Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in San Diego, CA

Madeline Becker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92117
I specialize in supporting kids, teens, adults, & couples with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, gender-or-sexuality-related identity struggles, chronic illness, grief, & those in caregiving roles.
Things in your or your child’s life have become unmanageable, and you’re not sure how to handle it. Maybe your child’s tantrums, outbursts, or struggles with school have left you feeling helpless. Or your teen is shutting you out, acting recklessly, or fighting a battle with anxiety or depression that’s led them to have thoughts of hurting themselves. You want to help but don’t know where to start. Alternatively, maybe you’re an adult dealing with anxiety or part of a couple navigating deep hurt. Wherever you find yourself, you don’t have to figure this out alone. Together, we can untangle the overwhelm and create a path forward.
I specialize in supporting kids, teens, adults, & couples with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, gender-or-sexuality-related identity struggles, chronic illness, grief, & those in caregiving roles.
Things in your or your child’s life have become unmanageable, and you’re not sure how to handle it. Maybe your child’s tantrums, outbursts, or struggles with school have left you feeling helpless. Or your teen is shutting you out, acting recklessly, or fighting a battle with anxiety or depression that’s led them to have thoughts of hurting themselves. You want to help but don’t know where to start. Alternatively, maybe you’re an adult dealing with anxiety or part of a couple navigating deep hurt. Wherever you find yourself, you don’t have to figure this out alone. Together, we can untangle the overwhelm and create a path forward.

I have extensive knowledge and experience working with clients struggling with substance use, mood issues as well as OCD and Chronic Pain.
Hello I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have worked in the field since 2011. I grew up in the San Diego area and have worked in different clinical settings in my local community. I obtained my Baccalaureate Degree in Cognitive Psychology from University of California Irvine and my Master’s Degree in Marital and Family Therapy from University of San Diego.
I have extensive knowledge and experience working with clients struggling with substance use, mood issues as well as OCD and Chronic Pain.
Hello I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have worked in the field since 2011. I grew up in the San Diego area and have worked in different clinical settings in my local community. I obtained my Baccalaureate Degree in Cognitive Psychology from University of California Irvine and my Master’s Degree in Marital and Family Therapy from University of San Diego.

Amaya Tueller ADHD and Autism Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92102
Additionally, I work with other concerns that tend to co-occur with neurodiversity including eating disorders/concerns (including ARFID), OCD, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Welcome to my page! I work primarily with neurodivergent (autism, ADHD, PDA) clients and mixed neurotype couples/polycules . As a queer, and late diagnosed neurodivergent therapist, I love helping others to understand themselves better and advocate for their needs. Receiving my own diagnosis in adulthood came with grief and I’d love opportunity to help you work through the complicated emotions inherent in this type of identity exploration. Working with my brain instead of against it as been incredibly healing and has drastically improved my mental health; I hope to help my clients achieve the same freedom.
Additionally, I work with other concerns that tend to co-occur with neurodiversity including eating disorders/concerns (including ARFID), OCD, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Welcome to my page! I work primarily with neurodivergent (autism, ADHD, PDA) clients and mixed neurotype couples/polycules . As a queer, and late diagnosed neurodivergent therapist, I love helping others to understand themselves better and advocate for their needs. Receiving my own diagnosis in adulthood came with grief and I’d love opportunity to help you work through the complicated emotions inherent in this type of identity exploration. Working with my brain instead of against it as been incredibly healing and has drastically improved my mental health; I hope to help my clients achieve the same freedom.

Are you seeking specialized treatment approaches supported by clinical research studies? Do you want an experienced and compassionate therapist to guide you in this process? I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapies (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, and substance use. My clients are usually highly motivated to work collaboratively and achieve specific results. I serve clients in person at my North County San Diego office, and via teletherapy throughout California.
Are you seeking specialized treatment approaches supported by clinical research studies? Do you want an experienced and compassionate therapist to guide you in this process? I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapies (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, and substance use. My clients are usually highly motivated to work collaboratively and achieve specific results. I serve clients in person at my North County San Diego office, and via teletherapy throughout California.

