Therapy for Anxiety & OCD

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Hi, I’m Allison

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #138449

I provide online therapy for college students in California who are dealing with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and the challenges of young adulthood. If you’re constantly battling intrusive thoughts, overthinking, or perfectionism, you’re not alone. I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety using evidence-based approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Therapy is a safe space to slow down, understand your patterns, and start building lasting change. Sessions are virtual, out-of-network, and eligible for insurance reimbursement with superbills. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

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