Reduce worry. Improve symptoms. Enjoy Your Life.

Evidence-Based Therapy for Anxiety, OCD, and Chronic Pain in Oakland, CA & Online

Do you struggle with worry or fear? Are you exhausted by health concerns, pain or stress? Do you feel burned out by decisions or perfectionism? I understand what you’re going through and can help you feel better. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, OCD, work stress, or health-related concerns, I provide compassionate, science-backed therapy to help you find relief and regain control of your life.

Meet Dr. Naomi Edelson

Compassionate. Evidence-Based. Results Driven.

Welcome! If you’re here, it’s because something important brought you to this point, and I congratulate you on taking the first steps towards feeling better. I have 15 years of specialized experience helping adults manage stress-related challenges using clinically proven therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), and Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT). An enormous body of research supports the effectiveness of these therapies, which are the gold standard for the kind of difficulties that we will be treating. I use efficient state-of-the-art techniques to help you reduce your symptoms, build resilience, and move forward with confidence.

  • Specialized Training in Anxiety, OCD & Pain Psychology

  • Warm, Supportive, and Personalized Approach

  • Flexible Therapy Options – In-Person in Oakland, CA or Virtual Statewide and Colorado

Take the first step toward relief. Let’s work together to help you feel better.

Specialties & Services

Targeted therapy for anxiety, chronic pain, and personal growth.

  • Anxiety & OCD Treatment – Overcome excessive worry, panic, or intrusive thoughts with proven strategies like CBT & ERP.

  • Chronic Pain & Health-Related Stress – Reduce pain-related distress with Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Pain Psychology techniques.

  • Health Anxiety - Reduce persistent fears about health and learn how to get unstuck from the vicious cycles of avoidance, checking, doctor visits o

  • Perfectionism & Work Stress – Find balance, set healthy boundaries, and reduce burnout.

  • Parenting & Women’s Health – Support for managing stress, pelvic pain, burnout, and emotional overload.

Evidence-based care designed to help you feel better, faster.

For the first time in years, I feel relief from my chronic pain—without relying on medication.
Dr. Edelson’s approach completely changed how I manage my anxiety. I finally feel like I have control again.

What Clients Say.

Counseling and therapy that is compassionate, evidence-based, and results-driven.

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