LGBTQ+ Affirming OCD Therapists in California (2026)

OLEE Index · Updated November 2026

166 OCD specialists in California describe themselves as LGBTQ+ affirming. That matters for OCD especially: themes like sexual orientation OCD or gender-related intrusive thoughts need a clinician who can treat the OCD without questioning or "settling" your identity. Here are the highest-ranked LGBTQ+ affirming OCD therapists in California.

166
OCD providers scored
8
score 80 or higher
158
offer telehealth
26
accepting new patients

Top 20 OCD specialists, ranked by OLEE score

Scores are out of 100 and based only on public evidence of OCD expertise: how clearly a provider describes exposure and response prevention (ERP), how central OCD is to their practice, specialized training and affiliations, and credentials. No one pays to be listed or ranked. How we score.

  1. #1

    Jenny Yip

    PsyD, ABPP · Los Angeles, CA

    Renewed Freedom Center

    98/ 100
    Accepting new patientsLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  2. #2

    Alegra Kastens

    MA, LMFT · Los Angeles, CA

    Center for OCD, Anxiety, and Eating Disorders

    97/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  3. #3

    Kristen McDonald

    PhD · Los Angeles, CA

    UCLA Adult OCD IOP / Private Practice

    96/ 100
    Accepting new patientsLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  4. #4

    Ana Ribas

    PhD · Los Angeles, CA

    UCLA Adult OCD IOP / Private Practice

    95/ 100
    LGBTQ+ affirmingSpanish-speaking
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  5. #5

    Tom Corboy

    MFT · Los Angeles, CA

    OCD Center of Los Angeles

    93/ 100
    Accepting new patientsLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  6. #6

    Elena Fasan

    LCSW · Pasadena, CA

    Children's OCD & Anxiety Collective

    84/ 100
    LGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  7. #7

    Minh-Chau Do

    PhD · Los Angeles, CA

    The Kintsugi Practice

    81/ 100
    TelehealthTreats childrenLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  8. #8

    Annie Alpers

    PhD · San Francisco, CA

    Private Practice

    81/ 100
    Accepting new patientsLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  9. #9

    Matthew Baker

    LCSW · Lakewood, CA

    What If Therapy

    79/ 100
    TelehealthAccepting new patientsLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  10. #10

    Alexandra H. Lyon

    PsyD · CA

    79/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  11. #11

    Christina Pascarzi

    PsyD · Oakland, CA

    77/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  12. #12

    Sarah Schall

    Psy.D. · Marina Del Rey, CA

    75/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  13. #13

    Ari Costello

    PhD · CA

    75/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  14. #14

    Jill Stoddard

    PhD · San Diego, CA

    Center for Stress and Anxiety Management (CSAM)

    75/ 100
    Accepting new patientsLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice

  15. #15

    Lianzhe Zheng

    PhD · Palo Alto, CA

    73/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  16. #16

    Katie J. Flanigan-Landeros

    PsyD · El Segundo, CA

    72/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  17. #17

    Stacy Bonds

    PhD · Encinitas, CA

    70/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  18. #18

    Jodi L. Abramowitz

    PhD · Solana Beach, CA

    70/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  19. #19

    Sarah Mireles

    LPCC, CLC, MA · Santa Monica, CA

    69/ 100
    TelehealthLGBTQ+ affirmingSpanish-speaking
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  20. #20

    Erik Anderson

    LMFT · Los Angeles (West LA), CA

    Erik Anderson Therapy (Private Practice)

    69/ 100
    Accepting new patientsLGBTQ+ affirming
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
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More ways to find OCD help in California

All OCD therapists in California682Telehealth (online therapy)541For children & teens7Accepting new patients201Spanish-speaking56

OCD therapists by city in California

Los Angeles151San Francisco Bay Area110San Diego54Sacramento15

Find the right specialist

How to find a qualified OCD specialist on OLEE

Most therapists who list OCD were never trained in the treatment that works. Here’s how to find one who was.

  1. Search your state, sorted by score

    Open OLEE search, choose your state and sort by score. We scored more than 5,000 OCD providers on publicly verifiable evidence of OCD expertise. No one pays to be listed or ranked.

  2. Narrow it to what you need

    Filter for telehealth, your insurance, accepting new patients or Spanish-speaking providers.

  3. Check “What we verified” on each profile

    Every profile shows the evidence behind the score. Look for: A clear description of how they use exposure and response prevention (ERP); specialized OCD training such as the IOCDF’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI); and an International OCD Foundation listing.

  4. Ask before you book

    “Do you use exposure and response prevention, and where were you trained in it?” and “How many of your current clients have OCD?” A real specialist answers clearly and specifically.
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FAQ

Who are the best LGBTQ+ affirming OCD therapists in California?

Based on the OLEE Index, the highest-scoring OCD specialists in California who describe themselves as LGBTQ+ affirming are Jenny Yip (98/100), Alegra Kastens (97/100) and Kristen McDonald (96/100).

Why does an LGBTQ+ affirming OCD therapist matter?

People in the LGBTQ+ community deserve care that doesn’t pathologize their identity. For OCD themes involving sexual orientation or gender, an affirming specialist treats the doubt and compulsions with ERP rather than trying to resolve the question itself.

Can OCD make me doubt my sexual orientation?

Yes. Sexual orientation OCD causes unwanted, distressing doubts about orientation and compulsive checking for certainty. It is treatable with ERP. See our guide to sexual OCD for more.

What should I look for in an OCD therapist?

Look for someone who specifically uses exposure and response prevention (ERP) and for whom OCD is a large part of their caseload. Specialized training such as the IOCDF Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) is a strong signal. Ask how many of their current clients have OCD.

OLEE scores measure publicly verifiable signals of OCD expertise, not treatment outcomes. Always confirm licensure, availability and fit directly with a provider. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (US).