Elise Curry
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Therapist, PsyD, LP
About
I'm a straightforward and compassionate therapist. My approach is collaborative. I'll go at a pace that's comfortable but challenging for you. I enjoy doing ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) because I see the reduction of suffering within a relatively short time. People with OCD are often talented and engaging individuals who are a joy to work with. I like seeing my members get their lives back — OCD is no longer in the driver's seat, and they have more freedom. My other focus areas include eating disorders and coming-out issues.
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About
I'm a straightforward and compassionate therapist. My approach is collaborative. I'll go at a pace that's comfortable but challenging for you. I enjoy doing ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) because I see the reduction of suffering within a relatively short time. People with OCD are often talented and engaging individuals who are a joy to work with. I like seeing my members get their lives back — OCD is no longer in the driver's seat, and they have more freedom. My other focus areas include eating disorders and coming-out issues.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
Takes Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Forest County Potawatomi, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare
LOCATION
Licensed in California
EDUCATION
- PSYD, Pacific University (1999)
- NOCD Academy, OCD Training Program
CULTURAL COMPETENCIES
LGBTQ, Buddhism
OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Children and Adolescents
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Why our members love working with Elise
C.Z.
Aug 15, 2024
Dr Elise is the best knowledgeable about not just OCD but other related mental health issues as well. She offers not just ERP but other practical ideas to help me
C.Z.
Apr 09, 2024
Dr Curry is the best. Friendly, caring, and successful. I have made amazing strides thanks in large part to her
C.Z.
Feb 01, 2024
Dr Curry is great - kind funny but holds me accountable. Also she doesn’t just do ERP all session we talk about how I’m feeling and she suggests other things I can do to feel better
N.M.
Jan 20, 2024
It is so vital to have my psychologist be direct in her communication with me and be willing to find alternative paths to success that feel doable when I get stuck.
N.M.
Dec 30, 2023
My progress has been slowed down by the life transition to retirement and the process of doing paperwork to get Medicare and other benefits. My stress level has been high and my obsessive thoughts lead me to cruise Amazon. I am resisting more purchases than not but it is hard. All in all I believe I am moving in a positive direction even when I feel stuck.
C.Z.
Dec 15, 2023
Dr Elise is great. Funny caring knowledgeable really enjoy our sessions even when we are dealing with difficult issues
N.M.
Dec 08, 2023
I have been going through a very stressful life transition to retirement and have backslid with my compulsive online spending to bind my anxiety. At the same time I have been meeting goals re: Required paperwork. I intend to get back my focus on the hoarding on hand to allow for taking graphics online as a reward. Dr. Elise has a way of instilling hope when I am feeling discouraged.
C.Z.
Dec 07, 2023
Dr Elise is great already I feel optimistic about the future
N.M.
Nov 10, 2023
Dr. Elise informed me that we would try a different way of structuring sessions to increase my mastery of decluttering. I am willing to try as I get side-tracked thus avoiding cleaning up. I do feel renewed hope that I can get my place under control.
N.M.
Oct 02, 2023
We went over my scales and while some things improved others did not. Reviewed and updated my tasks for while she will be on vacation and who I can call for support if needed before her return. I felt cared for and more focused.
N.M.
Sep 28, 2023
Dr. Elise and I made a list of tasks/goals to complete while she is on vacation. And also accomplished things I’ve achieved. We have another session before her trip so we can review and update the list. It feels great to have her support during the process of “growing”!
N.M.
Sep 21, 2023
Today was celebratory given I gave Dr. Elise a virtual tour of my newly cleaned and (more) organized apartment in process. Now a whole new level of ERP can take place.
N.M.
Sep 14, 2023
Dr. Elise focused more today on some unpleasant issues and options which I was stubborn about accepting but accepting my temporary solution “It’s better than nothing.”
N.M.
Sep 07, 2023
Dr. Elise was able to challenge my negative feelings while I am doing my cleanup to accept the progress I am making. That was very helpful.
