Joel Minden, PhD

I specialize in treatments for OCD and related conditions, anxiety disorders, and depression. I offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I work exclusively with adults and offer both in-person and video sessions. I am based in Chico, California, and serve clients throughout California via telehealth.

For clients with OCD and co-occurring anxiety disorders or depression, I use exposure and response prevention (ERP) as the foundation of treatment, along with methods from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Examples are mindful acceptance, cognitive restructuring, and behavioral activation. The treatment approach is individualized and determined collaboratively to help clients address their primary concerns and life goals.

As a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, I have specialized in treating OCD and related conditions since 2015. I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology at DePaul University, an APA-accredited program, and served as a lecturer in the Department of Psychology at California State University, Chico for 24 years. I am the author of Show Your Anxiety Who’s Boss, a CBT-based self-help book with evidence-based strategies for addressing the common threads of anxiety disorders, including OCD.