UCLA Adult Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program

We opened our program in June 1990. The UCLA OCD IOP has 4 part-time licensed therapists who come from diverse disciplines(social work, family therapy, psychology). All with extensive experience in CBT with an emphasis on ERP. There are two psychiatrist and one resident who manage patients’ medications. Our IOP a is highly individualized program that provides 3 hours of individual therapy (1 hour of CBT, 2 hours of ERP) and one hour of group daily. We have provided the highest quality of care to the OCD community for well over two decades. Our goal is to help each person function in her/his life by returning to work, school or having a volunteer position by the time of discharge. Each therapist works with no more that 2 people and there are no more than 8 people in the program at one time. This allows for an intimate and supportive environment where patients develop into a cohesive group and frequently for close relationships.

OCD Specialists At This Clinic:

• Margaret Distler, MD, PhD
• Tom J. Cohn, MSc
• Ana Ribas, PhD
• Kristen McDonald, PhD
• Shana Doronn, LCSW, PsyD