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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Oakland, CA


Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Oakland, CA
Oakland residents seeking OCD support can access virtual and in-person therapy with specialists trained in Cognitive Therapy, SSRI management, and contamination-focused treatment. Headway's network of 2,553 providers offers flexible sessions to help you work through checking behaviors and ritualistic patterns.
I'm Dr. Jack Sample, a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles offering psychodynamic, depth-oriented therapy at my office in Hollywood. My practice is informed by training and education in psychology, cultural anthropology, and nonfiction storytelling. I believe therapy is an opportunity to address the roots of suffering and support enduring change. My approach aims to cultivate capacities for thinking, feeling, and creativity to foster a greater sense of agency and aliveness.
Pamela Hughes received her Undergraduate Degree in Psychology and her Masters Degree
in Clinical Psychology from Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, California.
Pamela has worked with individuals, couples and families improving their relationships
using the Collaborative Communication Skills as an Instructor. Pamela specializes in Addictions, ADHD, Family Systems and Hoarding.
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.
I have a Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage, and Family from Phillips Graduate Institute.
I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from UCSB.
I typically work with clients who have a history of trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, and managing anxiety, The clients I work with are very motivated to make changes in their lives.
I worked with high-risk, traumatized, and abused youth for many years. I find practicing therapy very rewarding. Assisting my clients to work through life challenges and progress in their life journey is a privilege.
I believe therapy works best when it’s grounded in understanding who you are as a whole person. Everyone comes to therapy with their own story, background, and way of communicating, and I take time to really get to know each client as an individual. My goal is to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable being yourself, sharing openly, and feeling genuinely heard and supported as we work through what brought you to therapy.
I hold a Doctorate in Social Work and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I’ve been working as a therapist since 2015 and independently licensed since 2018. I primarily work with adults (18+) and support individuals navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, adjustment challenges, brief grief experiences, life transitions, and women’s issues.
Hi You can call me Dave I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist I've been practicing for eleven years I do not prescribe medication My specialization is in individual therapy, group therapy, And marriage Family therapy
I, truly, believe there is no "one size fits all" to therapy, so I aim to tailor the therapy experience to match each client's individual and unique needs. I collaboratively work with my clients as their co-pilot to help them navigate difficult emotional terrain, while empowering them, the expert of their own emotional landscape, to take the driver's seat because they are the expert of their own lived experiences.
About our therapists who can help with OCD located within 20 miles of Oakland, CA



- 100%Stress management
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 100%OCD
- 90%PTSD

- 90%Aetna
- 62%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 57%Providence Health Plan
- 52%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 38%Cigna

- 100%English
- 10%Russian
- 10%Spanish
- 5%Hebrew
- 5%Hindi

- 95%In-person or online
- 5%In-person only

- 62%Woman
- 38%Man

- 38%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 29%Nurse Practitioner
- 14%Clinical Psychologist
- 10%Medical Doctor
- 5%Licensed Clinical Social Worker

- 95%Individual therapy
- 29%Couples therapy
- 29%Family therapy
- 19%Child or adolescent therapy
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Find an expert who truly understands OCD
Headway helps you manage obsessive-compulsive disorder with expert-guided support — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing an OCD Therapist in Oakland
Finding OCD therapists in Oakland starts with looking for care that matches how obsessive-compulsive disorder shows up for you. OCD can involve intrusive thoughts, checking, contamination fears, rituals, avoidance, or reassurance seeking. Exposure and response prevention, often called ERP, is a common therapy approach used for OCD, and many people search specifically for an ERP therapist. Not all therapists have this training, so review profiles for OCD experience, ERP, cognitive behavioral therapy, and clear details about how they support people living with OCD.
Oakland has a strong mental health care community, with in-person options across neighborhoods and virtual appointments that can broaden your choices beyond a nearby office. When comparing therapists, look at whether they list OCD as a general area of familiarity or describe specific ERP training and experience. That distinction can help you choose a therapist whose background fits your needs. You can also consider appointment availability, session format, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading therapist bios can show how they structure sessions, communicate, and approach OCD care.
Therapy in Oakland can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your out-of-pocket expense before you book. Headway helps you search for therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed bios, check whether your plan is accepted, and see estimated costs upfront. From there, you can compare OCD therapists in Oakland, review approaches like ERP or internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy, and book directly when you’re ready.
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