Anxiety & OCD therapy in santa monica, beverly hills & West LA
Less second-guessing.
More room to live.
You’re trying so hard. It still never feels like enough.
Therapy for anxiety, OCD, and perfectionism can help you find more freedom from constant doubt and self-pressure.
Sound familiar?
You care deeply and try your best, but your mind rarely gives you a break.
From the outside, you seem capable and dependable. Inside, you’re replaying conversations, worrying you’ve upset someone, or wondering whether you made the right decision. Even when things are going well, it’s hard to let yourself relax.
Maybe you recognize yourself in some of these patterns:
You spend hours analyzing decisions and still don’t feel sure.
You say yes when you want to say no, then feel overwhelmed or resentful.
You hold yourself to standards you would never expect of someone else.
Unwanted thoughts leave you checking, researching, or asking for reassurance.
You put off things that matter to you because you’re afraid of getting them wrong.
I help adults work through anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and people-pleasing so these patterns take up less space in their lives. Together, we’ll work toward more freedom to make choices, connect with others, and do the things you’ve been holding back from.
I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m Allison, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who helps adults navigate anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. I work with caring, hardworking people who are tired of second-guessing themselves and ready for something to change.
My style is warm, approachable, and direct. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s keeping you stuck and take practical steps toward change. I’ll support you, gently challenge familiar patterns, and help you build the confidence to do things anxiety has been getting in the way of.
Anxiety & Overthinking
Constant worry, second-guessing, and replaying conversations can make it difficult to relax or enjoy the present. I offer therapy for anxiety and overthinking to help you understand these patterns, respond differently to uncertainty, and feel more confident in your everyday decisions, relationships, and life.
OCD
Intrusive thoughts and persistent doubts can leave you caught in cycles of checking, researching, or seeking reassurance. I offer OCD therapy using exposure and response prevention (ERP) to help you reduce compulsions, navigate uncertainty, and spend more time doing what matters to you.
Perfectionism & People Pleasing
Trying to get everything right and keep everyone happy can leave little room for your own needs. I offer therapy for perfectionism and people-pleasing to help you set boundaries, ease self-criticism, and build more flexible expectations, so you can pursue your goals without constantly feeling you’re falling short.
HOW I WORK
I believe therapy should be effective.
Therapy should help you make changes you can feel in your everyday life. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailoring our work to your needs and goals.
Together, we’ll understand what keeps anxiety going and practice responding differently. That might mean facing something you’ve been avoiding, setting a boundary, or making a decision without repeatedly seeking reassurance. We’ll take manageable steps that help you move toward what matters to you.
ANXIETY DOESN’T HAVE TO DECIDE WHAT’S POSSIBLE.