Treatment for Tic Disorder and Tourette Syndrome

    Finding the Right Therapist for Your Tic Disorder and Tourette Syndrome

    Updated at October 22nd, 2024

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    Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT) is an effective form of behavior therapy for treatment of tic disorder and Tourette Syndrome (TS).  It is a recommended first line of treatment of TS per the American Academy of Neurology.  It is not a cure but can be a tool that can help a patient with tic disorder or TS better manage your tics.  It consists of three important parts:

    • Trains the patient to become more aware of their tics and urges to tic
    • Trains the patient to use “competing” behaviors (ex. Something to do instead of the tics to provide similar level of release and relief) when they feel the urge to tic
    • Make changes in their day to day activities and environment whenever possible to reduce the tics or urges to tic 

    These strategies can be taught and optimized by behavior therapists who specialize in tic disorders and TS.  Severe cases may need medications in addition to therapy but both would be needed to achieve the best possible outcome.

    Helpful Website for Parents

    https://tourette.org/research-medical/cbit-for-patients/

    https://tourette.org/find-a-provider/?fwp_providers_zip_search=32.715738%2C-117.1610838%2C25%2CSan%2520Diego%252C%2520CA%252C%2520USA&fwp_providers_age_group=children

    Therapists Who Treat Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome

    Three23Therapy

    Therapist: Emily Reid, OT

    Treatment Available For:  Tourette syndrome, tic disorder, anxiety 

    Services:  CBIT, Family-based therapy, Parent Coaching 

    Ages: Children (age 7+ yo), Adolescents 

    Contact: https://three23therapy.com

     
     

    Intricate Mind Institute, LLC

    Therapist: Mary Baker-Ericzen, MA, Ph.D.

    Treatment Available For:  Tourette syndrome, tic disorder

    Services:  CBIT, CBT, ABA, Social Skills training, diagnostic assessments

    Ages: Children, Adolescents

    Contact:

    6336 Greenwich Drive, Suite G500, San Diego, California 92122

    Ph: 858-205-9809

    office@intricatemindinstitute.com

    www.intricatemindinstitute.com

     
     

    Resilience Counseling

    Therapist:  Katherine Pica LCSW, Kayla Norman, AMFT, Natasha Mills, AMFT

    Treatment Available For:  OCD, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Tic Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Trichotillomania, Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB), Trauma/PTSD, Tourette syndrome, tic disorder

    Services:  CBT, DBT, CBIT, ERP, EMDR, ComB, Christian counseling (if requested)

    Ages: Children (10+ yo), Adolescents

    Contact:  

    12396 World Trade Drive, Suite 204, San Diego , CA 92128

    Ph: 619-327-9317

    info@counselingca.com

    www.counselingca.com

     
     

    Child Psych San Diego

    Therapist: Diana Robbins, Ph.D.

    Treatment Available For:  Anxiety, OCD, Phobias, Tourette syndrome, tic disorder, Trichotillomania, Body-focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Misophonia, ADHD, Behavioral problems

    Services:  CBT, ERP, CBIT, SPACE, neuropsychological assessment

    Ages: Children, Adolescents

    Contact:  

    4036 3rd Ave, San Diego, California 92103

    Ph: 619-314-8833

    info@childpsychsandiego.com

    https://www.childpsychsandiego.com

     
     

    Center for Mental Wellness

    Therapist: Eunice Kim, Ph.D.

    Treatment Available For:  Anxiety, OCD, Eating Disorders, Tourette syndrome, tic disorder

    Services:  CBT, DBT, ERP, CBIT, family therapy

    Ages: Children (5+ yo), Adolescents

    Contact:  

    12625 High Bluff Drive, Suite 105, San Diego, CA 92130

    Ph: 858-461-9409

    ekim@socalmentalwellness.com 

    www.socalmentalwellness.com

     
     

    Farrow Psychological Services, Inc

    Therapist: Charles Farrow, PhD

    Treatment Available For:  Depression, Anxiety, Parenting support, Addiction, Tourette syndrome, tic disorder

    Services:  CBT, CBIT

    Ages: Children, Adolescents

    Contact:  

    9320 Carmel Mountain Rd, Suite D

    San Diego, CA 92129

    Ph: 858-480-1484

    https://www.charlesfarrowphd.com/services-provided

     
     

    Achieve Medical Concierge

    Therapist: Danielle Nahas, Psy.D.

