Alexandra M. Neff, LMFT

Marriage and Family Therapist

Private Practice Owner

  • LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Narrative of Services:

Are you struggling with intrusive thoughts that feel distressing, unwanted, or even scary? You might find yourself constantly analyzing, seeking reassurance, or trying to “figure out” what the thoughts mean, only to feel stuck.You might be experiencing thoughts like: “What if I hurt someone? What if I don’t actually love my partner? What if this thought means something about me?” These are common in OCD, and they don’t define you. I specialize in treating OCD, disordered eating (AFRID) and anxiety disorders using ERP, the most effective, evidence-based approach, while using ACT to help discover your new direction.

Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders:

In treating OCD, I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment based therapy to help meet the client where they are in the process, exploring co-occuring anxiety disorders and disordered eating.

Training Description:

I have over three years of experience treating OCD spectrum disorders. I earned my undergraduate degree from Chapman University, where I completed dual majors in Psychology and Communication. I later obtained my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.

I received specialized training under Dr. Kulberg at Anxiety Experts, where I worked in an intensive outpatient program focused on severe OCD cases and Disordered Eating. Throughout my clinical experience, I have worked extensively with diverse populations, including mothers and nurses.

Diversity Statement:

I have experience working with individuals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds and prioritize meeting each client where they are. My clinical work has included supporting mothers and nurses, populations that often face unique cultural, familial, and occupational stressors. I approach treatment with cultural humility, tailoring evidence-based interventions for OCD to align with each client’s values, identity, and lived experience. My training in intensive outpatient settings has further strengthened my ability to adapt care to diverse needs while maintaining sensitivity to cultural differences in mental health understanding and treatment.