Brian T Whitley, M.A., LMFT

Brian frequently works with clients who struggle with OCD and other related disorders, including Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Because of his depth of continuing education, Brian is also able to help clients with the effects of past or current trauma, marriage and relationship problems, depression, ADHD, and addictions to both substances and behaviors. Many OCD and anxiety disorder clinics do not have the expertise to work with these other issues alongside OCD.

Brian Whitley, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Newport Beach, California. He offers in-person counseling in Orange County and online sessions throughout California and Florida. A former police officer of 11 years and a Certified Discernment Counselor, Brian provides marriage and couples counseling; Discernment Counseling for couples considering divorce; counseling for police officers and first responders; and addiction counseling with non-12-step and harm-reduction options. He takes an active, directive approach focused on providing practical tools.

Brian started specializing in treating OCD in 2020, after graduating from the Behavior Therapy Training Institute. Since then he has received many additional hours of training on OCD and related disorders. Most of the time, Brian is helping at least one client with OCD in his practice.

As part of his Master’s Degree and his continuing education, Brian has received training in cultural competency and working with diverse populations. Brian is welcoming of all and strives for all to feel accepted and cared for.