Mylene Eduvala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92127
As your partner on this journey, I can teach you skills to manage Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression, and Trauma.
Are you tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, and even panicked? I can help you manage those emotions when life hands you difficult challenges. You may be struggling to focus on work, school, or even on the relationships you have with other people because of these feelings. I can help you gain back your control. Your thoughts make you question your abilities and may make you feel like an imposter in your own life. Let me show you how to step back into feeling like your authentic self. You're ready to manage your thoughts and feelings to start living the life that you deserve. I can support you with reaching this goal.
As your partner on this journey, I can teach you skills to manage Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Depression, and Trauma.
Are you tired of feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, and even panicked? I can help you manage those emotions when life hands you difficult challenges. You may be struggling to focus on work, school, or even on the relationships you have with other people because of these feelings. I can help you gain back your control. Your thoughts make you question your abilities and may make you feel like an imposter in your own life. Let me show you how to step back into feeling like your authentic self. You're ready to manage your thoughts and feelings to start living the life that you deserve. I can support you with reaching this goal.

OCD in particular is an area that many people struggle with, often not knowing that it is OCD and quite frequently doing/not doing things that actually make it worse.
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, PhD, LMFT with over 16 years of clinical experience helping individuals and couples acquire strategies and tools to overcome issues/disorders that interfere with functioning and enjoying life. Key areas of expertise include OCD as well as anything on the anxiety spectrum including general anxiety, social anxiety, panic, PTSD, phobias. Also work extensively with depression, relationship and adult attachment problems, other self-sabotaging behaviors, positive aging, career and life transitions, grief, and parenting/family issues.
OCD in particular is an area that many people struggle with, often not knowing that it is OCD and quite frequently doing/not doing things that actually make it worse.
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, PhD, LMFT with over 16 years of clinical experience helping individuals and couples acquire strategies and tools to overcome issues/disorders that interfere with functioning and enjoying life. Key areas of expertise include OCD as well as anything on the anxiety spectrum including general anxiety, social anxiety, panic, PTSD, phobias. Also work extensively with depression, relationship and adult attachment problems, other self-sabotaging behaviors, positive aging, career and life transitions, grief, and parenting/family issues.

Center for Understanding and Treating Anxiety
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92120
Our therapists are doctoral students in the SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, supervised by Nader Amir, Ph.D. who has specialized in the treatment and research of anxiety and related disorders for over 20 years. Currently, San Diego State University (SDSU) is conducting a research study on why exposure therapy works for people with obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD).
Our therapists are doctoral students in the SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, supervised by Nader Amir, Ph.D. who has specialized in the treatment and research of anxiety and related disorders for over 20 years. Currently, San Diego State University (SDSU) is conducting a research study on why exposure therapy works for people with obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD).

I have extensive experience and training in treating depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma/PTSD, codependency, relationship issues, grief, and life transitions.
The purpose of life is to discover our own inherent nobility and to help others discover theirs. - Abdu'lBahá.
My journey to becoming a therapist began with my own experience of managing mental health from a young age. This personal journey highlighted the profound power of therapy and inspired me to help others achieve similar transformations. Therapy, to me is more than my profession—it’s my calling. Every step I take alongside my clients reaffirms the transformative power of hope, healing, and therapeutic relationship.
I have extensive experience and training in treating depression, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma/PTSD, codependency, relationship issues, grief, and life transitions.
The purpose of life is to discover our own inherent nobility and to help others discover theirs. - Abdu'lBahá.
My journey to becoming a therapist began with my own experience of managing mental health from a young age. This personal journey highlighted the profound power of therapy and inspired me to help others achieve similar transformations. Therapy, to me is more than my profession—it’s my calling. Every step I take alongside my clients reaffirms the transformative power of hope, healing, and therapeutic relationship.

