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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in La Mesa, CA
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“I use biofeedback-informed and somatic approaches to help clients understand how stress and trauma actually live in the body — and how to shift those patterns at the nervous system level, not just the cognitive level.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“Sasha's approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. She strives to create a space where clients feel both supported and empowered — supported in the places where they are hurting, and empowered to recognize their own strength, choices, and...”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I have focused on crisis management and suicide prevention for much of my professional career, working in community and forensic settings.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“Willingness is the key to the gate of awakening. Courage is not the absence of fear, it is evolving while afraid...”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I have close to two decades of experience treating adults, children, and families in the Bay Area. My focus is on providing integrative psychotherapy (IP). IP is an approach that is generally flexible with an inclusive attitude toward the different psychotherapeutic models depending on the client's needs.
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I won't just ask how you feel—I help you make sense of what's going on and figure out what actually works for your day-to-day life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I am a licensed psychologist in California with 10 years of experience spanning forensic settings, early childhood assessment, and private practice.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“As an LMFT specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I help you change your relationship with your negative thoughts and feelings.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“I specialize in anxiety, OCD, and parent coaching, and I tailor each session to the individual using evidence-based strategies, creativity, and, when appropriate, nature and animal-assisted interventions to support meaningful, lasting growth.”
OCD, Anxiety, Panic disorders
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I integrate evidence-based practices with a warm, relational style, so sessions feel like a safe space you look forward to joining.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I am a solution-oriented therapist, which means I believe meaningful transformation arises from both willingness and intentional action.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I enjoy employing various modalities, such as cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, person-centered, and solution-focused, to name a few.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Roy builds relationships with clients that can make an impact in improving quality of life, achieving goals, and improving stability for mental health.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Wellness is when people reach autonomy, self-efficacy and have control over their lives and way of living.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I work with individuals, couples, and families using a range of evidence-based approaches — including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Humanistic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), the...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“By strengthening awareness and self-attunement, one can truly begin to become enlightened and embrace healing.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I specialize in compassionate, person-centered therapy with a strengths-based, collaborative approach.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I take a collaborative approach to therapy, working alongside clients to understand their experiences and develop practical tools for navigating life's challenges.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is to provide someone with the guidance and opportunity to explore their lives and issues in order to develop insight and deepen understanding but also to come to decisions and consider ways that they wish to change.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“To empower people by building each individual a personal tool box with all the strategies and coping skills needed and appropriate to each persons situation, circumstance, personal growth and relationships.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space in both English and Spanish where you can feel truly heard and empowered.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of social work experience and 5 years of experience as a psychotherapist. My experience ranges from treating children ages 5 and older to treating geriatric individuals aged 70+. I am a bilingual, Latina therapist and I conduct therapy in both English and Spanish. I have worked in a variety of settings including community mental health and private practice treating a range of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, co-occurring disorders, and more. Much of my work has been focused on working with the Latino community in Southern California as well as disadvantaged communities of color.
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I specialize in helping clients navigating trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, grief, & much more. I earned my MSW from New York University in 2011 and have worked as a forensic social worker in NYC at The Legal Aid Society & have also worked with Gay Men's Health Crisis, Services for the Underserved, Footsteps & Office of the Appellate Defender. I moved to Los Angeles in 2017 and have been in private practice since 2018.
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I'm warm, genuinely curious, and I ask a lot of questions — not because I'm following a script, but because the details matter.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My role as your therapist is to create a safe and supportive environment during our sessions to foster trust and facilitate change.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy should be both healing and practical—not simply a place to talk, but a place to gain insight, learn effective skills, and create lasting change.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I place primacy in human dignity, and it is the lens through which I view every patient-provider partnership.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“I believe that effective mental health care should be a partnership, and I work with each client to develop an individualized treatment plan that supports their mental and emotional well-being.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I believe that we are already whole, and our innate wisdom is best accessed when we feel safe to be seen, to share, and to reflect.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I enjoy incorporating creativity, games, conversation, and other interactive approaches when appropriate, whether I'm working with children, adolescents, adults, or families.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and supported. I believe mental wellness is an essential part of overall health, and that healing begins by moving from survival to thriving through nervous system regulation, processing past experiences, and strengthening the mind-body connection. Meaningful change and healing happens within a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and collaboration. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, addiction, performance anxiety, work-related stress... or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, we'll work together to build insight, process difficult experiences when appropriate, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am a California, Connecticut, and South Dakota licensed therapist who is trained in EMDR and specializes in treating trauma.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“Clients often describe me as compassionate, honest, and empowering. That's exactly what I'm going for.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My hope is that each session leaves clients feeling understood, supported, and empowered with tools to manage challenges and build lasting wellness.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. You can expect a mix of gentle questions, active listening, and thoughtful guidance.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My calm, gentle approach creates a safe space. I actively listen to deeply understand your needs, fostering trust...”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I have an eclectic style, work from a psychodynamic, and strengths-based approach to empower Clients to utilize their own unique strengths and abilities to cope.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance between a client and their therapist is key to success in therapy.”
OCD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“My approach with new clients is generally meeting you where you're at. I believe you are the expert in your life; and I am just the guide...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“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 5 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who can help with OCD in La Mesa, CA
Number of therapists serving La Mesa, CA
2,543+
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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