Molly McGraw
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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I became an OCD therapist after seeking Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for myself. I experienced firsthand how powerful the right therapist and treatment can be for this misunderstood disorder. My work is about more than just paying it forward — I want to empower people with OCD to thrive and feel fulfilled. Whether we're doing exposures or making small talk, my aim is to make treatment comfortable, like you're meeting with a genuine human. My other specialties include generalized anxiety, trauma/PTSD, addiction, mood disorders, stress, self-esteem, and body image.
I became an OCD therapist after seeking Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for myself. I experienced firsthand how powerful the right therapist and treatment can be for this misunderstood disorder. My work is about more than just paying it forward — I want to empower people with OCD to thrive and feel fulfilled. Whether we're doing exposures or making small talk, my aim is to make treatment comfortable, like you're meeting with a genuine human. My other specialties include generalized anxiety, trauma/PTSD, addiction, mood disorders, stress, self-esteem, and body image.
Location
Licensed in California, Nevada
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Agnosticism, Atheism, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism
Education
San Diego State University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Molly
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 of California, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, EMI Health, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern 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, Western Health Advantage,
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Get to know Molly
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
I have OCD myself, and it has a huge impact on how I treat my Members and how I show up in our sessions together. I know what the day-to-day of living with OCD is like. That shared experience can be very healing, and I try to bring that deep understanding into the work we do together in therapy.
How my background shapes my approach
The way I was raised, my experiences, and the people I've met have all helped me become a more compassionate person. I'm not here just to treat OCD—I want to understand how every aspect of your life fits into it, and to get to know you as a whole person.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I show up as my authentic self. I'll let you know that you can ask me questions about my background, my training, or how I got into this work. We're two humans coming together to talk about really vulnerable things. If anything ever feels confusing or frustrating, I want us to talk about it, because that can be very healing.
What I want to help you see in yourself
I want you to see how capable, powerful, and smart you are. Yes, we create a treatment plan together, but the real progress is going to come from your consistency, your effort, and your willingness to show up. You are the one doing the work, and I want you to recognize how much that matters.
Why our members love working with Molly
T.D.
I love that Molly is so relatable and actually knows what it’s like to have OCD. I have never felt so understood by previous therapists (outside of NOCD). Molly always provides deeper insights, and always highlights my strengths and progress! I love working with Molly! I am so proud of the progress we’ve made together!
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