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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Laguna Beach, CA

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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Laguna Beach, CA

Struggling with intrusive thoughts, compulsions, or obsessions in Laguna Beach? Headway connects you with experienced providers specializing in OCD treatment through evidence-based approaches like Exposure therapy and Cognitive Therapy. Access virtual or in-person sessions with 2,490 licensed providers nationally, with many offering free consultations and availability within days.

Dr. Richard Corelli

Dr. Richard Corelli

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Half Moon Bay, CA


“I believe effective care is not rushed. I prioritize clarity, continuity, and collaboration, and I aim to create a calm, reliable space where patients can think, reflect, and speak openly.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jenna Mortensen

Jenna Mortensen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I feel that a person centered, compassionate approach to therapy works to help create a safe environment...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tasha Bailey

Tasha Bailey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in helping clients understand the patterns that keep them stuck and learn practical tools to create meaningful change.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cody Nugent

Cody Nugent

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


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
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elsie Iwegbu

Elsie Iwegbu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I offer a supportive and judgment-free space to help you manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, and mood disorders. I work with children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based care that’s tailored to your needs. My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and empowered within the family. Let’s walk this journey together, one step at a time.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynee George

Lynee George

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I take a down-to-earth, collaborative approach to care. I believe you're the expert in your own experience, and my role is to guide and support you.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nazar Flome

Nazar Flome

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Victorville, CA


“I work with high-functioning adults who look capable on the outside but are running on chronic survival mode underneath.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ifunanya Ifeacho

Ifunanya Ifeacho

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My work sits at the intersection of psychiatry, primary care, and behavioral health — because I believe that true healing requires treating the whole person, not just a diagnosis.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Chinenye Udoh

Chinenye Udoh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I’m Chinenye Udoh, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. I work with adolescents and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma-related concerns, schizophrenia, and other mental health challenges.

Many of the people I work with have spent years knowing that something doesn’t feel quite right but struggling to put it into words. You may be having difficulty focusing or completing tasks, experiencing overwhelming anxiety, struggling with motivation, noticing significant changes in your mood, or simply feeling exhausted from trying to manage everything on your own. My goal is to provide a space where you feel heard rather than judged and understood rather than rushed.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ninva Baba

Ninva Baba

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Turlock, CA


“I believe effective mental health care starts with truly listening—not just checking symptoms off a list.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cassandra Mazzoni

Cassandra Mazzoni

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and judgment-free. I take time to listen, understand your concerns, and develop an individualized treatment plan through comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Abbie Porter

Abbie Porter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take an individualistic, collaborative approach to treatment. I will work with each individual to identify their goals for coming to treatment and base my strategy off of that.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Timothy Tu

Timothy Tu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Irvine, CA


I am a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and earned my graduate degree from Yale University. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, I worked in inpatient psychiatry, psychiatric emergency care, trauma, and critical care. I work with teens and adults with concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders. I also speak English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sara Farhang

Sara Farhang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard and understood.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexandra Portnoy

Alexandra Portnoy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“She employs evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to customize treatment plans to each client's unique needs.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Michele Scyoc

Michele Scyoc

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work closely with individuals and families exploring emotional and behavioral concerns at home and school related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, and anxiety disorders.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Abigail Go

Dr. Abigail Go

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I offer a supportive and empathetic environment to help clients navigate through life's challenges and improve their mental well-being.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ray Buchanan

Ray Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work collaboratively with clients. I will make great efforts to establish a good connection, build trust, and make it safe for people to share freely.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rhea Arias

Rhea Arias

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Encino, CA


“Clients often describe my style as warm, clear, and empowering. I work especially well with adults and adolescents from diverse backgrounds, immigrant, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent communities.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alexandra Cao

Alexandra Cao

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tustin, CA


“She has seven years of experience of psychiatric experience providing care to individuals across the lifespan.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lukas Dziemidok

Lukas Dziemidok

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive for a warm, non-judgmental presence. Through my experience in the entertainment industry and my own personal journey with immigration, I have learned to appreciate and value diversity...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Rodolfo Morales

