Jamie Pimentel
Licensed Therapist, MA, LMFT
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I'm so excited to get to know you and work together to overcome your OCD. I'll start by educating you about ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) — what it is, how it works, and what to expect. In our sessions, I'll create a space of safety and trust. There's never any judgment here. I know it can be hard to feel understood. I'm here to ensure you feel heard and seen. In addition to OCD, I have experience treating other anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma.
I'm so excited to get to know you and work together to overcome your OCD. I'll start by educating you about ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) — what it is, how it works, and what to expect. In our sessions, I'll create a space of safety and trust. There's never any judgment here. I know it can be hard to feel understood. I'm here to ensure you feel heard and seen. In addition to OCD, I have experience treating other anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, and trauma.
Location
Licensed in California, Montana
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Christianity
Education
National University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Jamie
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Shared Services, Western Health Advantage,
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Get to know Jamie
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
I was diagnosed with OCD about ten years ago, though looking back, I can see that I've had OCD my whole life. I also live with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). My own experiences help me meet Members where they are—not just from a therapeutic perspective, but from a personal one.
How my background shaped me as a therapist
My life experiences have shown me that while everyone's "hard" looks different, we're all human beings going through difficult things. I've faced my own challenges, and I understand how deeply those experiences can shape a person. That helps me empathize with you and understand how your own struggles have impacted you.
What I want to help you see in yourself
I want you to see your power and your resilience. A big part of treatment is helping you get your power back from your thoughts—giving them less meaning and less control.
My message to you if you're struggling right now
Exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) can feel scary at first because it asks you to face the things you've been avoiding. But ERP helps you learn that the feared outcomes OCD tells you are very unlikely to happen. You'll learn that you can tolerate anxiety, discomfort, fear, and even disgust. Over time, you begin to see that anxiety tends to make things feel much scarier than they actually are.
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