Marie Albertson
Licensed Therapist, LPC, LMHC
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I take a person-centered and evidence-based approach to treating OCD. It's a challenging diagnosis that, when treated correctly, has life-changing results. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold standard for OCD treatment, but it doesn't work unless you work it. You must be willing to come to appointments and do homework. Remember that therapy is a safe zone to talk. This is a no-shame, no-blame space. I am always glad when people reach their personal goals and we can see symptom reduction. My other focus areas include depression and generalized anxiety.
I take a person-centered and evidence-based approach to treating OCD. It's a challenging diagnosis that, when treated correctly, has life-changing results. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold standard for OCD treatment, but it doesn't work unless you work it. You must be willing to come to appointments and do homework. Remember that therapy is a safe zone to talk. This is a no-shame, no-blame space. I am always glad when people reach their personal goals and we can see symptom reduction. My other focus areas include depression and generalized anxiety.
Location
Licensed in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Washington
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Hoarding disorder, Children and Adolescents
Cultural competencies
Christianity, Judaism
Education
Azusa Pacific University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Marie
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Banner Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Curative, EMI Health, Forest County Potawatomi, Healthcare Management Administrators, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, Kaiser Permanente, Moda Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, Regence Blue Cross, Regence Group Administrators, United Healthcare, Western Health Advantage,
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Why our members love working with Marie
R.P.
I love Marie, she’s amazing!
P.F.
It's great to have help with dealing with OCD and know I can use ERP to break the spin cycles OCD wants to keep me in. Thankful Marie has laid out steps to take to move through it.
P.F.
I couldn't be happier with the OCD healing journey and how Marie helps me get through dealing with the stupid OCD monster that follows me everywhere. She helped me face my biggest fears head on. No way around them just learning to go through them.
P.F.
My symptoms are way down. Marie helped me to realize this is no big deal to live with ocd. I got this.
M.B.
Very well organized. Understands OCD.
P.F.
Marie is very good at helping me see that OCD is not to be feared.
P.H.
She was great! Looking forward to talking with her more.
P.F.
Had my first exposure exercise, what an interesting experience. Feeling hopeful Marie can help.
P.F.
I finally got understanding answers to the way I think and see life. I am so glad to know there is help to straighten out the stinking thinking. Looking forward to working with Marie on my healing journey through ERP. I highly recommend her.
K.P.
I liked the session and the therapist
J.H.
Marie is wonderful and we look forward to working together to help James.
A.R.
Thank you for taking the time make my daughter feel comfortable and understood. She’s looking forward to our next session to learn even more!
P.F.
Feel like I am in the right place and off to a good start.
T.H.
Although I am not necessarily better yet, I have to say I feel like my therapist actually understands me to a great degree and it feels great to know that there is an organization that deals with people with ocd like me.
S.V.
She’s smart, nice and warm and analytical.
E.V.
Marie is awesome, so helpful!
E.V.
Great first meeting. Marie seems knowledgeable and caring. She feels like a great fit.
M.B.
Very structured, very patient. Mila opened up to her.
J.M.
I ask a lot of questions and Marie is always helpful at guiding me with metaphors, psychology research, and ERP to make for well rounded sessions. I feel like she's nuanced to your individual concerns and I've noticed my OCD has become more manageable since doing sessions with her. She's also good at helping me when I have bumps in recovery road. I highly recommend her!
K.D.
Knowledgeable and kind
K.D.
Very knowledgeable and respectful and building safe foundation for future work
N.C.
I feel heard and understood.
C.E.
Marie was so comforting throughout exposure therapy - balancing being mindful and understanding as to not give me reassurance I compulsively seek, but to calmly guide me to accept myself. She was able to pick up instantly on emotions I had difficulty communicating, teaching me exercises to calm myself. I feel like I’ve gained back control over my life and can begin to let go of a lot of fear. I’m excited to continue my journey, and I’m very happy I chose to commit to exposure therapy.
A.E.
Marie was wonderful. She was very kind and I never felt judged. I feel confident that working with her will help me.
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