Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, Inc.
Treatment Center, PhD, LMFT
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921 Westwood Blvd, Suite 223, Los Angeles, CA 90024
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About Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders
The Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, Inc. was founded in response to the lack of expertise and successful treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In 1994, upon completing her training with Dr. Edna Foa, an internationally renowned authority on the psychopathology and treatment of anxiety, Dr. Gorbis was granted the use of Dr. Foa's intensive method involving prolonged and repeated exposures and response prevention (ERP) for treating OCD. Dr. Gorbis had much success treating patients at the UCLA OCD Outpatient Program with the intensive ERP method, and many patients suffering from OCD came from around the world to seek this treatment for their debilitating condition. In 1996, Dr. Gorbis began working with Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz, and continued treating OCD patients using mindful awareness training and the 4-step method. Dr. Gorbis later integrated part of the 4-step method and mindful awareness training with the intensive ERP method in her attempt to improve treatment outcome. 
Due to the success and overwhelming response of her intensive integrated method, Dr. Gorbis established the Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, Inc. in 1997 to better serve the community. Since then, Dr. Gorbis has successfully treated numerous patients from many parts of the world suffering from severe OCD, and has trained many clinicians from the United States and across the world on her intensive integrated method. The mission of Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, Inc. is to properly train clinicians to be effective in treating OCD, to improve OCD treatment through rigorous research, to eliminate the stigma attached to OCD through media appearances, and to disseminate knowledge of OCD through public education. Please visit our website for more information on OCD, and read our reviews on Yelp!
About Dr. Gorbis
Eda Gorbis, PhD, LMFT, is a world-renowned authority on the treatment and research of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). She is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor (V) at USC Keck School of Medicine. She was formerly an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine. As clinical director, she personally designs each patient's treatment curriculum for 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. She is a dedicated lecturer for the West Los Angeles VA PTSD clinic. 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. Call or Email Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, Inc. now for a free 15 minute consultation - (323) 203-1982
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Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, Inc.
Treatment Center, PhD, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: California / MFC32501
- Certificate from Anxiety and Depression Association of America
- Certificate from International OCD Foundation
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Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, Inc.
Treatment Center, PhD, LMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Gambling
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Internet Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Spirituality
- Testing and Evaluation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
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Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, Inc.
Treatment Center, PhD, LMFT
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Programs and Services
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dr. Jeffery Schwartz's the Four Steps Method
- Exposure with Response Prevention
- Externalization via mindfulness writing techniques
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
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Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, Inc.
Treatment Center, PhD, LMFT
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Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, Inc.
921 Westwood Blvd
Suite 223
Los Angeles, CA 90024
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Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, Inc.
Treatment Center, PhD, LMFT
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