Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in San Rafael, CA
If you, or your child, may be struggling with life or school stress, anxiety, perfectionism, OCD, experiencing a recent life transition, or just feeling stuck, you don’t have to face it alone.
I prioritize fostering meaningful connection and sturdy non-judgmental support, rooted in evidenced-based treatment with practical life application, to empower clients with helpful insight and tools for meaningful growth and resilience. My approach is warm & compassionate with a splash of humor and a willingness to gently challenge in a safe environment.
If you, or your child, may be struggling with life or school stress, anxiety, perfectionism, OCD, experiencing a recent life transition, or just feeling stuck, you don’t have to face it alone.
I prioritize fostering meaningful connection and sturdy non-judgmental support, rooted in evidenced-based treatment with practical life application, to empower clients with helpful insight and tools for meaningful growth and resilience. My approach is warm & compassionate with a splash of humor and a willingness to gently challenge in a safe environment.
Using a strengths-based, compassionate approach, I support clients in navigating anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, Autism, and life’s everyday challenges.
Strengths-based therapy building resilience in youth in the face of life's inevitable challenges.
Using a strengths-based, compassionate approach, I support clients in navigating anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, Autism, and life’s everyday challenges.
Strengths-based therapy building resilience in youth in the face of life's inevitable challenges.
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.
Many clients reach out when worry, OCD symptoms, or avoidance begin to interfere with daily life, relationships, school, or the ability to feel present.
I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), anxiety disorders, Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) such as skin picking and hair pulling, and specific phobias. Treatment is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Many clients reach out when worry, OCD symptoms, or avoidance begin to interfere with daily life, relationships, school, or the ability to feel present.
I specialize in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), anxiety disorders, Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) such as skin picking and hair pulling, and specific phobias. Treatment is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
I thoroughly enjoy supporting teens, parents, individuals and couples reach their full sense of being at ease in themselves. I believe in neurodiversity; that each individual is "wired" in their own particular and unique way, and that therapy supports making the best of one's neurology. I assist clients discover their inner wisdom, and engage in exploration of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that impede, and augment, the creations of harmonious relationships, and full potential. I offer a warm and caring presence, and yet engage dynamically, and authentically.
I thoroughly enjoy supporting teens, parents, individuals and couples reach their full sense of being at ease in themselves. I believe in neurodiversity; that each individual is "wired" in their own particular and unique way, and that therapy supports making the best of one's neurology. I assist clients discover their inner wisdom, and engage in exploration of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that impede, and augment, the creations of harmonious relationships, and full potential. I offer a warm and caring presence, and yet engage dynamically, and authentically.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, or just feeling stuck, therapy offers a space to untangle old patterns and understand yourself in a deeper way.
I draw from evidence-based practices like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, and somatic tools to help you move through stuck patterns with clarity and compassion.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, or just feeling stuck, therapy offers a space to untangle old patterns and understand yourself in a deeper way.
I draw from evidence-based practices like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, and somatic tools to help you move through stuck patterns with clarity and compassion.
I work with clients on issues ranging from depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction to relationship, career and identity issues and I work with couples.
I spent a decade in the music and film industry working with musicians and artists prior to becoming a therapist and am a musician myself. I have a deep understanding of the particular struggles artists deal with and have supported many in removing the blocks to doing their best work.
I work with clients on issues ranging from depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction to relationship, career and identity issues and I work with couples.
I spent a decade in the music and film industry working with musicians and artists prior to becoming a therapist and am a musician myself. I have a deep understanding of the particular struggles artists deal with and have supported many in removing the blocks to doing their best work.
Sophia Couch - OCD, High-Performing Anxiety Expert
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Serves Area
Many of my clients are high-achieving women who struggle with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and people-pleasing.
Do you often find yourself feeling capable and driven, yet worn out by the constant pressure and need to maintain control? From the outside, your life looks impressive; you’re capable and people depend on you. But internally your mind rarely slows down. You replay conversations on the drive home, and feel a constant pressure to get things exactly right. Thoughts loop around “what ifs" or worst-case scenarios. You’ve learned to function at a high level, but it often comes with tension, overthinking, and the quiet feeling that your mind never truly gets to rest.
Many of my clients are high-achieving women who struggle with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and people-pleasing.
Do you often find yourself feeling capable and driven, yet worn out by the constant pressure and need to maintain control? From the outside, your life looks impressive; you’re capable and people depend on you. But internally your mind rarely slows down. You replay conversations on the drive home, and feel a constant pressure to get things exactly right. Thoughts loop around “what ifs" or worst-case scenarios. You’ve learned to function at a high level, but it often comes with tension, overthinking, and the quiet feeling that your mind never truly gets to rest.
I also love Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention for anxiety and OCD.
