OCD Therapy
That Thought Doesn't Define You.
OCD is one of the most exhausting and misunderstood mental health conditions there is. It's not about being neat or organized. It's not a quirky personality trait. It's an exhausting cycle of unwanted thoughts and compulsive behaviors that can take over your life and make you feel deeply ashamed of thoughts you never asked to have.
Here's what we want you to know: those thoughts are not who you are. And real relief is possible.
We offer OCD and intrusive thoughts therapy via telehealth across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
What Is OCD — Really?
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a condition characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that a person feels driven to perform in response to those thoughts.
The cycle works like this: an intrusive thought appears → it causes intense anxiety or distress → you perform a compulsion to relieve that distress → the relief is temporary → the thought comes back, often stronger.
OCD can look very different from person to person. Common presentations include:
Contamination OCD — fear of germs, illness, or contamination
Harm OCD — intrusive thoughts about harming yourself or others
Religious or Moral OCD — fear of sinning, blasphemy, or being a bad person
Relationship OCD (ROCD) — obsessive doubts about relationships or partners
Pure O — intrusive thoughts without visible compulsions (though mental compulsions are present)
Health Anxiety OCD — obsessive fear of illness or disease
Symmetry and Order OCD — need for things to feel "just right"
Existential OCD — obsessive questioning about life, reality, and meaning
Does this resonate with you…
You’re looking for a therapist who understands what it feels like when —
• You have thoughts that horrify you — and you can't stop having them no matter how hard you try
• You spend significant time and energy trying to neutralize, suppress, or make sense of your thoughts
• You seek reassurance from others — but the relief never lasts
• You avoid certain situations, places, or people to prevent triggering thoughts
• You perform rituals — physical or mental — to reduce anxiety, even when you know they don't really help
• You feel deeply ashamed of the thoughts you're having
• You've Googled your thoughts obsessively trying to figure out if you're a bad person
• You know your fears are irrational — but that doesn't make them feel any less real
• OCD has started to interfere with your relationships, work, or daily life
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold standard evidence-based treatment for OCD. It involves gradually and carefully facing feared thoughts and situations while resisting the urge to perform compulsions — breaking the cycle of OCD at its root. Our therapists incorporate ERP-informed techniques into their work with OCD.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another powerful approach for OCD that helps you develop a different relationship with your thoughts — learning to observe them without being controlled by them, and committing to living in alignment with your values regardless of what your OCD is saying.
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We understand that OCD often targets the most taboo, disturbing, or shameful thoughts imaginable. We approach this work without flinching — with warmth, deep understanding, and absolutely zero judgment. You can say the thought out loud here. We've heard it before.
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Understanding how OCD works is one of the most powerful tools in recovery. We spend time helping you understand the OCD cycle, why compulsions backfire, and what actually breaks the pattern — because when you understand what's happening, it loses some of its power.
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OCD therapy via telehealth is just as effective as in-person therapy. In fact many clients find that doing ERP work from their own home — where triggers often live — is particularly powerful. Available across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Our Approach
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Insurance & Fees
45 - 60 minute sessions | $110–$360
Most clinicians are in-network with Aetna and Northwell Direct in New York
Sliding scale fees available
Superbills are provided for out-of-network reimbursement
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