Katy Manetta, PhD

Anxiety disorders and OCD are the most common problems we treat at our practice, reflecting the symptoms of roughly 60% of the clients referred to us at any given time.

I treat OCD and commonly co-occurring conditions, including anxiety disorders (social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and specific phobias), depression, and related disorders. Treatment is individualized and grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with an emphasis on exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD. When multiple conditions are present, I conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify how symptoms interact and determine treatment priorities. Depending on clinical needs, treatment may address co-occurring conditions concurrently or sequentially, integrating interventions such as behavioral activation, cognitive restructuring, and exposure-based strategies.

Katy Manetta, PhD, is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience specializing in the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders. She is the Clinical Director of Belmont Psychological Services in Seal Beach, California. Dr. Manetta is a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, where she serves as Blog Editor, and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Social Anxiety Center. She is a frequent presenter and trainer on CBT and exposure-based interventions, having presented at conferences hosted by the International OCD Foundation, OCD SoCal, and the National Social Anxiety Center. Dr. Manetta hosts a YouTube channel dedicated to education about OCD called, “OCD Just Stop It!”.