Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in San Francisco, CA
I work with individuals and relationships navigating OCD, anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions, primarily within the queer and ethical non-monogamy (ENM) communities. I specialize in treating sexual and other taboo forms of OCD, as well as exploring OCD within marginalized identities. My background includes treating OCD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. Together, we manage challenges to cultivate clarity, courage, and a life rooted in freedom, joy, and meaningful connection.
I work with individuals and relationships navigating OCD, anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions, primarily within the queer and ethical non-monogamy (ENM) communities. I specialize in treating sexual and other taboo forms of OCD, as well as exploring OCD within marginalized identities. My background includes treating OCD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. Together, we manage challenges to cultivate clarity, courage, and a life rooted in freedom, joy, and meaningful connection.
Are you having difficulty controlling your anxiety, worry, or stress? Do you feel sad, lonely, or inadequate? Are you wanting to improve your relationships? Would you like to feel happy and good about yourself? I use powerful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods that will have you feeling calm, confident, and happy. My passion is in helping people accomplish their goals by carefully and empathetically guiding them towards change but maintain the parts of them they want to keep. It would be an honor to work with you to achieve your goals and to start feeling good about your life.
Are you having difficulty controlling your anxiety, worry, or stress? Do you feel sad, lonely, or inadequate? Are you wanting to improve your relationships? Would you like to feel happy and good about yourself? I use powerful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods that will have you feeling calm, confident, and happy. My passion is in helping people accomplish their goals by carefully and empathetically guiding them towards change but maintain the parts of them they want to keep. It would be an honor to work with you to achieve your goals and to start feeling good about your life.
Most (90+%) of my clients come to me for help with anxiety, OCD, or related disorders.
I use evidence-based therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) to provide a supportive environment for growth and recovery. I tailor treatment to each individual, ensuring that you feel understood and empowered throughout your journey.
Most (90+%) of my clients come to me for help with anxiety, OCD, or related disorders.
I use evidence-based therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) to provide a supportive environment for growth and recovery. I tailor treatment to each individual, ensuring that you feel understood and empowered throughout your journey.
My specializations include treating OCD, trichotillomania, and other anxiety disorders.
Greetings! I am a licensed psychotherapist (LMFT and LPCC) with a background in community mental health. I engage my clients in a warm, compassionate, philosophical, and non-judgmental way. Using a collaborative approach and evidence-based modalities to address a range of mental health issues, I help clients reach their therapeutic goals and achieve a greater sense of wholeness, personal agency, and lasting positive change.
My specializations include treating OCD, trichotillomania, and other anxiety disorders.
Greetings! I am a licensed psychotherapist (LMFT and LPCC) with a background in community mental health. I engage my clients in a warm, compassionate, philosophical, and non-judgmental way. Using a collaborative approach and evidence-based modalities to address a range of mental health issues, I help clients reach their therapeutic goals and achieve a greater sense of wholeness, personal agency, and lasting positive change.
I help adult clients with anxiety, OCD, burnout, big life transitions, and relationship challenges find clarity, build coping skills, and create meaningful change—supporting you to feel more empowered, balanced, and at ease in your life.
I specialize in CBT and ERP for anxiety, OCD, stress, burnout, and relationship challenges. I help clients build practical coping skills, improve communication, and navigate life and career transitions. Sessions are collaborative, structured, and tailored to empower lasting change.
I help adult clients with anxiety, OCD, burnout, big life transitions, and relationship challenges find clarity, build coping skills, and create meaningful change—supporting you to feel more empowered, balanced, and at ease in your life.
I specialize in CBT and ERP for anxiety, OCD, stress, burnout, and relationship challenges. I help clients build practical coping skills, improve communication, and navigate life and career transitions. Sessions are collaborative, structured, and tailored to empower lasting change.
I specialize in helping individuals overcome challenges related to OCD, Anxiety and Depression, and I'm here to provide a safe space where you can express yourself freely.
My passion for helping individuals with OCD is deeply rooted in my compassion for all life, and I am wholeheartedly committed to supporting you every step of the way. I utilize Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy because it empowers individuals to take control of their OCD and regain their lives. I also use CBT, BA and ACT to support the work.
