Working together to find, practice, and evaluate the strategies that work best for you.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist committed to providing mental health treatment that is based in research and known to be effective.
I am passionate about guiding people of all ages through evidence-based treatments for OCD, anxiety and related disorders. I also work with caregivers when children or teens are in need of support but not ready to participate in therapy. I offer treatment for:
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder
Health anxiety
Panic disorder and Agoraphobia
Fears and Phobias
Perfectionism
Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs)
Tics
I aim to help you or your loved one identify the behaviors and patterns of thinking that do not serve you well and practice getting untangled from distressing emotions. My goal is to help you or your loved one feel more confident in managing life’s challenges and do more of the things that bring fulfillment and meaning to life.
Because we are all wonderfully unique and have different responses to interventions, I pull from multiple research-based treatments to help you find the strategies that are right for you. I am trained in a number of treatment approaches that fall under the umbrella of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), such as:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP or EX/RP)
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
Habit Reversal Training (HRT)
Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)
Learn more about Dr. Sandra Ahumada
The Person
Compassionate, caring, and creative
The Experience
Joining clinical and empirical knowledge
The Services
Collaborative, tailored, and responsive