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OCD Therapy in Laguna Beach
OCD Therapy at Third Street Counseling in Laguna Beach
Third Street Counseling provides therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder in Laguna Beach and by telehealth across California. David Lindquist, LMFT, works with OCD, panic and anxiety, combining cognitive behavioural and somatic approaches. Care begins with a free consult.
- Quick facts
- Who it is for
- Adults and teens with OCD, panic, or anxiety
- Formats offered
- In person in Laguna Beach and telehealth across California
- Clinician
- David Lindquist, LMFT
- How to start
- Free consult to see whether this fits
What This Looks Like
What does OCD therapy look like at Third Street Counseling?
In Laguna Beach or by telehealth across California. You would see David Lindquist, LMFT.
OCD therapy at Third Street Counseling combines cognitive behavioural and somatic approaches to work with obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. David Lindquist, LMFT, works with OCD, panic, and anxiety in our Laguna Beach office and by telehealth across California.
The work begins with understanding the pattern: what the obsessions look like, what the compulsions are, and how they interact. From there, therapy helps you learn to sit with the discomfort of the obsessive thought without acting on the compulsion. This is done gradually and at your pace. The somatic component, drawn from David's training in Integrative Body Psychotherapy, helps you work with the physical anxiety that drives the compulsive urge.
OCD often travels with other anxiety-related experiences, including panic attacks and generalized anxiety. David is comfortable working with the full picture. You can learn more about what a first session involves on our first therapy session insights page.
Free, no obligation. No pressure, no sales pitch.
Is This You?
What brings people to OCD therapy
If any of this sounds familiar, a free consult is the place to start.
Thoughts will not let go
Intrusive thoughts loop in your mind and the only relief is the compulsion, but the relief never lasts.
Compulsions are running the day
Rituals and checking are taking up time and energy, and you want a structured way to break the cycle.
Anxiety and OCD together
You experience panic or generalized anxiety alongside OCD, and you want a therapist who can work with all of it.
Free, no obligation. No pressure, no sales pitch.
How to Start
How do I get started with OCD therapy?
You talk with a clinician, we learn what is going on, and we match you with the right therapist.
Every new client begins with a free consult. You reach out through our contact form or by phone, and we schedule a short call to understand what you are looking for and whether this approach fits. There is no paperwork to fill out before this call, and no commitment to continue.
If it is a fit, we schedule your first session at our Laguna Beach office or by telehealth. If it is not, we will help you find someone who is, here or elsewhere.
Common Questions
Common questions about OCD therapy
Three questions we are asked most, answered before you call.
What approach do you use for OCD?
David Lindquist, LMFT, combines cognitive behavioural techniques with somatic approaches. The cognitive behavioural component works with the thought-compulsion cycle, and the somatic component, drawn from his training in Integrative Body Psychotherapy, addresses the physical anxiety that drives compulsions.
Can OCD therapy be done by telehealth?
Yes. The techniques used in OCD therapy translate well to telehealth. You will need a private space and a device with a camera. Many clients find telehealth just as effective as in-person sessions for this work.
Do you work with panic attacks and generalized anxiety too?
Yes. David works with OCD, panic, and anxiety together. These experiences often overlap, and addressing them as a connected picture is more effective than treating them in isolation.
Related
Related to OCD therapy (3)
Nearest to this one: anxiety therapy, CBIT for tics & Tourette's, and somatic therapy.
Free, no obligation. No pressure, no sales pitch.