I specialize in helping individuals overcome challenges related to OCD, Anxiety and Depression, and I'm here to provide a safe space where you can express yourself freely.
My passion for helping individuals with OCD is deeply rooted in my compassion for all life, and I am wholeheartedly committed to supporting you every step of the way. I utilize Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy because it empowers individuals to take control of their OCD and regain their lives. I also use CBT, BA and ACT to support the work.
I am committed to helping clients learn new, more effective, ways of dealing with anxiety and stress-related issues, including worry that is difficult to manage, social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, work stress, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
My style is active, warm, and collaborative. My work draws from a variety of evidence-based approaches to making meaningful and lasting change, with an emphasis on mindfulness and self-compassion, and rooted in curiosity and respect. While overcoming patterns of anxiety and stress involves challenge, we'll be working together as a team on your path forward.
I am committed to helping clients learn new, more effective, ways of dealing with anxiety and stress-related issues, including worry that is difficult to manage, social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, work stress, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
My style is active, warm, and collaborative. My work draws from a variety of evidence-based approaches to making meaningful and lasting change, with an emphasis on mindfulness and self-compassion, and rooted in curiosity and respect. While overcoming patterns of anxiety and stress involves challenge, we'll be working together as a team on your path forward.
I help people to manage overwhelming emotion and specialize in complex presentations of trauma, borderline personality disorder, and OCD.
I help people 20 and older manage exhausting emotions that torture, pressure them into knee jerk reactions, and make relationships difficult. Using evidence-based practical techniques, with a dash of warmth and humor, we'll work together to see the big picture, map a path, and manage what's in the way of getting some peace.
I help people to manage overwhelming emotion and specialize in complex presentations of trauma, borderline personality disorder, and OCD.
I help people 20 and older manage exhausting emotions that torture, pressure them into knee jerk reactions, and make relationships difficult. Using evidence-based practical techniques, with a dash of warmth and humor, we'll work together to see the big picture, map a path, and manage what's in the way of getting some peace.
I work with individuals and families who are navigating anxiety, OCD, adoption-related challenges, and concerns around food and body image.
I offer a thoughtful, individualized approach to therapy that adapts to each client’s needs and goals. Together, we explore patterns, build insight, and practice skills both in and outside of sessions. I value curiosity, compassion, and flexibility, and I aim to create a space where growth feels supported rather than pressured.
I work with individuals and families who are navigating anxiety, OCD, adoption-related challenges, and concerns around food and body image.
I offer a thoughtful, individualized approach to therapy that adapts to each client’s needs and goals. Together, we explore patterns, build insight, and practice skills both in and outside of sessions. I value curiosity, compassion, and flexibility, and I aim to create a space where growth feels supported rather than pressured.
My approach to therapy is deeply embodied, integrating polyvagal theory and attachment-informed methods to help you build a reliable felt sense of safety. I believe that when the body and nervous system can truly recognize cues of safety, healing becomes not just possible but natural.
My practice is dedicated to supporting growth, healing, and authentic self-expression, especially for those who have been made to feel like they are “too much.” I love working with people who are ready to reclaim space, deepen trust in their body’s wisdom, and reconnect with their own intuition.
My approach to therapy is deeply embodied, integrating polyvagal theory and attachment-informed methods to help you build a reliable felt sense of safety. I believe that when the body and nervous system can truly recognize cues of safety, healing becomes not just possible but natural.
My practice is dedicated to supporting growth, healing, and authentic self-expression, especially for those who have been made to feel like they are “too much.” I love working with people who are ready to reclaim space, deepen trust in their body’s wisdom, and reconnect with their own intuition.
Are you struggling with obsessive thoughts?
Recovery from OCD opens the door to a fulfilling life where you can freely pursue your interests and make decisions with confidence. The persistent mental chatter that feels overwhelming can be quieted with proper support and proven strategies. You have the opportunity to reconnect with your authentic self and experience life with clarity and ease.
Are you struggling with obsessive thoughts?
Recovery from OCD opens the door to a fulfilling life where you can freely pursue your interests and make decisions with confidence. The persistent mental chatter that feels overwhelming can be quieted with proper support and proven strategies. You have the opportunity to reconnect with your authentic self and experience life with clarity and ease.
