Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in 92114
My name is Michael Jones and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients throughout the state of California. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in helping individuals with anxiety disorders, including OCD, Panic Disorder, and depression using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
My name is Michael Jones and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients throughout the state of California. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in helping individuals with anxiety disorders, including OCD, Panic Disorder, and depression using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness.
Hello, my name is Peyman Garakani and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety and have extensive experience dealing with matters of grief. Through our collaboration, you will maximize your strengths to better cope, conquer your stressors, and learn that you don't have to settle for just "getting by." I look forward to our journey together and can't wait for you to embrace the NEW you! My client population consists of individuals 18 and over. I treat Mood and Anxiety-related disorders.
Hello, my name is Peyman Garakani and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety and have extensive experience dealing with matters of grief. Through our collaboration, you will maximize your strengths to better cope, conquer your stressors, and learn that you don't have to settle for just "getting by." I look forward to our journey together and can't wait for you to embrace the NEW you! My client population consists of individuals 18 and over. I treat Mood and Anxiety-related disorders.
Hello! My name is Abigail Hermanus, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in the Southern California region who offers services statewide via telehealth. As a therapist, my hope and passion is to foster a practice that brings hope to the community by maintaining compassion and upholding a multi-cultural posture in elevating each person's strength and narrative. Throughout my clinical experience, I have found that the modalities in which I incorporate in my sessions are applicable to children and teens (between 6-18 years of age), young adults, and individuals undergoing life transitions and relational issues.
Hello! My name is Abigail Hermanus, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in the Southern California region who offers services statewide via telehealth. As a therapist, my hope and passion is to foster a practice that brings hope to the community by maintaining compassion and upholding a multi-cultural posture in elevating each person's strength and narrative. Throughout my clinical experience, I have found that the modalities in which I incorporate in my sessions are applicable to children and teens (between 6-18 years of age), young adults, and individuals undergoing life transitions and relational issues.
Being a teenager can be hard and being a parent of a teenager can be challenging. Knowing that we all desire for children to be emotionally well adjusted and academically successful, it is sometimes necessary to seek support. I am available to support your family through the journey of adolescence and can provide you with valuable information about your child's learning abilities and emotional functioning and tools to navigate the education system. You are not alone. I am here to support you.
Being a teenager can be hard and being a parent of a teenager can be challenging. Knowing that we all desire for children to be emotionally well adjusted and academically successful, it is sometimes necessary to seek support. I am available to support your family through the journey of adolescence and can provide you with valuable information about your child's learning abilities and emotional functioning and tools to navigate the education system. You are not alone. I am here to support you.
Jessica Schumacher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92114 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Jessica Schumacher. I am a dedicated LCSW with 5 years of experience. I specialize in supporting individuals and families through challenging times. I am passionate about advocating for social justice and empowering clients to achieve personal and social goals.
Hello, my name is Jessica Schumacher. I am a dedicated LCSW with 5 years of experience. I specialize in supporting individuals and families through challenging times. I am passionate about advocating for social justice and empowering clients to achieve personal and social goals.
Kimm Hurley is an accomplished Social Worker who has led a multimillion dollar behavioral health programs as well as provided therapeutic services to individuals, groups, and children. Kimm taught at The University of Wisconsin Madison in the graduate Social Work department. She designed courses and lead the curriculum team for classes related to children and Youth. she worked for CPS for ten years in several different positions. She has been in private practice and currently owns a company named Baby Let's Talk. This company provides Mental Health and Leadership consultation to large and small companies and individuals.
Kimm Hurley is an accomplished Social Worker who has led a multimillion dollar behavioral health programs as well as provided therapeutic services to individuals, groups, and children. Kimm taught at The University of Wisconsin Madison in the graduate Social Work department. She designed courses and lead the curriculum team for classes related to children and Youth. she worked for CPS for ten years in several different positions. She has been in private practice and currently owns a company named Baby Let's Talk. This company provides Mental Health and Leadership consultation to large and small companies and individuals.
Kerri Gavin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92114 (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Kerri! I have been working in the mental health field for over 30 years. I specialize in working with those with intellectual disabilities. I am compassionate, understanding, and able to meet them where they are. I like to work with the elderly with mental health challenges and those who need someone compassionate, interested in them, and able to make valuable suggestions. I work to provide coping skills, stress relief, trauma work, and medication referrals if needed. I use the Recovery Model, solution-focused, trauma-focused, and person-centered modalities.
Hi there, I'm Kerri! I have been working in the mental health field for over 30 years. I specialize in working with those with intellectual disabilities. I am compassionate, understanding, and able to meet them where they are. I like to work with the elderly with mental health challenges and those who need someone compassionate, interested in them, and able to make valuable suggestions. I work to provide coping skills, stress relief, trauma work, and medication referrals if needed. I use the Recovery Model, solution-focused, trauma-focused, and person-centered modalities.
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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.