Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists in 92117

Photo of Amy Milroy, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 92117, CA
Amy Milroy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92117
My ideal client is someone who is motivated to embrace their healing journey. They may be experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, OCD, ADHD, substance use disorder, or other concerns, and they are ready to move toward wellness. I offer ketamine-assisted therapy via telehealth in Illinois and California, as well as in retreat settings in California. I also offer regular medication management and therapy via telehealth in California, Illinois, and New Mexico. Whether you want to work with more traditional methods or cutting-edge treatments like ketamine-assisted therapy, I'm here for you! I look forward to hearing your story.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated to embrace their healing journey. They may be experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, OCD, ADHD, substance use disorder, or other concerns, and they are ready to move toward wellness. I offer ketamine-assisted therapy via telehealth in Illinois and California, as well as in retreat settings in California. I also offer regular medication management and therapy via telehealth in California, Illinois, and New Mexico. Whether you want to work with more traditional methods or cutting-edge treatments like ketamine-assisted therapy, I'm here for you! I look forward to hearing your story.
(858) 252-0529 View (858) 252-0529
Photo of Megan Gotiangco, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 92117, CA
Megan Gotiangco
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, DNP
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92117
Dr. Megan Gotiangco is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Doctoral degree in Psychiatric Nursing Practice from Oregon Health & Science University and a Bachelor in Nursing Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Gotiangco has experience working with a wide range of mental health disorders in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care. She is able to provide diagnostic clarity for patients initially seeking care and medication management supported by the latest research in the medical field.
Dr. Megan Gotiangco is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in California who has been practicing since 2019. She has a Doctoral degree in Psychiatric Nursing Practice from Oregon Health & Science University and a Bachelor in Nursing Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Gotiangco has experience working with a wide range of mental health disorders in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care. She is able to provide diagnostic clarity for patients initially seeking care and medication management supported by the latest research in the medical field.
(858) 463-6790 View (858) 463-6790
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Rawan Alshaikh
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92117
I strive to provide the time, respect, and support necessary for my patients to safely share and explore their concerns. As a professional in the healthcare field, I firmly believe that the approach taken towards caring for the patient has an integral role to play in patient outcomes. As such, I take an integrative approach to care; one that is patient-centered, healing oriented, and appreciative of the unique set of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual circumstances that contribute to an individual's life and experiences.
I strive to provide the time, respect, and support necessary for my patients to safely share and explore their concerns. As a professional in the healthcare field, I firmly believe that the approach taken towards caring for the patient has an integral role to play in patient outcomes. As such, I take an integrative approach to care; one that is patient-centered, healing oriented, and appreciative of the unique set of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual circumstances that contribute to an individual's life and experiences.
(858) 682-7248 View (858) 682-7248
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Stephen Seager
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92117
Stephen B Seager MD has been a board-certified psychiatrist for twenty-six years. He specializes in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders. A graduate of Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia, Dr Seager completed his psychiatry residency at Martin Luther King Hospital in Los Angeles. A former Emergency Room physician, Dr Seager is also a retired Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA School of Medicine.
Stephen B Seager MD has been a board-certified psychiatrist for twenty-six years. He specializes in the treatment of ADHD, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorders. A graduate of Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia, Dr Seager completed his psychiatry residency at Martin Luther King Hospital in Los Angeles. A former Emergency Room physician, Dr Seager is also a retired Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA School of Medicine.
(510) 272-7095 View (510) 272-7095
Photo of Claudio Demb, Psychiatrist in 92117, CA
Claudio Demb
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92117
Claudio Demb is a boardcertified psychiatrist with vast expertise in the field of mental health. Claudio was born in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, amidst the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and open lands. He attended medical school at the National University of La Plata, Argentina. Claudio subsequently pursued a rotating internship at the Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University in Israel, before relocating to the United States to complete his psychiatry residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
