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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Long Beach, CA
Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Long Beach, CA
OCD support in Long Beach is accessible through Headway's extensive provider network offering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, SSRI medication management, and personalized treatment plans. Patients save an average of 75% on therapy sessions through insurance coordination, making quality mental healthcare more affordable.
Richard Perez is a Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. For over 15 years, he has dedicated his career to serving the healthcare needs of Long Beach and Los Angeles County. Richard wants to continue improving the lives of each patient by providing professional, compassionate, and person-centered care.
Richard has spent the last two years providing mental health care to underserved populations. This experience has significantly sharpened his clinical skills, which he now aims to bring to the general patient population.
When working with clients, I strive to make the therapy experience respectful and genuine. Everyone's journey to personal resilience is unique and there is no one size fits all solution. My approach is flexible and client centered. I often explore childhood attachment issues which can assist the client in achieving sustained emotional growth.
Hi, I’m Vimal Patel, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in healthcare. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing and have a background in both psychiatric and intensive care nursing. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders using a combination of medication management and supportive therapy. My approach is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and centered around your unique needs and goals. I'm here to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered on your mental health journey.
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Hi, my name is Ning! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. For the past seven years, I have worked with children, teens, adults, and older adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, major life transitions, complex mental health conditions. My clinical work focuses on anxiety and mood disorders, and I combine cognitive and somatic techniques with talk therapy to address root causes and foster lasting personal growth.
My hope is to help the client and families reach their goals and to provide them with a safe and non-judgmental place to do that. When working with a client, I will assist in allowing the clients to process their feelings and thoughts in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and have a strong understanding of deaf culture.
I have many years of experience working with couples, families, adults, young adults, teens, and children.
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Factors to Consider When Choosing an OCD Therapist in Long Beach
Finding OCD therapists in Long Beach starts with looking for the right training, not just the right location. Obsessive-compulsive disorder can involve intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, reassurance seeking, avoidance, and anxiety. Exposure and response prevention, often called ERP, is one therapy approach some clinicians use when supporting people with OCD, and not all therapists are trained in it. As you compare therapists, look for bios that specifically mention OCD, ERP, cognitive behavioral therapy, or experience helping people living with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Long Beach has a broad mental health care community, including private practices and Long Beach mental health clinics, so it helps to narrow your search by both specialty and logistics. In-person care may work well if you want an office near home, work, school, or transit, while virtual appointments can expand your options across California. For OCD care, look closely at whether a therapist lists OCD as an area of focus or names ERP training directly. You can also compare appointment availability, therapy approach, and free phone consultations to decide who may fit your needs.
Therapy in Long Beach can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make care easier to plan for. Headway helps you search for OCD therapists who are accepting new patients, review detailed bios, check whether your plan may be accepted, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking. This makes it easier to find mental health care in Long Beach, CA that matches your needs, schedule, and insurance.
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