Mary
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Let's Connect (213) 602-8511
I help adolescents and young adults manage OCD, anxiety, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) such as hair pulling or skin picking. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in cycles of checking, reassurance-seeking, or overthinking—it shapes how they see themselves, how they show up in the world, and how they relate to others. My goal is to help them gain tools and strategies to step out of these cycles and feel more in control of their lives.
I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) through the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania, the gold standard treatment for OCD, and I also use habit reversal training for BFRBs. I integrate ERP with CBT, ACT, and other evidence-based approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and action-oriented. I have experience supporting middle and high school students, as well as young adults, across residential and outpatient settings. Having grown up in Los Angeles, I understand the unique pressures many adolescents face and bring that perspective to our work.
Call or Email Mary Abzug now for a free 15 minute consultation - (213) 602-8511
Let's Connect (213) 602-8511
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Venmo, ZelleInsurance
- Out of Network
Mary Abzug
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (213) 602-8511
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 127511 Mary Abzug
- Attended UCLA, MSW
Education and Years In Practice
Mary Abzug
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (213) 602-8511
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Anxiety
- Excoration Disorder
Expertise
- Mood Disorders
- Trichotillomania
Mary Abzug
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (213) 602-8511
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Mary Abzug
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (213) 602-8511