Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in California

When working with OCD, I take time to separate true obsessive compulsive symptoms from anxiety or perfectionism since they are often confused. I listen carefully to your history and tailor treatment to your exact pattern of symptoms. Medications like SSRIs can be very effective, but I prescribe carefully, explain the science behind them, and make sure you know why I am recommending them. I also emphasize the importance of therapy, since the best outcomes often come from combining both. My role is to educate, guide, and support you with full transparency so you are never left wondering why we are doing something.

Sean Kim, is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. As a PMHNP, he is licensed to diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe and manage medications, and provide ongoing treatment; with emphasis on whole-person, patient-centered care. He specializes in treating ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. Currently, serving patients in Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, and throughout Los Angeles County. For those outside the South Bay, He also offers secure tele-health appointments anywhere in California. His approach blends thorough psychiatric evaluation, thoughtful medication management, and integrative strategies to help you feel like yourself again, focused, balanced, and confident in your daily life. He created Lumina Wellness to transform psychiatric care by providing personalized, high-quality treatment that is both accessible and sustainable. He believes patients deserve more than rushed five-minute appointments; they deserve thoughtful, individualized care where their needs are heard and respected. By accepting insurance without compromising quality, we are changing the way medication management is done, making comprehensive mental health care available to everyone while maintaining the highest standards of compassion and clinical excellence.

I work with clients with OCD by first completing a thorough psychiatric evaluation to understand their symptoms, triggers, compulsions, anxiety patterns, and how OCD is affecting daily life. From there, I create a personalized treatment plan that may include medication management, supportive care, coping strategies, and collaboration with therapy when needed. My goal is to help clients reduce distress, improve emotional balance, and feel more in control while moving at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

I worked as a board-certified psychiatric nurse with adults for 15 years in various settings before becoming a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). In 2024, I completed my Doctorate in Nursing Practice and received my NP104 for Independent Practice as a PMHNP in February 2026. My experience as an RN includes working in adult psychiatric inpatient units, emergency rooms, and electroconvulsive therapy departments in several major healthcare facilities in the Los Angeles area, including Cedars Sinai, UCLA, Huntington Hospital, and Glendale Adventist Medical Center. As a PMHNP-BC, I worked for Tarzana Treatment Centers and outpatient psychiatric practices. In our first session together, we will start with introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you are facing. We will work towards establishing some short-term and long-term goals for treatment and treatment outcomes. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

When working with clients experiencing OCD, I begin with a thorough assessment to understand the nature of the obsessions, compulsions, and how symptoms are affecting daily life. Together, we develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses both symptom management and overall quality of life. My approach is grounded in evidence-based care and may include medication management, psychoeducation, and coordination with therapists who provide specialized treatments such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is considered the gold standard therapy for OCD. I help clients understand how OCD operates, monitor treatment progress, and adjust interventions as needed. Throughout the process, I strive to create a supportive and collaborative environment where clients feel understood, informed, and empowered to regain control over their lives and reduce the impact of OCD symptoms.

Noah Freiburger is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Brain Injury Specialist. He founded Brain Bath with the vision of creating a mental health practice that blends evidence-based care with a human-centered approach. Noah’s clinical experience spans inpatient psychiatry, outpatient care, substance use treatment, and work with individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness. This diverse background allows him to tailor treatment to the unique needs of each patient, whether the focus is ADHD, anxiety, depression, or complex psychiatric conditions. In addition to leading Brain Bath, Noah serves as the Medical Director for Mid Michigan Recovery Services (MMRS) and is on staff at Stanford’s Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. His approach is collaborative, transparent, and rooted in evidence-based practice, with an emphasis on helping patients feel informed, empowered, and supported throughout their mental health journey.

My approach to OCD begins with understanding your symptoms, triggers, thought patterns, and how they affect your daily life. I provide careful assessment and evidence-based psychiatric care, including medication management when appropriate, while collaborating with you on a clear treatment plan. Progress can look different for each person, but may include reduced symptom intensity and frequency, less time spent responding to intrusive thoughts or compulsions, improved daily functioning, and greater confidence in managing anxiety and uncertainty. My goal is to support meaningful improvement while ensuring you feel heard, informed, and involved in your care.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) providing evidence-based psychiatric care and medication management for adults. I offer personalized treatment for depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, and mood disorders, with a focus on accurate diagnosis, thoughtful medication management, and practical treatment planning. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and patient-centered. I work closely with each individual to understand their symptoms, goals, and daily challenges, creating a clear and personalized mental health treatment plan. Whether you are seeking help with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, or trauma-related concerns, my goal is to provide straightforward psychiatric care in a supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful progress.