but in preventing relapse. The client is not a passive recipient of therapy, but an active participant and driver of it with the guidance and supervision of the therapist.
OCD, depression, and anxiety can shape daily life in exhausting ways, whether it's intrusive thoughts, a heaviness that won't lift, or worry that won't quiet down.
I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Together we'll work to loosen the grip of intrusive thoughts, build steadier coping tools, and process emotions in a way that actually sticks.
OCD, depression, and anxiety can shape daily life in exhausting ways, whether it's intrusive thoughts, a heaviness that won't lift, or worry that won't quiet down.
I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Together we'll work to loosen the grip of intrusive thoughts, build steadier coping tools, and process emotions in a way that actually sticks.
California Anxiety & Perinatal Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92131
My practice focuses on the treatment of anxiety and related disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and agoraphobia, health anxiety, specific phobias (particularly needle and medical phobias and fears), as well as OCD, trauma, and perinatal anxiety and OCD.
In therapy, you will learn to understand your anxiety and the role that avoidance behaviors play in maintaining anxious distress. You will learn tools to relate to your anxiety with increased curiosity, compassion, and acceptance, and you will have warm and knowledgeable professional helping guide you toward facing your fears.
My practice focuses on the treatment of anxiety and related disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and agoraphobia, health anxiety, specific phobias (particularly needle and medical phobias and fears), as well as OCD, trauma, and perinatal anxiety and OCD.
In therapy, you will learn to understand your anxiety and the role that avoidance behaviors play in maintaining anxious distress. You will learn tools to relate to your anxiety with increased curiosity, compassion, and acceptance, and you will have warm and knowledgeable professional helping guide you toward facing your fears.
I am a California-licensed clinical psychologist specializing in high-quality evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults with anxiety, OCD, and related conditions.
As an anxiety and OCD specialist, I have extensive experience and training in the most effective methods for the treatment and management of these conditions including CBT, ERP, ICBT, ACT, and MCT. I am also skilled in addressing co-occurring conditions including tic disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviors, ADHD, and misophonia.
I am a California-licensed clinical psychologist specializing in high-quality evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults with anxiety, OCD, and related conditions.
As an anxiety and OCD specialist, I have extensive experience and training in the most effective methods for the treatment and management of these conditions including CBT, ERP, ICBT, ACT, and MCT. I am also skilled in addressing co-occurring conditions including tic disorders, body-focused repetitive behaviors, ADHD, and misophonia.
I have experience in treating children and adolescents with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, family conflict, trauma, behavioral issues, substance use, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
I am a child and adolescent Marriage & Family Therapist at Aloha Psych Associates. I am inspired by the “aloha spirit,” drawing on Hawaiian concepts like ‘alo’ (presence), ‘ha’ (breath of life), ‘mana’ (healing energy), and ‘ohana’ (family and connectedness). I provide individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and families navigating biological, psychological, and social difficulties. I have experience in higher level care Partial Hospitalization Programs and Intensive Outpatient Programs and hospital settings working with high-risk children and teens.
I have experience in treating children and adolescents with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, self-harm, suicidal ideation, family conflict, trauma, behavioral issues, substance use, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
I am a child and adolescent Marriage & Family Therapist at Aloha Psych Associates. I am inspired by the “aloha spirit,” drawing on Hawaiian concepts like ‘alo’ (presence), ‘ha’ (breath of life), ‘mana’ (healing energy), and ‘ohana’ (family and connectedness). I provide individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and families navigating biological, psychological, and social difficulties. I have experience in higher level care Partial Hospitalization Programs and Intensive Outpatient Programs and hospital settings working with high-risk children and teens.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, self esteem, somatic issues, and/or life transitions in adults ages 18-45.
As your therapist, I will treat you with respect and compassion, providing active feedback and direction to support you in building a meaningful life. Together we will work to increase self esteem, clarify values and needs, build tolerance for uncertainty and emotion, and decrease the hold that anxiety, pain or labels have on what feels possible in life.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, self esteem, somatic issues, and/or life transitions in adults ages 18-45.
As your therapist, I will treat you with respect and compassion, providing active feedback and direction to support you in building a meaningful life. Together we will work to increase self esteem, clarify values and needs, build tolerance for uncertainty and emotion, and decrease the hold that anxiety, pain or labels have on what feels possible in life.
When anxiety or OCD disrupts your daily rhythm, even the smallest decisions can feel overwhelming.
My own journey through therapy and medication management shaped my belief in what’s possible with the right support. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, CPT, DBT, and mindfulness-based approaches to help you shift how you relate to painful thoughts and emotions while building a life that reflects your values.
When anxiety or OCD disrupts your daily rhythm, even the smallest decisions can feel overwhelming.
My own journey through therapy and medication management shaped my belief in what’s possible with the right support. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, CPT, DBT, and mindfulness-based approaches to help you shift how you relate to painful thoughts and emotions while building a life that reflects your values.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatment for adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, trauma and PTSD, OCD, anxiety, and personality and mood disorders.
I work closely with clients and families to develop individualized treatment plans that support lasting recovery and improved quality of life. I strive to help clients better understand their experiences while building practical skills to manage distress, strengthen relationships, and engage more fully in their lives.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatment for adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, trauma and PTSD, OCD, anxiety, and personality and mood disorders.
I work closely with clients and families to develop individualized treatment plans that support lasting recovery and improved quality of life. I strive to help clients better understand their experiences while building practical skills to manage distress, strengthen relationships, and engage more fully in their lives.
My therapy focuses on helping adults understand and change their relationship with insecurities and shame that interfere with setting boundaries, advocating for themselves, being vulnerable, and feeling good about themselves. We explore where expectations and insecurities come from and what perpetuates them. You will work toward reducing self-sabotaging behaviors while focusing on self-forgiveness, self-acceptance, and growth. I aim to help you get to know yourself better and set realistic, meaningful goals.
My therapy focuses on helping adults understand and change their relationship with insecurities and shame that interfere with setting boundaries, advocating for themselves, being vulnerable, and feeling good about themselves. We explore where expectations and insecurities come from and what perpetuates them. You will work toward reducing self-sabotaging behaviors while focusing on self-forgiveness, self-acceptance, and growth. I aim to help you get to know yourself better and set realistic, meaningful goals.
We currently offer treatment for anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, phobias, perinatal mental health, stress, pain, medical conditions, life transitions and other life difficulties resulting from these problems.
Unlike generalist providers, our therapists have specialized training in CBT, ACT, ERP, PRT, for anxiety & related disorders. Our team: Director Dr. Jill Stoddard, Associate Director Dr. Michelle Lopez, Annabelle Mebane, LMFT, and Brittany Flores, LMFT
We currently offer treatment for anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, phobias, perinatal mental health, stress, pain, medical conditions, life transitions and other life difficulties resulting from these problems.
Unlike generalist providers, our therapists have specialized training in CBT, ACT, ERP, PRT, for anxiety & related disorders. Our team: Director Dr. Jill Stoddard, Associate Director Dr. Michelle Lopez, Annabelle Mebane, LMFT, and Brittany Flores, LMFT
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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.