OCD therapists in Pasadena, California CA
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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
In-Person in Pasadena, CA 91101
Online in Pasadena, CA California
OCD
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Counselor/Therapist, QHHT, RC, SC
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14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pasadena, CA
Online in Pasadena, CA California
OCD
Dr. Maxwell Rappoport
Psychologist, Ph.D.
For obsessive-compulsive disorder, I primarily use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD, often combined with CBT and Mindfulness strategies. This work helps reduce compulsive behaviors, loosen the grip of intrusive thoughts, and restore freedom in daily life.
9 Years Experience
Online in Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
OCD
Empowered Wellbeing, Trauma/Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation and Addiction Recovery Care
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 Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
OCD
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
We work through your OCD issues, uncover the root cause and help you heal and recover from OCD issues.
17 Years Experience
Online in Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
OCD
Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) along with Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), all within a positive and humanistic therapeutic environment to help people with OCD. We'll work together to help you overcome your symptoms and feel more in control. These methods are proven and powerful, and many people find some relief early in treatment.
25 Years Experience
Online in Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
OCD
Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a control issue that is used to compensate for the fact that a person feels completely out of control. This disorder can have physiological consequences that can cause physical harm and results in lower seratonin levels in the body. As we support you in reducing anxiety and stresses and increasing your sense of control over multiple aspects of your life, you can begin to experience a reduction in your OCD tendencies and/or find it easier to manage them.
8 Years Experience
Online in Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
OCD
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in treatment of OCD
19 Years Experience
Online in Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
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 Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
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 Pasadena, CA California (Online Only)
Pasadena is home to Caltech and the Huntington Hospital, and the city's intellectual, academic culture creates demand for therapists experienced in working with high-achievers navigating perfectionism, burnout, and the psychological demands of elite academic and scientific environments. The city's established residential character and proximity to Los Angeles give it a distinct therapy landscape — less entertainment-focused than West Hollywood, more oriented toward depth work, relationships, and long-term growth. Pasadena also has a significant older adult population, with therapists specializing in aging, life review, and elder family dynamics well represented. Many practices serve clients drawn from across the San Gabriel Valley and Foothill communities.
OCD therapists in Pasadena, California Statistics
OCD therapists in Pasadena, California average 19 years of experience and charge around $220 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (43%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (38%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$220
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 35% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 58% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 51% | Women |
| 43% | Men |
| 36% | Black / African American |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |