Ranked #1 in Costa Mesa
Based in Newport Beach, 3 mi away
69/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Best Anxiety And OCD Therapists in Costa Mesa, CA (2026)
16 anxiety and OCD therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Costa Mesa: Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Newport Beach, RP Score 69/100; 2.7★ from 13 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: The OCD Treatment Center, 38 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Costa Mesa anxiety and OCD therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 16 rated practices.
Top 10 anxiety and OCD therapists in Costa Mesa at a glance
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Newport Beach | 69 | 2.7★ (13) | Newport Beach, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | The OCD Treatment Center | 64 | 4.8★ (38) | Newport Beach, 3 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Los Alamitos | 64 | 4.1★ (11) | Los Alamitos, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Orange | 63 | 2.5★ (4) | Orange, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Maria Malo, LMFT- EMDR, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and Grief Therapy | 61 | 5.0★ (3) | Irvine, 4 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 6 | Maria Malo, LMFT- EMDR, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and Grief Therapy | 61 | 5.0★ (4) | Newport Beach, 4 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Orange County Depression & Anxiety Family Therapy | 60 | 2.6★ (5) | Santa Ana, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | The Center for Anxiety and OCD | 59 | 4.6★ (18) | Irvine, 10 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Samantha Perkins, PMHNP - Anxiety & Depression Treatment | 59 | 5.0★ (17) | Anaheim, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Inpatient Mental Health Finder-San Clemente Depression PTSD Anxiety Call Center | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | San Clemente, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 16 best anxiety and OCD therapists in Costa Mesa, ranked
Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Newport Beach, 3 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based in Los Alamitos, 14 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based in Orange, 12 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based in Irvine, 4 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based in Newport Beach, 4 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Santa Ana, 9 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family counselor”.
Based in Irvine, 10 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based in Anaheim, 15 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based in San Clemente, 23 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based in Huntington Beach, 7 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based in Chino Hills, 24 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.2★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based in Laguna Niguel, 15 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based in Long Beach, 17 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based in Mission Viejo, 15 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based in Long Beach, 16 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.
Also serving Costa Mesa
20 more anxiety and OCD therapists within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
How we ranked Costa Mesa anxiety and OCD therapists
We scored 16 Costa Mesa anxiety and OCD therapists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Costa Mesa data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose an anxiety and OCD therapist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure anxiety and OCD therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- If OCD is the concern, ask whether they offer exposure and response prevention (ERP) and how they were trained in it.
- Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.
Questions to ask an anxiety and OCD therapist
- Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
- Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
- How much of your work is anxiety and OCD therapy?
- Which approach do you use for anxiety or OCD, and why?
- What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
- Do you offer online sessions?
- What is your cancellation policy?
- What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?
Terms explained
- PhD / PsyD
- Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
- Licensed psychologist
- A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
- Psychological associate
- In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
- LPC / LMHC / LCPC
- US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
- LCSW
- Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
- LMFT
- Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
- RP / RCC
- Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
- PSYPACT
- An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
- Telehealth
- Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
- CBT
- Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
- DBT
- Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
- ERP
- Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.
Anxiety and OCD therapists in Costa Mesa: frequently asked questions
Who is the best anxiety and OCD therapist in Costa Mesa?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked anxiety and OCD therapist in Costa Mesa, CA is Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Newport Beach with an RP Score of 69/100. It has 2.7★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. The OCD Treatment Center (#2) and Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Los Alamitos (#3) follow. We ranked 16 anxiety and OCD therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many anxiety and OCD therapists are there in Costa Mesa?
RankedPsychologists ranks 16 anxiety and OCD therapists serving Costa Mesa, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
What should I do if I need help right now?
In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.
Which anxiety and OCD therapists in Costa Mesa work on weekends?
7 of 16 ranked anxiety and OCD therapists post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Newport Beach (#1), Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Los Alamitos (#3) and Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program - Orange (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Costa Mesa anxiety and OCD therapists have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated anxiety and OCD therapists in Costa Mesa is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. The OCD Treatment Center has the most, 38 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does RankedPsychologists rank anxiety and OCD therapists?
Each anxiety and OCD therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do anxiety and OCD therapists outside Costa Mesa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Costa Mesa city center, our service radius for anxiety and OCD therapists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.
Can anxiety and OCD therapists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?
No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.
How are anxiety and OCD therapists in Costa Mesa ranked?
Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on anxiety and OCD therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.
What kinds of therapy are used for anxiety and OCD?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is widely used for anxiety disorders. For OCD, a form of CBT called exposure and response prevention (ERP) is commonly recommended. Ask a therapist which approach they use and what training they have in it.
Can I see an anxiety and OCD therapist online?
Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.
What if I need help right now?
Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.
Update log for Costa Mesa
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 16 anxiety and OCD therapists serving Costa Mesa.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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