2 Highly Recommended San Francisco OCD Therapists
You checked the door on your way out, but you went back to check it again. A sudden worry about a loved one’s safety crosses your mind, even though you know they’re safe. You wish you could stop thinking about it and just move on. But it isn't that simple.
Living with OCD is exhausting. People can't see how much time you spend checking, double-checking, ruminating, avoiding things, and fighting intrusive thoughts. It can take hours and hours out of your day and leave you worn out.
Please know that you aren't choosing to struggle, and this isn't a personal failing or a character flaw.
At Stillpoint Therapy Collective, we provide affirming, collaborative therapy for OCD. Our San Francisco OCD therapists blend practical tools like CBT with trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming care. We work at your own pace to help you safely break the cycle, calm the anxiety in your nervous system, and get your time and energy back.
Learn more about our approach and see if working together feels like the right fit, or contact us to set up a free 15-minute consultation.
Meet our San Francisco OCD therapists
Lauren Thibodeau
Best for OCD & neurodivergent-affirming therapy
I work with people who have OCD, trauma, ADHD, and autism, and I build my approach around what your system needs. As a trans male therapist, I'm passionate about offering a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. I know that OCD feeds on secret shame and deep guilt, which is why our work is collaborative and free of judgment. We will view your symptoms as a very protective reaction to stress.
I use practical behavioral tools along with methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), somatic experiencing, and self-compassion to help you stop the cycle. This means we don't only talk about the worries, but we work together to untangle the shame and reduce the physical panic in your body. I meet with clients in person in San Diego, and I offer secure virtual therapy to anyone living in California, including San Francisco.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Location: In-person sessions available in San Diego
Virtual therapy? Yes, available across California
Callista Cox
Best for OCD & neurodivergent-affirming therapy
I believe therapy should be a conversation where we make decisions together, not a place where someone tells you what to do. As someone who is neurodivergent and was diagnosed with AuDHD and OCD later in life, I also bring my own perspective to working with neurodivergent clients. I have experience supporting LGBTQIA+ clients, disabled and chronically ill people, and those dealing with difficult relationships and life changes.
My approach draws on Bowen Family Systems Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). We'll explore how your relationships shape your experiences and find ways forward together. I offer individual and relationship therapy online across California.
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Location: San Francisco, California
Virtual therapy? Yes, available across California
What sets our practice apart from other San Francisco OCD therapy providers
At Stillpoint Therapy Collective, we see you as a whole person, with experiences and needs that go beyond an OCD diagnosis. Our team brings together different clinical backgrounds, with a strong focus on trauma, body-based therapy, and care that respects each person’s identity and lived experience.
Specialized therapy approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and emotionally focused therapy (EFT).
A focus on inclusion and social justice across identities, backgrounds, and relationship types.
Evening appointments for more flexibility around work and daily life.
LGBTQIA+ and affirming therapists who understand and support your unique story.
Neurodivergent-affirming therapy tailored to how you think, feel, and process the world.
Somatic and trauma-informed care that looks at how anxiety and compulsive urges show up in the body.
We want you to feel comfortable asking questions, talking openly about OCD, and working with therapists who take your concerns seriously.
What to expect from OCD therapy process
Step 1: A first talk with no pressure
Your journey starts with a free 15-minute consultation. You don’t need to tell your whole story or explain your deepest worries right away. This is simply a chance to share a little about what you’re going through, ask questions, and see if you feel relaxed talking with us. There’s no rush or pressure to decide on the spot.
Step 2: Getting comfortable at your own pace
In your first full session, we'll create a collaborative plan based on your goals, needs, and pace. This is also where we’ll start to lay the groundwork for a trusting, supportive therapeutic relationship together.
Step 3: Sharing what is hard to explain
OCD comes with private thoughts or mental loops that feel too strange or difficult to tell anyone else. In this space, you can speak honestly. Your therapist will listen with respect and help you map out your patterns so we can understand where your system needs the most support.
Step 4: Moving forward without the panic
As therapy progresses, we work together to find tools that bring more ease and stability into your daily life. We check in regularly to see what feels supportive and what still feels hard. Every step we take is done together, with deep respect for your boundaries, and at a pace that suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions About OCD Therapy
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A good place to start is a licensed therapist who has experience treating OCD and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It also matters that you feel at ease talking openly about intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. At Stillpoint, Lauren Thibodeau has CBT training and incorporates somatic approaches into his work. Callista Cox brings a neurodivergent-affirming perspective shaped by their own AuDHD and OCD diagnoses. A free 15-minute consultation gives you the chance to ask questions and learn more about our approach to OCD therapy.
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Stillpoint has two San Francisco office locations. Lauren Thibodeau currently sees clients in-person in San Diego and offers online therapy across California. You can contact us to ask about in-person availability with Callista.
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Yes. Both of our therapists offer online OCD therapy across California, including San Francisco. You can join sessions from a private space where you feel comfortable talking, with no need to travel to an office.
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If therapy hasn't helped as much as you hoped, you can talk with our therapists about what you've tried and what still feels difficult. Lauren brings CBT training and somatic approaches to his work, while Callista draws on Bowen Family Systems Theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). A consultation can help you explore which approach might be a better fit.
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It's a chance to meet the therapist you're considering, share a little about what brings you to therapy, and ask questions before deciding whether to work together. You don't have to explain everything in fifteen minutes. Start wherever you feel comfortable
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Individual therapy sessions at Stillpoint are $200. We don't take insurance, but our therapists can provide superbills for possible reimbursement through your insurance company.
Both Lauren and Callista offer a limited number of sliding-scale spots based on financial need and availability. Callista also offers relationship therapy at $220 per session.
Start working with an OCD therapist in San Francisco today
We know how much energy OCD can take out of your day. Our San Francisco OCD therapists can help you understand what you're experiencing and find ways to make daily life feel less controlled by OCD.
Book a free 15-minute call to meet us and see if working together feels right for you.