OCD therapists in Torrance, CA
Browse OCD therapists in Torrance, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
OCD
Dorit Saberi-Thrive Psychological Services
Psychologist, Ph.D, Diplomate-Academy of Cognitive Therapy; Trainer- Prolonged Exposure for PTSD- CTSA
Exposure and Response Prevention (EX/RP) trained for OCD
24 Years Experience
Online in Torrance, CA (Online Only)
OCD
Rachel Thomasian
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
I work with individuals experiencing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), including intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, mental rituals, and persistent doubt. Treatment focuses on evidence-based approaches that help clients reduce the grip of obsessions, resist compulsions, and build tolerance for uncertainty, so anxiety no longer drives daily life.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
OCD
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When Your Mind Won’t Stop Looping
If you live with obsessive thoughts or repetitive behaviors, you probably already know how exhausting it can be. You might spend hours replaying what you said, checking if something bad might happen, or trying to get rid of thoughts that won’t leave you alone. Even though you know the worries aren’t logical, they still feel impossible to control. OCD isn’t about being “neat” or “organized.” It’s about anxiety that latches onto what matters most to you — your safety, your relationships, your values — and tricks your brain into thinking you need to keep checking or fixing something to feel okay.
In our work together, we’ll use a structured, evidence-based approach that combines TEAM-CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — the gold-standard treatment for OCD. You’ll learn how to:
Break free from obsessive loops by gently facing feared thoughts instead of avoiding them
Reduce compulsions and checking behaviors step by step, in a safe, guided way
Calm the anxiety that drives the urge to control or neutralize uncertainty
Understand and retrain the beliefs that keep OCD patterns alive
Build confidence in your ability to handle discomfort without giving in to rituals
Our sessions are structured, compassionate, and active. You’ll track progress weekly and practice small daily exercises that teach your brain new patterns of safety and trust. Over time, what once felt unbearable starts to lose its power.
I BELIEVE:
OCD doesn’t define you — it’s a pattern your brain learned, and it can learn new ones.
Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s doing what matters while fear is present.
Recovery happens one small exposure at a time, not in giant leaps.
You deserve freedom from the constant “what ifs” that steal your peace.
Humor and self-compassion are essential tools in healing — not luxuries.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
• Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) – to regulate the nervous system and support trauma recovery alongside cognitive tools for a well-rounded approach
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
OCD
Nancee Belshaw
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Living with obsessive thoughts, persistent doubts, or repetitive behaviors can be exhausting and frustrating, particularly when you recognize that your fears may be excessive but still find them difficult to resist. I offer a respectful, understanding environment where you can speak openly about experiences that may feel embarrassing or hard to explain. Therapy can help you better understand the patterns that maintain obsessive-compulsive symptoms and develop healthier responses to uncertainty and distress, with the goal of reducing their interference in everyday life.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
OCD
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We support clients struggling with obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors using evidence-based approaches. Treatment focuses on reducing anxiety cycles and restoring daily functioning.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
OCD
Karen Petren
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I have been training in ERP (exposure response prevention), the gold standard in OCD treatment. Rather than simply talking about it, ERP directly targets the engine that keeps OCD going. Believe it or not, you can learn to face the trigger and not do the compulsion. “I can handle this…and nothing bad happens.” It is very effective and rewarding to see clients with OCD find relief and enjoy life.
25 Years Experience
Online in Torrance, CA (Online Only)
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 Torrance, CA (Online Only)
OCD
PBA Psychology Group, Inc.
Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychology
We offer OCD specific treatment aimed at reducing obsessive and compulsive behaviors, rituals etc.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
OCD
Louisa Lombard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LCPC
OCD can be mild to debilitating, and is often missed and treated as anxiety. I've found that OCD and Health Anxiety, as well as Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs, ie. skin picking, hair pulling/tweezing, nail/cuticle biting) can sometimes co-exist together. I'm trained in treating OCD through two of the primary evidence based OCD treatment modalities -Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP/ExRP). I-CBT is a newer evidence based treatment for OCD that focuses on gaining certainty versus pushing yourself into uncertainty, and is thought to be a gentler approach. There are many types of OCD and the thought-based "invisible" types are the most often missed forms of OCD, often called the "Pure O subtype" meaning that the obsessions/thoughts are there, but that the compulsions are mental and not outwardly visible, as we've come to expect from what we see about OCD in the media/social media. There are many forms of OCD, including Postpartum OCD, Relational (romantic as well as platonic) OCD, Harm OCD, Perfectionism/Just Right OCD, Contamination OCD, Scrupulosity or Religious OCD, Checking OCD, Obsessional OCD, Sexual Orientation OCD, Pedophilia OCD, and Superstitious OCD, among others. I'm trained in treating BFRBs using multiple modalities including, Habit Reversal Training, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Comprehensive Model for the Behavioral Treatment of BFRB and DBT, which help to reduce the symptoms of BFRBs.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
OCD
Bruce Howard
Psychologist, PhD
Please see website
43 Years Experience
In-Person Near Torrance, CA
Online in Torrance, CA
OCD therapists in Torrance, CA Statistics
OCD therapists in Torrance, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $223 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (35%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (34%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$223
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 47% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |
| 31% | Black / African American |