Testimonials

You have honestly saved my life. I have not felt this calm in 7 years. Seeing you was the best decision I have ever made, you literally gave me my life back. 

P.T., 36, male

Dr. Stevens is the best therapist I have ever worked with.  I have tried to get my OCD under control for years, and I've seen therapists in both New York and Los Angeles.  This is the first time therapy actually worked for me. 

C.A., 26, female

Thank you so much for all you did for James and me while we were there.  You are so receptive and ready with wise, articulate responses.  I will always remember your kind, steady support.

B.L., mother of client

I am no longer in denial of my OCD.  I want you to know that even though I was only there a short time, I've become more mindful of my problem and I've been working on exposures on my own.  I know I have a long road ahead of me, but you have given me hope for a better life.  I just really wanted to thank you.  You are changing people's lives, and you had an impact on mine.  I greatly appreciate all you have done for me.  I'm grateful and appreciative to have met you and to have been in your treatment.

M.M., 25, female

I was not working before I started ERP.  I wasn't even leaving the house unless I had to.  My OCD was interfering in my life, my marriage, and my friendships.  I had a lot of hobbies before OCD completely took over my life.  She helped me work on pushing myself and facing my fears so that I could get back to my life.  My wife is happy that I'm not as irritable anymore, too.

B. R., 38, male

I wanted to let you know that I am doing well and I am completely functioning!!  I am going to Tennessee tomorrow and I'm excited because I am able to have a little fun with OCD.  Whenever I have OCD thoughts I use mindful awareness and the tools.  Overall, I am very pleased with my mental health.  I know I will need to work on OCD for the rest of my life but I am in a good place right now.  Thank you so much for working with me on my OCD.  Thank you! 

A.J., 19, male

Dear Dr. Stevens,

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for EVERYTHING.  You saved my life.

P.E., 16, male

I was misdiagnosed after admission to a hospital.  My OCD even confused my doctors.  Dr. Stevens helped them understand that my obsessions were mimicking paranoia, but were actually untreated, severe OCD.  I was released to her care and we started the process of separating my thoughts from the OCD obsessive thoughts.  It has changed my life.  I was successful in my job before OCD attacked, and she knew I could get back to that level of functioning.  We worked out an exposure plan and I was surprised how quickly I returned to myself.   

H. L., 46, female

I want to say thank you so much for all your work with Aaron.  It has been great to see him back home and doing so well.  In my 12 years of working with youth and family, I can see that your work is very influential.You are gifted and the work you do makes a huge impact in peoples' lives.  Thank you for recommending Brain Lock and Dr. Foa's book Stop Obsessing. Even though I don't work specifically with people who have OCD, the principles and knowledge given are very practical and useful.

G.A., counselor