
I offer targeted treatment for OCD and anxiety that goes beyond talk therapy – designed to help you or your loved one find lasting relief.
At Pacific Shores Psychology, we specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based care for keiki, adolescents, and adults facing anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Our approach is grounded in scientifically-supported treatments tailored to each person's unique journey toward healing.
Areas of Expertise
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors
Contamination fears, checking, symmetry, intrusive harm thoughts, and more
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (e.g., hair pulling, skin picking)
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
Social Anxiety Disorder
Specific Phobias
Health Anxiety
Other Related Concerns
Perfectionism and excessive reassurance seeking
School refusal and separation anxiety (children/adolescents)
Adjustment to life transitions and stress management
Treatment Approaches
At Pacific Shores Psychology, therapy is active, collaborative, and goal-oriented.
We specialize in:
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Understanding and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that sustain anxiety and OCD.
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The gold-standard treatment for OCD, helping you gradually face fears without engaging in compulsions.
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Building flexibility to move toward your values even when discomfort arises.
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Empowering parents of anxious or OCD-affected children with skills to coach, support, and reinforce treatment progress at home.
Professional Consultation
We also provide consultation services for:
• Clinicians seeking expert guidance in the treatment of OCD, anxiety, or related conditions.
• Schools, educators, or community organizations needing assistance in understanding and supporting individuals with anxiety or OCD.
Consultation services can include case consultation, treatment planning support, and education on best practices for anxiety and OCD management.
Coaching Services
For individuals or families who are not seeking formal psychotherapy but would like expert support, we offer coaching services designed to:
• Help parents learn evidence-based strategies to respond effectively to childhood anxiety and OCD.
• Provide adults with tools and strategies to better manage mild-to-moderate anxiety symptoms outside of a clinical diagnosis.
• Offer accountability, skill building, and emotional support for facing challenging life transitions or stressors.
Please note: Coaching is not a substitute for therapy and does not diagnose or treat mental health disorders.