Shefali Thaman, LMFT

My practice focuses primarily on treating OCD and anxiety disorders in children, teens, and helping their parents. A significant portion of my caseload is dedicated to OCD and related disorders. I provide CBT, ERP, ACT, and parent-supported interventions like SPACE treatment. Services include diagnostic assessment, individual therapy, parent coaching, school collaboration, and ongoing ERP-based skills practice. I have supported numerous children, teens and families in the last 10 years navigating OCD and co-occurring concerns such as anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence.

I use evidence based practices to help kids, teens and parents navigating anxiety disorders and depression.

My training in OCD includes 3000 supervised hours in ERP, CBT, and ACT, advanced training through child anxiety/OCD programs, and ongoing consultation with experienced pediatric OCD providers who have been involved in nationally funded OCD and pediatric anxiety research programs . I have 10 years of experience treating anxiety disorders and OCD in children and teens. I am also a SPACE trained provider. I have two masters – in clinical psychology and in school psychology along with an additional diploma in child guidance and counseling that helps me tailor OCD tx for younger populations.

My cultural competency is informed by a combination of formal training and personal experience. I completed graduate coursework in multicultural therapy and culturally responsive clinical practice, and I have worked with diverse families both in the U.S. and previously in India. As an immigrant clinician, I bring a lived understanding of cultural identity, acculturation stress, generational differences, and the unique needs of first- and second-generation families. I approach therapy with cultural humility, honoring each family’s values and context.