My ideal clients feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, stress, or self-doubt that make life and relationships harder than they need to be. They may be caught in repeated arguments with their partner, struggling to communicate, or feeling more disconnected than they’d like. They want more—calm instead of worry, clarity instead of spinning thoughts, and connection instead of distance. They’re ready to break old patterns, build healthier communication, and create lasting change.
I also love Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention for anxiety and OCD.
My ideal clients feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, stress, or self-doubt that make life and relationships harder than they need to be. They may be caught in repeated arguments with their partner, struggling to communicate, or feeling more disconnected than they’d like. They want more—calm instead of worry, clarity instead of spinning thoughts, and connection instead of distance. They’re ready to break old patterns, build healthier communication, and create lasting change.
My areas of specialty include anxiety disorders, OCD, behavioral sleep disorders, mind-body struggles (e.g., chronic pain, IBS, fatigue, fibromyalgia, dizziness, migraines, medically unexplained symptoms).
Welcome! Thank you for checking out my page, and more importantly, for taking this step to invest in yourself! You likely are struggling significantly with something and looking for guidance. You may be wondering if I could be the therapist by your side on this journey. Here's a little about me to help you make an informed decision: My style of therapy is thoughtful, warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, highly collaborative, and results-driven. You are the expert on you (your child), and are likely coming to me for expertise in specific therapies to help you get to where you are heading. As a team we can get there quicker!
My areas of specialty include anxiety disorders, OCD, behavioral sleep disorders, mind-body struggles (e.g., chronic pain, IBS, fatigue, fibromyalgia, dizziness, migraines, medically unexplained symptoms).
Welcome! Thank you for checking out my page, and more importantly, for taking this step to invest in yourself! You likely are struggling significantly with something and looking for guidance. You may be wondering if I could be the therapist by your side on this journey. Here's a little about me to help you make an informed decision: My style of therapy is thoughtful, warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, highly collaborative, and results-driven. You are the expert on you (your child), and are likely coming to me for expertise in specific therapies to help you get to where you are heading. As a team we can get there quicker!
If you suffer from OCD, panic, fears, excessive worrying, or shyness, I can help you.
I'll leave the office to help you. For example, I'll go to the mall with you if you're afraid to do so, or get in the car with you if you have a driving phobia. Practicing in the real-world is the essential key to overcoming fears.
If you suffer from OCD, panic, fears, excessive worrying, or shyness, I can help you.
I'll leave the office to help you. For example, I'll go to the mall with you if you're afraid to do so, or get in the car with you if you have a driving phobia. Practicing in the real-world is the essential key to overcoming fears.
Any scary event or even a medical diagnosis can wreak havoc & any daily routine is quickly found unmanageable. If the physical body fails you, it affects your mood. If emotions are out of wack, it affects your health. Either way, you deserve to feel in control and you can reclaim control. The goal is to highlight your strengths and minimize or eliminate any obstacles to healthy wellness. A direct benefit of engaging in effective help elevates your protective factors against emotional decay now a known correlate with disease. Together we can restore a sense of control, balance, and develop your future goals. You deserve to be happy.
Any scary event or even a medical diagnosis can wreak havoc & any daily routine is quickly found unmanageable. If the physical body fails you, it affects your mood. If emotions are out of wack, it affects your health. Either way, you deserve to feel in control and you can reclaim control. The goal is to highlight your strengths and minimize or eliminate any obstacles to healthy wellness. A direct benefit of engaging in effective help elevates your protective factors against emotional decay now a known correlate with disease. Together we can restore a sense of control, balance, and develop your future goals. You deserve to be happy.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), phobias and stuck anxiety can boycott the development and happiness of your bright, spirited and sensitive child.
As a trained family therapist, I'm always aware behind that one person in the room stand the many more who love him/her. Parents/caregivers play a key part in the success of child therapy and sustaining progress. In fact, the family may very well be the best tool in the toolbox. I won’t shy away from having parents, siblings or the whole tribe in the room.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), phobias and stuck anxiety can boycott the development and happiness of your bright, spirited and sensitive child.
As a trained family therapist, I'm always aware behind that one person in the room stand the many more who love him/her. Parents/caregivers play a key part in the success of child therapy and sustaining progress. In fact, the family may very well be the best tool in the toolbox. I won’t shy away from having parents, siblings or the whole tribe in the room.
I integrate EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) for trauma, Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), and I-CBT for OCD, while keeping things grounded in a strengths-based, relational, whole-person perspective.
I work with clients ages 11+ and have a special interest in supporting LGBTQIA+ folks, neurodivergent (AuDHD) individuals, and those navigating OCD and trauma. I also enjoy working with parents of spirited kids and families moving through big transitions.
I integrate EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) for trauma, Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), and I-CBT for OCD, while keeping things grounded in a strengths-based, relational, whole-person perspective.
I work with clients ages 11+ and have a special interest in supporting LGBTQIA+ folks, neurodivergent (AuDHD) individuals, and those navigating OCD and trauma. I also enjoy working with parents of spirited kids and families moving through big transitions.