Hello! Finding the right therapist can be a challenge, here is a little about myself to help make your decision. I am a licensed psychologist and specialize in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), OCD-related disorders, and anxiety and depression. I am licensed in both California and Arizona and am providing teletherapy online.
Hello! Finding the right therapist can be a challenge, here is a little about myself to help make your decision. I am a licensed psychologist and specialize in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), OCD-related disorders, and anxiety and depression. I am licensed in both California and Arizona and am providing teletherapy online.

My extensive training and experience in university and medical center settings provide me with up to date research supported approaches for treating OCD, anxiety disorders and PTSD.
I am Robert Lyons, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in treating adults with obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), anxiety disorders (panic, social anxiety, generalized anxiety), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in California. Are you exhausted with anxiety and worry controlling your life? Are unwanted intrusive thoughts or reminders of past traumatic experiences causing you overwhelming stress? Have you tried everything to manage these issues on your own, but nothing seems to bring enduring relief? If you find yourself answering yes, I may be able to help you achieve lasting change and relief.
My extensive training and experience in university and medical center settings provide me with up to date research supported approaches for treating OCD, anxiety disorders and PTSD.
I am Robert Lyons, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in treating adults with obsessive compulsive disorder ( OCD), anxiety disorders (panic, social anxiety, generalized anxiety), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in California. Are you exhausted with anxiety and worry controlling your life? Are unwanted intrusive thoughts or reminders of past traumatic experiences causing you overwhelming stress? Have you tried everything to manage these issues on your own, but nothing seems to bring enduring relief? If you find yourself answering yes, I may be able to help you achieve lasting change and relief.

Kayla Norman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92128
I specialize in treating OCD, Anxiety, BFRBs and Trauma.
Feeling overwhelmed and stuck? Have you tried talk therapy before without any success? There is so much hope to overcoming anxiety and OCD. I specialize in compassionate evidenced based therapy for OCD, Anxiety, BFRBs and Trauma. I am trained in ERP, CBT, ACT, COMB and Mindfulness Skills. These are tools that that I can help teach you to help you live a more fulfilled life. Therapy can help you get unstuck over issues that are holding you back from your goals in life. I can help and guide you to learn to break out of old patterns and negative thoughts to live life more fully.
I specialize in treating OCD, Anxiety, BFRBs and Trauma.
Feeling overwhelmed and stuck? Have you tried talk therapy before without any success? There is so much hope to overcoming anxiety and OCD. I specialize in compassionate evidenced based therapy for OCD, Anxiety, BFRBs and Trauma. I am trained in ERP, CBT, ACT, COMB and Mindfulness Skills. These are tools that that I can help teach you to help you live a more fulfilled life. Therapy can help you get unstuck over issues that are holding you back from your goals in life. I can help and guide you to learn to break out of old patterns and negative thoughts to live life more fully.
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Dr. Lisa Junck MacDonald
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92130
Waitlist for new clients
My practice helps clients overcome OCD and compulsive behaviors using evidence-based treatments, including Inference-Based CBT (iCBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and the Comprehensive Behavioral Model (ComB) for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs).
Are you exhausted from battling anxiety, obsessions, or compulsions? You’ve worked hard to manage them, but it feels like you’re stuck in a cycle, missing out on the life you want. You don’t have to do this alone. Whether it’s OCD, anxiety, or behaviors like skin-picking or hair-pulling, evidence-based methods can help you regain control. Together, we’ll uncover what’s keeping you stuck and create a plan to move forward. You deserve a life where anxiety doesn’t hold you back—let’s take the first step together.
My practice helps clients overcome OCD and compulsive behaviors using evidence-based treatments, including Inference-Based CBT (iCBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and the Comprehensive Behavioral Model (ComB) for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs).
Are you exhausted from battling anxiety, obsessions, or compulsions? You’ve worked hard to manage them, but it feels like you’re stuck in a cycle, missing out on the life you want. You don’t have to do this alone. Whether it’s OCD, anxiety, or behaviors like skin-picking or hair-pulling, evidence-based methods can help you regain control. Together, we’ll uncover what’s keeping you stuck and create a plan to move forward. You deserve a life where anxiety doesn’t hold you back—let’s take the first step together.

