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

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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Santa Barbara, CA

OCD treatment in Santa Barbara is accessible through Headway's diverse provider network, offering evidence-based modalities like Exposure Therapy and cognitive restructuring. Whether you're dealing with harm obsessions, handwashing rituals, or intrusive thoughts, our 2,409 affiliated therapists provide affirming, creative support. Insurance coverage available with sessions as affordable as $0.

Larisa Escalante

Larisa Escalante

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing happens in safe, attuned relationships, and I work to create a space where you feel deeply seen, heard, and respected.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Alyssa Rosen

Dr. Alyssa Rosen

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“I treat anyone who is motivated to get better. I manage the entire spectrum of conditions, and manage tough-to-fix things like OCD and bipolar depression.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachel Stegman

Rachel Stegman

Therapist

Virtual • Brentwood, CA


“As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 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
Chidinma Nwankwo

Chidinma Nwankwo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“She prioritizes building a solid therapeutic relationship with her patients based on trust, empathy, and respect.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Jaswinder Barn

Dr. Jaswinder Barn

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach combines thoughtful medication management with supportive therapy, psychoeducation, and practical coping strategies.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Wendt

Richard Wendt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Visalia, CA


“Life at times can be hard, it does not mean we have to face it alone. We are all part of the same ocean...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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 2 insurance carriers
Jillian Barna

Jillian Barna

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to walk alongside you with compassion and respect, helping you rediscover hope, build resilience, and create meaningful progress.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Christopher Fernandes

Christopher Fernandes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Folsom, CA


“I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental to support adults with anxiety (including social anxiety, OCD, and panic), depression, trauma, grief, relationship stress, burnout, and major life transitions.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Nancy Jackson Carlson

Nancy Jackson Carlson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Berkeley, CA


“I love the trust, safety, openness and caring that take place on their own in a psychotherapy relationship that is working.”
OCD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kathryn Dole

Kathryn Dole

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You can look forward to an opportunity to start to change problems, difficulties, and dysfunction for something better but most importantly, a safe place for you to tell what's going on in your life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Navneet Dhaliwal

Navneet Dhaliwal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized, with a focus on creating a safe space where clients feel comfortable, supported, and actively involved in their treatment plan.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Laurel Mullally

Laurel Mullally

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


As a Nurse Practitioner, I believe healthcare should be a partnership, not a prescription. My approach combines advanced clinical skills with a deep commitment to patient advocacy, ensuring every individual has the tools and confidence to take charge of their health. I specialize in creating personalized treatment plans that honor the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. Whether I’m diagnosing, prescribing, or simply listening, my mission is to make every patient feel seen, heard, and cared for. I strive to turn sessions into moments of trust, learning, and hope."

I am board certified in Family Practice as well as Psychiatry and have been in practice for 25 year. I work with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, bipolar disorder, as well as address physical symptoms or issues that may affect mental health. I hold a Doctorate degree in education and Master Degrees in Advance Practice Nursing and education.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alicia Zamano

Alicia Zamano

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a supportive, culturally responsive, and compassionate environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves in the language that feels most natural to them.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cindy Faraguna

Cindy Faraguna

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I am dual board-certified as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner with a passion for functional medicine. I believe mental health is best addressed by looking at the whole person—mind, body, and soul. I’ve been working in healthcare for over 20 years. Through my experience in mental health, I have the privilege of working with adults aged 21–60. I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, and eating disorders, offering a safe and respectful space for growth and healing.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Veronika Solomon

Dr. Veronika Solomon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I understand what it feels like to move through the world with multiple marginalized identities, and I bring that lived perspective into my clinical practice.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Beverly Ann Lunar

Beverly Ann Lunar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I firmly believe that effective mental health care requires absolute transparency, active collaboration, and treatments rooted in solid clinical evidence.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Janine Ivy

Janine Ivy

Psychologist

Virtual • Thousand Oaks, CA


“I specialize in working women and people of color who want to feel better about themselves and their relationships.”
OCD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karen Early Burton