While I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other disorders, for the past 15 years I have focused on the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and over the past 2 years I have immersed myself in a relatively new approach to OCD called I-CBT (Inference Based CBT).
My specialties include OCD, anxiety disorders, depression and ADHD. I typically see clients weekly, and also offer intensive treatment of 2-3 hours per day, 2-3 times per week. I am available for in-home treatment, and to go driving with clients who fear that they will harm others while driving (known as "hit and run OCD.")
While I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other disorders, for the past 15 years I have focused on the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and over the past 2 years I have immersed myself in a relatively new approach to OCD called I-CBT (Inference Based CBT).
My specialties include OCD, anxiety disorders, depression and ADHD. I typically see clients weekly, and also offer intensive treatment of 2-3 hours per day, 2-3 times per week. I am available for in-home treatment, and to go driving with clients who fear that they will harm others while driving (known as "hit and run OCD.")
Dr. Jessica (Jesse) Aldrich Strassman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW
San Rafael, CA 94901
Are you concerned or confused by your child, teen or young adult's behavior? Are you worried that your child is under stress? Do you feel like you are not a good parent for your child? It is very difficult to parent a child who is struggling with challenging feelings and behaviors. I provide therapeutic support to kids who struggle with ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adoption issues, learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, academic or social issues, or major life changes. I offer support for parents.
Are you concerned or confused by your child, teen or young adult's behavior? Are you worried that your child is under stress? Do you feel like you are not a good parent for your child? It is very difficult to parent a child who is struggling with challenging feelings and behaviors. I provide therapeutic support to kids who struggle with ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adoption issues, learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, academic or social issues, or major life changes. I offer support for parents.
I am a clinical psychologist with a psychotherapy practice in San Rafael, CA in Marin County. I know that choosing a therapist is a very personal experience. Email me if you have any questions about my background, therapy style, or therapy in general, or we can set up an initial session to see if this is the right fit for you.
I am a clinical psychologist with a psychotherapy practice in San Rafael, CA in Marin County. I know that choosing a therapist is a very personal experience. Email me if you have any questions about my background, therapy style, or therapy in general, or we can set up an initial session to see if this is the right fit for you.
Whether you're facing challenging symptoms, relationship struggles, or a sense that life could feel more fulfilling, psychotherapy can help. As a therapist, I see my role as helping you feel more empowered, alive, and connected to your vision for your life. For many of the people I work with, therapy is a new experience—and I invite you to explore how it can offer the tools and support to create meaningful change.
Whether you're facing challenging symptoms, relationship struggles, or a sense that life could feel more fulfilling, psychotherapy can help. As a therapist, I see my role as helping you feel more empowered, alive, and connected to your vision for your life. For many of the people I work with, therapy is a new experience—and I invite you to explore how it can offer the tools and support to create meaningful change.
Most people suffer from unconscious guilt and shame stemming from their childhood traumas. Guilt causes us to unconsciously do self-destructive things. Shame causes us to isolate ourselves and hide our true selves. Both guilt and shame make people feel undeserving and isolated. My approach to therapy is to help patients find relief from their irrational guilt and feelings of shame and to develop a realistic sense of pride in who they are.
Most people suffer from unconscious guilt and shame stemming from their childhood traumas. Guilt causes us to unconsciously do self-destructive things. Shame causes us to isolate ourselves and hide our true selves. Both guilt and shame make people feel undeserving and isolated. My approach to therapy is to help patients find relief from their irrational guilt and feelings of shame and to develop a realistic sense of pride in who they are.
Throughout my career, I have adeptly addressed a variety of challenges, including anxiety, perfectionism, depression, grief, social anxiety, trauma, learning disorders, ADHD, OCD, anger, oppositional defiance, hair pulling, encopresis, behavioral concerns, life transitions and the complexities of divorce.
I love working with young children, school-age children, adolescents and adults. I believe that every client is unique and so is their journey to a fulfilling life. Using a strengths-based approach, I create a safe, nurturing and warm environment for my clients to express feelings, address concerns, explore solutions, and awaken their resiliency to deal with life’s challenges. I am creative and playful, appreciate humor and I am passionate about my work. I offer individual, family and parent coaching sessions in English, German and Hungarian.
Throughout my career, I have adeptly addressed a variety of challenges, including anxiety, perfectionism, depression, grief, social anxiety, trauma, learning disorders, ADHD, OCD, anger, oppositional defiance, hair pulling, encopresis, behavioral concerns, life transitions and the complexities of divorce.
I love working with young children, school-age children, adolescents and adults. I believe that every client is unique and so is their journey to a fulfilling life. Using a strengths-based approach, I create a safe, nurturing and warm environment for my clients to express feelings, address concerns, explore solutions, and awaken their resiliency to deal with life’s challenges. I am creative and playful, appreciate humor and I am passionate about my work. I offer individual, family and parent coaching sessions in English, German and Hungarian.
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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.