Kim D'Amico
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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I have lived experience with OCD. Getting effective treatment changed my life, and I’d like to help you live the life you want. My approach is grounded in building trust and helping you feel heard, understood, and comfortable sharing what’s on your mind. You can be honest with me about what is or isn’t working for you. I find it deeply rewarding when we work through challenges together and life starts to feel more manageable. I also have experience treating PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, grief, and life transitions.
I have lived experience with OCD. Getting effective treatment changed my life, and I’d like to help you live the life you want. My approach is grounded in building trust and helping you feel heard, understood, and comfortable sharing what’s on your mind. You can be honest with me about what is or isn’t working for you. I find it deeply rewarding when we work through challenges together and life starts to feel more manageable. I also have experience treating PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, grief, and life transitions.
Location
Licensed in California
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
Education
University of Southern California
Insurance
Plans accepted by Kim
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, 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, United Healthcare Shared Services, Western Health Advantage,
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Get to know Kim
My personal connection to OCD
I decided to specialize in OCD because I was diagnosed with OCD myself. It took a really long time for me to get the proper diagnosis and treatment, and once I did, my life really changed. I know that's true for a lot of other people. This is my chance to give back and help people in the way that I was helped.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
Active listening and compassion are at the center of how I work. It's vital for you to feel that you're being listened to, understood, and heard. If you don't feel that way, it can get in the way of our work together. As much as possible, I want to make sure I understand you and see the world as you see it.
What sets my approach apart
I have lived experience with OCD, so I understand firsthand how difficult it can be to have these symptoms and how hard it can be to talk about what you're going through. I also spent many years working with individuals who were harder to reach, including people experiencing homelessness. That work taught me the importance of building trust, creating safety, and forming genuine connections.
My message to you if you're considering therapy
If you're considering exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy but feeling hesitant or unsure, I want you to know that's completely normal. ERP is very different from traditional talk therapy, and the idea of intentionally facing something that makes you feel scared can feel counterintuitive. It's absolutely normal to feel hesitant and unsure at first. But ERP works, and it's worth it.
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