Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in San Marcos, CA
I have 12 years of experience working with individuals dealing with psychosis, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma.
I specialize in trauma and OCD treatment. I offer a variety of treatments including EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
I have 12 years of experience working with individuals dealing with psychosis, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma.
I specialize in trauma and OCD treatment. I offer a variety of treatments including EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
About 9 million people in the US suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), and many more are impacted indirectly by someone else's OCD.
I use the most effective evidence based treatments for individuals with OCD, Hoarding, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Trichotillomania ( Hair Pulling), Excoriation ( Skin Picking), Tics, and Tourette's, which is why I use the therapies that I do. I believe with the right tools and support, people can learn to address these struggles and thrive.
About 9 million people in the US suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), and many more are impacted indirectly by someone else's OCD.
I use the most effective evidence based treatments for individuals with OCD, Hoarding, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Trichotillomania ( Hair Pulling), Excoriation ( Skin Picking), Tics, and Tourette's, which is why I use the therapies that I do. I believe with the right tools and support, people can learn to address these struggles and thrive.
Do you suffer from obsessive, anxious thoughts that make you feel out-of-control?
Me alegro que estés aquí. I specialize in helping adults reduce anxiety and obsessive thinking, as well as helping parents, families, and couples improve communication with each other. I also provide Immigration Evaluations. I use CBT, DBT, EFT, EMDR, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help my clients create long-lasting progress. Espero trabajar con usted.
Do you suffer from obsessive, anxious thoughts that make you feel out-of-control?
Me alegro que estés aquí. I specialize in helping adults reduce anxiety and obsessive thinking, as well as helping parents, families, and couples improve communication with each other. I also provide Immigration Evaluations. I use CBT, DBT, EFT, EMDR, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help my clients create long-lasting progress. Espero trabajar con usted.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
My practice focuses on the myriad of challenges faced by adults and older populations. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered, Positive Psychology and Strength-Based Psychology to help find the most beneficial way to help navigate the difficulties of life. My background includes 20+ years in the mental health field including Private Practice, Senior Living, Residential Treatment, and Naval Medical Center San Diego settings.
My practice focuses on the myriad of challenges faced by adults and older populations. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered, Positive Psychology and Strength-Based Psychology to help find the most beneficial way to help navigate the difficulties of life. My background includes 20+ years in the mental health field including Private Practice, Senior Living, Residential Treatment, and Naval Medical Center San Diego settings.
Are you at a time in your life when you don't know where to turn? Are you on overwhelm or faced with a major life decision? For over 32 years I have been helping people with their issues. My passion is to help clients integrate the different conflicting aspects of their personality and transform the limiting beliefs that keep them stuck. I work with adults and teens. I have found that using hypnotherapy is the quickest and most lasting way for most people to accomplish their goals. I focus on short term intensive therapy, meaning long sessions 60/90 min. that create lasting change. I offer phone sessions as well for your comfort.
Are you at a time in your life when you don't know where to turn? Are you on overwhelm or faced with a major life decision? For over 32 years I have been helping people with their issues. My passion is to help clients integrate the different conflicting aspects of their personality and transform the limiting beliefs that keep them stuck. I work with adults and teens. I have found that using hypnotherapy is the quickest and most lasting way for most people to accomplish their goals. I focus on short term intensive therapy, meaning long sessions 60/90 min. that create lasting change. I offer phone sessions as well for your comfort.
My style involves working collaboratively to help my patients improve the quality of their lives in their work, their relationships and their interests.
My approach brings to light how past experiences affect the choices that we make in our current lives, both positively and negatively, and how we can alter destructive patterns by learning new healthy coping skills.
My style involves working collaboratively to help my patients improve the quality of their lives in their work, their relationships and their interests.
My approach brings to light how past experiences affect the choices that we make in our current lives, both positively and negatively, and how we can alter destructive patterns by learning new healthy coping skills.
Mighty Marigold Counseling
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, PMH-C
6 Endorsed
Online Only
I see people for a variety of reasons including life transitions, perinatal mental health, OCD, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, stress, parenting, relationships, career issues and existential dread of the current state of the world.
