Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Studio City, CA
Kaitlyn Peters
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in OCD, Specific Phobias (ie: emetophobia), and Anxiety Disorders, including Social Anxiety.
Taking the step to begin therapy can be pretty overwhelming, especially if you struggle with persistent intrusive thoughts that feel uncomfortable or scary. These unwanted thoughts might make you feel stuck in a difficult cycle of fear and anxiety. In my work, I honor this sensitive and individualized process by meeting you at your own pace while gently encouraging you to examine your thoughts mindfully, experience your feelings openly, and embrace the great unknown. My approach is warm and collaborative, offering space for authentic, human connection in the therapy room.
I specialize in OCD, Specific Phobias (ie: emetophobia), and Anxiety Disorders, including Social Anxiety.
Taking the step to begin therapy can be pretty overwhelming, especially if you struggle with persistent intrusive thoughts that feel uncomfortable or scary. These unwanted thoughts might make you feel stuck in a difficult cycle of fear and anxiety. In my work, I honor this sensitive and individualized process by meeting you at your own pace while gently encouraging you to examine your thoughts mindfully, experience your feelings openly, and embrace the great unknown. My approach is warm and collaborative, offering space for authentic, human connection in the therapy room.
Sonia Greaven
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
I treat individuals of all ages with frequent worry, OCD, phobias, health anxiety, panic attacks, fear of driving, performance anxiety, and social anxiety.
If you're a high-achieving individual with frequent or intense anxiety, you may feel discouraged and frustrated by your symptoms. Constant worry, obsessions, disrupted sleep and sudden anxiety attacks can be debilitating, even for the most competent person. I work with successful professionals, including physicians, attorneys, executives, creatives and entertainers, and their family members; I know it can be hard to seek help when you are used to solving your own problems. However, anxiety symptoms are very treatable when you work with a professional who offers the most effective approach.
I treat individuals of all ages with frequent worry, OCD, phobias, health anxiety, panic attacks, fear of driving, performance anxiety, and social anxiety.
If you're a high-achieving individual with frequent or intense anxiety, you may feel discouraged and frustrated by your symptoms. Constant worry, obsessions, disrupted sleep and sudden anxiety attacks can be debilitating, even for the most competent person. I work with successful professionals, including physicians, attorneys, executives, creatives and entertainers, and their family members; I know it can be hard to seek help when you are used to solving your own problems. However, anxiety symptoms are very treatable when you work with a professional who offers the most effective approach.
Rachel Blair Wakeford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with a range of ages from children to adults. All populations are can undergo transitional periods and stages of change that can cause anxiety and extreme stress. Some of my particular areas of interest are: grief, loss, relationships, trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, OCD, relationship conflict, and adjustment difficulties. I am EMDR certified and enjoy using this treatment approach to heal clients. Additionally, I enjoy treating athletes and people in the performance industry.
I am passionate about working with a range of ages from children to adults. All populations are can undergo transitional periods and stages of change that can cause anxiety and extreme stress. Some of my particular areas of interest are: grief, loss, relationships, trauma, attachment, depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, OCD, relationship conflict, and adjustment difficulties. I am EMDR certified and enjoy using this treatment approach to heal clients. Additionally, I enjoy treating athletes and people in the performance industry.
Rabbi Yael E. Saidoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA , LMFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
I use this experience to help my clients with trauma, OCD, mood and anxiety disorders.
Find Your Center: Many of us today feel disconnected. Our days are filled with a steady stream of obligations and desires. We call that: ‘life.’ Directing our unique path in a proactive way can bring new meaning to our lives. Collaboratively, we'll find a path that leads to your truest self and to the person you want to become. Building Relationships: Cultivating intimacy with others requires developing intimacy with oneself. With compassion and guidance it is possible to learn to love oneself and, in turn, love others more deeply.
I use this experience to help my clients with trauma, OCD, mood and anxiety disorders.
Find Your Center: Many of us today feel disconnected. Our days are filled with a steady stream of obligations and desires. We call that: ‘life.’ Directing our unique path in a proactive way can bring new meaning to our lives. Collaboratively, we'll find a path that leads to your truest self and to the person you want to become. Building Relationships: Cultivating intimacy with others requires developing intimacy with oneself. With compassion and guidance it is possible to learn to love oneself and, in turn, love others more deeply.
