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Anxiety & OCD Treatment Success Stories

Los Angeles Patient Testimonials

Ziva L., Age 9
Overcoming Severe Dog Phobia

Treatment with Jillian at Renewed Freedom Center

Before Treatment:
Ziva’s fear of dogs controlled her daily life. She couldn’t walk around her neighborhood without “dodging dogs,” wouldn’t leave her room when dogs were nearby, and visiting friends with pets was impossible.

The Treatment Process:
Working with therapist Jillian, Ziva gradually faced her fears through exposure therapy. Her assignments included going on walks and eventually petting dogs, including Jillian’s own dog, Rooney. “It was hard at first, but then I wasn’t scared,” Ziva explains.

Life After Treatment:
The transformation has been remarkable. Ziva now describes dogs as “wonderful, fluffy, and cute. I’m in love with dogs.” She’s gone from paralyzing fear to genuine joy, saying “Dogs make me happy.” She even wants to visit Rooney again!

“Jillian was super nice. It took a long time, but it worked,” Ziva says, grateful for reclaiming her childhood freedom.

”After a year of therapy I have learned many ways on how to manage my OCD. I now look forward to having pets, hugging people, and maybe even having kids! Only a year ago I couldn’t even think about these topics without feeling extremely overwhelmed. Thank you Jillian for helping me live a fulfilling life again. Thank you for including my boyfriend so we can work through this together, we both have all the tools now.

Kiera

”Though I had suffered from OCD since childhood, I had no idea how atrocious this illness could become... Now that it’s been almost 2 years since I began your program, I continue to be able to manage my OCD with the tools you taught me.

Nancy31 years old

”When I first took my eight-year-old daughter to see Dr. Yip less than six months ago, I was extremely anxious... Most importantly, my daughter is now free from all of her OCD symptoms, and we are so grateful to Dr. Yip for her expertise.

Mother of 8 year old Beverly

”We would like to express our gratitude for your fine work with our son. You turned our hopelessness into hope and empowered him to take control of his life. The tools you have given us in communication as well as in fighting OCD will be so useful through the teen years ahead…

Mother of 12 year old Dan

”Before when I didn’t go to Dr. Yip, my life was hard and there were hard times... My life is so much better now that I can control my OCD. I don’t live in fear all the time... Now, everything is back to normal.

Nick10 years old

”Dr. Yip has not only completing changed my life for the better but she has given me the confidence to make sure that I can deal with any situation that is comes my way. I’m sure people throw out the word “Life Saver” far to often but Dr. Yip is exactly that.

Scott Stark

”Appreciate the professionalism and attention the staff has, the care they take to do their job is evident it's more than a job for them. Hard to find resources like this - keep up the great work Renewed Freedom Center!

John Peterson

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