I have specialized in working with Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders since the late 1990's and have worked with hundreds of patients, trained other professionals all over the US, and published a range of books on optimal OCD treatment ("The OCD Meditation Book"; "The ERP Cure").
I treat all OC-Spectrum Disorders including: Asperger's Disorder, Tourette's Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Compulsive Hoarding (video conferencing), Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (incl. Trichotillomania), Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder, Hypochondriasis.
I have specialized in working with Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders since the late 1990's and have worked with hundreds of patients, trained other professionals all over the US, and published a range of books on optimal OCD treatment ("The OCD Meditation Book"; "The ERP Cure").
I treat all OC-Spectrum Disorders including: Asperger's Disorder, Tourette's Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Compulsive Hoarding (video conferencing), Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (incl. Trichotillomania), Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder, Hypochondriasis.
I'm licensed in CA and hold additional certification in exposure and response prevention therapy for treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD) and currently training in EMDR.
I have a passion of working with individuals who feel stuck in patterns of anxiety and/or unresolved trauma and are motivated to understand themselves deeply. I am committed to helping my clients understand themselves deeply. Clients appreciate that I balance warmth with directness. I sit with you in difficult emotions while also helping you take empowered steps forward.
I'm licensed in CA and hold additional certification in exposure and response prevention therapy for treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD) and currently training in EMDR.
I have a passion of working with individuals who feel stuck in patterns of anxiety and/or unresolved trauma and are motivated to understand themselves deeply. I am committed to helping my clients understand themselves deeply. Clients appreciate that I balance warmth with directness. I sit with you in difficult emotions while also helping you take empowered steps forward.
I’m Dr. Amy, a board-certified licensed psychologist specializing in evidence-based therapies. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA, where my research and clinical training focused on improving our understanding and treatment of emotion-related disorders, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. I believe exceptional mental health care should be as accessible and personalized as possible. My psychotherapy services are designed to offer you unparalleled support, flexibility, and individualized care. Whether you're navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, or general life stressors, I am here for you.
I’m Dr. Amy, a board-certified licensed psychologist specializing in evidence-based therapies. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA, where my research and clinical training focused on improving our understanding and treatment of emotion-related disorders, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. I believe exceptional mental health care should be as accessible and personalized as possible. My psychotherapy services are designed to offer you unparalleled support, flexibility, and individualized care. Whether you're navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, or general life stressors, I am here for you.
I work with OCD/Anxiety, Trauma, Adoptee issues, Grief/Loss, End-of-life issues.
I can help you to listen deeply to yourself, to learn to treat yourself kindly and with a keen ear for what is most important for being your fullest self. You don't have to be ruled by self-criticism, fear or past hurts. I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), which can expedite results beyond what's possible in talk therapy alone. KAP brings shifts in perspective that can be anchored and implemented towards lasting change. If you are struggling with painful thoughts, memories, sense of self, life choices, or relationships, I can help you find greater clarity and choices that support you to be your most authentic self.
I work with OCD/Anxiety, Trauma, Adoptee issues, Grief/Loss, End-of-life issues.
I can help you to listen deeply to yourself, to learn to treat yourself kindly and with a keen ear for what is most important for being your fullest self. You don't have to be ruled by self-criticism, fear or past hurts. I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), which can expedite results beyond what's possible in talk therapy alone. KAP brings shifts in perspective that can be anchored and implemented towards lasting change. If you are struggling with painful thoughts, memories, sense of self, life choices, or relationships, I can help you find greater clarity and choices that support you to be your most authentic self.
While I work with a broad range of mental health conditions, my particular areas of specialty include anxiety, phobias, OCD, PTSD, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, and stress for high performers.
Have you and your partner been frustrated by having the same argument over and over again? Are you struggling to cope with anxiety, life transitions, or feeling overwhelmed by the stress of current events? Do you get triggered by things in your environment that remind you of a stressful past event? If this sounds like you, then you have come to the right place. My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgemental. I strive to help clients utilize their strengths and improve their coping using evidence-based practices.
