San Francisco Bay Area

Laurie J. Patraitis, Ph.D., received her B.S. in psychology (minor in biology) from U.C. Davis and her doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, Fresno (now Alliant University). While in graduate school, she found herself drawn to treating patients from a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) perspective … READ MORE

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

Alyson Erika Marlow, LCSW has been in the mental health profession for 12 years. She is a licensed clinical social worker with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of California, Riverside and a master of social work from San Jose State University. She has a unique variety of work experiences including facilitating treatment for individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder … READ MORE

Adam Clark-Tan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), is a dedicated mental health therapist specializing in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders since 2015. Currently based at The Gateway Institute’s Oakland location in the San Francisco Bay Area, his wealth of experience spans over a decade. Adam’s training includes a tenure at the University… READ MORE