Expert Treatment for OCD, PTSD & BDD in Los Angeles

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Westwood Institute specializes in personalized, evidence-based care for individuals living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

Why Choose WIAD

A Legacy of Clinical Excellence

The Westwood Institute combines decades of specialized expertise with compassionate, evidence-based care to deliver one of the highest success rates in the country.

Recognized Expertise

Teaching, Research, and Clinical Leadership

Dr. Gorbis has shaped evidence-based care for OCD, BDD, PTSD, and complex anxiety-related conditions through decades of clinical leadership, research, and professional education.

30+ Years of Excellence

Founded in 1994, with roots in pioneering OCD research at UCLA since the early 1990s.

Intensive Treatment Programs

Immersive individually tailored programs designed for severe and treatment-resistant cases.

ERP Specialists

Trained in Dr. Edna Foa's Exposure and Response Prevention protocol—the gold standard for OCD treatment.

Psychiatry Integration

Comprehensive psychopharmacological management combined with behavioral therapy for optimal outcomes.

Medical Collaboration

Academic affiliations with USC Keck School of Medicine and UCLA School of Medicine.

Research-Based Care

Active contributions to scientific literature and ongoing refinement of treatment methods.

Conditions We Treat

Specialized Expertise in Complex Disorders

We treat the full spectrum of OCD and anxiety-related conditions, with particular expertise in severe, treatment-resistant, and complex cases.

Featured Videos

Learn more about our specialized approach to treating complex anxiety disorders, OCD, and related conditions.

OCD

Recurrent obsessions and compulsions treated with intensive ERP and the Four-Step Method.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Excessive preoccupation with perceived appearance flaws treated with specialized CBT and ERP.

PTSD

Trauma-focused care using evidence-based exposure therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques.

Anxiety Disorders

Comprehensive treatment for generalized anxiety using CBT and behavioral interventions.

Panic Disorder

Targeted therapy for panic attacks and agoraphobia using exposure-based approaches.

Social Anxiety

Evidence-based treatment for fear of social situations and performance anxiety.

Health Anxiety

Specialized care for illness anxiety and somatic symptom disorders.

Hoarding

Structured intervention for compulsive hoarding with graduated exposure and behavioral strategies.

Trichotillomania

Treatment for compulsive hair pulling using habit reversal training and behavioral therapy.

Skin Picking

Specialized approach to excoriation disorder combining behavioral and cognitive techniques.

Treatment Programs

Evidence-Based Programs Tailored to You

From intensive outpatient programs to flexible telehealth options, we offer a range of treatment formats to meet your needs.

3-Week Intensive Program

Twice-Weekly Program

A semi-intensive program accommodating professionals and busy individuals who need flexible scheduling while maintaining effective treatment.

8 weeks

Comprehensive Assessments

Thorough clinical evaluation using scientifically validated rating scales including the Y-BOCS and specialized diagnostic tools.

Varies

Telehealth Sessions

Secure virtual therapy sessions for patients who cannot attend in person, maintaining the same evidence-based approach.

Flexible

Individual Therapy

Personalized one-on-one sessions with an ERP specialist tailored to your unique presentation and goals.

Ongoing

Meet the Team

Led by World-Renowned Experts

Our clinicians bring decades of specialized training and a deep commitment to helping patients overcome even the most challenging cases.

Director & Founder

Eda Gorbis, PhD, LMFT

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, USC Keck School of Medicine

Dr. Gorbis is a world-renowned authority on the treatment and research of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. She trained under Dr. Edna B. Foa, the pioneer of ERP therapy, and worked with Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz at UCLA, creator of the Four-Step Cognitive Behavioral Self-Treatment method.

She successfully synthesized these approaches to establish the Westwood Institute, achieving one of the highest success rates for OCD treatment in the United States, with most patients experiencing around 70% improvement.

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Patient Feedback

Voices of Recovery

From professional colleagues to patients who have walked the path to recovery, hear what they say about the Westwood Institute.

"Dr. Eda Gorbis is a seasoned expert in helping people overcome OCD and related problems. Although there is no easy road to recovery, Dr. Gorbis and her expert team help even the toughest cases. I have known her for many years and have seen her make amazing progress with people who were considered beyond help."

Leading OCD Researcher

Professional Colleague

Research & Publications

Advancing the Science of Recovery

Dr. Gorbis and the WIAD team contribute to the growing body of evidence-based knowledge on OCD, BDD, and related disorders.

Begin Your Path to Recovery

Take the first step toward freedom from OCD and anxiety disorders. Our expert team is ready to create a personalized treatment plan for you.

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