OCD therapists in San Francisco, California CA
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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
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94102
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
If you have diagnosed obsessive compulsive disorder that's actively disrupting your life, make sure you find a specialist to work with.
If you have a specialist, or your tendencies are more mild (i.e. not an active threat to your health and well-being), let's talk. Somatic Experiencing has the potential to help you track with the physical aspect of a compulsion, that is, instead of thinking about what the urge is, you feel what the urge feels like.
It's hard to believe it till you experience it, but once you can find the physical aspect of a compulsion and learn to track it with some curiosity, it has the potential to change more quickly than addressing the specifics of the compulsion itself.
Again, this isn't a treatment for an OCD diagnosis, but it can be a great supplement to treatment, helping you feel safer and more settled in your body as you navigate this.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Dr. Jag Soni
Psychologist, Ph.D., HSPP, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Living with the relentless cycle of OCD can make your world feel increasingly rigid and exhausting. With over 35 years of Ph.D. expertise, I provide a specialized, evidence-based approach to help you dismantle the internal mechanics of intrusive thoughts and compulsions. We work together to uncover the root drivers of your anxiety and foster the cognitive shifts necessary to reclaim your time and mental freedom. Through secure Telehealth, I offer an expert, non-judgmental space to move from a state of being "controlled" to one of clarity and agency. Reach out to schedule your first appointment.
36 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Dr. Christina Charlotin
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I have extensive experience treated those who struggle with OCD related symptoms including chronic rumination and compulsive behaviors.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA
Online in San Francisco, CA California
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in treatment of OCD
19 Years Experience
Online in San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
choicetherapy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I enjoy helping individuals create new ways of interaction with their OCD so they can live a full and meaningful life.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94109
Online in San Francisco, CA California
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 San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
Dr. Shawn V Giammattei
Psychologist, PhD
This is a specialty of Dr. Giammattei's and he uses several modalities, such as CBT, Exposure, and SPACE, to help youth, adults, and families get the upper hand with OCD.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94116
Online in San Francisco, CA California
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 San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
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 San Francisco, CA California (Online Only)
San Francisco's extreme housing costs and the psychological toll of the tech industry — characterized by intense performance pressure, rapid layoff cycles, and boom-bust uncertainty — have made burnout, anxiety, and economic grief among the most common presenting concerns. The city has a historically significant LGBTQ+ community, and affirming therapists specializing in gender identity, queer relationships, and HIV-related concerns remain an important part of the local therapy landscape. UCSF Health provides world-class institutional mental health resources, while the city's dense network of independent practitioners reflects a culture that has long embraced therapy as a normal and valued part of life. Telehealth has expanded access significantly for Bay Area residents commuting from Oakland, the East Bay, and the Peninsula.
OCD therapists in San Francisco, California Statistics
OCD therapists in San Francisco, California average 18 years of experience and charge around $225 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (43%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$225
Accept insurance
40%
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 |
|
| 41% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 35% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 35% | Black / African American |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |