Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) creates cycles of unwanted thoughts, fears, and repetitive behaviors that interfere with relationships, family life, and everyday routines. For children and teens, symptoms can often appear alongside anxiety, perfectionism, avoidance, or isolation. At Calabasas Child & Adolescent Psychology in Calabasas, California, Dr. Eve Loren Goldstein provides compassionate OCD therapy for children, adolescents, teens, college students, and young adults, with support for parents and families throughout treatment. Here’s how it works.
Evidence-Based Therapy for OCD & Anxiety
OCD therapy is personalized, as the condition can look different from one person to another. Dr. Goldstein considers each client’s symptoms, developmental stage, strengths, family dynamics, and related emotional concerns when developing a treatment plan. Her approach draws from evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Our therapy services can help young people:
- Understand patterns between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
- Practice different coping techniques to find what works best for them
- Develop healthy ways to respond to distress that serve them outside of therapy
Treatment for OCD may also address co-occurring concerns, including anxiety, phobias, mood difficulties, perfectionism, and social withdrawal.
Helping Parents Support Progress at Home
When OCD or anxiety affects a child, it can influence the entire family. Dr. Goldstein works closely with parents to provide practical strategies for supporting progress without unintentionally reinforcing anxious patterns. Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) may be incorporated when appropriate. This parent-focused approach helps caregivers change how they respond to a child’s anxiety or OCD symptoms while communicating confidence in the child’s ability to cope with difficult emotions.
Personalized OCD Support Through Every Developmental Stage
Dr. Goldstein provides developmentally appropriate OCD therapy focused on meaningful, real-world improvement. If this condition is limiting your child’s life, contact Calabasas Child & Adolescent Psychology to schedule a consultation today. We see patients in-person at our office in Calabasas or through telehealth.