Spenser O. Gabin, LMFT

My practice is approximately 60% OCD and related disorders. I have treated over 100 individuals with OCD or related disorders. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, about 80% of my practice is individual therapy. I practice Exposure and Response Prevention to treat OCD and use an integrative approach to include other models like ACT when appropriate.

I help my clients identify issues that may help them improve multiple disorders. For instance, building tolerance for uncertainty helps reduce OCD symptoms but it can also help with other anxiety disorders and mood disorders like depression. For another example, improving sleep can cause symptom reduction for many mental health disorders. In addition, at the beginning of treatment, I work with my client to prioritize which disorder they are most wanting to address first.

I have spent approximately four and a half years treating OCD and OCD Spectrum disorders, one and a half years as a licensed professional and approximately three years as an associate. I completed intensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD as well as Body-focused Repetitive Behaviors with the Cognitive Behavioral Institute. I have also completed a training in treatment of Hoarding disorder with NOCD. Lastly, I have attended an OCD consultation group with experienced professionals periodically.

I provide therapy to clients coming from all backgrounds and worldviews.

My graduate school training include a course called Human Diversity, which provided instruction on working with diverse populations.