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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Carlsbad, CA
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“I'm compassionate, relatable, and a good listener who wants you to feel genuinely understood not rushed or reduced to a diagnosis.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I value genuine connection and believe healing happens best in a safe, respectful space where you feel truly heard.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I truly care about the people I work with and strive to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and understood.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Welcome! I’m Sarah Stewart, and I specialize in medication management for adults dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. My approach blends evidence-based care with compassion and collaboration.
I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where we work together to understand your unique needs and goals.
I completed my training as a PMHNP in California and have experience in both emergency and outpatient mental health settings.
I look forward to working together to build a plan that supports your well-being!
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I strive to provde you with a warm and caring environment where you can feel supported and comfortable sharing the things that are important to you.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I work with people across the full span of life, from young children and teenagers to adults and older adults, which means I can support your child, yourself, or both.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My goal is not simply to treat symptoms, but to help you feel better, function more fully, and build a stronger foundation for your overall well-being.”
OCD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as your full self and feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm especially drawn to working with adults and adolescents who've been rushed or unheard in the past with their medication, and those who feel like something bigger is being missed.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is an opportunity to better understand yourself, reconnect with your strengths, and create meaningful change in your life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“As a doctoral-prepared, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I provide compassionate and evidence-based care to both children and adults.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
“My goal is for my clients to experience an increase in their emotional well-being by learning skills that help them create more open and connected relationships with themselves, their partners, and others.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I have over 15+ years experience as a nurse working in various departments, working hands on with patients, as well as leadership and management roles.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I bring a holistic, patient-centered philosophy to everything I do — meaning I see you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis or a prescription.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I have been a licensed clinical social worker for 20 years working with the Department of Veterans Affairs as a clinical supervisor.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“He believes that collaborative care, where patients actively participate in their treatment plans, yields the best outcomes.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I take the time to understand my patients' needs and concerns, and I work with them to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to their individual needs.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“With over 15 years of experience in mental health care—including my time at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital—I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach to every session.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is built on the unwavering belief that you already possess the innate strength and resilience needed to heal; my role is simply to provide the warm, open-minded partnership that empowers you to tap into it.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My approach is compassionate, personalized, and focused on creating a safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am committed to delivering personalized, high-quality care in a respectful, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their treatment.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am also a Black, Nigerian-American clinician who speaks Igbo fluently, and I bring both lived experience and clinical training to working with clients from African and African diaspora backgrounds.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My goal is to meet you where you are, with practical tools, fresh perspective, and steady, compassionate support.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have a particular passion for working with active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and law enforcement...”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
I am passionate about the power of the therapeutic process and helping individuals and families find hope and healing. Together, we will set goals and work towards achieving them - all at a pace that works best for you.
I specialize in working with adults, adolescents and families living with depression, anxiety, trauma, and challenges in relationships.
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Noja is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals, improve overall well-being, and facilitate personal growth and resilience.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I believe that therapy should be a safe, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to make decisions that most align with their values and needs.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I especially enjoy working with people who are used to being the strong one, caring for everyone else or appearing capable on the outside while feeling anxious, overwhelmed or disconnected within.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
“With over 30 years of experience, I have learned that real change happens when people feel understood, not judged.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My patients can expect a relaxed, safe space, an environment of acceptance and non-judgement, empathy, positive regard and respect, and a collaborative approach to treatment.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am trauma focused therapist who love to help clients get unstuck from past traumas and self doubts.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is for you to leave with a clearer understanding of your mental health, a personalized plan for moving forward, and tools you can use right away to manage symptoms.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help you feel more like yourself, function more fully, and move toward a life that feels meaningful to you.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I provide a compassionate, tailored approach using Somatic Experiencing, Inner Child healing, and/or hypnotherapy.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I love being a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and helping people live the lives they want and deserve.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to be themselves.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I am deeply committed to offering care that is rooted in compassion, empathy, and extensive knowledge of mental health.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Together we can identify mental/emotional blocks, reprocess past disturbing memories, and develop mental agility to experience the life you deserve to flourish in.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I especially enjoy supporting women and young adults, including women navigating postpartum anxiety, depression, and the adjustment to motherhood.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“Living in conflict with ourselves can create deep emotional pain, making it crucial that we treat ourselves with loving kindness instead of criticism or blame.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists who can help with OCD in Carlsbad, CA
Number of therapists serving Carlsbad, CA
2,520+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%OCD
- 100%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 87%PTSD
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 83%Cigna
- 77%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 70%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 56%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
- 98%English
- 11%Spanish
- 3%Farsi
- 2%Mandarin
- 2%Igbo
How they see their clients
- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 73%Woman
- 26%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 33%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 32%Nurse Practitioner
- 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 8%Clinical Psychologist
- 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 96%Individual therapy
- 41%Family therapy
- 27%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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