Annie Alpers

Psychologist, PhD (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

2 Endorsed

San Francisco, CA 94115

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I specialize in obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD, BDD, BFRBs, illness anxiety disorder), misophonia, and anxiety. I have several of these conditions myself, and have benefited greatly from the same treatments I now provide for others. My work is very personally rewarding - I love seeing my clients experience symptom relief and turn their attention back to the things that matter most.

I am trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and the comprehensive model for behavioral treatment (ComB). These treatments don't work for everything, but I have seen them work over and over for the conditions listed above.

If you'd like to book a free 20-minute consultation call so we see if we're a good fit, you can open my website, click on "Request Appointment," and choose a time. You can also find referrals to other OCD/anxiety providers on my website if you'd like to explore other options. NOTE: on medical leave until approximately 9/18/2024.

Call Annie Alpers now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 301-6012

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 301-6012

San Francisco, CA 94122

My practice is fully virtual, so I can provide therapy if you're located anywhere in California, New York, or Florida.

I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Anxiety and Perfectionism

$290 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (415) 301-6012

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 301-6012

San Francisco, CA 94122

My practice is fully virtual, so I can provide therapy if you're located anywhere in California, New York, or Florida.

I specialize in Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Anxiety and Perfectionism

$290 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $290

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. (415) 301-6012

Annie Alpers

Psychologist, PhD

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. (415) 301-6012

Annie Alpers

Psychologist, PhD

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 31979 Annie Alpers
In Practice for 9 Years
License: Florida telehealth provider TPPY1873 / 2022
License: New York 025431 / 2022
Attended Fordham University, PhD

After my postdoc at the VA, I completed additional OCD, BDD, and BFRB trainings from the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy, and Trichotillomania Learning Center. I'm a proud member of IOCDF and the Northern California CBT Network.

Call for a free consultation now - (415) 301-6012

Annie Alpers

Psychologist, PhD

Call for a free consultation now - (415) 301-6012

Annie Alpers

Psychologist, PhD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Anxiety
Perfectionism

Expertise

Bisexual
Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs)
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Veterans

Over 90 percent of my clients have OCD. Many have co-occurring obsessive-compulsive conditions (BDD, BFRBs) or anxiety disorders (phobias, social anxiety, panic attacks). The treatment is quite similar for all of them! I use CBT for any additional issues, and if you need help with something outside these areas of expertise, I have a referral network of specialists who are truly excellent.

Call for a free consultation now - (415) 301-6012

Annie Alpers

Psychologist, PhD

Call for a free consultation now - (415) 301-6012

Annie Alpers

Psychologist, PhD

2 Endorsements

Dr. Sara Chan

Psychologist, PsyD

Dr. Alpers is highly knowledgeable in evidence-based treatments and I strongly endorse her as a trusted colleague

Jesse Kauffman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Comprehensive Model for Behavioral Treatment: ComB
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

I primarily use exposure and response prevention (ERP). Basically, we create a set of experiments so your brain can gradually test out what happens when it faces your specific trigger situations without your compulsions/"safety behaviors." Maybe, just maybe, your safety behaviors are making those situations more distressing than they need to be, and you're better off without them. Let's find out!

Call for a free consultation now - (415) 301-6012

Annie Alpers

Psychologist, PhD