Therapy for Anxiety Disorders in NYC
Evidence-Based Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in NYC
People with OCD often experience:
Intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that feel disturbing or scary
Constant doubt, “what if” thinking, or mental checking
Compulsions such as reassurance-seeking, checking, counting, washing, or repeating behaviors
Mental rituals like reviewing, analyzing, or trying to “neutralize” thoughts
Fear of losing control or causing harm
Anxiety that temporarily eases after rituals — then quickly returns
Feeling misunderstood, exhausted, or stuck
OCD Subtypes Treated:
Contamination & Cleanliness OCD
Harm OCD
Self-Harm OCD
Sexual OCD
Relationship OCD (ROCD)
Checking OCD
Religious / Scrupulosity OCD
Moral / Ethical OCD
Health-related OCD
Symmetry, Order & “Just Right” OCD
Existential OCD
Pure-O (primarily mental compulsions)
Sensorimotor / Somatic OCD
Responsibility OCD
Real-Event OCD
False Memory OCD
Magical Thinking OCD
Post-partum OCD
Meta OCD
What to Expect in OCD Therapy:
Explore how OCD shows up for you
Identify intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and avoidance patterns
Learn how OCD maintains anxiety
Begin building tools to reduce compulsive behaviors
Create a clear, supportive treatment plan
Why Work With Me?
Specialized training in OCD and anxiety disorders
Evidence-based treatment (ERP & CBT)
Over a decade of professional and lived experience
Teletherapy available for flexibility and privacy
Warm, non-judgmental, collaborative approach
I understand how overwhelming OCD can feel — and how powerful recovery can be.
What You Can Expect in Work Me:
A clear, gentle explanation of how OCD works, so the process feels grounded and predictable
Compassion for how distressing and consuming intrusive thoughts and compulsions can be
Support in identifying patterns like reassurance-seeking, mental reviewing, avoidance, and rituals—without judgment or pressure
Learning new ways to respond to intrusive thoughts without fear, analysis, or trying to get certainty
Gradual, supported steps toward reducing compulsions and avoidance, at a pace that feels manageable
A focus on changing your relationship with thoughts and urges, rather than trying to eliminate them
Ongoing encouragement to rebuild trust in yourself and your ability to tolerate discomfort and uncertainty
How this Works
STEP 01
Book your free call
Let’s explore where you are now and discover immediate steps to help you feel lighter and more at ease.
STEP 02
Your Own Path
If we’re a good fit, we’ll will work towards creating a comprehensive treatment plan that will guide you to your healing and growth.
STEP 03
Healing & Renewal
Picture yourself equipped with the right tools, strategies to take on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder—embracing a future filled with peace, happiness, and resilience where you are no longer in control by these painful disorders.
Evidence-Based Treatment Modalities for Obsessive Compulsive Disorders:
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) – Gold Standard for OCD
Gradually exposes you to feared thoughts, images, or situations in a safe and controlled way
Helps you resist compulsions, rituals, and mental checking behaviors
Reduces anxiety naturally over time without relying on reassurance
Teaches your brain that discomfort is tolerable and temporary
Proven by decades of research to significantly reduce OCD symptoms
Effective for all OCD subtypes, including Pure-O, harm OCD, contamination OCD, ROCD, and checking OCD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for OCD
Identifies and challenges distorted beliefs related to fear, responsibility, and uncertainty
Reduces mental compulsions such as analyzing, reviewing, or neutralizing thoughts
Helps you respond differently to intrusive thoughts rather than trying to eliminate them
Strengthens coping skills and emotional regulation
Often combined with ERP for optimal outcomes
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for OCD
Focuses on accepting unwanted thoughts instead of fighting them
Helps reduce avoidance and compulsive behaviors
Encourages living according to values rather than fear
Increases psychological flexibility and resilience
Often used alongside ERP for deeper, long-term change
Mindfulness-Based Approaches for OCD
Teaches non-engagement with intrusive thoughts
Helps reduce reactivity and rumination
Supports ERP by increasing distress tolerance
Encourages observing thoughts without judgment or action
Effective in reducing anxiety and emotional overwhelm
Your journey to healing from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder starts here with therapy in NYC.
You don’t have to navigate this alone—let’s take the next step together. Schedule a free consultation today and begin creating the life you deserve.