ERP Therapy for Anxiety & OCD in Long Beach, CA

Living with anxiety or intrusive thoughts can quietly narrow your life. Many adults in Long Beach seek therapy feeling drained by constant “what if” thinking, mental loops they can’t shut off, avoidance, or reassurance-seeking that never truly brings relief.

At Whatif Therapy, I provide Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD and related anxiety disorders to adults in Long Beach and across California via telehealth. While my practice is based in the Long Beach area, my work is designed to help clients statewide reduce fear’s grip so they can show up more fully at work, in relationships, and in the moments that actually matter.

I work with adults in Long Beach and nearby communities who are struggling with:

• Intrusive thoughts that feel disturbing, confusing, or difficult to talk about
• OCD patterns such as checking, rumination, reassurance-seeking, or mental rituals
• Health anxiety, relationship anxiety, contamination fears, or perfectionism
• Anxiety that leads to avoidance, overthinking, or feeling “stuck” despite insight

Many of the people I work with are high-functioning on the outside — capable, responsible, and successful — yet internally feel worn down by constant doubt, fear, or mental noise. If that resonates, you’re not alone — and nothing about you is broken.

People searching for OCD and anxiety therapy in Long Beach often come to Whatif Therapy after realizing that traditional talk therapy hasn’t helped them move forward.

They’re looking for therapy that is:

• Clear and structured, without being rigid or overwhelming
• Active and collaborative, not passive or vague
• Focused on real-world change, not endless symptom discussion
• Led by a therapist experienced with complex and high-intensity anxiety and OCD

I’ve worked across levels of care and with severe presentations, so you don’t need to worry about being “too much,” having the wrong thoughts, or needing to censor yourself. Therapy is a place to bring what you’ve been avoiding — not hide it.

My work is grounded in evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety, including Exposure and Response Prevention, while remaining flexible and tailored to you. Rather than trying to eliminate anxiety, we focus on changing how you respond to it — so fear no longer dictates your decisions, behaviors, or values. Over time, this builds genuine confidence and freedom, not short-term relief. Sessions are goal-oriented, supportive, and designed to help you make progress between sessions, not just feel better in the moment.

Whether you're studying at CSULB, working near the Port of Long Beach, balancing a demanding schedule at the hospitals, or navigating family life in the suburbs, ERP therapy adapts to your environment and your needs.