Keith Valone
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD, MSCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
I am the Clinical Director of The Arroyos Treatment Centers. Our licensed clinical psychologists and board-certified psychiatrists offer integrated psychotherapy and medication management for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, OCD, psychosis, and substance use disorders. We provide in-person psychological and telehealth psychiatric services in metro Los Angeles and telehealth psychological and psychiatric services throughout California and Hawaii. We offer individual therapy, couples and family therapy, group therapy, psychological testing, and medication management. For more information, please call (877) 884-8272.
I am the Clinical Director of The Arroyos Treatment Centers. Our licensed clinical psychologists and board-certified psychiatrists offer integrated psychotherapy and medication management for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, OCD, psychosis, and substance use disorders. We provide in-person psychological and telehealth psychiatric services in metro Los Angeles and telehealth psychological and psychiatric services throughout California and Hawaii. We offer individual therapy, couples and family therapy, group therapy, psychological testing, and medication management. For more information, please call (877) 884-8272.
Nicole Gershenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91614
Hi, thanks for visiting my page! I love and often find myself working with creatives (film, tv, music, production, writing) as well as those in tech and finance. My work with individuals and/or couples is centered around anxiety and ocd related issues, existential dread (yes it’s a for sure thing!), and relationship challenges. Sessions often look like the space to problem solve, get deep, and work through blocks/feeling stuck. If this sounds like something of interest feel free to reach out, I’d love to meet you!
Hi, thanks for visiting my page! I love and often find myself working with creatives (film, tv, music, production, writing) as well as those in tech and finance. My work with individuals and/or couples is centered around anxiety and ocd related issues, existential dread (yes it’s a for sure thing!), and relationship challenges. Sessions often look like the space to problem solve, get deep, and work through blocks/feeling stuck. If this sounds like something of interest feel free to reach out, I’d love to meet you!
Valerie Sadon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
I specialize in the evidence-based treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Trauma, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I am trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), attachment-based therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
I specialize in the evidence-based treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Trauma, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I am trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), attachment-based therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Ruzanna Avetisyan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91602
I am trained in Attachment-Focused EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and specialist in Anxiety Disorders, including PTSD, and OCD.
Early relationships shape the way the mind and brain develop from our young years into our adult lives. Our connections with caregivers induce neural circuit firings that persist throughout our lives, shaping how we think, feel, remember, and behave. When we are lucky enough to have secure attachment experiences in which we feel seen, safe, soothed, and secure—the “four S’s of attachment” that serve as the foundation for a healthy mind—these relational experiences stimulate the neuronal activation and growth of the integrative fibers of the brain.
I am trained in Attachment-Focused EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and specialist in Anxiety Disorders, including PTSD, and OCD.
Early relationships shape the way the mind and brain develop from our young years into our adult lives. Our connections with caregivers induce neural circuit firings that persist throughout our lives, shaping how we think, feel, remember, and behave. When we are lucky enough to have secure attachment experiences in which we feel seen, safe, soothed, and secure—the “four S’s of attachment” that serve as the foundation for a healthy mind—these relational experiences stimulate the neuronal activation and growth of the integrative fibers of the brain.
Brian Shiers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CMF, CMT-P
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
I'm a mindfulness-based psychotherapist specializing in treating teens (14 and up) and adults struggling with anxiety disorders, trauma, anger management, and pervasive emotion dysregulation, as well as failure-to-launch, complex grief, and couples who are suffering from infertility and the complex opportunities and challenges of international adoption. Engaging in therapy is one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves and those we care about. By exploring the layers of the self with the guidance and partnership of a therapist, our vulnerabilities and potential can be a source of deep healing and meaning.
I'm a mindfulness-based psychotherapist specializing in treating teens (14 and up) and adults struggling with anxiety disorders, trauma, anger management, and pervasive emotion dysregulation, as well as failure-to-launch, complex grief, and couples who are suffering from infertility and the complex opportunities and challenges of international adoption. Engaging in therapy is one of the greatest gifts we can give to ourselves and those we care about. By exploring the layers of the self with the guidance and partnership of a therapist, our vulnerabilities and potential can be a source of deep healing and meaning.
