

Glendale residents can access specialized OCD treatment through Headway's network of 895 providers experienced in addressing contamination fears, checking behaviors, and handwashing compulsions. Sessions focus on exposure therapy and cognitive restructuring to help you regain control.
Shara Ally, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing evidence-based medication management for adults (18+) via telehealth. As an author and TEDx speaker, she translates complex research into clear, practical care plans that help patients feel informed and supported.
Shara specializes in mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions (PTSD), adult ADHD, OCD, bipolar spectrum disorders, and women's mental health across the reproductive lifespan—including perinatal and postpartum mood disorders, PMDD, and menopausal transitions. Her practice is medication-focused and highly collaborative, with education, skills coaching, and supportive check-ins integrated into visits. She coordinates closely with therapists, primary care providers, OB-GYNs, and other clinicians to ensure cohesive treatment.
Patients can expect a comprehensive evaluation reviewing history, symptoms, prior treatments, and goals. Shara practices thoughtful prescribing with transparent discussion of options, benefits, and side effects so decisions are truly shared. She uses measurement-based care—structured symptom tracking—to guide adjustments and reduce trial-and-error. Her whole-person approach integrates sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress management when relevant, with streamlined access through secure telehealth and clear after-visit summaries.
Shara's style is warm, direct, and person-centered, grounded in shared decision-making. Her care is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and rooted in current clinical evidence. Beyond clinical practice, she serves as a nurse educator and academic mentor, shaping future psychiatric clinicians through evidence-based teaching. An international fellowship in India enriched her global perspective through research and teaching in hospital and university settings.
For up-to-date availability, please visit us or call/text us at 415-968-6515.
Hello, my name is Sherri Crespin, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about providing integrated care for complex mental health challenges, including personality disorders, PTSD and trauma, substance use disorders, ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, and bipolar conditions. My practice recognizes these conditions are interconnected in ways requiring specialized understanding.
I chose these specializations because I understand how trauma influences personality development, how ADHD complicates substance use recovery, how symptoms emerge during extreme stress, and how these complex interactions require providers who see the complete picture. Whether you're in recovery while managing other conditions, dealing with personality patterns that developed as survival mechanisms, or navigating multiple diagnoses, I bring the expertise needed for comprehensive care.
My approach emphasizes evidence-based treatments and the healing power of being truly understood. I recognize that seeking help for stigmatized conditions like personality disorders takes tremendous courage, especially after negative experiences with providers. I create a therapeutic space where you can explore your experiences without judgment or shame.
You can expect a thorough assessment, personalized treatment planning, and consistent support throughout our work together. My goal is to help you build resilience, develop effective coping strategies, and thrive in your daily life.
IMPORTANT: For current availability, visit https://mentalhealthpractitioners.com/ or call or text us anytime at 415-968-6515—we make it super easy! Intake forms are required before your first appointment. You can text us your info or email us at [email protected]. Please send us a picture of your insurance information and photo ID!
I enjoy helping clients learn skills to help them self-empower and get 'unstuck' from current barriers, and find their way to a more fulfilling and rewarding life.


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.
Finding OCD therapists in Glendale starts with looking for the right training, not just a general therapy match. Exposure and response prevention therapy, also called ERP, is one approach some therapists use when working with OCD, and not every therapist has training in it. If you are looking for support with intrusive thoughts, compulsive checking, contamination fears, repetitive reassurance seeking, or anxiety that overlaps with OCD, review each therapist’s listed specialties and approach. A therapist who names ERP, cognitive behavioral therapy, or OCD-focused care in their bio may be a closer fit for OCD treatment in Glendale.
Glendale has local therapy options, and nearby parts of the Phoenix metro area may add more choices. Virtual OCD therapy in Arizona can also expand access if office location, commute time, or appointment times matter for your schedule. As you compare therapists, look for more than whether they mention OCD. A therapist who lists OCD as a focus area and describes ERP therapy in Glendale, exposure and response prevention therapy, or structured cognitive behavioral therapy may offer a more specific match than someone with general familiarity. Provider bios can also help you understand session style, availability, and whether a free phone consultation is offered before you book.
Therapy in Glendale can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan for. Headway helps you search for OCD therapists in Glendale who are accepting new patients, compare virtual and in-person options, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking. You can browse therapist profiles, review specialties and appointment times, and book directly when you’re ready.
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