About Dr. Eda Gorbis
Eda Gorbis, PhD, LMFT, is a world-renowned authority on the treatment and research of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). From 1999 and until 2014 Dr. Gorbis held an appointment of Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine. She trained under Dr. Edna B. Foa, an internationally recognized authority who pioneered the protocols of Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy and Prolonged Exposure (PE) methods. She also worked with Dr. Jeffery Schwartz at UCLA, who was responsible for creating the 4-Step Cognitive-Behavioral Self-Treatment plan. She successfully synthesized these methods, along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to establish, develop, and direct the Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, Inc. As clinical director, she personally works with each patient that enters the Intensive Outpatient Program for OCD treatment. With over 20 years of experience and specialization in treating refractory cases of OCD and complex comorbid conditions, the Institute has successfully treated many individuals from all over the United States and the world. Her treatment methods, including finding an innovative technique to use "crooked mirrors" to treat individuals with Body Dysmorphic Disorder have earned her continuous attention from national and international media.
Dr. Gorbis was the vice president of the OC Foundation of California, where she has dutifully served 
the full term. She is a dedicated lecturer for the West Los Angeles VA PTSD clinic, and previously, she served two terms on the Scientific Advisory Board of the National OC Foundation. She is an author and co-author of numerous scientifically important articles on OCD, and has been featured in the media numerous times for her expertise on such programs and documentaries as MTV's "True Life." ABC News "20/20," NBC "Today Show," and most recently, on Discovery Health.
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. Her approach is compassionate, caring, intense – and fast. Clients who stick with the program experienced positive changes, less distress, and a better mood. The anxiety that was once an ongoing crisis will become increasingly manageable over time. I highly recommend the Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders in Los Angeles for anyone with obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, or other related conditions.
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Online and Phone Therapy
The Westwood Institute for anxiety Disorders is extending our services to online and telephone therapy to clients around the world struggling with OCD and related disorders. This method is cost-effective, which benefits clients with restrictions that do not allow them to leave their homes. The American Psychological Association has provided distance therapy to be safe and reliable. Furthermore, there are numerous studies and client testimonies that have indicated success through this method. In 1997, California established phone and online therapy to be legal. Be assured that all client information will always remain private and safe. If you have any further questions, please feel free to email us.
Due to the current pandemic (COVID-19), we are extending our services to full online and phone therapy to our clients.
Dr. Gorbis gives Grand Rounds at UCLA Medical School