Stephanie Groom
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
Everyone has a life story filled with unique colors. Each color represents personal experiences, strengths, behaviors, relationships, and our inner world. Sometimes we find it hard to navigate through challenges and to face realities, which are unfamiliar and/or unexpected. Prior experiences may interrupt our current way of interacting, thinking, relating, and managing daily life. Stress contributes to increased anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and relational issues. Trauma can debilitate individuals, couples, and families creating abrupt internal changes and fears. Grief over individual loss needs to be honored and acknowledged. Change occurs as a direct result of uncovering new insights.
Everyone has a life story filled with unique colors. Each color represents personal experiences, strengths, behaviors, relationships, and our inner world. Sometimes we find it hard to navigate through challenges and to face realities, which are unfamiliar and/or unexpected. Prior experiences may interrupt our current way of interacting, thinking, relating, and managing daily life. Stress contributes to increased anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and relational issues. Trauma can debilitate individuals, couples, and families creating abrupt internal changes and fears. Grief over individual loss needs to be honored and acknowledged. Change occurs as a direct result of uncovering new insights.
Adella Jaeger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
Are you feeling "stuck," overwhelmed, or find yourself worrying about things beyond your control? You are looking for the right therapist, someone who will not only "get you," but will actually help you. I am not a stereotypical "so how does that make you feel" therapist. Yes, I am very empathetic, down to earth, caring, and intuitive.. And I am also practical. As a therapist with over a decade of experience, I am actively involved, goal oriented, and realistic. I am skilled at providing both traditional and cutting-edge therapies, using invaluable tools that can open the doors for the insight and clarity that you are searching for.
Are you feeling "stuck," overwhelmed, or find yourself worrying about things beyond your control? You are looking for the right therapist, someone who will not only "get you," but will actually help you. I am not a stereotypical "so how does that make you feel" therapist. Yes, I am very empathetic, down to earth, caring, and intuitive.. And I am also practical. As a therapist with over a decade of experience, I am actively involved, goal oriented, and realistic. I am skilled at providing both traditional and cutting-edge therapies, using invaluable tools that can open the doors for the insight and clarity that you are searching for.
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Studio City, CA 91604
Finding the right therapist can be challenging. If you are seeking a safe and nurturing environment where your desired goals and potential can be achieved, I can assist you. Helping my clients create a more fulfilling well balanced life is my role as a therapist. I am aware of how difficult it is to be honest about feelings, past trauma, fears and anxiety. As such, I am nonjudgmental, nurturing and provide unconditional support to everyone I work with.
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Marta Bringas
Counselor, QMHP, MA, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91602 (Online Only)
If your worry, perfectionism, negative self-talk, or constant self-doubt is affecting your career, relationships or your happiness, keeping you from fully enjoying life, let's talk; if you feel lost, overwhelmed or being pulled in different directions, let's get you back on track; if you are in the Arts & Entertainment Business and/or have a demanding job with specific challenges that interfere with achieving creative success and a sense of fulfillment, I would love to help you thrive and reach your full potential.
If your worry, perfectionism, negative self-talk, or constant self-doubt is affecting your career, relationships or your happiness, keeping you from fully enjoying life, let's talk; if you feel lost, overwhelmed or being pulled in different directions, let's get you back on track; if you are in the Arts & Entertainment Business and/or have a demanding job with specific challenges that interfere with achieving creative success and a sense of fulfillment, I would love to help you thrive and reach your full potential.
Mastaneh Lashkari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
My name is Mastaneh (Masti) Lashkari, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 136681. I have always been passionate about psychology, philosophy, art, and creativity. I aim to illuminate this profoundly beautiful yet miserable growth process as a therapist. To help you become more conscious, self-actualized, hopeful, and mature. Before psychotherapy, I achieved two decades of successful marketing and sales experience in Business Banking and Pharmaceutical Sales. In other words, I have been practicing and developing a multi-faced wide range of experiences in various forms of psychology for over 20 years.
