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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 2,542 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.

David Gilbertson

David Gilbertson

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am open, approachable, and committed to listening carefully to your experiences without judgment. I believe that each person carries a unique story, and my goal is to provide a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and encouraged as you navigate life’s challenges and opportunities for growth. Together, we can explore what is most important to you and work toward creating a life that feels meaningful, authentic, and aligned with your values.

My background includes earning a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, along with a lifelong appreciation for personal growth, nature, and the healing power of connection. Growing up learning to surf fostered a deep respect for the ocean and the lessons it offers about resilience, balance, and adapting to life's changing conditions. These experiences have shaped my belief in the importance of honoring each individual’s journey and recognizing that growth often comes through both challenge and reflection.

OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Oglesby

Paul Oglesby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Albany, CA


“I focus on building a strong, trusting bond with my clients that serves as a foundation for exploration and change.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeremy Gregory

Jeremy Gregory

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chico, CA


“My style is direct yet supportive, providing a safe space where clients can openly explore their thoughts and emotions without judgment.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My treatment philosophy centers on understanding you as a complete person, not just a collection of symptoms.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Jose, CA


“I'm here to listen deeply, think critically about what's happening for you specifically, and create treatment plans that actually work in your real life—not just in theory.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kemerick Takang

Kemerick Takang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am a compassionate, understanding, and good listener. I help individuals navigate emotional struggles using a holistic and evidence-based approach to mental health care.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Carolina Sekhon

Carolina Sekhon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a safe and warm space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Ebere Nwosu

Dr. Ebere Nwosu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is holistic and patient-centered, combining psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and therapy to create individualized care plans.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Helder Araujo MD PhD

Dr. Helder Araujo MD PhD

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide individualized psychiatric care, with the understanding that mental health conditions... do not present in the same way across individuals.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Matthew Mendoza

Matthew Mendoza

Therapist

Virtual • West Covina, CA


“I utilize psychoeducation about how our bodies work with stress and provide useful coping skills and alternative thinking patterns to help address your stressors.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Halima Lawal

Halima Lawal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


I’m here to make this journey feel gentle, welcoming, and human. I keep things clear and simple so you can focus on what matters, not the overwhelm. My style is warm, encouraging, and a little poetic—because softness helps us breathe. Let’s take this step together, one calm moment at a time.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Joy Zembruski

Joy Zembruski

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In your first therapy session, you can expect a welcoming, low-pressure environment focused on introductory questions and building rapport.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Teddi De Beauvoir

Teddi De Beauvoir

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe, given a comfortable, nurturing atmosphere and a compassionate therapist, growth is not only possible, it is inevitable.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tania Manczarek

Tania Manczarek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Cruz, CA


“I'm a holistic therapist focused on the mind/body connection and I am passionate about women's mental health and empowerment.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Regina Perlmutter

Regina Perlmutter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I determine what is most suitable for my client and my work varies from traditional methods to holistic/ New Age methods that I have developed after many years in this field.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Darian McCrackin

Darian McCrackin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I want you to internalize the process so you don't need me forever. Come in, get what you need, and get back to living—return if life opens a new chapter.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ashley Griffin

Ashley Griffin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Newport Beach, CA


I know how heavy life can feel when you’re carrying pain, uncertainty, or self-doubt. But I believe, as a wise old wizard once said, “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of places, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” My role is to help you find that light again. I work with Gen Z and Millennial adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and more. Through integrative, culturally responsive care, I combine evidence-based psychiatry with holistic strategies to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to create a life that aligns with your true self.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Amon Benavides

Dr. Amon Benavides

Therapist

Virtual • Westlake Vlg, CA


“I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe, understood, and comfortable being their authentic selves.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Ferguson, Lcsw, Psy,D

Michael Ferguson, Lcsw, Psy,D

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have worked in the Mental Healthcare profession for more than 40 years and specialize in Mood Disorders, i.e., Anxiety and Depression...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brittany Hitt

Brittany Hitt

Therapist

Virtual • Tustin, CA


“I'm a therapist who is active in the room with you! We'll collaborate and find the tools you need to start feeling better.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Stress management
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Campany

Brian Campany

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate and supportive, while also offering thoughtful challenge when it can help you grow.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Lucas

April Lucas

Therapist

Virtual • California


I earned my master's degree in Social Work 29 years ago. Over the course of my career I have enjoyed working with girls and women of all ages. I enjoy supporting girls and women who are navigating middle school, high school, college, relationships, post-partum period, motherhood, divorce, menopause, and becoming empty nesters. I love seeing my clients begin therapy with stress, anxiety, OCD, depression, grief and loss, or trauma then graduate from therapy in a much better place. I believe that you can thrive no matter your age and no matter your circumstances. I have less experience helping transgender women but I really enjoy that work as well. I consider myself a LGBTQIA+ ally.

