OCD therapists in El Cajon, CA
Browse OCD therapists in El Cajon, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
OCD
Jennifer Warkentin
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a type of anxiety where people ruminate over distressing thoughts and then engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts as a way of managing the obsessive thoughts. It can take many forms with varying levels of intensity. OCD is typically treated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combined with Exposure Response Prevention. We will explore the thoughts and compulsions you're experiencing and create a robust plan of changing your experience of anxiety.
18 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, CA (Online Only)
OCD
Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
OCD is a brain stuck in a loop — hyperactive circuits between the orbital frontal cortex and deeper subcortical structures firing relentlessly, generating intrusive thoughts and compelling rituals that feel impossible to resist.
Neurofeedback targets this overactive circuitry directly, training the brain to quiet the alarm system driving compulsive behavior. Over sessions, the loop loosens — intrusive thoughts lose their neurological grip, and the urgency to ritualize gradually diminishes.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cajon, CA
OCD
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Obsessive-compulsive patterns often involve intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that can feel difficult to control. I work with individuals to understand the underlying anxiety and internal pressure driving these cycles, rather than only focusing on symptom reduction. Therapy supports increased awareness, greater tolerance for uncertainty, and more flexibility in responding to distressing thoughts and urges.
9 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, CA
OCD
Diane Hough, LMFT — Integrative Therapy for Relationships & Life Transitions
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Obsessive thoughts and repetitive patterns can take up a tremendous amount of mental and emotional energy. Therapy can help you understand what's happening, develop a different relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings, and find ways to create more freedom and flexibility in your life.
32 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, CA
OCD therapists in El Cajon, CA Statistics
OCD therapists in El Cajon, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $226 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (35%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (34%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$226
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
30%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 35% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 34% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 31% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 47% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |
| 32% | Black / African American |