    Treatment Available For:  Depression, Anxiety, Trauma/PTSD, ADHD, OCD, Tourette syndrome, tic disorder

    Services:  CBT

    Ages: Children, Adolescents

    Contact:  

    4510 Executive Drive, San Diego, CA 92121

    Ph: 858-221-0344

    daniellenahas@yahoo.com

    https://achieveconcierge.com

     
     

    Pacific Beach Therapy By The Sea

    Therapist: Lori L. Pele, MS, LCSW

    Treatment Available For:  Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Tourette syndrome, tic disorder

    Services:  CBIT, telehealth

    Ages: Children, Adolescents

    Contact:  

    4603 Mission Blvd, Suite 217, San Diego, CA 92109

    Ph: 619-379-8482

    https://www.loripele.com/

     
     

    The ADHD Center for Success

    Therapist: Lori Rappaport, Ph.D.

    Treatment Available For:  ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Tourette syndrome, tic disorder, Trichotillomania, BFRB

    Services:  CBT, EMDR, CBIT, telehealth

    Ages: Children, Adolescents

    Contact:  

    12625 High Bluff Drive, Suite 201, San Diego, CA 92130

    Ph: 858-481-2188

    drlorirap@gmail.com

    www.lorirappaportphd.com

     
     

    Ariane Myers Psychology

    Therapist: Ariane Myers, Ph.D.

    Treatment Available For:  Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Tourette syndrome, tic disorder, Autism, ADHD, Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB)

    Services:  CBIT, telehealth

    Ages: Children (5+ yo), Adolescents

    Contact:  

    415 N. Highway 101, Suite E, Solana Beach, CA 92075

    240 9th Street, Del Mar, CA 92014

    2918 Emerson Street, San Diego, CA 92106

    Ph: 858-367-0119

    amyers@arianemyers.com

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ariane-myers-del-mar-ca/776843

     
     

    Neurometabolic Medicine/UCSD

    Therapist: Gail Reiner, DNP, FNP-C

    Treatment Available For:  Tourette syndrome, tic disorder

    Services:  CBIT, telehealth

    Ages: Children (9+ yo), Adolescents

    Contact:  

    200 West Arbor Drive, Suite 8465, San Diego, CA 92103

    Ph: 858-966-5819, 619-471-9134

    gereiner@health.ucsd.edu

     
     

    Rady Children’s Hospital Tic/Tourette Clinic

    Therapist: Neurology

    Treatment Available For:  Tourette syndrome, tic disorder

    Services:  CBIT, telehealth

    Ages: Children, Adolescents

    Contact:  

    Nelson Pavilion, 3rd Floor

    8001 Frost Street, San Diego, CA 92123

    Ph: 858-966-5819

    https://www.rchsd.org/programs-services/neurology/services/tictourette-center/ 

     
     

    Psychiatrists Who Treat Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome

    Joshua D. Feder, MD

    Treatment Available For:  ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, Tourette syndrome, tic disorder

    Services:  CBIT, telehealth

    Ages: Children, Adolescents

    Contact:  

    415 N. Highway 101, Suite E, Solana Beach, CA 92075

    Ph: 619-417-7506

    https://www.joshuafedermd.com

     
     

    Rady Children’s Hospital/Jennifer R.L. Friedman, MD

    Treatment Available For:  Tourette syndrome, tic disorder

    Services:  CBIT, telehealth

    Ages: Children, Adolescents

    Contact:

    8010 Frost Street, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92123

    Ph: 858-966-5819 

     
     

    Mindpath Health/Michael E. McManus, MD

    Treatment Available For:  Tourette syndrome, tic disorder

    Services:  CBIT, telehealth

    Ages: Children, Adolescents

    Contact:  

    1550 Hotel Circle North, Suite 450, San Diego, Ca 92108

    Ph: 619-692-1581, 619-457-4410 

     
     

    Deborah G. Mishek, MD (Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrician)

    Treatment Available For:  Tourette syndrome, tic disorder

    Services:  CBIT, telehealth

    Ages: Children, Adolescents

    Contact:  

    12625 High Bluff Drive, Suite 302, San Diego, CA 92130

    Ph: 858-581-5053

    dmishek@dsscteam.com

    https://dsscteam.com/

     
     

    Aneita High, MD

    Treatment Available For:  

    Ages: Children, Adolescents

    Contact:  

    3003 Armstrong Street, San Diego, CA 92111

    Ph: 619-890-8872

    arashford@hotmail.com

     
     

    Deeann Y. Wong, MD

    Treatment Available For:  Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Depression, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, PTSD, Tourette syndrome, Tic Disorder, Trichotillomania

    Ages: Children, Adolescents

    Contact:  

    1011 Devonshire Drive, Suite D, Encinitas, CA 92024

    Ph: 760-753-2600

    http://www.deeannwongmd.com

     
     

    So Cal Psychiatric Care/Sanjoy Sathpathy, MD

    Treatment Available For:  ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism, Bipolar Disorder

    Ages: Children, Adolescents

    Contact:  

    9888 Carroll Center Road, Suite 218, San Diego, CA 92126

    Ph: 858-324-5339