OCD therapists in Goleta, CA
Browse OCD therapists in Goleta, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
OCD
Bruce Howard
Psychologist, PhD
Please see website
43 Years Experience
In-Person Near Goleta, CA
Online in Goleta, CA
OCD
Empowered Wellbeing, Decolonizing Intersectional and Integrative Complex Trauma & Dissociation Recovery Support
Life Coach, view my credentials online at: www.recoveringfromwithin.com/credentialslongform
OCD is interesting in that it could have trauma based origins, physiological origins, including epigenetic, or could be an adaptive response to something that is currently challenging. First is to decipher where the origin is as best as one can, in general an integrative and functional approach may work well, as it could be based in metabolic deficiency, for example.
Shared with care: in certain cases, we have witnessed it might evolve in people or communities where power abuse is rampant -- these compulsions can set in as ways to adapt to holding maladaptive and abusive thinking and distracting a person from the inhumanity and incoherence of the abusive thinking they have been groomed to take on. This is not written about from a hegemonic perspective, however decolonizing theory will find these challenges of OCD and even paranoia heightened in people or communities that habituate enacting atrocities. This is not trauma it is an expression of intensive moral injury and benefits from interrupting the moral injury and moving the person into ethical recovery of their humanity.
Contrapositively, trauma impactees may show OCD traits as a way of the mind distracting from torture or other forms of recurring harm psychologically (e.g repeated and intensive gaslighting), physically, sexually...etc. Here we would apply a trauma based approach to care along with Havening, Brainspotting and other ways to soothe a nervous system and restore mental networks as best we can/
Please feel free to ask if you have more questions.
15 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA (Online Only)
OCD
Hailey Goldberg
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker (MSW), DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
I provide support for individuals experiencing OCD, particularly when intrusive, unwanted thoughts are creating significant distress or interfering with daily life. Many people with OCD worry that their thoughts mean something about who they are or what they might do, leading to significant fear, shame, self-doubt, and attempts to gain certainty or reassurance. In therapy, I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore these experiences and better understand how OCD can become stuck in cycles of fear and compulsive responding.
Using evidence-based approaches, I help clients learn new ways of relating to intrusive thoughts so they have less power and influence over daily life. Whether your OCD involves themes related to harm, relationships, sexuality, morality, health, or other unwanted thoughts, my goal is to help you build confidence in your ability to tolerate uncertainty and live in accordance with your values rather than your fears.
11 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA (Online Only)
OCD
Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
I help clients understand and work with obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors with compassion and structure. Therapy focuses on reducing distress, increasing flexibility, and building a healthier relationship with uncertainty and control.
41 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA
OCD
Roderic Burks - Integrative Mental Health
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, MS HSc, MA, LMHC, LPC
I help clients understand and work with the thoughts, urges, and patterns that show up in OCD. Together, we explore the underlying emotions and parts of yourself driving compulsions and anxiety. The goal is to develop insight, coping strategies, and greater freedom to live in alignment with your values.
26 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA (Online Only)
OCD therapists in Goleta, CA Statistics
OCD therapists in Goleta, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $227 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (42%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (39%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$227
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 39% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
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
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Women |
| 40% | Men |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |
| 33% | Black / African American |