Lydia Hamilton
Licensed Therapist, MA, LMFT
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Matches: Kaiser - Southern California Region
There is hope for improving your symptoms! You are not alone here. My approach to OCD treatment is warm and encouraging. I implement evidence-based practices such as ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) to provide safe, effective treatment. I love building meaningful connections with my members and seeing the positive changes that unfold from their hard work in therapy. I'm passionate about helping people live their best possible lives. In addition to OCD, my other focus areas include anxiety, depression, and psychosis. I am happy to support NOCD members with any of these concerns.
There is hope for improving your symptoms! You are not alone here. My approach to OCD treatment is warm and encouraging. I implement evidence-based practices such as ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) to provide safe, effective treatment. I love building meaningful connections with my members and seeing the positive changes that unfold from their hard work in therapy. I'm passionate about helping people live their best possible lives. In addition to OCD, my other focus areas include anxiety, depression, and psychosis. I am happy to support NOCD members with any of these concerns.
Location
Licensed in California, Texas
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Hoarding disorder, Children and Adolescents
Education
John F Kennedy University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Lydia
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, EMI Health, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Southern California Region, Meritain Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, Western Health Advantage,
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Get to know Lydia
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
Prior to working at NOCD, I supported clients with many different mental health needs and worked with several who were really struggling with OCD. I had the privilege of collaborating with providers here at NOCD and was inspired by what NOCD was doing. I wanted to be part of this movement and learn the specialized treatment people with OCD need to improve their quality of life and get it back. That led me to make a major career shift so I could help people get the treatment they deserve and live successful, fulfilling lives with OCD.
How my background shapes my work as a therapist
Growing up in a Hispanic family taught me to deeply value family, culture, and intergenerational support. Our family gatherings were loving, warm, and full of connection, and there was a strong sense of compassion and support for one another. That deeply rooted sense of love—and the exploration of how we cultivate it personally and professionally—led me to the field of psychology. I wanted to carry forward those values of love, support, and compassion into my work with my Members.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I want my Members to feel comfortable coming exactly as they are and to know they don't have to do any of this on their own. I hold hope for you, especially at the beginning of treatment when things can feel nerve-wracking. My Members have shared that our work feels warm and collaborative—not cold or one-sided—and that we're truly working toward goals together with compassion, care, and genuine regard.
What I want to help you see in yourself
I want my Members to see that being themselves is enough. You are unique, wonderful, and worthy just as you are. We all have strengths and areas we're working on, and that's okay. I focus on helping people build self-compassion and bravery as they move through challenging parts of treatment, learning to honor, cherish, and truly care for themselves along the way.
Why our members love working with Lydia
J.A.
Lydia is God-sent, she TOTALLy understands me and OCD and helps me, she sends me tips even off hours and is totally my cheerleader, she gives me so much encouragement. She cares about me. She does a superb job and is selfless when helping me and her passion to help others comes across with every session. She’s a blessing, may God keep blessing her for her hard work!!! I don’t know what I would do without her. Honestly she is my lifeline and gave me my life back. She’s sooooo patient, positive and upbuilding. I can even say that she’s one of the reasons I’m alive today, thank God for her!!!!
M.L.
I began my OCD therapy journey in November 2024 with my NOCD therapist, Lydia and since then, my life has changed in ways I never thought possible. Lydia is one of the most compassionate, caring, and understanding people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and has helped change the trajectory of my life for the better. As I began this journey, I actually had no idea I had OCD, but turns out everything I had been dealing with since I was a small child was because of OCD! Who knew! Lydia has given me tools and guidance that have transformed my life entirely. I cannot express my gratitude enough for Lydia, she is phenomenal!
T.S.
My therapist Lydia Hamilton is so wonderful! She always helps me out with any questions I may have about my ocd and my journey with ocd! My ocd has improved so much since I started with her and I have learned so many great tools to help me stay on the right path and continue to help me in the future! I had no idea how to handle my ocd before I met her I was so confused and felt so helpless. I can confidently say it’s changed my life!! It’s a game changer and I’m so thankful for her!
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