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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Encinitas, CA

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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Encinitas, CA

Managing intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and rituals requires specialized expertise. Headway's Encinitas network offers providers experienced in treating obsessions, checking behaviors, and contamination fears using proven therapeutic approaches. With average savings of 75% on sessions through insurance, quality OCD care is accessible and affordable.

Dr. Lara Dye

Dr. Lara Dye

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Encinitas, CA


“I utilize several therapeutic 'tools' which help my client to decrease unhealthy relationship behaviors and increase healthy attachment...”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Troy Nickell

Troy Nickell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • Solana Beach, CA


“I really love helping people identify purpose and create a clear and simple way to reach their goals, for the betterment of themselves and those around them.”
OCD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Little

Jennifer Little

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • Encinitas, CA


“I grew up as a caretaker for my single mother who suffered from mental health issues. She committed suicide when I was only fifteen...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shih Chiang Tang

Shih Chiang Tang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and have a particular passion for working with high-risk clients navigating suicidal ideation, self-harm, and intense emotional distress.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Harry Lesgold

Harry Lesgold

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • Carlsbad, CA


“I'm not going to just sit there nodding while you vent and then ask how that made you feel for the tenth time.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Klaudia Mayer

Klaudia Mayer

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • Carlsbad, CA


“My care is integrative, trauma-informed, and deeply human. I blend clinical insight with an understanding that healing is not just about managing symptoms, but about listening to what they're asking of us.”
OCD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ronda Jacobs Lmft

Ronda Jacobs Lmft

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Marcos, CA


I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Lead Clinician. I received my Master of Arts from Western Kentucky University have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1996 and provided services in child welfare settings involving abused and neglected children and parents who experienced addiction, trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. I also have years of experience working in a private practice setting, working with teens, adults, couples and active duty military. I also specialize in treating trauma and PTSD using EMDR.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Azin

Ashley Azin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Marcos, CA


“I strive to make each one of my clients feel seen, heard, and unconditionally accepted throughout every session.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Angela Klein

Dr. Angela Klein

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 9.3 mi away • Carlsbad, CA


“I specialize in empirically validated approaches for disordered eating, self-harm, suicidality, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and pervasive anxiety and mood disorders, in adolescents, families, adults, and couples.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Roger Brian Storrs

Dr. Roger Brian Storrs

Psychologist

In-person • 13 mi away • San Diego, CA


“The foundation of my training comes from Neo-Freudian thinking and practice, holding an optimistic view of personality development.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shaliss Padilla Lmft

Shaliss Padilla Lmft

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Marcos, CA


I am Shaliss Padilla MA, LMFT, the Founder, CEO and Clinical Supervisor of group private practice MindbodyologyTM. I am also a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. In addition, I am a Holistic Psychotherapist, (or what I have coined a MindbodyologistTM), also a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Specialist. I offer live and online support groups and workshops for survivors of narcissitic abuse and toxic relationships.

OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sharmin Nabi

Dr. Sharmin Nabi

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach combines evidence-based medication management with psychodynamic and supportive principles.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jesus Velazquez

Jesus Velazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Escondido, CA


“I use an integrative approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Adlerian principles, helping clients understand how thoughts, behaviors, and life experiences shape their current challenges while working toward meaningful,...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Thi Wlodarski

Thi Wlodarski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Diego, CA


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias, and trauma.

You can visit my website for more information: https://www.thiwlodarskilmft.com

OCD, Anxiety, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gema Martir

Gema Martir

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Direct, Warm, Inquisitive and Critical questions that are focused on identity development in the family individual or couple system.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kelly Carll

Kelly Carll

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • San Diego, CA


“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
Gabriel Davis

Gabriel Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Fallbrook, CA


“My approach is rooted in supporting clients to reconnect deeply with their authentic selves, fostering renewed health, and rediscovering a sense of purpose and connection.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Raskin

Mark Raskin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Mark is a supportive, perceptive and skilled therapist, offering a safe therapeutic space, and capable of being fully present with his clients.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Pamela Joy Abao

Pamela Joy Abao

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach is personalized and collaborative. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and actively involved in decisions about your psychiatric medications...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Gemma Holmes

Gemma Holmes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Temecula, CA


“For 10+ years, I have sought to improve the lives of youth struggling with issues as varied as housing displacement, gender identity, suicidal ideation, & anger management...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Murrieta, CA


“I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and environment—while empowering patients through education and shared decision-making.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Julie DeVito

Dr. Julie DeVito

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Mission Viejo, CA


“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, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Denyse Breeden

Denyse Breeden

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Laguna Hills, CA


“I help women with ADHD, neurodivergence, trauma/PTSD, OCD or high sensitivity move from feeling drained to achieving balanced energy.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Krysta Boyle

Krysta Boyle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Laguna Hills, CA


“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
Catherine Lee

Catherine Lee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“At the heart of my work is a profound belief in the resilience of the human spirit — and if you are reading this, it is evidence that you are still fighting.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jamisyn Atlas

Jamisyn Atlas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“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
Ariane Djeussoung

Ariane Djeussoung

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Upland, CA


“I believe in treating symptoms by using an holistic approach in addressing the root causes of mental health issues.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lori Vasquez

Lori Vasquez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Newport Beach, CA


“My style is affirming, solution-oriented, and empowering—I meet clients where they are, listen without judgment, and tailor care to their unique needs.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Vimal Patel

Vimal Patel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Santa Ana, CA


Hi, I’m Vimal Patel, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in healthcare. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing and have a background in both psychiatric and intensive care nursing. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders using a combination of medication management and supportive therapy. My approach is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and centered around your unique needs and goals. I'm here to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered on your mental health journey.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Janet Gichau

Janet Gichau

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Corona, CA


“My open-minded strategic approach and accepting individualism help me let the patient guide in discussing their personal health struggles.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Anne Marie Ruta Buchanan

Anne Marie Ruta Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


“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
Nalleli Garrido

Nalleli Garrido

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Garden Grove, CA


“Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I work closely with my patients to develop individualized treatment plans...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kimmy Hunkle

Kimmy Hunkle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Huntington Beach, CA


“I don't believe therapy should consist of spending years talking in circles while your life stays the same.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Sandra Castillo

Sandra Castillo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Santa Ana, CA


“I believe that mental wellness is the foundation for a fulfilling life, yet I know that reaching out for help is often the hardest step.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Veronika Solomon

Dr. Veronika Solomon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I understand what it feels like to move through the world with multiple marginalized identities, and I bring that lived perspective into my clinical practice.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Linda Hoang

Linda Hoang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Believing that no two paths are the same, she collaborates closely with clients and their families to design personalized treatment plans.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Energetic, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michael Nguyen

Michael Nguyen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“My approach emphasizes both evidence-based treatments and the healing power of being truly understood by someone who isn't intimidated by complexity.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rebecca Blakesley

Rebecca Blakesley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“My practice is built on the understanding that neurodivergent mental health exists within the context of your entire life experience, relationships, and the challenges of navigating a neurotypical world.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Misty Steffen

Misty Steffen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“At the core of my practice is authentic partnership, showing up for every client with genuine warmth, deep respect, and real interest in who they are.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with OCD in Encinitas, CA

Number of therapists serving Encinitas, CA
There are over 2,544 therapists in Encinitas, 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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