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


Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in San Diego, CA
San Diego residents managing OCD can access specialized treatment addressing contamination fears, checking behaviors, and handwashing rituals through providers trained in I-CBT and SSRI management. Headway's network of 2,547 therapists offers flexible scheduling with many accepting insurance to keep sessions affordable.
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.
- Outstanding Patient Reviews - Google reviews (Access Psych Meds)
- Experienced Mental Health Provider (13 years) assisting clients with ADHD (adult) Anxiety Depression Chronic Pain Chronic Sleep problems Mood disorder PTSD: Military combat, childhood & sexual trauma Alcohol Use Disorder
- Dual Master’s Prepared
- ANCC Dual Board Certified - Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Veteran 22 yrs retired US Navy Commander/O-5
- Licensed in 5 States - AZ, CA, OR, MD, WA
I bring 20 years of experience in many areas of therapy including LGBT specializations, drug/alcohol issues specialization, and a client centered approach
A lot of people who find their way to me have spent years in a world that wasn't quite built for the way their brain works, and they're still figuring out what that means. I'm Brittany, a Neurodiversity affirming Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with adolescents, adults, and seniors. I specialize in supporting Autistic teens and adults, including those who received their diagnosis later in life, alongside people navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, ADD/ADHD, and relationship challenges. Clients often tell me I'm the first therapist who has really understood them.
I believe that meaningful healing happens through connection. My goal is to create a compassionate, respectful, and supportive space where you can feel comfortable being yourself and exploring the experiences that have shaped you. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and recognize that every person brings unique strengths, values, relationships, and life experiences to therapy. I will meet you where you are and support you as you work toward greater understanding, healing, and growth. For clients who desire it, Christian faith and spirituality can also be incorporated into our work in a way that honors your individual beliefs and comfort level.
I'm warm, pleasant, knowledgeable, professional, efficient and approachable.
Hello, and welcome. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges while building resilience, confidence, and meaningful change. I earned my Master of Social Work from Arizona State University and have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families across a variety of settings.
My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship challenges, burnout, and trauma. I also have experience supporting foster, adoptive, and kinship families, as well as individuals navigating parenting and caregiving responsibilities.
With over a decade of acute care experience as a Registered Nurse and a Master’s degree as a Psychiatric Mental
Health Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, neurodiversity, and medication
management.
I offer a supportive, affirming space where clients can show up authentically. I guide individuals in rediscovering themselves and taking meaningful steps toward a more purposeful and aligned life.
Hello, and welcome. I'm Laura, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with children, teens, young adults, older adults, and professionals. I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.
It's difficult to find someone who gets you. I get it, I've been a client looking for a therapist. When talk therapy hasn't worked how you'd hoped, that's when you can consider a therapy like Somatic, EMDR, or ERP. I can help you with any of these issues. I am a highly effective therapist that also has out of network options for intensives. If you are using insurance and have CPTSD, PTSD, or OCD, we can only meet in the 1 hr format. I have extensive EMDR experience.
I have my MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and BA from Concordia University, Irvine. I am a later career change and have extensive experience in the creative and tech industries.
I often work with women in Perimenopause to menopause, but have worked with men as well. The attributes of clients who find me are usually ready to change and have tried everything. I find they find the right therapist, at the right time, with the right type of therapy and it changes their lives. You can see more in my google reviews.
I know pretty quickly if we are a match and I won't waste your time, I know the people I can help, and if you want that kind of care, and hate traditional talk therapy, I am your therapist. Reach out to see if we are a match.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in supporting adults and teens who are struggling with overcoming stress, anxiety, burnout, depression, and past trauma, by finding tools and solutions towards becoming the best version of themselves. I tend to use a variety of client-centered approaches, such as Solution-Focused, EMDR, IFS, and CBT to support you with identifying and processing your past and how it impacts your present. Through self-compassion and reflective work, I help clients reconnect with their inner strength and reclaim their stories. Together, we work toward healing that honors your identity, resilience, and truth.
About our therapists who can help with OCD in San Diego, 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
- 18%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
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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 Diego
Finding OCD therapists in San Diego starts with looking for experience with obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, contamination concerns, checking, intrusive thoughts, and related anxiety. Exposure and response prevention is one therapy approach some clinicians use to support people living with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and not all therapists are trained in it. As you compare therapists, look for profiles that mention exposure and response prevention, OCD-focused care, or experience helping people living with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
San Diego has a large mental health care market, which can make it harder to know which therapist is the right fit across neighborhoods like Hillcrest, North Park, La Jolla, and Mission Valley. Some people prefer in-person OCD therapy near home or work, while others use virtual sessions to expand their options and fit care into their schedule. Beyond specialty, compare appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, and how they describe their approach. A therapist bio can show whether OCD is listed as a general area of familiarity or whether the therapist has specific training in exposure and response prevention.
Therapy in San Diego 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 estimate before you book. Headway helps you search for OCD therapists in San Diego who match your preferences and offer in-person or virtual care, so you can review bios, compare availability, confirm coverage for your specific plan and location on Headway, and book directly when you’re ready.
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