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I believe in being kind to a person while being tough on a disorder. I want to help people with OCD overcome their struggles with a correct diagnosis and effective, evidence-based treatment. As a therapist, I see myself as a GPS unit. I am here to guide you in the right direction, but you're in the driver’s seat. Together, we will arrive at the destination you seek. You are not alone in your diagnosis or on the road to reducing symptoms. We are here to help and support you.
I believe in being kind to a person while being tough on a disorder. I want to help people with OCD overcome their struggles with a correct diagnosis and effective, evidence-based treatment. As a therapist, I see myself as a GPS unit. I am here to guide you in the right direction, but you're in the driver’s seat. Together, we will arrive at the destination you seek. You are not alone in your diagnosis or on the road to reducing symptoms. We are here to help and support you.
Location
Licensed in California
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Hoarding disorder, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Christianity
Education
California Baptist University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Juan
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Forest County Potawatomi, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, United Healthcare, Western Health Advantage,
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Get to know Juan
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
I can see OCD in some of my family members. They have that same kind of rumination process and intrusive thoughts, and they do engage in some compulsions because of it.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I like to try to utilize a lot of your personal experiences. I really want to try to develop exposure exercises to whatever you may be going through, so they can really hit home for you. Because if you have that personal touch, it's going to be a lot more meaningful.
What sets me apart from other therapists
My parents are immigrants from Mexico. They didn't come from anything. We lived in trailers and parks and cars. That struggle definitely helps shape who I am and where I'm continuing to grow. It helps me understand people's struggles with finances or discrimination.
Why our members love working with Juan
I.O.
Worked with him for over half a year and he has been so attentive and caring. He facilitates a safe space and has a lot of great insight, even on themes that I thought were taboo or out of the ordinary.
K.O.
I now know my son is walking himself through exposures when I see him sitting and thinking in his bedroom or bathroom these days!
K.O.
Juan was kind enough to offer a 7am appt and patient enough to answer all my concerns with my son vs school(s) and how ocd is never satisfied!
M.M.
Was able to understand how I was feeling
K.O.
He was patient with me learning the importance of exposures with my loved one!
K.O.
Is attentive and resourceful to navigating both clients and there loved ones in how to function day by day with a safety plan(s)
K.O.
Made process in thought processing!
L.B.
I have been suffering from OCD symptoms since I was around 12 years old and a decade of therapists and doctors couldn’t find the right treatments for what in hindsight was clearly OCD. After enough advocating I finally got my OCD diagnosis and was able to start ERP with Juan. While I’m not 100% symptom free yet the turnaround has been miraculous. Obsessions no longer occupy hours of my day and it only took a matter of 3 weeks. Juan finds exposures tailored to your situation and is even able to help you in moments where your head isn’t in the right state to do ERP. He’s helped me immensely and he’ll definitely help you.
K.O.
It’s scientific procedure that my son is attracted to overcoming his habits. Then it opens up doors for him to talk about his feelings and future!
K.M.
Juan is great
K.M.
Juan is great
A.C.
Juan is a solid ERP therapist with pateince and a thoughtful, consistent approach to treatment. He also knows how to incorporate humor when it's needed.
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