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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in El Cajon, CA
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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in El Cajon, CA
Headway connects El Cajon residents with 2,546 licensed providers experienced in OCD treatment, including exposure therapy, response prevention, and cognitive approaches. Access virtual or in-person sessions with flexible scheduling, and many patients pay as low as $0 per session through insurance coverage.
“I leverage evidence-based psychological approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy and strengths-based therapy to provide supportive, direct, and compassionate clinical care to my clients.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe a therapist's role is not to "fix" someone's problem(s) but rather to empower the individual to make changes that are best for him/her...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I see life challenges as tools to learn, grow, evolve and find new purpose, empathy, depth and meaning.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a client centered therapist, meaning I want to meet you where you are. Down to earth, gentle, honest, and transparent...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My goal is to provide clients with the tools they need to improve their emotional well-being—whether through therapy, medication management, or coping techniques.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I build up a therapeutic rapport quickly with every client as change happens through this genuine and meaningful connection.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Change is a constant in life but navigating it can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to do it alone. I provide a safe, supportive space to help you gain clarity, insight, and a stronger sense of self.
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My goal is to help you feel more clear, stable, and in control of your life again—with a clear and thoughtful plan forward.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“It is my privilege, goal, and passion to support you throughout whatever circumstances, experiences, or difficulties you may be facing.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My philosophy is: we are shaped by our thoughts, emotions and behaviors therefore with time and effort change is always possible.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe the beauty of the therapeutic space is that there is safety to explore and own the story that has shaped who you are.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I use techniques from several practices such as mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, Bowen family systems, person-centered, solution-focused, and Gottman in order to better help you to reach your goals in therapy.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I value authenticity, safety, and genuine connection, and I aim to create a grounded, supportive space where you can explore at your own pace.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I offer a supportive, grounded space and help clients feel understood while building practical tools to navigate what they're facing.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, we deliver excellent, evidence-based, compassionate care to adult patients.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy is a collaborative, dynamic process... so that they can live a full, authentic, and fulfilling life.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My hope is to help you create a "life worth living" in which you can be the best version of yourself and feel more confident in the resilient person you are.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Welcome! I'm Ruben Salgado, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping adults navigate challenges such as Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and other mental health concerns. I believe treatment works best when you feel heard, understood, and involved in every decision. My goal is to provide evidence-based care in a supportive, judgment-free environment where we work together to help you feel better and build lasting resilience.
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe in empowering you to identify and leverage your strengths to overcome challenges, utilizing a positive mindset, and believing in your ability.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Congratulations for taking the hardest step in therapy, reaching out for help. Past traumas, grief, chronic pain and illness, failed relationships, poor self-esteem, or mental illnesses impacts each of us at difference times in our lives. These moments can make us questions ourselves, traps us into feeling hopeless, with no motivation or energy to believe in a better tomorrow. I will not promise that therapy will be easy or that I have a magic cure so you will no longer have Tragedy, illness or loss. I can promise to provide a safe space, using best practices to move forward. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience.
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I believe that true healing begins with genuine acceptance. In our sessions, we will look beyond surface-level symptoms...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is relaxed, collaborative, and judgment-free. I believe you should feel heard and have a voice in decisions about your treatment.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe that our relationship is the key to therapeutic success and will work to establish a comfortable and meaningful experience, as we address your issues.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“For anxiety, I provide psychoeducation on the brain and body's response to threat, and look for ways my clients behaviorally shift so that they can decrease the intensity and frequency of symptoms that get in the way of them living their ideal lives.”
OCD, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Stress management
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded. I take the work seriously, but not myself—humor is part of the process, when it fits.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is grounded in the understanding that while every individual is unique, we all share fundamental human needs.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I am an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and work from a parts-based lens to help you understand and relate differently to these internal patterns.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style as a therapist is authentic to who I am in everyday life. I show up with warmth, kindness, patience, and humor...”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My mission is to provide the quality psychiatric care that you deserve. An approach that empowers one to embrace their unique being.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I use a strengths based approach to empower you to process negative thoughts and emotions, and tap into internal and external resources to maximize coping and thriving.”
OCD, Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have a warm, comfortable, conversational style. I consider attachment theory, utilize Cognitive Therapy, EMDR and sometimes humor.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“I approach therapy from a trauma informed, client centered sense, focused on empathy, compassion and safety to create long term, effective change.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that doesn't lose sight of your strengths and your wholeness as we work with your problems.”
OCD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I consider myself a very direct therapist, I will not ask "how does that make you feel" for years as then I would need therapy!”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“My style is warm and collaborative, I believe my clients are the experts on their own lived experiences.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care to individuals across California. With a background in both nursing and psychiatry, I specialize in diagnosing, treating, and supporting patients with a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and more.
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My background has shaped a practice style rooted in empathy, gentleness, and deep respect for each individual's lived experience.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“With over 10 years of experience in psychiatric nursing, I am committed to delivering personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that foster optimal mental health and wellness.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience, and I work with teens through older adults navigating loss, divorce, aging, trauma, and substance use.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“The goal is to help you create a greater sense of self-awareness so you can unlock positive changes in your life — so you can feel joy in being you, and meet your relationship with courage and openness.”
OCD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with OCD in El Cajon, CA
Number of therapists serving El Cajon, CA
2,544+
Average years in practice
9 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%OCD
- 99%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 87%PTSD
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 82%Cigna
- 77%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 56%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
- 98%English
- 12%Spanish
- 3%Farsi
- 2%Mandarin
- 1%Tagalog
How they see their clients
- 88%Online only
- 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 74%Woman
- 26%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 36%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 29%Nurse Practitioner
- 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 8%Clinical Psychologist
- 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 99%Individual therapy
- 42%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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