OCD Therapy
OCD Therapy in Newport Beach
For intrusive thoughts, compulsions and the exhausting loop of doubt and checking. We understand OCD as the mind working hard to protect you from feelings that seem too dangerous to face, and we help you understand that protection so it can loosen its grip.
In person at our Newport Beach office, serving Irvine, Costa Mesa and Orange County, or by telehealth anywhere in California.
Prefer to talk? Call (714) 497-3008
Who it helps
What OCD Therapy Can Help With
OCD traps people in unwanted thoughts and the rituals they use to feel safe, like checking, seeking reassurance or mentally reviewing. Many people hide it for years because the thoughts feel shameful or strange, and willpower alone rarely breaks the cycle.
We help adults with:
- Intrusive or unwanted thoughts
- Checking and reassurance seeking
- Contamination fears
- Harm OCD
- Religious or moral OCD (scrupulosity)
- Relationship OCD
- Mental rituals and rumination
- Needing things to feel "just right"
How we help
We see OCD as a defense: a way the mind manages anxiety, guilt, anger or other feelings that once felt overwhelming. Obsessions and rituals offer a sense of control, and they often keep painful feelings or inner conflicts out of awareness. Our depth-oriented therapists help you understand what the OCD is protecting you from, so you need it less.
When it helps, we bring in elements of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), gradually facing feared thoughts without the ritual. Because we understand what the symptoms are doing for you, that work tends to feel less like a battle, and the changes have deeper roots.
Sessions are 50 minutes, usually weekly, in person at our Newport Beach office or by telehealth anywhere in California.
Related: Individual Therapy · Anxiety Therapy
Meet Our Specialists In OCD
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Bryan Forbes, LMFT
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Madison Reich, LMFT
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Kevin Cram, LMFT
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Shannon Forbes, LMFT
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Kaileigh Reed, AMFT
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Danielle DesRosier, AMFT
Questions
OCD Therapy FAQ
Does having intrusive thoughts mean I have OCD?
Not necessarily. Almost everyone has intrusive thoughts. In OCD, the mind treats those thoughts as dangerous, which drives anxiety and compulsions. A consultation can help you understand what you're dealing with.
Why take a psychodynamic approach to OCD?
Obsessions and rituals usually serve a purpose, often protecting you from feelings or conflicts that are hard to face. Understanding that purpose reduces the need for the symptoms, instead of only managing them one at a time.
Do you use ERP?
Yes, when it helps. We integrate elements of Exposure and Response Prevention into our depth-oriented approach and tailor the balance to you.
How long does OCD therapy take?
Many people notice progress within a few months. Because we work with the roots of OCD as well as the symptoms, deeper change usually unfolds over 6 months to a year or longer.
Do you offer OCD therapy online?
Yes. We offer secure telehealth sessions anywhere in California, and some clients mix in-person and online sessions.
Do you take insurance?
We are an out-of-network practice. That lets us keep caseloads manageable, protect your privacy and keep insurance companies out of decisions about your care. If your plan has out-of-network benefits, we can provide a superbill for possible reimbursement.
Ready to Start Therapy for OCD?
Book a free consultation to talk through what's going on and get matched with the right therapist. We see clients from Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Irvine, Costa Mesa and across Orange County.