Mary Abzug
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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My approach to treating OCD is straightforward, direct, and warm. I believe in being clear and transparent with members about the treatment process, but I also try to keep things approachable and relatable. It’s important to me that you feel understood and seen as a whole person, not just your symptoms. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and families, and providing parent coaching. I’ve worked with a range of issues, including behavioral challenges, personality disorders, trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, and gender dysphoria.
My approach to treating OCD is straightforward, direct, and warm. I believe in being clear and transparent with members about the treatment process, but I also try to keep things approachable and relatable. It’s important to me that you feel understood and seen as a whole person, not just your symptoms. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and families, and providing parent coaching. I’ve worked with a range of issues, including behavioral challenges, personality disorders, trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, and gender dysphoria.
Location
Licensed in California
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Other
Education
UCLA
Insurance
Plans accepted by Mary
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, UHC Student Services, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, Western Health Advantage,
Why our members love working with Mary
S.K.
Had a great session — I felt heard, respected, and enlightened. Mary struck a good balance of asking questions and sharing insights, along with enough time in between for me to share any other thoughts.
R.B.
Mary is an outstanding professional who provides compassionate guidance through ERP treatment. Thanks to Mary's support and expertise, I have experienced significant improvement in my OCD symptoms and a consistent sense of peace, joy, and well-being.
S.K.
Mary did a fantastic job, today’s session went really really well. Within 10 minutes I had gotten a lot of what was bothering me off my chest, and she was a great listener and also identified a couple different types of worries, without it feeling like she was trying to solve the problem right then and there. We did a guided worry script, and she struck a good balance between letting me come up with things and promoting for when a reassurance might be happening or an uncertainty statement might be helpful.
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