Stop Obsessive Thoughts & Break Free From OCD
OCD isn’t just “being neat” or “liking things a certain way.”
For women, it often shows up as relentless, intrusive thoughts about health, safety, relationships, and even motherhood.
Thoughts you can’t switch off.
Compulsions you can’t resist.
And the exhausting cycle feels impossible to escape.
But there is a way out.
Our OCD therapists in Santa Cruz specialize in treating OCD with proven methods:
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
Exposure and response prevention (ERP).
Approaches designed to break the cycle—not just manage it.
With structured support, you’ll learn to silence the noise in your head.
To face the fears without giving in to rituals.
To step out of anxiety’s grip and back into your own life.
Imagine the freedom of being present with your family.
The confidence to trust yourself again.
The calm of living without constant “what if” fears.
That freedom is possible.
And it begins with reaching out today!
Book your free consultation now.
It’s the first move toward taking back control—and you don’t have to do it alone.
Meet Your Santa Cruz OCD Therapists
Lynn Ingram, APCC
Lynn’s warm, empathetic, and trauma-informed approach to therapy is grounded in meeting clients where they are, with a commitment to guiding them toward their goals. She believes the therapeutic relationship is vital for effective treatment, and she brings her genuine self into each session, fostering a non-judgmental and collaborative environment.
Having grown up in Santa Cruz County, where she also raised her family, Lynn is delighted to offer psychotherapy and counseling services at Nurture Women’s Health & Fertility, supporting individuals on their journey to health and well-being.
* Supervised by Ila “Bree” Bode, LMFT, PMH-C
Shae Thysse, APCC
Shae is a trauma-informed therapist dedicated to supporting individuals and families through grief, trauma, and life transitions. She holds a Master’s in Counseling from St. Edward’s University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from UC Santa Cruz. Shae’s work is grounded in warmth, compassion, and evidence-based care that helps clients feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Her background includes in-home, telehealth, and crisis response work, including time on a mobile crisis team in Austin, TX. She currently provides therapy and parenting support through Encompass Community Services. With certifications in trauma treatment, Triple P, and emergency response, Shae offers a steady, relational presence to adolescents, adults, and families navigating complex challenges.
* Supervised by Ila “Bree” Bode, LMFT, PMH-C
No Surprises Act
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy sessions.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services.
You can ask your healthcare provider and any other provider you choose for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.