Elise Curry
Licensed Therapist, PsyD, LP
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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.
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.
Location
Licensed in California
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Children and Adolescents
Cultural competencies
Buddhism
Education
Pacific University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Elise
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Central California Alliance for Health, Cigna, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, Gold Coast Health Plan, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, L.A. Care Medi-Cal, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, San Francisco Health Plan, United Healthcare, Western Health Advantage,
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Why our members love working with Elise
C.Z.
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.
Dr Curry is the best. Friendly, caring, and successful. I have made amazing strides thanks in large part to her
C.Z.
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.
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.
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.
Dr Elise is great. Funny caring knowledgeable really enjoy our sessions even when we are dealing with difficult issues
N.M.
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.
Dr Elise is great already I feel optimistic about the future
N.M.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I appreciate Dr. Elise’s directness; especially when I don’t want to hear it.
S.D.
So far so good! I’m hoping to get to see her twice next week so I can get moving on treatment!
N.M.
I felt anchored during and after session. I have a plan.
N.M.
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.
Discussed my progress as revealed in the NOCD surveys and level Of depression.
N.M.
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.
Dr. Elise focused me on my hoarding homework and setting new goals.
N.M.
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.
Dr. Elise is wonderful. She puts me at ease and focuses me on making changes.
J.C.
Elise is amazing. Just wonderful. So informative.
N.M.
Always good to meet with Dr, Elise.
N.M.
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.
She went over my graph of symptoms and it was helpful to see the improvements as well as room for much improvement.
N.M.
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.
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.
Very detailed, insightful and helpful
N.M.
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.
Love my therapist an answer to our prayers
N.M.
Dr. Elise Curry is the best!
N.M.
Dr. Elise is wonderful. I feel more grounded and focused.
N.M.
I felt grounded during and after session. I was not when we first started today!
N.M.
Dr. Elise is very warm and supportive but focuses on task!
N.M.
Dr. Elise had me do an exposure and it gave me relief and hope to keep replicating the process.
N.M.
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.
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.
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N.M.
Dr. Elise inspires trust and acceptance and is so easy to talk with. I am so happy to have her as my therapist.
anonymous
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
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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