Claudio Demb is a boardcertified psychiatrist with vast expertise in the field of mental health. Claudio was born in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, amidst the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and open lands. He attended medical school at the National University of La Plata, Argentina. Claudio subsequently pursued a rotating internship at the Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University in Israel, before relocating to the United States to complete his psychiatry residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
(858) 358-5965 View (858) 358-5965
Photo of Angela Lim, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 92117, CA
Angela Lim
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92117
Angela is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She received her Master of Science in Nursing from California State University, San Marcos and has over six years of mental and behavioral health care experience. Angela has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in settings which include intensive outpatient programs and psychiatric emergency rooms. In these settings, she has provided care for various diagnoses, including but not limited to, anxiety, ADHD, depression, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and PTSD.
Angela is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She received her Master of Science in Nursing from California State University, San Marcos and has over six years of mental and behavioral health care experience. Angela has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in settings which include intensive outpatient programs and psychiatric emergency rooms. In these settings, she has provided care for various diagnoses, including but not limited to, anxiety, ADHD, depression, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and PTSD.
(415) 964-5885 View (415) 964-5885
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Kathryn Weaver
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92117
I specialize in treating patients with medications, therapy or both. I have particular interest in Family therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (including Exposure Therapy), and Psychodynamic therapy. I commonly work with patients experiencing issues with mood, anxiety, stress, attention/concentration, school, work, family dynamics, or relationships. Originally from the midwest, I attended medical school at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities. I completed my adult psychiatry residency training at the University of Chicago-Medicine and my child and adolescent psychiatry training at UCLA.
I specialize in treating patients with medications, therapy or both. I have particular interest in Family therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (including Exposure Therapy), and Psychodynamic therapy. I commonly work with patients experiencing issues with mood, anxiety, stress, attention/concentration, school, work, family dynamics, or relationships. Originally from the midwest, I attended medical school at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities. I completed my adult psychiatry residency training at the University of Chicago-Medicine and my child and adolescent psychiatry training at UCLA.
(858) 326-9991 View (858) 326-9991
Photo of Andrea Carasquero, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 92117, CA
Andrea Carasquero
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-C, ANP-BC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92117  (Online Only)
Whole Hearts Clinic our providers specialize in the care of patients with depression, anxiety, ADHD assessment, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance abuse including medication management with ketamine for treatment resistant depression, Suboxone for Opioid use disorder, Naltrexone for Alcohol use. These are uncertain times! You know you could use some support, you want to feel better, so you came to this website. Congratulations on taking the first step. However, you've been scrolling the pages on this site for a while and every clinician is beginning to look the same, and just know my focus is always on you and your health care needs.
Whole Hearts Clinic our providers specialize in the care of patients with depression, anxiety, ADHD assessment, bipolar, schizophrenia, substance abuse including medication management with ketamine for treatment resistant depression, Suboxone for Opioid use disorder, Naltrexone for Alcohol use. These are uncertain times! You know you could use some support, you want to feel better, so you came to this website. Congratulations on taking the first step. However, you've been scrolling the pages on this site for a while and every clinician is beginning to look the same, and just know my focus is always on you and your health care needs.
(949) 649-8166 View (949) 649-8166
Photo of Katherine Lais, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 92117, CA
Katherine Lais
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92117
Dr. Lais is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) treating all people, from children and adolescents to adults and older adults. Dr. Lais primarily worked with patients in community/public health clinics before working with the dedicated team at Mind Bloom La Jolla. She has extensive experience in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction disorders. She has over 14 years of experience in the mental health field.
Dr. Lais is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) treating all people, from children and adolescents to adults and older adults. Dr. Lais primarily worked with patients in community/public health clinics before working with the dedicated team at Mind Bloom La Jolla. She has extensive experience in treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and addiction disorders. She has over 14 years of experience in the mental health field.
(858) 221-9759 View (858) 221-9759
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists

How long does OCD treatment take?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.

What happens if OCD is not treated?

Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.

Are there medications for OCD?

Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.

Can OCD come back after treatment?

Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.