I specialize in treating OCD, anxiety, depression, and navigating intergenerational dynamics.
Welcome!
Facing life's challenges can be difficult. I believe therapy offers a space to find growth, resilience, and deeper self-understanding. I am here to walk alongside you with compassion, empathy, and understanding as we explore how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence your well-being and relationships.
As a first-generation Guatemalan-American, I recognize the importance of cultural identity and its role in shaping our experiences. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment that honors your unique story while fostering resilience and empowerment.
I specialize in treating OCD, anxiety, depression, and navigating intergenerational dynamics.
Welcome!
Facing life's challenges can be difficult. I believe therapy offers a space to find growth, resilience, and deeper self-understanding. I am here to walk alongside you with compassion, empathy, and understanding as we explore how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence your well-being and relationships.
As a first-generation Guatemalan-American, I recognize the importance of cultural identity and its role in shaping our experiences. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment that honors your unique story while fostering resilience and empowerment.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD.
Do you feel like your anxiety often dictates your decisions? What you say or don’t say, whether you open up to someone or shut down, or where you go or don’t go? Do you struggle with intrusive thoughts, repetitive worries, or reminders of a traumatic event? If you feel ready to live the life you want, rather than the one your anxiety tells you to live, I may be the ideal fit for you! I teach evidence-based skills and strategies to help my clients reach their goals, including reducing anxiety, recovering from trauma, improving relationships, and gaining a greater sense of empowerment over their symptoms.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD.
Do you feel like your anxiety often dictates your decisions? What you say or don’t say, whether you open up to someone or shut down, or where you go or don’t go? Do you struggle with intrusive thoughts, repetitive worries, or reminders of a traumatic event? If you feel ready to live the life you want, rather than the one your anxiety tells you to live, I may be the ideal fit for you! I teach evidence-based skills and strategies to help my clients reach their goals, including reducing anxiety, recovering from trauma, improving relationships, and gaining a greater sense of empowerment over their symptoms.

Rachel Tarantino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
Waitlist for new clients
My therapeutic passions including working with OCD and anxiety, depression, military populations, life transitions, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Navigating life's challenges can feel overwhelming, and it's okay to seek support along the way! Whether you're struggling with managing stress, coping with difficult emotions, or facing obstacles in relationships, let me help you navigate the barriers that have prevented you from living the life you imagined. I collaborate with my clients because it is important to blend my therapeutic knowledge with your personal motivations. Working together to help you achieve your goals allows for the most growth and lasting success. Remember you are not your mental health. You have a name, a personality, a history, and a story to tell.
My therapeutic passions including working with OCD and anxiety, depression, military populations, life transitions, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Navigating life's challenges can feel overwhelming, and it's okay to seek support along the way! Whether you're struggling with managing stress, coping with difficult emotions, or facing obstacles in relationships, let me help you navigate the barriers that have prevented you from living the life you imagined. I collaborate with my clients because it is important to blend my therapeutic knowledge with your personal motivations. Working together to help you achieve your goals allows for the most growth and lasting success. Remember you are not your mental health. You have a name, a personality, a history, and a story to tell.

As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in the treatment of OCD, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders using scientifically-proven therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and exposure and response prevention (ERP).
Are you worried that something bad might happen and do certain things to feel safe? Does your anxiety dictate how you live your life rather than your own goals and values? Do you avoid emotions because you tend to feel them intensely and fear losing control? If you're exhausted and ready to break these patterns, I'm here to empower you with evidence-based skills to finally find relief and freedom. I'm dedicated to guiding you toward meaningful change and supporting you every step of the way.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in the treatment of OCD, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders using scientifically-proven therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and exposure and response prevention (ERP).
Are you worried that something bad might happen and do certain things to feel safe? Does your anxiety dictate how you live your life rather than your own goals and values? Do you avoid emotions because you tend to feel them intensely and fear losing control? If you're exhausted and ready to break these patterns, I'm here to empower you with evidence-based skills to finally find relief and freedom. I'm dedicated to guiding you toward meaningful change and supporting you every step of the way.

