Benjamin D. Johnides, PhD

I provide Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD to children, teens, and adults, both in-person and over Zoom. Approximately 90% of my caseload consists of individuals with OCD or an OC-related disorder; the remaining clients are receiving exposure-based treatment for anxiety disorders or CBT and DBT for challenges such as stress, family conflict, and life transitions. In total, I have provided ERP to more than 275 individuals with OCD and/or an OC-related disorder.

In addition to treating OCD, I also treat co-occurring anxiety (e.g., phobias, generalized anxiety), depression (e.g., MDD), and body-focused repetitive behaviors using a CBT framework. Treatment is typically 16-25 sessions with a beginning, middle, and end. However, treatment can take longer when there are comorbid disorders that require multiple treatment protocols.

I have been treating OCD and related disorders since 2018. I received three years of specialized training and direct supervision at the Center for Anxiety in New York, and went on to provide ERP for OCD at Small Brooklyn Psychology. I led an OCD support group in New York for two years, and I continue to organize and participate in peer supervision with other therapists to discuss case formulation and treatment. Since 2024, I have been in private practice in Pasadena, CA, and am licensed in CA, NY, and FL.

Over the course of my career, first in New York City and now in Pasadena, I’ve worked with clients from all over the world, with roots in places like India, China, Russia, Israel, Gaza, Jordan, South Africa, Morocco, and beyond. I’ve also worked with people across many religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Faith is often central to my clients’ lives, and I make sure treatment respects those values, including when compulsive behaviors arise in the context of prayer or religious practice.

I have completed extensive training in how to provide effective, evidence-based care while being mindful of each client’s cultural background. I also have years of supervised experience working through situations where treatment, such as ERP, intersects with religious or cultural practices, and I am comfortable navigating those conversations with care and respect.