Obsessive compulsive disorder - OCD treatment and therapy from NOCD
Kai Yates

Kai Yates

Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW

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I became a therapist to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health by providing education and support to those who need it. My approach to treatment is open, mindful, and judgment-free. I see our therapeutic relationship as being teammates. I'll help you identify your treatment goals and guide you as you accomplish them. I have extensive experience supporting people with the management of mood, anxiety, adjustment, and psychosis symptoms. I thoroughly enjoy being able to connect with so many different individuals and support them through their journey.

Location

Licensed in California

About

Clinical Expertise

OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics

Cultural competencies

Christianity

Education

California State University at Northridge

Insurance

Plans accepted by Kai

Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross 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, United Healthcare, Western Health Advantage,

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Why our members love working with Kai

V.S.

V.S.

Jun 17, 2025
Good experience

The session went for only as long as desired, which was a half hour long. We mainly talked about personal family issue that was distressing, that took place about a week earlier. At least 2 mental compulsions were identified from that discussion, and the talking about that issue felt more relieving.

V.S.

V.S.

May 16, 2025
Good experience

I was allowed to review a list of mental compulsions with her during the session, since I had difficulty identifying ones I had. I was thinking my mental compulsions were just categorized as obsessions. Us reviewing the list when we did was indeed very helpful :)

V.S.

V.S.

Apr 17, 2025
Good experience

I was provided assistance to help me make my DOCS assessment responses more accurate (within the session), and everything else was very good :)

V.S.

V.S.

Apr 1, 2025
Good experience

It was a just a pre-planned, half-hour check-in that was very good :)

V.S.

V.S.

Mar 20, 2025
Good experience

We were able to confirm how things are going, and how our sessions would be scheduled in the near future :)

V.S.

V.S.

Mar 6, 2025
Good experience

Everything just went very well :)

V.S.

V.S.

Feb 27, 2025
Good experience

Productive ERPs took place, and the everything else went smoothly :)

V.S.

V.S.

Feb 20, 2025
Good experience

Things were made sure to be up-to-date, and everything else was fabulous :)

V.S.

V.S.

Feb 13, 2025
Good experience

All the aspects being fabulous :)

V.S.

V.S.

Feb 10, 2025
Good experience

No thanks

S.C.

S.C.

Jan 29, 2025
Good experience

I am truly so thankful I found Kaira through NOCD. She is very friendly, genuine, understanding, and very knowledgeable about her practice. I’ve never felt as confident with a therapist as I do her.. she asks the right questions and knows how to flow through the session creating a comfortable environment. I highly recommend her if you are looking for intentional/guided sessions and authentic conversations. 10/10!

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