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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in San Bernardino, CA


Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in San Bernardino, CA
Managing OCD in San Bernardino is easier with Headway's teletherapy and in-person options. Our 2,542 licensed providers specialize in treating obsessions, rituals, and intrusive thoughts using Cognitive Therapy and Exposure-based approaches. Many clients save 75% on sessions through insurance, with some paying as low as $0 per visit.
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.
Many of the struggles that bring us to therapy—anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, self-doubt, or feeling stuck—have deeper roots than we realize. Sometimes these patterns develop through painful experiences, major life transitions, or family systems that taught us to prioritize others, question ourselves, or adapt in ways that no longer serve us. Therapy offers the opportunity to understand these patterns and create lasting change.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the spouse of a retired Army Veteran, I've spent much of my adult life living in different parts of the country and world, continually building community and connection wherever life led. Those experiences deepened my understanding of resilience, belonging, and the many ways people adapt through change, loss, and transition. I bring that perspective into my work, creating a warm, compassionate, and collaborative space where individuals, couples, and families feel genuinely seen and understood.
Together, we'll work to understand the deeper patterns shaping your life, strengthen your relationships, and help you move toward a more authentic, fulfilling way of living.
Change is a constant in life but navigating it can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to do it alone. I provide a safe, supportive space to help you gain clarity, insight, and a stronger sense of self.
Welcome! I'm Ruben Salgado, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to helping adults navigate challenges such as Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and other mental health concerns. I believe treatment works best when you feel heard, understood, and involved in every decision. My goal is to provide evidence-based care in a supportive, judgment-free environment where we work together to help you feel better and build lasting resilience.
Congratulations for taking the hardest step in therapy, reaching out for help. Past traumas, grief, chronic pain and illness, failed relationships, poor self-esteem, or mental illnesses impacts each of us at difference times in our lives. These moments can make us questions ourselves, traps us into feeling hopeless, with no motivation or energy to believe in a better tomorrow. I will not promise that therapy will be easy or that I have a magic cure so you will no longer have Tragedy, illness or loss. I can promise to provide a safe space, using best practices to move forward. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience.
About our therapists who can help with OCD in San Bernardino, CA



- 100%OCD
- 99%Anxiety
- 97%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 87%PTSD

- 98%Aetna
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 82%Cigna
- 77%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 56%Blue Shield of California

- 98%English
- 12%Spanish
- 3%Farsi
- 2%Mandarin
- 1%Tagalog

- 88%Online only
- 12%In-person or online

- 74%Woman
- 26%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 36%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 29%Nurse Practitioner
- 19%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 8%Clinical Psychologist
- 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

- 99%Individual therapy
- 42%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions


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 San Bernardino
Finding OCD therapists in San Bernardino starts with looking for the right training, not just the right location. Exposure and response prevention, often called ERP, is a common evidence-based approach for obsessive-compulsive disorder, and not every therapist has training in it. If you want support for intrusive thoughts, compulsions, checking behaviors, contamination fears, or related anxiety, review each therapist’s listed specialties and approach before booking. A bio that names OCD experience, ERP, or cognitive behavioral therapy can help you identify a therapist whose background matches what you want to work on.
San Bernardino has local therapy options, and virtual appointments can expand your choices across California if nearby availability is limited or your schedule is hard to match. For OCD care, it helps to look beyond whether a therapist lists OCD as a specialty and check whether they describe specific ERP training or structured work with obsessions and compulsions. You may also want to compare appointment times, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading profiles closely can show how a therapist explains their style, session structure, and experience with OCD.
Therapy in San Bernardino can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway makes that process easier by letting you search for therapists who match your needs, review detailed bios, check estimated costs after entering your insurance, and book directly when you’re ready.
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