Dr. Rodolfo Morales

Psychiatrist

Virtual • Los Gatos, CA


20 year plus experience in varied mental health venues -- private office, inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, clinic-based case management.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ellen Urtecho

Ellen Urtecho

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have supported individuals struggling with dual diagnosis—mental health and/or substance use primarily in Residential Treatment settings.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Alexis Forgnone-Judd

Dr. Alexis Forgnone-Judd

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in being genuine and honest in treatment. My goal is for you to feel like you can show up, just as you are.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Erika McNeill

Erika McNeill

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As your therapist, you will get someone who is authentic, straightforward, down-to-earth, and open-minded.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Angelika Kulyasova

Dr. Angelika Kulyasova

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Dr. Kulyasova believes successful treatment begins with deeply understanding each client's unique needs and perspectives.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Edward Quintana

Edward Quintana

Therapist

Virtual • California


“They can expect someone who is dedicated to making their lives better... someone that is compassionate to struggles with a non-judgmental perspective.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Caleb Park

Caleb Park

Therapist

Virtual • Studio City, CA


“Together, we will explore your past and present experiences to gain a deeper understanding of the behavioral issues, triggers, coping mechanisms, and traumas that may be contributing to your challenges.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Holly Shannon

Holly Shannon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My expertise includes OCD, personality disorders, PTSD and trauma, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, and bipolar conditions. I also specialize in the mental health of pregnant and postpartum women, supporting you through the...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jennifer Griffith

Jennifer Griffith

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Beach, CA


“My approach is warm, direct, collaborative, creative, and appropriately funny. You won't need to mask, perform, or spend half the session convincing me that your experience is real.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Bernadette Akpengbe

Bernadette Akpengbe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I use a holistic, consultative and empathetic approach to make sure I understand the 360 view of my patients.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
John Rosas

John Rosas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, direct, and solution focused. I combine CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and coaching to help you understand your patterns and take meaningful action.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Coleman

Ashley Coleman

Psychologist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Dr. Coleman blends empathy, humor, and compassionate exploration to facilitate clients' discovery of long-standing beliefs that are producing unpleasant feelings and maintaining undesirable behaviors.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Chris Gannuscio

Chris Gannuscio

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work collaboratively with clients to move at a steady pace, helping you build confidence and learn new ways to respond to fear and uncertainty.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joyce Carter

Joyce Carter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I aim to help people to understand we all have the power to re-create ourselves and live our best lives.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mava Fakoori

Mava Fakoori

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe we are made up of many pieces, and healing often begins when we understand and reconnect those pieces into a more complete sense of self.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lisa De La O

Lisa De La O

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a warm, thoughtful space where clients feel understood, respected, and supported.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tari Sawaya

Tari Sawaya

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, culturally responsive, and client-centered. I believe healing occurs when people feel genuinely safe, understood, and empowered to explore their experiences without judgment.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Barbara Bisio

Barbara Bisio

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My focus is on helping you understand yourself more clearly so you can draw on the strengths you already have, rather than feeling defined by what feels hard right now.”
OCD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Merrick Tsai

Merrick Tsai

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Laguna Niguel, CA


“I believe mental health care should be collaborative rather than one-sided. I take time to listen, explain treatment options, answer questions, and help you understand the reasoning behind your care plan.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with OCD located within 20 miles of Laguna Beach, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Laguna Beach, CA
There are over 25 therapists in Laguna Beach, CA accepting new patients.
25+
Average years in practice
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8 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%OCD
  • 96%Stress management
  • 96%Depression
  • 88%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 96%Aetna
  • 72%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 64%Cigna
  • 64%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 48%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 16%Spanish
  • 4%Arabic
  • 4%French
  • 4%Korean
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 72%Woman
  • 28%Man
License types
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  • 40%Nurse Practitioner
  • 32%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 16%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 8%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 4%Clinical Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 92%Individual therapy
  • 32%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 20%Family therapy

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