N.M.
Aug 31, 2023
I appreciate Dr. Elise’s directness; especially when I don’t want to hear it.
S.D.
Aug 31, 2023
So far so good! I’m hoping to get to see her twice next week so I can get moving on treatment!
N.M.
Aug 29, 2023
I felt anchored during and after session. I have a plan.
N.M.
Aug 25, 2023
I was feeling discouraged about my perceived lack of progress and Dr. Elise pointed out the things I was accomplishing which allowed me to let go of that distortion and plan for next steps.
N.M.
Aug 17, 2023
Discussed my progress as revealed in the NOCD surveys and level Of depression.
N.M.
Aug 10, 2023
Dr. Elise focused me on following up with a professional organizer. And to open up boxes of stuff to see what’s inside. Not fun but I need the push. I always feel better knowing I pushed my limits.
N.M.
Aug 03, 2023
Dr. Elise focused me on my hoarding homework and setting new goals.
N.M.
Jul 27, 2023
Dr. Elise feels like a calm in the storm. So grateful to have her support when going through this difficult transition in my life.
N.M.
Jul 13, 2023
Dr. Elise is wonderful. She puts me at ease and focuses me on making changes.
J.C.
Jul 11, 2023
Elise is amazing. Just wonderful. So informative.
N.M.
Jul 06, 2023
Always good to meet with Dr, Elise.
N.M.
Jun 29, 2023
Dr. Elise helped me make a list of things I want to accomplish before the professional organizer comes. It helped me focus on tasks..
N.M.
Jun 22, 2023
She went over my graph of symptoms and it was helpful to see the improvements as well as room for much improvement.
N.M.
Jun 16, 2023
I lost the link so I don’t know if you can capture my comments from a minute or so. Dr. Elise is a wonderful psychologist. She instills hope when I feel my OCD/Hoarding and PTSD are unmanageable.
N.M.
Jun 08, 2023
It’s so great to have a psychologist who gets me and is willing to be direct when I need it. Dr. Elise is a true gem!
A.G.
Jun 06, 2023
Very detailed, insightful and helpful
N.M.
May 31, 2023
Dr. Elise shared some current information on Hoarding that was really interesting and relevant to my understanding today. I always come away with a sense of hope.
J.C.
Apr 26, 2023
Love my therapist an answer to our prayers
N.M.
Apr 13, 2023
Dr. Elise Curry is the best!
N.M.
Mar 23, 2023
Dr. Elise is wonderful. I feel more grounded and focused.
N.M.
Mar 09, 2023
I felt grounded during and after session. I was not when we first started today!
N.M.
Mar 02, 2023
Dr. Elise is very warm and supportive but focuses on task!
N.M.
Feb 16, 2023
Dr. Elise had me do an exposure and it gave me relief and hope to keep replicating the process.
N.M.
Jan 12, 2023
Dr. Elise is wonderful. She is very easy to talk with and directive when she needs to be. I feel hopeful after our sessions.
N.M.
Nov 17, 2022
Dr. Elise is wonderful. She is so supportive as well as directive and gives me the “pushes” needed to move forward in tackling my hoarding issues.
F.F.
Nov 10, 2022
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N.M.
Sep 15, 2022
Dr. Elise inspires trust and acceptance and is so easy to talk with. I am so happy to have her as my therapist.
anonymous
Mar 10, 2022
I am extremely impressed with Dr. Curry’s ability to keep my trauma history in mind without letting me digress. She’s quite insightful, unafraid to challenge me, and great at specific complements and encouragements about where I’m making progress - huge motivational help for an OCDer with avoidance compulsions.
anonymous
Dec 16, 2021
Dr Curry is wonderful. ERP is SO hard and she really supports me in leaning into my fears and uncertainty! Great exposure ideas and always available between my sessions to answer my questions. So grateful for NOCD!!
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