Welcome to The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of Southern California.

If you live near Palos Verdes, CA or anywhere on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and you’re tired of talk therapy that feels supportive but doesn’t lead to real, lasting change, you’re not alone. Many people in the Palos Verdes area come to us looking for practical, skills-based help for Anxiety Therapy, Specialized Therapy for OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Insomnia Therapy, Therapy for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), and Tourettes and Tics Therapy, along with support for Child Therapy, Therapy for Teens, and Sport Psychology Services.

At CBT SoCal, we use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a clear, structured way that’s tailored to what you’re facing, and we may also draw from specialized methods like Inference-Based CBT and Exposure And Response Prevention Therapy. CBT is hands-on and directive, helping you make sense of patterns that keep showing up and build tools you can use in real life—not just in session. We’ll work collaboratively to set goals, understand what’s getting in the way, and create a plan that feels practical and doable. And because the work continues between sessions, you’ll also have strategies to practice as you build momentum and steadier confidence.

We’re committed to an accepting, affirming space that honors the dignity of every person, and many clients find that meaningful progress can happen in a relatively brief period when therapy is focused and skill-based. Our mission is to help you develop a clearer understanding of yourself and your patterns, take the power away from what’s been running your life, and get you back to living on your own terms. If you’re near Palos Verdes and looking for effective, specialized support, we invite you to reach out, explore our resources, and get to know our team. We also offer Online Therapy and Telehealth to make getting care more accessible, wherever you’re starting from.