While I work with a broad range of mental health conditions, my particular areas of specialty include anxiety, phobias, OCD, PTSD, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, and stress for high performers.
Have you and your partner been frustrated by having the same argument over and over again? Are you struggling to cope with anxiety, life transitions, or feeling overwhelmed by the stress of current events? Do you get triggered by things in your environment that remind you of a stressful past event? If this sounds like you, then you have come to the right place. My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgemental. I strive to help clients utilize their strengths and improve their coping using evidence-based practices.
I am trained in EMDR, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for OCD, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Solutions Focused Brief Therapy, Emotions Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Immediate Availability / My goal is to work with each client to understand their goals for the therapeutic experience. Whether this is to alleviate symptoms of a mental health disorder, adjust to a life transition, explore reoccurring themes, improve self esteem or to simply increase the quality of life, my approach is rooted in a combination of authentic human connection and evidenced based practice. I am truly passionate about the work that I do and am committed to supporting my clients holistically both in and outside of sessions. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), and trained in EMDR, ACT, CBT and others.
I am trained in EMDR, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for OCD, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Solutions Focused Brief Therapy, Emotions Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Immediate Availability / My goal is to work with each client to understand their goals for the therapeutic experience. Whether this is to alleviate symptoms of a mental health disorder, adjust to a life transition, explore reoccurring themes, improve self esteem or to simply increase the quality of life, my approach is rooted in a combination of authentic human connection and evidenced based practice. I am truly passionate about the work that I do and am committed to supporting my clients holistically both in and outside of sessions. I am certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), and trained in EMDR, ACT, CBT and others.
I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, and women in the perinatal and postpartum stages who are navigating anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety and OCD, as well as depression.
I also collaborate with parents to strengthen family communication and connection. For moms, I offer guidance through perinatal and postpartum challenges, helping you process the emotional and physical changes of motherhood while finding peace and balance again. Whether you are a parent, a young adult, or a new mom, you do not have to navigate this alone.
I specialize in working with teenagers, young adults, and women in the perinatal and postpartum stages who are navigating anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety and OCD, as well as depression.
I also collaborate with parents to strengthen family communication and connection. For moms, I offer guidance through perinatal and postpartum challenges, helping you process the emotional and physical changes of motherhood while finding peace and balance again. Whether you are a parent, a young adult, or a new mom, you do not have to navigate this alone.
My training and experience make me especially qualified to treat depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, and trauma.
Empathy. Validation. Alliance. Transformation. As a therapist, it is my belief that all these elements must be present for treatment to be successful. They provide the foundation for our work together. Empathy- it is vital that you feel seen, heard, and understood. Validation- I believe that ALL feelings are valid, and I strive to create a safe space for them to emerge and process. Alliance- therapy is most effective when it is a collaboration built on trust and unconditional support. Transformation- whatever you are struggling with, my job is to inspire change and help you transform into the person you want to be.
My training and experience make me especially qualified to treat depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, and trauma.
Empathy. Validation. Alliance. Transformation. As a therapist, it is my belief that all these elements must be present for treatment to be successful. They provide the foundation for our work together. Empathy- it is vital that you feel seen, heard, and understood. Validation- I believe that ALL feelings are valid, and I strive to create a safe space for them to emerge and process. Alliance- therapy is most effective when it is a collaboration built on trust and unconditional support. Transformation- whatever you are struggling with, my job is to inspire change and help you transform into the person you want to be.
If you are struggling with compulsions, intrusive thoughts, obsessive fears, perfectionism, depression, or other issues impacting your daily functioning, you’re in the right place!
I specialize in treating OCD using ERP, the gold standard of treatment. I also integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy based on your treatment needs. Together, we’ll learn self-compassion, overcome fears and compulsions, and manage cycles of intrusive thoughts, helping you regain control and improve your quality of life.
If you are struggling with compulsions, intrusive thoughts, obsessive fears, perfectionism, depression, or other issues impacting your daily functioning, you’re in the right place!
I specialize in treating OCD using ERP, the gold standard of treatment. I also integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy based on your treatment needs. Together, we’ll learn self-compassion, overcome fears and compulsions, and manage cycles of intrusive thoughts, helping you regain control and improve your quality of life.
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