I specialize in and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health. This focus offers specialized support for individuals navigating infertility, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting.
I also offer general mental health support for anxiety, depression, OCD, stress, life transitions and overall emotional well-being.
I see people for a variety of reasons including life transitions, perinatal mental health, OCD, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, stress, parenting, relationships, career issues and existential dread of the current state of the world.
I specialize in and am certified in Perinatal Mental Health. This focus offers specialized support for individuals navigating infertility, pregnancy, postpartum and parenting.
I also offer general mental health support for anxiety, depression, OCD, stress, life transitions and overall emotional well-being.
Jamillah Pargo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you experiencing Hopelessness, Sadness, Worthlessness, Panic Attacks, Racing Thoughts, or Fear? Do you lay awake at night WORRYING about EVERYTHING? Are your worries or fears a constant cycle? Do you avoid interaction with loved ones, or maybe you don't want to be a burden to family or friends, so you begin isolating from everyone? Do you ever say, “I can’t take this anymore?” Do you feel alone in your problems? You are not alone, whether you're dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Health Crisis, Midlife Crisis, or just unsure how to move forward in life, assisting adults redefine life is my passion & purpose.
Are you experiencing Hopelessness, Sadness, Worthlessness, Panic Attacks, Racing Thoughts, or Fear? Do you lay awake at night WORRYING about EVERYTHING? Are your worries or fears a constant cycle? Do you avoid interaction with loved ones, or maybe you don't want to be a burden to family or friends, so you begin isolating from everyone? Do you ever say, “I can’t take this anymore?” Do you feel alone in your problems? You are not alone, whether you're dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Health Crisis, Midlife Crisis, or just unsure how to move forward in life, assisting adults redefine life is my passion & purpose.
I provide my services via TeleTherapy. My area of expertise is assisting people who are struggling to maintain a healthy lifestyle and constrained by one or more issues. I can assist you if you're having trouble transitioning through life, whether you're a middle-aged person whose life is changing or a teenager who feels overwhelmed.
I provide my services via TeleTherapy. My area of expertise is assisting people who are struggling to maintain a healthy lifestyle and constrained by one or more issues. I can assist you if you're having trouble transitioning through life, whether you're a middle-aged person whose life is changing or a teenager who feels overwhelmed.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in California with more than a decade of experience serving clients with variety of issues.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in California with more than a decade of experience serving clients with variety of issues.
Our ideal clients are looking for a supportive, collaborative space where they can better understand themselves, work through challenges, and build the tools they need to move forward with greater confidence.
Our ideal clients are looking for a supportive, collaborative space where they can better understand themselves, work through challenges, and build the tools they need to move forward with greater confidence.
Integrative Mental Health: Accepting New Clients
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
1 Endorsed
San Marcos, CA 92069
I work with children, teens, and young adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to understand their emotions. Many come to therapy during times of transition, identity exploration, or after difficult experiences. My team and I support them by creating a safe, supportive space where they feel seen and heard, while helping them build insight, coping skills, and confidence to navigate life with greater clarity and resilience.
I work with children, teens, and young adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to understand their emotions. Many come to therapy during times of transition, identity exploration, or after difficult experiences. My team and I support them by creating a safe, supportive space where they feel seen and heard, while helping them build insight, coping skills, and confidence to navigate life with greater clarity and resilience.
Lindsey Schmidt, ADHD/Autism, Postpartum,
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
23 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you ever feel alone in the world, even when surrounded by people? Maybe you’ve spent years feeling different, misunderstood, or exhausted trying to meet expectations that don’t match how your brain works. Perhaps, you are experiencing a difficult pregnancy and recovery leading to feeling depressed or intense emotions. Some begin to notice their own neurodivergence after their child is diagnosed with ADHD/Autism, and suddenly lifelong patterns start to make more sense. Maybe you've spent years masking, overthinking, in burnout mode, wondering why everyday life feels much harder than it seems for everyone else.