OCD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jahi Jamil Corbin

Jahi Jamil Corbin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Most of my clinical training happened in demanding settings... That work taught me not to flinch at difficult material and not to rush people through it.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alexander Renteria

Alexander Renteria

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe in explaining the "why" behind symptoms and medications so you feel informed, empowered, and never overwhelmed.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ashlyne Mullen

Dr. Ashlyne Mullen

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is about letting go of the things we are trying to control and making choices towards a more fulfilling life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Cindy Faraguna

Cindy Faraguna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I am dual board-certified as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner with a passion for functional medicine. I believe mental health is best addressed by looking at the whole person—mind, body, and soul. I’ve been working in healthcare for over 20 years. Through my experience in mental health, I have the privilege of working with adults aged 21–60. I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, and eating disorders, offering a safe and respectful space for growth and healing.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kathryn Lyn Chomko

Kathryn Lyn Chomko

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've been a practicing therapist for 10 years and I specialize in treating women during the reproductive years of life.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Casey Taylor

Casey Taylor

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I see the relationship with each client as essential in the work of therapy. Building trust and seeking understanding with compassion is often the starting place.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Camille Concepcion

Camille Concepcion

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


Hi! I’m Camille. Thank you for being here. For more than 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of caring for individuals and families across many different healthcare settings—from emergency nursing and the COVID-19 pandemic response to travel and concierge nursing, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and outpatient psychiatry. After years of living and working in major cities, including New York and Los Angeles, I eventually found my way to California’s Sierra Nevada foothills. My own experiences shape the way I connect with people. I’m a mother, a first-generation immigrant, part of a multicultural family, and a member of a rural mountain community. A meaningful part of my work is with high-achieving adults—professionals, executives, graduate students, entrepreneurs, healthcare workers, and others who may appear to be doing well by every external measure while privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, burned out, or simply not quite like themselves. I also understand the unique weight that can come with intergenerational expectations, cultural identity, and learning to navigate more than one world at once.

OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lori Salinas

Lori Salinas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Systems - Solution focused therapist. I use Psych-Ed along with providing tools for your tool box.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christina Martinez

Christina Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a Latina therapist, I provide culturally responsive care and understand how family, identity, and cultural experiences can influence emotional well-being.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kelechi Olukaikpe Ogom

Kelechi Olukaikpe Ogom

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I see care as a partnership. You're the expert on your own life, and I bring clinical knowledge to help us make sense of what you're experiencing.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Janine Ivy

Janine Ivy

Psychologist

Virtual • Thousand Oaks, CA


“I specialize in working women and people of color who want to feel better about themselves and their relationships.”
OCD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kaylee Kryzer

Kaylee Kryzer

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Barbara, CA


“Clients have noted they can tell I genuinely enjoy connecting with them, and have emphasized feeling sessions are safe, non-intimidating, accepting, and steady.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Daniel Powell

Daniel Powell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a kind, warm, compassionate, and experienced therapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Deborah Carlon

Deborah Carlon

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


Welcome! I commend you for taking the first step on your journey towards healing. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I am dedicated to helping individuals, adolescents and families navigate life’s challenges and build stronger, healthier relationships. With a compassionate, client-centered approach, I provide a safe space for exploring emotional and relational struggles, offering tools for growth and healing. In addition to my experience in Clinical Psychology, I also have a background in both the Creative Arts/Entertainment and Social Work with Children/Adolescents in the Public Sector, including the Education system. Based in Los Angeles, I have extensive experience working with professionals in the entertainment Industry, helping clients recognize and apply their skills. As a prior career as Social Worker, I also have extensive experience working with Children and Families.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Judithann Roberts

Judithann Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • California


Deep listening is a gift that empowers individuals to reflect and change

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lara Cochran, PH.D.

Lara Cochran, PH.D.

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Encino, CA


“My areas of specialization are trauma and anxiety disorders, as well as depression and disorders of childhood/adolescence.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Remmele

Paul Remmele

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe personal growth can occur by alternately focusing on thoughts, emotions and/or behavior. However, in my graduate studies, subsequent training, and my own personal psychotherapy, I learned to value attachment orientated therapy...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Carol Johnson Schroetlin

Carol Johnson Schroetlin

Psychologist

Virtual • Hollister, CA


“I am a caring, compassionate psychologist, using solution focused therapy, to assist with navigating life challenges.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with OCD in El Cajon, CA

Number of therapists serving El Cajon, CA
There are over 2,544 therapists in El Cajon, CA accepting new patients.
2,544+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%OCD
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 87%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 82%Cigna
  • 77%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 56%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 3%Farsi
  • 2%Mandarin
  • 1%Tagalog
How they see their clients
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  • 88%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 26%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 36%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 29%Nurse Practitioner
  • 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Clinical Psychologist
  • 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 42%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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