Andre Carrington
Licensed Therapist, MS, LMFT
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My approach to OCD therapy is patient, kind, and fun, without shame. I love seeing members show progress, witnessing their excitement, and celebrating their wins. OCD is highly treatable, and I've seen firsthand that ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) works for most people. You can do this! There is no shame in getting help. My other areas of focus include substance abuse, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and faith-based therapy.
My approach to OCD therapy is patient, kind, and fun, without shame. I love seeing members show progress, witnessing their excitement, and celebrating their wins. OCD is highly treatable, and I've seen firsthand that ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) works for most people. You can do this! There is no shame in getting help. My other areas of focus include substance abuse, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and faith-based therapy.
Location
Licensed in California
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
Cultural competencies
Christianity, Islam
Education
University of Phoenix - Ontario, Ca
Insurance
Plans accepted by Andre
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, United Healthcare, Western Health Advantage,
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Get to know Andre
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
I observed my mom having a lot of intrusive thoughts about harm when I was growing up. It made me want to learn more, because I saw her worrying about things that other people weren't worrying about. It's helped me to be compassionate about the distress that Members are feeling. I know you can feel level 10 distress about something, even if other people don't understand those feelings of worry.
What sets me apart from other OCD therapists
I worked with people with substance use disorder for five years, so I'm very empathetic towards that. There's also been substance use disorder in my family and seeing people recover is near and dear to my heart.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I have a lot of empathy and I let my Members express whatever they need to express without any judgment. I let them know I've heard many of these things before and it's okay to talk about them. There's a weight lifted off their shoulders after we chat.
What I want to help you see in yourself
I want my Members to have a can-do-it attitude. I want them to feel confident they can do exposures and to know that they have the resiliency to overcome their compulsions.
Why our members love working with Andre
D.B.
Andre is always great to talk with and gives great, relevant, and helpful advice.
T.K.
Andre has been a big help
T.C.
Andre is an excellent therapist that goes above and beyond. He really listens and explains the different techniques well. Today he taught me downward arrow ,ACT, and habituation so I understood it. I love that he is flexible and willing to help me with my GAD and other problems that may arise.
A.R.
With his support I was able to overcome the debilitating battle with OCD. He uses humor and creates such a safe and welcoming environment to support in breaking the pattern and cycle of OCD. I am done with treatment now and can say that with his support my life is mine again and I am enjoying it to the fullest. Such a weight has been lifted now that I don't have to deal with the hours that OCD was taking from me each day.
T.C.
Andre is an expert on OCD! He is personable, a great listener, and truly cares to help you get well. He tailors exposure exercises to your specific needs, and does an excellent job explaining the process.
G.R.
Andre helped me in more ways than I was aware of at the time. I went into therapy a very scared person and Andre helped me face many of my fears and find a new way of living in the world.
T.C.
Andre is very knowledgable in both OCD and GAD. It is easy to talk to him, and I feel comfortable sharing my obsessions and compulsions. I know I will be making progress with him as my therapist.
C.F.
Very understanding
U.N.
This is the session where I received one of the most helpful pieces of advice by far!
A.H.
Andre has worked with me for the last couple of months and it's been remarkable the difference ERP has made for me. It's a tool and method that we should all know, and for me Andre has been a great teacher of the method. I have suffered from ROCD since I was a teenager. it kept me from dating anyone until I met my wife and it has been a burden on my marriage and my wonderful and very faithful wife who has been with me for 20 years. One of the main struggles for me has been from intrusive thoughts about her with other men. I've always know these thoughts were unreasonable and crazy but they have scared me severely, off and on for 20 years and often have overtaken my life. I honestly thought that was a pain I would keep with me until I died, but it is gone now. My brain now reacts and thinks about these things differently and it is a huge relief. I can't thank Andre enough.
A.A.
I feel Andre always listens to me and makes me feel like I can talk freely with him without being judged or insecure about my mental illness.
D.S.
He's awesome!
E.T.
Andre is fantastic. Cuts the BS out and gets straight to expedited treatment. Only 3 weeks in and seeing great progress. He is also great at getting to know you. Can't recommend enough.
A.S.
Andre and I connect well and he has good ideas for my ERP. I feel understood and hopeful after our sessions and have more tools.
A.S.
I always have a positive session with Andre. Each time I feel more comfortable with ERP and he does a good job of fine tuning my exposure work.
A.S.
So thankful to talk to Andre today. He helped me to sort through a lot of the feelings going on in my and to start to identify triggers. This is week two and I am feeling more hopeful.
A.A.
Andre is amazing and truly helping me in my journey for healing.
E.E.
Amazingly understanding, while still firm. Very easy to talk to, and very knowledgeable.
E.E.
Very receptive and constructive. Kind and understanding while still being able to push me in the right direction when I need a shove.
anonymous
Good listener, gives good feedback and advice. Easy to talk to, and I have made a lot of progress in just 4 sessions and am extremely optimistic and happy with him.
anonymous
Andre was very attentive and helpful
anonymous
Andre is amazing and I feel like he really gets me. I definitely trust him all the way through.
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