Online OCD therapists in National City, California CA
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OCD
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST - GayTherapyLA.com
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CST
Ken has been a person living with OCD himself since childhood in the Washington, DC area from the 1970's. Later, he developed a specialty in supporting gay men living with OCD or OCPD. As a Certified Psychiatric Social Worker (USC, 1994), he has coordinated care for clients living with OCD/OCPD (which has a higher prevalence among gay men) through liaison with psychiatric (MD) services as needed, as well as providing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Exposure/Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, and Systematic De-Sensitization Behavioral Therapy.
34 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA (Online Only)
OCD
Karen Petren
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I have been training in ERP (exposure response prevention), the gold standard in OCD treatment. Rather than simply talking about it, ERP directly targets the engine that keeps OCD going. Believe it or not, you can learn to face the trigger and not do the compulsion. “I can handle this…and nothing bad happens.” It is very effective and rewarding to see clients with OCD find relief and enjoy life.
25 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA (Online Only)
OCD
RelaxingOne.com Ned David Bratspis, PC
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
We are all imperfect and there is no perfect way to to deal with OCD.
35 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA (Online Only)
OCD
Hailey Williford
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
In my practice, I enjoy working with clients experiencing symptoms of OCD including but not limited to: intrusive and or distressing thoughts, compulsions, reassurance seeking, difficulty in relationships (including ROCD), specific phobias, etc. I utilize Exposure and Response prevention Therapy (ERP) to manage anxious reactions to triggers.
3 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA (Online Only)
OCD
Eve Angela Fritsch
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A.
OCD is more than being organized or liking things a certain way. It can involve unwanted thoughts, persistent doubt, and compulsive behaviors that become exhausting. Therapy can help you better understand OCD, reduce its hold on your life, and regain a sense of freedom in your thoughts.
9 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA (Online Only)
OCD
Bruce Howard
Psychologist, PhD
Please see website
43 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
OCD
Louisa Lombard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, PPS
OCD can be mild to debilitating, and is often missed and treated as anxiety. I've found that OCD and Health Anxiety, as well as Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs, ie. skin picking, hair pulling/tweezing, nail/cuticle biting) can sometimes co-exist together. I'm trained in treating OCD through two of the primary evidence based OCD treatment modalities -Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP/ExRP). I-CBT is a newer evidence based treatment for OCD that focuses on gaining certainty versus pushing yourself into uncertainty, and is thought to be a gentler approach. There are many types of OCD and the thought-based "invisible" types are the most often missed forms of OCD, often called the "Pure O subtype" meaning that the obsessions/thoughts are there, but that the compulsions are mental and not outwardly visible, as we've come to expect from what we see about OCD in the media/social media. There are many forms of OCD, including Postpartum OCD, Relational (romantic as well as platonic) OCD, Harm OCD, Perfectionism/Just Right OCD, Contamination OCD, Scrupulosity or Religious OCD, Checking OCD, Obsessional OCD, Sexual Orientation OCD, Pedophilia OCD, and Superstitious OCD, among others. I'm trained in treating BFRBs using multiple modalities including, Habit Reversal Training, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Comprehensive Model for the Behavioral Treatment of BFRB and DBT, which help to reduce the symptoms of BFRBs.
13 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA (Online Only)
OCD
Layla Ashley Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
OCD often involves persistent thoughts and repetitive behaviors that feel difficult to control. Therapy focuses on understanding the anxiety cycle and developing healthier ways to respond to intrusive thoughts.
23 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
OCD
C&C Center for Healing
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PMHNP
We provide evidence-based treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Care may include therapy and psychiatric medication management when appropriate, helping clients reduce intrusive thoughts, manage compulsions, and improve daily functioning.
8 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
OCD
Amanda Hagos, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PPSC
We have clinicians that specialize in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and utilize Exposure Response Prevention therapy to support child, teen and adult clients in managing OCD symptoms and developing coping skills to increase peace.
8 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
OCD
John Fry
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Learning how to self-calm better and how to fight the battle of the mind are very helpful for OCD issues.
49 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
OCD
Wildflower Therapy Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, C-IAYT
At Wildflower Therapy Group, we support clients experiencing obsessive thoughts, compulsive patterns, and anxiety-driven cycles with care and understanding. Our therapists help clients build awareness, strengthen coping tools, and feel more supported as they work toward greater emotional flexibility, self-trust, and relief.
