Teva S. Johnstone, LCSW

Ventura OCD Therapy specializes in evidence-based treatment for people with OCD and Related Disorders. The majority of clients present with OCD, anxiety, compulsive rumination, and obsessive-compulsive personality traits like perfectionism and overworking.

In addition to treatment for OCD, treatment is available for co-occurring depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive personalty (OCPD).

Training includes private instruction in ERP and ongoing case consultation with OCD Specialist/Clinical Psychologist in NYC who holds a faculty position at NYU; Traditional ERP training through the Cognitive Behavioral Institute; Acceptance of Uncertainty ERP with the developer of the approach; Rumination-Focused ERP with the developer of the approach; regular case consultation with experts in the field of OCD treatment; Postpartum Support International’s training for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (including Postpartum OCD); SPACE Program for child anxiety and OCD via the Yale Child Study Center; IOCDF workshops and conferences

Ventura OCD Therapy serves diverse populations across the state of California. The practice welcomes all people irrespective of race, religion, gender, sexuality, or political beliefs. We hope to create a space that feels non-judgmental, where all OCD and anxiety sufferers feel safe to share and work towards recovery.

Ventura OCD Therapy supports people who would like to address matters related to religion or spirituality, including histories of religious trauma and abuse. We appreciate clients’ diverse belief systems and welcome exploration of cultural and religious values as sources of conflict, meaning, strength, and resilience. Ventura OCD Therapy respects the deeply held beliefs of all clients and strives for cultural humility and continued growth.