Willa Marquis
Psychologist, PhD
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“What happened to my happy child?” Parents often come to me feeling overwhelmed and confused by their child’s obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or anxiety. Often it starts with a small fear – about something bad happening to Mom or Dad, about getting sick, about failing a quiz – but the anxiety grows over time and keeps your child from the calm and joy you wish for them. Your child may retreat and avoid people and situations that used to bring them happiness. Many parents do their best to help them regain control of their thoughts and emotions, but they become disheartened when their efforts seem to make no difference.
The good news is we can stop OCD and anxiety from being in control. Proper assessment and therapy can help you understand your child’s difficulties and provide manageable steps towards healing. Beyond practical tools, clients and their families develop a new stance towards their anxiety or OCD that allows them to feel confident facing future challenges.
Facing our fears is challenging work - if this was easy, you would’ve done it already! I will be with you along the way, providing support, humor, validation, and encouragement - and, of course, to celebrate your child and family’s big and small steps towards relief. Let’s give your child the confidence and freedom to return to feeling happy and relaxed.
Call or Email Willa Marquis now for a free 15 minute consultation - (619) 439-1893
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Psychologist, PhD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 439-1893
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY30756 Willa Marquis
- Attended University of California, Los Angeles, PhD, Graduated 2017
- Membership with International OCD Foundation 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Willa Marquis
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (619) 439-1893
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Anxiety
- Child
Expertise
- ADHD
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Parenting
- School Issues
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Family / Marital
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Willa Marquis
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (619) 439-1893
Groups
Expertise
Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Location
5252 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
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Location
Primary Location
Marquis Child Psychology
5252 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
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