My name is Mastaneh (Masti) Lashkari, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 136681. I have always been passionate about psychology, philosophy, art, and creativity. I aim to illuminate this profoundly beautiful yet miserable growth process as a therapist. To help you become more conscious, self-actualized, hopeful, and mature. Before psychotherapy, I achieved two decades of successful marketing and sales experience in Business Banking and Pharmaceutical Sales. In other words, I have been practicing and developing a multi-faced wide range of experiences in various forms of psychology for over 20 years.
Laure Warner-Munroe
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
Have you ever envisioned inner peace becoming your guiding light through life's twists and turns? Image yourself stepping into a haven of tranquility and acceptance, where your struggles are met with understanding and compassion. Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth, enveloped in unwavering positivity. Each person's story is a masterpiece, and I am here to honor and support yours. Clients like you love my "calm and sometimes funny" demeanor.
Have you ever envisioned inner peace becoming your guiding light through life's twists and turns? Image yourself stepping into a haven of tranquility and acceptance, where your struggles are met with understanding and compassion. Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth, enveloped in unwavering positivity. Each person's story is a masterpiece, and I am here to honor and support yours. Clients like you love my "calm and sometimes funny" demeanor.
Ashley Rollerson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
I'm a holistic eclectic therapist who works with adults and adolescents. Two seemingly opposite truths can exist at the same time which means while you want to focus on coping skills and changed behaviors in the present, it’s important to connect to a deeper self awareness: mind, body, spirit. Everybody is uniquely themselves so it's important that I work with the individual needs of each client by exploring the subconscious and root causes of emotional dysregulation and ineffective behaviors. I combine the use of evidenced based practices with a humanistic approach to provide an integrative healing approach.
I'm a holistic eclectic therapist who works with adults and adolescents. Two seemingly opposite truths can exist at the same time which means while you want to focus on coping skills and changed behaviors in the present, it’s important to connect to a deeper self awareness: mind, body, spirit. Everybody is uniquely themselves so it's important that I work with the individual needs of each client by exploring the subconscious and root causes of emotional dysregulation and ineffective behaviors. I combine the use of evidenced based practices with a humanistic approach to provide an integrative healing approach.
Charles Adrian Bewley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
One of the best things my dad ever said to me was: Unless you believe in reincarnation, it’s time to be happy now. (Personally, I think this applies even if you do believe in reincarnation.) How to make the most of our time, our relationships, and ourselves - for me, these are the key questions that led me to become a marriage and family therapist. Along with traditional talk therapy, I use EMDR (if desired) to help you work through present challenges and past difficult experiences so that you can live more freely in the here and now - unencumbered by old self-defeating beliefs and fears.
One of the best things my dad ever said to me was: Unless you believe in reincarnation, it’s time to be happy now. (Personally, I think this applies even if you do believe in reincarnation.) How to make the most of our time, our relationships, and ourselves - for me, these are the key questions that led me to become a marriage and family therapist. Along with traditional talk therapy, I use EMDR (if desired) to help you work through present challenges and past difficult experiences so that you can live more freely in the here and now - unencumbered by old self-defeating beliefs and fears.
Anne C Ruane
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
My style of therapy is one that is both collaborative and supportive. I believe that all individuals have the capacity to make lasting changes in their lives. I help the individual tap into those abilities by challenging the conscious and unconscious barriers that can impede growth and change. Using psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques, I provide a safe, nurturing environment where individuals can explore their challenges and unearth their full potential.
My style of therapy is one that is both collaborative and supportive. I believe that all individuals have the capacity to make lasting changes in their lives. I help the individual tap into those abilities by challenging the conscious and unconscious barriers that can impede growth and change. Using psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral techniques, I provide a safe, nurturing environment where individuals can explore their challenges and unearth their full potential.
Hayley Walden
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Studio City, CA 91604
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues or trauma? Do you feel like nothing has helped you feel like yourself again? I can help you explore these frustrations as we work together to help you achieve your best self.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues or trauma? Do you feel like nothing has helped you feel like yourself again? I can help you explore these frustrations as we work together to help you achieve your best self.
Alli Spotts-De Lazzer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Studio City, CA 91604
Hi! You are invited to team with me to get you on a path to living the contented, satisfying life you’d like to live.
Hi! You are invited to team with me to get you on a path to living the contented, satisfying life you’d like to live.
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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.