Therapy for Anxiety, OCD & Eating Disorders

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Hi, I’m Allison

Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #138449

I offer therapy for adults in California struggling with OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, intrusive thoughts, compulsions, chronic worry, and high-functioning anxiety. Many of my clients are professionals who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in rigid patterns around food, body image, and daily routines.

I specialize in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and eating disorders using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). My goal is to help you reduce anxiety, find freedom from obsessive thinking and disordered eating, and feel more grounded and confident in your everyday life.

I provide secure online therapy across California and in-person sessions in Seal Beach. Therapy is available in English, French, and Spanish.

OCD urges can feel overwhelming and urgent, but you don’t have to obey them. Resisting a compulsion is a powerful step toward long-term relief. Each time you pause, name the thought, and let the discomfort pass without acting, you’re brea
Bingeing is often misunderstood as a lack of willpower—but in reality, it’s the body’s way of signaling that something important is missing. When your body isn’t getting enough food, whether due to restriction, dieting, or uni
Relationship OCD (ROCD) can create overwhelming doubts about your partner, your feelings, or your relationship itself. These intrusive thoughts often feel urgent and real, leading to anxiety, guilt, and confusion. Many people with ROCD find themselve
Wellness culture is everywhere, but not everything labeled “healthy” is actually good for your mental or physical well-being. In fact, rigid food rules, guilt around eating, and obsessive fitness routines can sometimes disguise disordered
Sometimes what looks like an eating disorder is actually OCD. Both can involve food rules, rituals, and body checking, but the reasons behind them are different. OCD is fueled by fear, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts (like contamination or harm), whil
Many people stuck in diet culture or struggling with eating disorders get trapped in the Fear Food Cycle. It often starts with a fear of certain foods, leading to restriction and avoidance. This increases anxiety, which can trigger intense cravings o
Not all eating disorders are rooted in body image. For many people, the struggle with food has nothing to do with weight or appearance. It can be about anxiety, trauma, sensory sensitivities, medical fears, or a deep need for control and safety. Diso
Body neutrality and body positivity both encourage a healthier relationship with your body—but they do it in different ways. While body positivity embraces all shapes and celebrates uniqueness, body neutrality helps you focus less on appearance
Perfectionism often hides behind food rules, body goals, and the pressure to “do it all right.” But the truth is—healing starts when we let go of the need to be perfect. Recovery isn’t about getting it right every time; it&rsq

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