OCD Therapy in San Diego: Meet Our Therapists
Our San Diego-based therapists provide evidence-based, compassionate OCD therapy using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), along with care for BFRBs, trauma, and anxiety—for children, teens, and adults. Emma Thomas, Sydney Kitz, and Stephanie Palmer are currently accepting new clients. Every clinician on our team is trained and supervised to the same high standard, so you're in good hands no matter who you work with.
Meet Our San Diego OCD Therapists
Emma Thomas
Emma brings the perspective of a former elementary school teacher to OCD and anxiety therapy for children, teens, and adults.
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Sydney Kitz
Sydney offers warm, relational therapy for OCD, anxiety, and trauma, using ERP, CBT, and ACT.
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Stephanie Palmer
Stephanie helps clients build practical coping skills for anxiety, OCD, and trauma in a warm, supportive way.
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Otilia Perricelli
Otilia brings a neurodivergent-affirming approach to OCD, helping clients feel truly understood in treatment.
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Tabita “Tab” Parnow
Tab brings a thoughtful, down-to-earth approach to working with autistic clients and those facing anxiety or OCD.
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Micha Bietz
Micha brings a warm, client-centered approach to treating anxiety, OCD, and trauma in children, teens, and adults.
View Full BioChoosing an OCD Therapist in San Diego
Every therapist here treats OCD with ERP. These are a few of the strengths each clinician brings, to help you find the right match.
OCD, anxiety, and BFRB therapy for children, teens, and adults, with parents included in the process.
View bio →OCD, anxiety, trauma, and BFRB therapy using ERP, CBT, and ACT.
View bio →OCD, anxiety, and ADHD therapy for kids, teens, and adults.
View bio →OCD therapy for clients from age five through adulthood.
View bio →Neurodiversity-affirming OCD therapy for kids, teens, and adults.
View bio →OCD, anxiety, and trauma therapy for kids, teens, and adults.
View bio →OCD Therapy & Related Treatment in San Diego
Evidence-Based, Compassionate OCD Therapy in San Diego
Every therapist at Resilience Counseling is trained in evidence-based methods, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and is closely supervised to make sure every client receives consistent, high-quality care. Select therapists on our team also offer EMDR for trauma. The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) describes ERP as the most effective first-line therapy for OCD in adults, children, and adolescents; you can read more in its guide to OCD treatment.
We believe treatment works best when it's both clinically effective and compassionate—meeting you where you are, without shame or judgment. Whether you're looking for support for yourself, your child, or your teen, our team is here to help you find the right fit.
OCD Therapy Led by Katherine Pica, LCSW
Katherine founded Resilience Counseling with nearly 20 years of experience treating OCD, BFRBs, trauma, and anxiety. She oversees and supports every therapist on our team, so the care you receive reflects the same evidence-based, compassionate standard she built the practice on. She currently serves as a board member and Director of Training for OCD SoCal, an IOCDF affiliate.
View Katherine's Full BioOCD Therapy in San Diego: Questions About Our Team
How do I choose which therapist to work with?+
A free 15-minute consultation is the best place to start. We'll talk through what you're looking for and match you with the clinician whose specialties and approach fit your needs best. You can also read each therapist's full bio to see who feels like the right fit.
Are all of your therapists trained to treat OCD?+
Yes, everybody in the practice is trained to treat OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard, evidence-based approach. Learn more about our OCD therapy in San Diego.
Do you provide OCD therapy for children and teens?+
Yes. Our therapists provide OCD therapy for children, teens, and adults, and parents are included in the process when a child or teen is struggling.
How long does OCD therapy take?+
It varies from person to person. Many of our clients begin to see improvement after about 12 to 20 sessions of ERP, though it can take more or less time depending on the person and their symptoms.
Do you offer in-person therapy in San Diego?+
Yes, we absolutely love offering and seeing our clients in person, and we're available in person at our San Diego office. If you prefer, we can also see you virtually through telehealth, but we love in person.
Is Resilience Counseling in network with insurance?+
Resilience Counseling is a private pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. We can provide a superbill you're welcome to submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Do you accept HSA and FSA cards?+
Yes, we accept HSA and FSA cards as payment for sessions, in addition to other forms of payment. We're a private pay practice, so you can use these cards at checkout for OCD therapy and our other services.
Ready to start OCD therapy in San Diego? Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation and we'll help match you with the right therapist, whether that's Emma, Sydney, or another member of our team.
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12396 World Trade Dr Suite 117
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 768-8737