6 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
OCD
Gail Kirk Poust
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
OCD is a bully that takes your values hostage. It finds what you care about most (your loved ones' safety, your goodness, your faith, your relationship) and turns it into unwanted thoughts you can't shake and rituals you can't skip: checking, washing, confessing, mentally reviewing, asking for reassurance one more time. The relief never lasts, and the loop keeps tightening. Here's what I want you to know: intrusive thoughts are not intentions, and being horrified by a thought is proof of your values, not evidence against them. I treat OCD with ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), the gold-standard approach. It is collaborative, paced, never sprung on you. I also treat postpartum OCD, where intrusive thoughts about your baby leave you terrified and silent. That, too, is treatable, and having the thought is not the same as being a danger. The thoughts have had the last word long enough.
12 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA (Online Only)
OCD
Dr. Jag Soni
Psychologist, Ph.D., HSPP, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Living with the relentless cycle of OCD can make your world feel increasingly rigid and exhausting. With over 35 years of Ph.D. expertise, I provide a specialized, evidence-based approach to help you dismantle the internal mechanics of intrusive thoughts and compulsions. We work together to uncover the root drivers of your anxiety and foster the cognitive shifts necessary to reclaim your time and mental freedom. Through secure Telehealth, I offer an expert, non-judgmental space to move from a state of being "controlled" to one of clarity and agency. Reach out to schedule your first appointment.
36 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA (Online Only)
OCD
Sara Denman
Psychologist, Psy.D
OCD falls under the anxiety umbrella. Often it actually begins as a coping technique to help manage anxiety but can then take on a life of its own. As a result, new ways to manage anxiety in addition to methods to decreasing OCD behavior and thoughts are required to overcome OCD.
27 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
OCD
Heidi Hartston
Psychologist, PhD
I have several decades of experience working with OCD, intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, unwanted images, reassurance seeking and relationship OCD. Although it can be a devastating experience and can cause a traumatic level of anxiety, OCD is very responsive to the right specialized treatments. I can help you individually to empower your true wise mind and to quiet the doubting voice. I can also help with families or parents who are navigating how to distinguish helping a child with OCD versus enabling. And I can work with couples where relationship OCD or another type of OCD may be causing a rift. I combine insightful, caring depth work with evidence based techniques like exposure and response prevention (E&RP) and CBT that effectively free you from obsessive-compulsive patterns, and help you to reclaim the balanced, happy life you deserve. Check out my youtube channel for my IOCDF talks here: https://youtu.be/Qo60AaNYtlM?si=yebouBFY6kZhKd6o
35 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA (Online Only)
OCD
Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We provide evidence-based, trauma-informed support for OCD and intrusive thoughts. We help clients understand obsessive patterns, reduce distress, and build effective coping strategies while prioritizing safety and collaboration. Treatment is paced thoughtfully and tailored to individual needs.
7 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
OCD
Dana Fogel-Stark
Therapist, M.S., LMFT
I use Exposure Response Prevention as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in treating OCD.
30 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
OCD
Holly Hoffman, PsyD, Psychotherapy
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist in CA & NY
I specialize in treating OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard, evidence-based approach for reducing obsessions and compulsions. Through ERP, we gradually and collaboratively face the thoughts, images, and situations that trigger anxiety, while resisting the urge to engage in rituals or avoidance behaviors. Alongside ERP, I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop greater psychological flexibility — learning how to make room for uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate their actions. My approach focuses not just on symptom reduction, but on building a life guided by personal values, even in the presence of uncertainty or fear.
13 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
OCD
Mind Study Center
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, M.D., Ph.D.,
At Mind Study Center, we offer specialized care for individuals struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Our team uses evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), to help clients manage intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. We work with individuals to develop healthier coping mechanisms, reduce anxiety, and improve daily functioning, empowering them to regain control and live a more balanced, fulfilling life.
10 Years Experience
Online in National City, CA
OCD therapists in National City, California Statistics
OCD therapists in National City, California average 18 years of experience and charge around $227 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are OCD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (94%), and Depression (75%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$227
Gender ID
| 53% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | OCD |
| 94% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Depression |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Social Anxiety |
| 64% | Stress |
| 64% | Loss or Grief |