OCD therapists in McKinleyville, California CA
Dr. Tonia Vojtkofsky
Psychologist, Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Struggles with obsessive or intrusive thoughts, and compulsive behaviors.
22 Years Experience
Campbell Teen & Family Therapy, Inc.
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, ACSW, APCC, AMFT
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the more common mental illnesses of teens, with a prevalence of 1% to 3% according to the US National Library of Medicine. OCD consists of both obsessions, thoughts that won’t go away and compulsions, or behaviors that your teen does in order to prevent something bad from happening.
The media portrays OCD as being neat and clean, however that is not typically the presenting symptom in most teens with OCD.
It is more common for a teen with OCD to obsessively worry that something bad is going to happen and then do something they think will prevent the bad thing from happening. Ex. Are repeating numbers in a pattern, praying excessively, tapping fingers, re-reading assignments over and over, spending excessive time on homework due to rewriting or making it perfect, having to have things are certain way that doesn’t always make sense to their parents.
Our therapist are experts in treating teen OCD.
At Campbell Teen & Family Therapy, Inc. we are here to help. We use a combination of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ERP (Exposure Response Prevention) to treat OCD. We help the teen through education and providing techniques to change the way they think and to realize that nothing bad will happen if they don’t do their compulsive routines. We support the parents through listening and education to help them know how to help their teen. Call now (408) 628-0532 for an assessment to see if OCD Treatment is right for your teen.
13 Years Experience
ARC Counseling and Wellness
Psychologist, Psy.D.
We offer compassionate and data informed support. Each of our providers haven been trained in the primary treatment techniques for OCD but will approach you holistically to identify what will work best for you.
17 Years Experience
Dr. Cassidy Blair
Psychologist, B.A., M.A., Psy.D.
A variety of therapies may be applied in helping OCD clients in making meaningful and positive changes in their lives.
24 Years Experience
Carole Goguen
Psychologist, PsyD, Night Owl Psychotherapy
Together we will identify unhelpful beliefs and thought patterns that drive their obsessions and compulsions. You will GRADUALLY be exposed to the situations or objects that trigger your obsessions, while at the same time, learning to resist the urge to perform compulsions. This process will help you to confront your fears and learn that the feared consequences don't occur.
26 Years Experience