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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Santa Ana, CA

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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana residents seeking OCD treatment can access specialized providers through Headway who use proven modalities including I-CBT, SSRI management, and exposure-based techniques. Our therapists help address contamination fears, checking behaviors, and intrusive thoughts with personalized care plans and availability within two weeks.

Stephanie Garris

Stephanie Garris

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clarita, CA


“I am humorous, warm and open minded and believe in a strong therapeutic bond for therapy to be effective...”
OCD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Identity issues
Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Grace Stirling

Grace Stirling

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Barbara, CA


“I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Exposure with Response Prevention Therapy to help you learn tools and coping skills so that you can better manage your anxiety, panic, OCD or other life stresses.”
OCD, Anxiety, Eating disorders, PTSD, Trauma
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laura Escobar

Laura Escobar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Laura believes that healing emerges through intentional everyday practices that transform into rituals of self-care.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 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
Patricia Guerrero

Patricia Guerrero

Therapist

Virtual • Tracy, CA


“I use a variety of models to help each client be provided with individualized treatment, which includes emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and Structural Family Therapy...”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cynthia Lopez

Cynthia Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to provide compassionate, direct, and culturally compassionate treatment to support you in this journey.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Bailey Gibson

Bailey Gibson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients can expect to be greeted with warmth, curiosity, and compassion, whether it is our first or final session.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brendan Baer

Brendan Baer

Therapist

Virtual • Tustin, CA


“I like to create an environement of curiousity and questioning. If we've had a successful session you'll leave with one or more things you haven't considered before or hadn't thought about that way previously.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sanaz Saeidian

Sanaz Saeidian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work hard to tailor each session to my client's unique needs and empower them with transformative tools that can help create meaningful changes in their lives.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lorna Peer

Dr. Lorna Peer

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My hope is to help people become more in touch with their own goals and values to make positive changes in their lives.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Katherine Snyder

Katherine Snyder

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take pride in providing a warm, professional, safe therapeutic environment. I will help you to overcome emotional barriers, develop coping skills and provide tools you need to heal...”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sara Kenney

Sara Kenney

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm and inviting. I am client centered and truly believe in meeting each client where they are.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Courtney Baldwin

Courtney Baldwin

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Cruz, CA


“I want to make sure my clients actually experience a reduction in symptoms. The goal of my work is not to help you constantly manage your mental health challenges but to support you in feeling better overall.”
OCD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Miller

Julie Miller

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“She understands the struggles that come with these issues and is here to help those who are seeking guidance and support.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Emily Graham

Emily Graham

Therapist

Virtual • Marina Del Rey, CA


I love the arts, music specifically and animals, as well as the outdoors and travel adventures.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Tarrisyna Bartley

Dr. Tarrisyna Bartley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm and inviting, which helps to facilitate and build rapport. I use a collaborative and integrative approach, which enables an individualized experience.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cassandra Pentzien

Dr. Cassandra Pentzien

Psychologist

Virtual • Irvine, CA


“I find it useful to adopt a collaborative and strength-based approach to support clients with a wide variety of presenting concerns.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Michelle Ramirez

Michelle Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about maternal mental health, empowering parents and supporting individuals trying to start a family.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Darrell Broussard

Darrell Broussard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe in creating a safe, judgment-free space where we can work together toward healing and emotional wellness.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ghazaleh Ayala Rafalian

Ghazaleh Ayala Rafalian

Therapist

Virtual • California


I specialized in working with preteen, teens, young adults and adult individuals. My purpose is to provide an empathic, supportive space in which you can speak freely about your experiences, consider issues of identity, and explore relational possibilities. I understand that family dynamics can be complex and challenging. Through therapy one can uncover the past and find a deeper connection on how thoughts impact the behavior in the present.

OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Stacey Flores

Stacey Flores

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Groveland, CA


“My approach integrates evidence-based medical treatment with holistic practices to support optimal, individualized mental health outcomes.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lorre Webb

Lorre Webb

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and real. Therapy with me isn't about judgment or fixing you—because you're not broken.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Megan Flores

Megan Flores

Therapist

Virtual • California


“It is my privilege, goal, and passion to support you throughout whatever circumstances, experiences, or difficulties you may be facing.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Brittany Hitt

Brittany Hitt

Therapist

Virtual • Tustin, CA


“I'm a therapist who is active in the room with you! We'll collaborate and find the tools you need to start feeling better.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Stress management
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Amanda Hong Perry

Dr. Amanda Hong Perry

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health symptoms are learned coping mechanisms, not personal failures.”
OCD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christiana Paul

Christiana Paul

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My practice centers on TEAM-CBT, a powerful and proven approach that fosters accelerated yet profound change.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Emmanuel Ifemazi

Emmanuel Ifemazi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe mental health care should be respectful, non-judgmental, and empowering, and I strive to create a space where you feel heard and supported.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Shotwell

Allison Shotwell

Therapist

Virtual • San Jose, CA


“I love helping clients find rapid and lasting relief from anxiety, stress and trauma using EMDR and Brainspotting...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Katherine Shachar

Dr. Katherine Shachar

Psychologist

Virtual • Newport Beach, CA


“My style is warm, curious and practical. I blend proven tools like CBT, EMDR and mindfulness with deeper work on where patterns began, so you feel relief now and see lasting change.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lili Nguyen

Dr. Lili Nguyen

Psychologist

Virtual • California


Hi, I am Dr. Lili and I have over 11 years of professional experience working with patients from 2 years old up to 102 years old. I specialize in treating patients facing mood disorders, adjustment difficulties, depression, anxiety, stress management, relationship issues, identity crisis, life transitions, grief, chronic medical conditions and/ or end-of-life care.

I have had the pleasure of witnessing the resilience and strengths of those who have overcome so much in their lives and build themselves up from the hardest of times.

If you're feeling lost, defeated, confused, you have come to the right place.

OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Catherine Herbert

Catherine Herbert

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My style stems from my training as a psychiatric nurse at UCLA medical center where we focused on relationship-based care and used the recovery model.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ana An

Ana An

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to meet you where you are and help you overcome or manage traumatic experiences, grief, depression, and other emotions/feelings/ or symptoms by providing you with tools that you can utilize when necessary.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Victoria Ojiako-Ita

Victoria Ojiako-Ita

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Concord, CA


“As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I believe balancing your mental health and physical wellness is key to improving stability in life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ezenwanyi Ogbuji

Ezenwanyi Ogbuji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, or life's emotional challenges, please know you don’t have to carry this weight alone. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to helping you reclaim your life. My practice is built on a foundation of deep empathy and genuine care. I treat you as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms. Together, we will navigate your challenges using evidence-based treatments tailored to your unique story and goals. Your mental health journey deserves a safe space, and I am here to provide exactly that as we work toward your healing.

OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Leticia Estrada

Leticia Estrada

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about working collaboratively with my client's to embark on a journey to healing and empowerment.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Brock Chavez

Sarah Brock Chavez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is intersectional and trauma-informed combining combines techniques of traditional Psychodynamic Therapy as well as Somatic Therapy.”
OCD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Ventour

Nicole Ventour

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My passion is helping others overcome trauma by healing their wounded child parts due to my own healing journey.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leslie Wenzell

Leslie Wenzell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that we all have gifts and strengths that can be cultivated through the therapeutic process and through a client-centered approach.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kellie Brown

Kellie Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


Being an LMFT is my second career, and the one in which I finally feel like my best self. Having been in the business world for 20 years before this has given me lots of great life experience. I bring all of this and my blended family life to the table when I'm in the room with clients. They deserve the whole person.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with OCD located within 20 miles of Santa Ana, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Santa Ana, CA
There are over 52 therapists in Santa Ana, CA accepting new patients.
52+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%OCD
  • 98%Depression
  • 83%ADD/ADHD
  • 83%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 96%Aetna
  • 81%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 77%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 65%Cigna
  • 48%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 12%Spanish
  • 4%Arabic
  • 4%Tagalog
  • 2%French
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 71%Woman
  • 27%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 38%Nurse Practitioner
  • 33%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 12%Clinical Psychologist
  • 10%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 8%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 35%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 12%Child or adolescent therapy

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