Molly Walters (she/her)

MA, AMFT
Accepting Clients

Hi! My name is Molly, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in CA and FL who specializes in treating OCD.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in California
Supervised by Alegra Kastens

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

I work with individuals struggling with OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, and other related disorders who want help finding calm and ease in their daily lives. Many come to me with a buzzing mind that feels disconnected from who they are and want to remember themselves. I help clients understand their patterns, learn practical tools, and reconnect with their values, guiding them toward a life that feels freer, more grounded, and authentically their own.

My Background and Approach

My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, including Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness skills. I also have specialized training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), which I use to heal deeper wounds, often underlying OCD. More specifically, I first help clients regain control through targeted behavioral work, and then support deeper healing by addressing underlying trauma using parts-based approaches. By integrating these approaches, I help clients understand their default patterns, manage symptoms, and create a freer, more values-based life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I was raised in a strictly religious environment, which gave me a deep understanding of the certain moral scrupulosity that often accompanies OCD. Because of this, I am deeply passionate about reducing the stigma and shame associated with OCD, particularly around taboo themes like POCD, and I bring empathy from my own lived experience navigating these challenges. My pre-med background and experience as a medical assistant showed me that Western medicine often focuses on treating symptoms rather than addressing deeper psychological roots. This inspired me to become a therapist, guiding clients to heal from the inside out, build self-sufficiency, and regain a sense of agency over their lives.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Internal Family Systems
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Metacognitive Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Eating Disorders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief or Loss
  • Insomnia
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Rate: $175/session

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