Christine D Scher, PhD

I specialize in scientifically supported therapy for OCD as well as anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. Approximately 1/3 of my current clients are experiencing symptoms of OCD or related distress. Typical forms of treatment include exposure and response prevention (ERP) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

Working with me begins with a thorough assessment of your concerns. Following this assessment, we collaborate to develop treatment goals and priorities. Therapy typically occurs once per week at first and decreases over time as concerns decrease.

I treat anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders that may occur along with OCD and related concerns. Initial assessment guides treatment, with the concern having the most impact on living typically addressed first.

I have been treating individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related forms of distress for >20 years. My initial training in OCD treatment occurred in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of IL, Chicago. Treatment primarily consisted of exposure and response prevention (ERP), including intensive ERP treatment. Since that time, I continue to update my knowledge through self-guided study. I regularly treat individuals with OCD and related concerns (e.g., perfectionism, tics) in my private practice using evidence-based approaches.

My clients reflect the multicultural nature of greater Los Angeles. They represent a mix of races and ethnicities (e.g., Hispanic/Latino, Mixed, White), genders, sexualities, ages (children, adolescents, and adults) and religious backgrounds.

I have had formal courses in working with diverse groups and continually update my knowledge through self-guided study. As previously noted, my clients reflect the multicultural nature of greater Los Angeles. In addition, I am a Professor at a Hispanic- and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander- Serving Institution and lead a Master of Science program wherein ~75% of the student body identify as persons of color or international students. Thus, I have daily experience working with diverse groups both in my clinical work and in my university work.