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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Glendale, CA
Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Glendale, CA
Managing OCD in Glendale is easier with Headway's network of empowering providers trained in I-CBT, SSRI medication management, and specialized techniques for contamination fears and checking behaviors. Many clients save 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as low as $0 per visit.
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.
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.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges. You may feel stuck in patterns that are hard to break or unsure how to move forward. Therapy can be a space where you begin to understand what’s been holding you back and start creating meaningful change.
I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. My work focuses on helping you build emotional awareness, improve communication, and develop healthier patterns so you can feel more balanced and fulfilled in your life. Clients should expect to feel heard and supported throughout our time together. I want my clients to feel safe and empowered during their time with me, and I feel privileged to help my clients achieve their goals and improve their lives.
It is my prayer to build a practice that helps you reach a place where your mental health is truly at the forefront. My hope is that with each appointment—and each day—you feel supported in moving closer to the best version of yourself.
I can understand first-hand how difficult it can be to reach out for help for the first time. I believe in the importance of "practicing what you preach" and I have been the client in the room who needs extra support. I invite you to give yourself a chance, try something new, and gain a healthy perspective on how to address complicated moments in your life.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I’ve worked 10+ years in community mental health and social work in the Central Valley. I work with trauma, feeling stuck, depression, anxiety, adhd, relationship challenges.
There is something different about talking to someone who actually understands your world. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and challenges with identity and how they see themselves, and I offer sessions in both English and Haitian Creole. I bring particular care to clients from Haitian and Caribbean backgrounds and to women navigating the emotional weight of motherhood, loss, and everything in between. With more than 15 years of experience, I have seen what becomes possible when people feel genuinely seen and free to show up exactly as they are.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and OCD in adolescents and adults. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I bring more than 20 years of nursing experience, including extensive work in critical care and neuro-trauma medicine. My approach combines evidence-based medication management, psychotherapy, and practical lifestyle interventions to help patients achieve meaningful and lasting improvement.
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Factors to Consider When Choosing an OCD Therapist in Glendale, CA
Finding OCD therapists in Glendale starts with looking for the right clinical training, not just a general mental health match. Obsessive-compulsive disorder can involve intrusive thoughts, rituals, checking, contamination fears, reassurance seeking, and anxiety. Exposure and response prevention, often called ERP, is one therapy approach some clinicians use to support people living with OCD, and not all therapists are trained in it. As you review therapist profiles, look for ERP, OCD experience, cognitive behavioral therapy, or other listed specialties that match the concerns you want to address.
Glendale has a strong mix of local and virtual therapy options, with access to nearby areas across Los Angeles County as well. If getting to an office near downtown Glendale, Montrose, or neighboring communities fits your schedule, in-person care may be a good match. Virtual appointments can also expand your options when you want a therapist with specific OCD and ERP training. Pay close attention to how a therapist describes OCD in their bio. A therapist who lists OCD as an area of focus may offer a different fit than one who names ERP training, session structure, or experience with specific OCD patterns.
Therapy in Glendale can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before you book. Headway helps you search for therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed bios, check whether they accept your plan, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs upfront. You can compare fit, availability, and care format in one place, then book directly when you’re ready.
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