OCD therapists in Desert Hot Springs, California CA
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OCD
Arpi Isayan, EMDR Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I work with clients struggling with OCD by offering psychoeducation and resources to help them understand the condition and its impact. I use a combination of EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other modalities to address the underlying thoughts and behaviors associated with OCD.
8 Years Experience
Online in Desert Hot Springs, CA California (Online Only)
OCD
Dennis Sapire
Psychologist, JD PhD
I am CBT trained and have helped many clients overcome OCD using evidence-based approaches.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Desert Hot Springs, CA
Online in Desert Hot Springs, CA California
OCD
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When Your Mind Won’t Stop Looping
If you live with obsessive thoughts or repetitive behaviors, you probably already know how exhausting it can be. You might spend hours replaying what you said, checking if something bad might happen, or trying to get rid of thoughts that won’t leave you alone. Even though you know the worries aren’t logical, they still feel impossible to control. OCD isn’t about being “neat” or “organized.” It’s about anxiety that latches onto what matters most to you — your safety, your relationships, your values — and tricks your brain into thinking you need to keep checking or fixing something to feel okay.
In our work together, we’ll use a structured, evidence-based approach that combines TEAM-CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — the gold-standard treatment for OCD. You’ll learn how to:
Break free from obsessive loops by gently facing feared thoughts instead of avoiding them
Reduce compulsions and checking behaviors step by step, in a safe, guided way
Calm the anxiety that drives the urge to control or neutralize uncertainty
Understand and retrain the beliefs that keep OCD patterns alive
Build confidence in your ability to handle discomfort without giving in to rituals
Our sessions are structured, compassionate, and active. You’ll track progress weekly and practice small daily exercises that teach your brain new patterns of safety and trust. Over time, what once felt unbearable starts to lose its power.
I BELIEVE:
OCD doesn’t define you — it’s a pattern your brain learned, and it can learn new ones.
Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s doing what matters while fear is present.
Recovery happens one small exposure at a time, not in giant leaps.
You deserve freedom from the constant “what ifs” that steal your peace.
Humor and self-compassion are essential tools in healing — not luxuries.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
• Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) – to regulate the nervous system and support trauma recovery alongside cognitive tools for a well-rounded approach
10 Years Experience
Online in Desert Hot Springs, CA California
OCD
Robert Holaway
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have specialized in the treatment of OCD for 20+ years. I use exposure and response prevention, the gold-standard treatment for OCD and related disorders, coupled with a warm, pragmatic, and goal-directed approach. My goal is to help you overcome OCD, eliminate suffering, and live a more fulfilling life.
18 Years Experience
Online in Desert Hot Springs, CA California
OCD
Bruce Howard
Psychologist, PhD
Please see website
43 Years Experience
Online in Desert Hot Springs, CA California
OCD therapists in Desert Hot Springs, California Statistics
OCD therapists in Desert Hot Springs, California average 18 years of experience and charge around $227 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (43%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (37%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$227
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
31%
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 Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 36% | Black / African American |
| 34% | Hispanic / Latino |