Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Orange, CA

Hi, I’m Eliza Rivera-Mitu, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, as well as the psychiatric challenges in autism. With a background in both psychiatry and family medicine, I take a holistic approach that considers the whole person—not just the diagnosis. I'm passionate about helping you feel heard, empowered, and supported in your mental health journey.

Perhaps you’ve been searching online and recognize yourself in terms like PTSD, OCD, or anxiety—and now you’re wondering, what next? That’s where I come in. My role is to help you make sense of your experiences, clarify what you’re going through, and support you in moving forward in ways that strengthen your relationships, improve your work life, and enhance your overall sense of balance and self-care. Together, we’ll focus on practical tools and deeper insight, so you can feel more grounded, confident, and in charge of your own healing.

Many of my clients grew up in families affected by abuse, addiction, emotional neglect, or divorce. Unresolved family-of-origin dynamics can quietly shape how we respond to stress, conflict, and intimacy. Even as high-functioning adults, early emotional wounds often lead to shame, self-sabotage, and strained relationships.

As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in helping people uncover and shift these long-standing patterns. My approach blends Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) with other evidence-based treatments to promote healing, emotional resilience, and lasting change. CFT helps clients move away from harsh self-criticism and toward greater self-understanding and self-kindness.

Hello, my name is Shahnoor! In sessions, I utilize a client centered and solution focused approach rooted in empathy and authenticity. If desired, I also incorporate a decolonized lens into therapy.

My practice blends evidence based and decolonized treatments. I offer psychoeducation and collaboratively explore different modalities until we find what best fits your needs. Traditional approaches include CBT, solution focused, trauma focused, psychodynamic, DBT, and ACT. My decolonized offerings are fluid and evolving, including transpersonal therapy, The Daring Way by Brené Brown, spirituality, sound therapy, art therapy, meditation, anti-oppression, feminist, anti-colonial, and more.

I am Pakistani, a first generation child of immigrants, and understand the complexities of navigating two worlds. I know from experience that trauma can shape us, but it can also fuel resilience. My goal is to help clients reconnect with themselves and their joy, despite past pain.

I was born and raised in Los Angeles, earning my B.A. in Sociology and Gender Studies from UCLA and my Master’s in Social Work from USC. If my approach resonates with you, I’d love to connect and support you on your healing journey!

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in stress and anxiety disorders, mood concerns, and LGBT-issues.