Get To Know Dr. Ben

Dr. Ben Johnides, Licensed Psychologist, sitting in Pasadena, CA
Specialized Child & Teen Anxiety and OCD Treatment
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in treating anxiety, OCD, and related disorders in children and teens, especially in those who are neurodiverse and diagnosed with ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Expertise in providing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), proven treatments for anxiety and OCD. Also trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
  • Providing evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders in children and teens since 2018; most recently at Small Brooklyn Psychology, a premier practice in evaluation and treatment for children and teens in Brooklyn, New York.
Support for Families and Proven Parenting Techniques
  • Trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting of Anxious Childhood Emotions), which helps parents manage their responses to their child's anxiety.
  • Expertise coaching parents on effective, compassionate strategies for their child's mental health.
  • Experience in supervising and consulting with other therapists to provide high-quality care.
Let's Work Together to Support Your Child
  • Office located in Pasadena, CA; telehealth in NY and FL.
  • My therapy style is warm, collaborative, research-backed, and designed to support your child’s unique needs.
  • Reach out today for personalized therapy or consultation to help your child thrive.

Education

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BTTI Trained in ERP for Pediatric OCD
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Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
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B.S., Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Professional Affiliations

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Member, American Psychological Association (APA)
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Member, International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
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Member, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapist (ABCT)
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My Approach

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Goal Oriented

I like to set specific treatment goals when we begin working together so that treatment can be as specific as possible. This also helps us decide which skills may be most important to build in treatment together.
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Flexible

All clients have different needs and various challenges that may arise throughout treatment. As such, treatment delivery may need to be applied flexibly while also maintaining fidelity to the treatment model. I provide treatment in a manner that contains the core ingredients to attain fidelity, but I adapt the implementation to be in line with the individual client's needs.
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Warm and Empathetic

I am a warm and empathetic therapist. I express genuine concern and positive regard for the client while also understanding and seeing the world from the client's perspective.
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Action Oriented

In our work together, my priority is to provide effective and timely relief from symptoms. I understand that many clients seek solutions that help them feel better as quickly as possible, and I’m committed to tailoring our sessions to meet those needs efficiently and thoughtfully.