Jill McCray
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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I want therapy to be a place where you can truly be yourself. My style is creative and down-to-earth, and I often use humor to make difficult moments feel more manageable. I know that even when things don’t seem to make sense, they often do through the lens of OCD. Together, we’ll work through your challenges, practicing self-compassion along the way. I find it so rewarding to see Members rediscover themselves. I also have experience with how OCD overlaps with trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs).
I want therapy to be a place where you can truly be yourself. My style is creative and down-to-earth, and I often use humor to make difficult moments feel more manageable. I know that even when things don’t seem to make sense, they often do through the lens of OCD. Together, we’ll work through your challenges, practicing self-compassion along the way. I find it so rewarding to see Members rediscover themselves. I also have experience with how OCD overlaps with trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs).
Location
Licensed in California
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Christianity
Education
State University of New York at Albany
Insurance
Plans accepted by Jill
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, 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 Jill
Why I became an OCD therapist
I first became a therapist to help people who have experienced trauma. While working at a residential treatment center, I had the opportunity to train in OCD treatment, and I found that I really enjoy working with this community. I discovered a niche that truly fits me, and I'm passionate about helping people with OCD and anxiety overcome the challenges they're facing.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I want therapy to be a place where you can truly be yourself. I come into every session with a nonjudgmental approach, no matter what you're experiencing. I also try to be myself in sessions, using humor and creativity to help you feel comfortable while we work through whatever you're facing together.
My message to you if you're considering therapy
If you're considering exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, I want you to know that it's worth it. It may feel overwhelming at first as you begin facing your fears, but I know from working through my own specific phobia how meaningful that process can be. Facing those fears can help them interfere less with your everyday life.
What makes my approach different
I like to be creative and have fun with my Members as we tackle difficult things. Even when OCD doesn't seem to make sense, it makes sense in the OCD brain. I also like to incorporate self-compassion and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) alongside ERP to support the work we're doing together.
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