Costa Mesa, California OCD Treatment Center

The Gateway Institute is pleased to expand its reach of specialized Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) treatment to Orange County residents since 2008. Located in Costa Mesa, California. The Gateway Institute is committed to its long-term goal of offering accessible specialized treatment to those who suffer from OCD and anxiety-related conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic/Anxiety Attacks and Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), and Trichotillomania.

Treatment is within your reach!

The treatment methods utilized at Gateway to treat anxiety conditions are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), exposure therapy (ET) and mindfulness-based behavioral therapy (MBBT).

Our Orange County, California, Gateway location is proud to provide OCD and anxiety treatment for the cities of Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Fullerton, Irvine, Aliso Viejo, Cypress, Buena Park, Brea, Lake Forest, Tustin, Westminster, Orange and Anaheim.

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Meet Our Staff

The Gateway Institute
940 South Coast Dr. Suite 235
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Office Phone: (714) 549-1030

Call to Schedule Assessment: (833) 432-5623

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 8AM-6PM

Meet Our Costa Mesa, California Staff

Jim Sterner

LMFT | Clinical Supervisor Lic. # 46088

Jim Sterner, LMFT, founder of The Gateway Institute, discovered his passion and interest in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) while studying psychology at the University of Maryland and Antioch University. This passion and interest in the field of OCD drove him to further studies at Phillips Graduate Institute in … READ MORE

Chris Trondsen

LMFT | LIC. # 135118 | APCC Registration #6764

Chris Trondsen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). He received his bachelor’s degree in human development and psychology from California State University, Long Beach. Additionally, Chris earned a Master’s of Science (M.S.) Degree in Counseling, … READ MORE

Shivani Patel

M.A, LMFT

Shivani Patel, M.A, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who specializes in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety-related conditions. She earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology and…. READ MORE

Jacques Esses

MSW | Registration# ASW96605

Jacques Esses is a registered Associate Clinical Social Worker. He earned his Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree, with an emphasis on individual and group clinical work at Yeshiva University, New York City. Jacques’ graduate thesis focused on the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) from an Exposure … READ MORE

Katharine Shiota

LCSW

Katharine Shiota is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related anxiety disorders. She earned her Master of Social Work from California State University… Katharine utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as the foundation… READ MORE

Taylor Galvin

ASW

Taylor Galvin is an Associate Social Worker (ASW) who works with teens and adults navigating OCD, anxiety, and related challenges. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University and began her specialized training in OCD treatment at Rogers Behavioral Health….. READ MORE