The Center for Stress and Anxiety Management
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
We are an outpatient practice specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) for anxiety, stress, and related problems. We provide cutting edge, empirically supported treatments in a warm, empathic environment. We currently offer treatment for stress, anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, phobias, medical conditions, life transitions, and other life difficulties resulting from these problems. Our therapy is solution-focused and helps clients reach their full potential and improve quality of life.
We are an outpatient practice specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) for anxiety, stress, and related problems. We provide cutting edge, empirically supported treatments in a warm, empathic environment. We currently offer treatment for stress, anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, phobias, medical conditions, life transitions, and other life difficulties resulting from these problems. Our therapy is solution-focused and helps clients reach their full potential and improve quality of life.

I offer several evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure, Exposure Response Prevention for OCD, and Behavioral Activation for depression.
My therapeutic approach is primarily Cognitive Behavioral which integrates mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment-based approaches. Additionally, I incorporate humanistic elements that fundamentally hold that each individual has inherent worth and value. In therapy, we explore the ways internal and external factors have impacted your mental health and strive toward achieving your tailored treatment goals.
I offer several evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure, Exposure Response Prevention for OCD, and Behavioral Activation for depression.
My therapeutic approach is primarily Cognitive Behavioral which integrates mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment-based approaches. Additionally, I incorporate humanistic elements that fundamentally hold that each individual has inherent worth and value. In therapy, we explore the ways internal and external factors have impacted your mental health and strive toward achieving your tailored treatment goals.

Teresa Peterson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I am an OCD and EMDR therapist with an integrative approach to mental health.
Hey there! I know this can be a daunting task so it's my hope to simplify your search and start with the important details: I'm happy to do a consult with anyone, I do not take insurance, I do provide superbills and I'm happy to explain how those work!
I'm here to help you explore what it means for you to live a life beyond survival, to identify your needs, your values, and integrate all the parts of yourself so that you can practice living optimally well.
I primarily work with adults struggling with obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety, trauma, identity development, eating disordered behavior, and relationship challenges.
I am an OCD and EMDR therapist with an integrative approach to mental health.
Hey there! I know this can be a daunting task so it's my hope to simplify your search and start with the important details: I'm happy to do a consult with anyone, I do not take insurance, I do provide superbills and I'm happy to explain how those work!
I'm here to help you explore what it means for you to live a life beyond survival, to identify your needs, your values, and integrate all the parts of yourself so that you can practice living optimally well.
I primarily work with adults struggling with obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety, trauma, identity development, eating disordered behavior, and relationship challenges.

I'm a licensed Psychologist in CA (PSY31034) and MN who believes each person has the potential to grow at any age. My ultimate focus in therapy is to not merely eliminate “symptoms” but to increase your fulfillment in life, as defined by you. This means treatment is customized to meet YOUR needs so you can meet your goals. I provide therapy for a variety of clinical disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, & interpersonal difficulties. I'm MAP-Informed. I believe in the potential for individual and emotional growth, striving to provide a safe and warm environment in which you can explore and thrive.
I'm a licensed Psychologist in CA (PSY31034) and MN who believes each person has the potential to grow at any age. My ultimate focus in therapy is to not merely eliminate “symptoms” but to increase your fulfillment in life, as defined by you. This means treatment is customized to meet YOUR needs so you can meet your goals. I provide therapy for a variety of clinical disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, & interpersonal difficulties. I'm MAP-Informed. I believe in the potential for individual and emotional growth, striving to provide a safe and warm environment in which you can explore and thrive.
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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.