Shahzad Chaudhry
Licensed Therapist, PhD, LMFT
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I take a collaborative approach to treating OCD — I want you to feel comfortable deciding what you're ready to practice and sharing your true thoughts with me about ongoing treatment and its effectiveness. I employ ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) consistently but with flexibility. OCD treatment can be difficult, but it is so worth it, because it works. In addition to OCD, I enjoy treating general anxiety, working with adolescents and young adults with life transition issues, and helping children and families improve their interactions.
I take a collaborative approach to treating OCD — I want you to feel comfortable deciding what you're ready to practice and sharing your true thoughts with me about ongoing treatment and its effectiveness. I employ ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) consistently but with flexibility. OCD treatment can be difficult, but it is so worth it, because it works. In addition to OCD, I enjoy treating general anxiety, working with adolescents and young adults with life transition issues, and helping children and families improve their interactions.
Location
Licensed in California
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics
Cultural competencies
Agnosticism, Atheism, Islam
Education
Fielding Graduate University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Shahzad
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Central California Alliance for Health, Cigna, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, Gold Coast Health Plan, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, L.A. Care Medi-Cal, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, San Francisco Health Plan, United Healthcare, Western Health Advantage,
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Why our members love working with Shahzad
G.N.
He's clearly experienced, and has plenty to say about the issues I bring to him. I feel heard.
S.T.
Excellent!
L.P.
Having been through different types of therapy with my son, I can honestly say that ERP has been the most successful. Shahzad was our therapist, and he was just the right combo of compassionate, straight forward, and patient to get my son to try ERP. Six months later, my son now has the tools to challenge his thinking and conquer any compulsions. He is so much happier, more confident, and less anxious. He’s even shared about is journey with other people. Anyone out there struggling with OCD should not hesitate to try NOCD- it works!
D.L.
My therapist is very open and understanding as well as guiding and moving the session forward. I feel like I am being guided on how to walk through my OCD, and understand the path forward, and how to start taking the first steps.
G.M.
He is the best
A.T.
My therapist was very professional, yet empathetic. I felt safe enough to discuss my symptoms. So far, so good
J.S.
Shezad is very good at his job. His is knowledgeable and very patient
J.S.
So far I have seen 3 NOCD therapists and Shezad is by far the most knowledgeable and helpful. He has done more in one session than the others in 5 sessions. 5 stars for Shezad.
W.S.
Made me feel comfortable, safe, supported, gave me clear, easy to understand, and extremely helpful feedback during our session
W.S.
Therapists me feel confident I could get better
anonymous
Did not bill my insurance, even though there was no insurance change. Was billing me 90$ session, even though my insurance cover therapy....thanks for the stress NOCD 👍👍👍
anonymous
I am excited to continue with therapy
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