Teen OCD Therapy · Marin County, CA
OCD Therapy for Teenagers in Marin County
Adolescence is already hard. OCD makes it harder. Reframe CBT specializes in ERP for teenagers — helping teens in Marin County break free from OCD so they can focus on school, friendships, and growing up.
How OCD Shows Up in Teenagers
Teen OCD often looks different from adult OCD. It frequently centers on school performance, social relationships, identity, and existential fears. Many teens with OCD are high-achieving and hide their symptoms well — making it harder for parents and teachers to recognize.
- Academic OCD — fear of making mistakes, re-reading, erasing, and redoing work
- Social OCD — obsessive worry about what peers think, ROCD in romantic relationships
- Existential OCD — intrusive philosophical questions about reality, identity, or meaning
- Harm OCD — intrusive thoughts about hurting oneself or others (not suicidal ideation)
- Contamination OCD — fear of germs, illness, or contaminating others
- Pure-O — primarily mental obsessions with less visible compulsions
ERP for Teens — How We Make It Work
ERP for teenagers requires a different approach than adult treatment. We use age-appropriate language, involve parents strategically, and connect OCD treatment to what matters most to the teen — their goals, relationships, and identity.
Teen-Centered Assessment
We meet with the teen individually to build trust and understand their OCD from their perspective — not just the parent's.
Parent Coaching
Parents learn how OCD works, how to reduce accommodation, and how to support ERP at home without enabling rituals.
Values-Based Motivation
We connect ERP to what the teen cares about — sports, friendships, college, creative pursuits — to build intrinsic motivation.
School Coordination
When needed, we can provide guidance on school accommodations and communicate with school counselors.
Exposure Practice
Graduated exposures tailored to teen-specific OCD themes — academic, social, and existential.
Independence Building
We build skills for teens to manage OCD independently as they transition to college and adulthood.
Meet Your Therapists
Julie Hingsbergen, LMFT
Julie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Reframe CBT. She specializes in CBT and ERP for OCD, anxiety disorders, phobias, and BFRBs, and holds specialized credentials including IOCDF Clinical Member and Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP).
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
- IOCDF Clinical Member
- Certified ADHD Professional (ADHD-CCSP)
- Fear of Flying Clinic (FOFC) Affiliate
- 15+ years clinical experience
Nicole Springer, Registered AMFT
Nicole is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Reframe CBT, supervised by Julie Hingsbergen, LMFT. She specializes in CBT and ERP for OCD, anxiety, phobias, and BFRBs, and works with children, teens, college students, and adults.
- Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
- Supervised by Julie Hingsbergen, LMFT
- IOCDF Member
- Specializes in CBT & ERP
- Works with children, teens, college students & adults
Frequently Asked Questions
Teen OCD Therapy in Marin County
Book a free 20-minute consultation to discuss your teenager's OCD. We'll explain how ERP works for teens and help you take the first step toward getting them the support they need.