Do you ever feel alone in the world, even when surrounded by people? Maybe you’ve spent years feeling different, misunderstood, or exhausted trying to meet expectations that don’t match how your brain works. Perhaps, you are experiencing a difficult pregnancy and recovery leading to feeling depressed or intense emotions. Some begin to notice their own neurodivergence after their child is diagnosed with ADHD/Autism, and suddenly lifelong patterns start to make more sense. Maybe you've spent years masking, overthinking, in burnout mode, wondering why everyday life feels much harder than it seems for everyone else.
You’ve worked hard to live a balanced and happy life, but it doesn’t always feel like you thought it would. Despite your achievements, there are aspects of your life that don’t feel quite right and you are struggling to navigate a way forward. Perhaps you feel uncertainty around your career, relationships, or family or are struggling to process a new life transition. You may have even tried therapy before but still struggle with anxious or negative thoughts and feelings. You want to overcome these challenges, and make meaningful change. I'm here to help you make this transition by providing informed, and individualized care.
You’ve worked hard to live a balanced and happy life, but it doesn’t always feel like you thought it would. Despite your achievements, there are aspects of your life that don’t feel quite right and you are struggling to navigate a way forward. Perhaps you feel uncertainty around your career, relationships, or family or are struggling to process a new life transition. You may have even tried therapy before but still struggle with anxious or negative thoughts and feelings. You want to overcome these challenges, and make meaningful change. I'm here to help you make this transition by providing informed, and individualized care.
Hello! I am Dr. Jeff Schmidt. I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, constant worry anger issues, chronic pain problems and relationship issues. I work with a variety of clients ranging from the age of 18 to 85.
Hello! I am Dr. Jeff Schmidt. I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, constant worry anger issues, chronic pain problems and relationship issues. I work with a variety of clients ranging from the age of 18 to 85.
From the outside, things look fine. On the inside, it’s a different story. You might be used to pushing through stress, overthinking everything, and/or holding yourself to a standard that’s hard to maintain. Maybe you’re showing up, getting things done, and doing what’s expected, but it comes with anxiety, self-doubt, a constant feeling that you’re falling short. At some point, it stops feeling sustainable.
From the outside, things look fine. On the inside, it’s a different story. You might be used to pushing through stress, overthinking everything, and/or holding yourself to a standard that’s hard to maintain. Maybe you’re showing up, getting things done, and doing what’s expected, but it comes with anxiety, self-doubt, a constant feeling that you’re falling short. At some point, it stops feeling sustainable.
I specialize in trauma-informed and OCD-informed therapy, supporting individuals whose nervous systems have been shaped by overwhelming experiences and relentless intrusive thoughts.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and intentional. I don’t believe you are broken or need fixing. I believe clarity, calm, and self-trust are possible when therapy moves at a pace that honors your experience.
I specialize in trauma-informed and OCD-informed therapy, supporting individuals whose nervous systems have been shaped by overwhelming experiences and relentless intrusive thoughts.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and intentional. I don’t believe you are broken or need fixing. I believe clarity, calm, and self-trust are possible when therapy moves at a pace that honors your experience.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
I work best with clients who are open to understanding the issues which contribute to their struggles. Sometimes these are transitional situations, like a relationship break-up, loss of a job, or moving out on ones own. Other times these issues are related to underlying trauma or chronic life situations which contribute to ongoing suffering and pain. Being insightful and curious about oneself often leads to healing—of depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relational and intimacy issues. My goal is to provide a therapeutic relationship which helps hold fears, sadness, and anger as we progress along the journey together.
I work best with clients who are open to understanding the issues which contribute to their struggles. Sometimes these are transitional situations, like a relationship break-up, loss of a job, or moving out on ones own. Other times these issues are related to underlying trauma or chronic life situations which contribute to ongoing suffering and pain. Being insightful and curious about oneself often leads to healing—of depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relational and intimacy issues. My goal is to provide a therapeutic relationship which helps hold fears, sadness, and anger as we progress along the journey together.
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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.