Karen Early Burton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Supporting you in getting where you want to go is my passion. As a seasoned therapist specializing in empowering adults, my solution-focused, client-centered, strength-based, approach has successfully helped hundreds of adults make life-changing...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Argenis Mendoza

Argenis Mendoza

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide compassionate, accessible psychiatric care that empowers clients to live fuller, healthier lives.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bernice Ivoko

Bernice Ivoko

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about delivering comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals facing a wide range of behavioral and mental health challenges, regardless of their background.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ana Maldonado

Ana Maldonado

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Ana believes that like any relationship, the therapeutic one requires nurturing, trust, time, and effort.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Isaac Kuffour

Isaac Kuffour

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to instill hope and facilitate healing and growth, making clients feel comfortable and empowered to achieve their desired outcomes.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
John Bowen

John Bowen

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I work primarily with accomplished professionals who've built impressive careers but carry unresolved stress or trauma that shows up as burnout, a quiet emptiness despite outward success, or a nagging sense that something's off.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachel Chen

Rachel Chen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in familial and relational conflict, cultural gaps, generational trauma, perfectionism, and other issues related to Asian American and multicultural identities.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Laraib Ali

Laraib Ali

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy begins with creating a safe, collaborative, and trusting space where you feel heard and understood.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Scott Kopoian

Scott Kopoian

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My focus is a TEAM approach, working collaboratively with you to develop strategies to solve practical problems and move your life forward, consistent with your goals and values.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Calista Ezeokoye

Calista Ezeokoye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Dr. Calista is both a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Michelle Deflorimonte

Michelle Deflorimonte

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I am dedicated to creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Leah Stryer

Leah Stryer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to be "that person" by providing a non-judgmental, warm, and compassionate environment that fosters growth.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deonae Shackelford

Deonae Shackelford

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients can expect to feel supported and empowered to take the next necessary steps toward realizing the life they have envisioned for themselves.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Shannon McNamara

Shannon McNamara

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I use integrative and holistic approaches to providing medication management and working with clients across all ages and stages, to address a wide range of mental health conditions.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. George Adatsi

Dr. George Adatsi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


With over three decades of hands-on clinical and nursing leadership experience, I am a Doctorally prepared and Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My professional journey has been devoted to helping individuals overcome emotional distress, regain control of their lives, and achieve mental and physical well-being.

With certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration, I bring a holistic, integrative perspective to mental health. My practice philosophy blends evidence-based psychiatric medicine with empathy, respect, and patient collaboration. Healing begins with understanding, and I take time to listen, educate, and partner with my patients to develop individualized, sustainable treatment plans.

Dr. Adatsi has a clear mission: to provide comprehensive care that not only alleviates symptoms but also enhances quality of life, restores confidence, and promotes resilience. His commitment to your well-being is unwavering.

Whether you’re navigating life transitions, managing chronic stress, or seeking clarity amid emotional challenges, I’m here to guide you toward balance, stability, and renewed hope.

Specialties:

  • Anxiety and Panic Disorders
  • Depression and Mood Disorders
  • ADHD (Adult and Adolescent)
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Bipolar Disorders
  • Sleep Disorders
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nyka Saint Jean

Nyka Saint Jean

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative and grounded in partnership because I believe the best care happens when you feel empowered, informed, and genuinely part of every decision.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ginny Goodwin

Ginny Goodwin

Therapist

Virtual • Burbank, CA


“I use a client-centered, holistic approach tailored to your unique needs because one size never fits all.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jolene Jensen

Jolene Jensen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see life challenges as tools to learn, grow, evolve and find new purpose, empathy, depth and meaning.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Barnoy

Karen Barnoy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is an opportunity to better understand yourself, reconnect with your strengths, and create meaningful change in your life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Danae Sowell

Danae Sowell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that therapy should be a healthy and restorative process where you feel safe and understood.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zachary Zaret

Zachary Zaret

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and creatives, drawing on my background in both mental health and entertainment.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

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