Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in New York, NY

I strive to create a safe and productive space in which you can comfortably share your struggles, be it depression, anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, past trauma, relationship issues or discomfort of any kind. I am an active and directive participant in the therapeutic process. No matter where in your life you are struggling, together we will establish goals and achieve results. With compassion, experience, skill, and a bit of humor, I aim to help my clients get out of their own way, strengthen their ability to cope, and achieve greater satisfaction with their life and relationships.

Going through profiles, you may not be sure what you are looking for in a therapist. I offer clients a free consultation call to determine what they need from both therapy and their therapist in order to move forward in life. If I’m not a good fit, I’ll provide you with referrals accordingly.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist, practicing in midtown Manhattan. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders and depression, utilizing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This treatment approach is symptom focused, goal oriented, and based on techniques that have been proven to be both effective and time-limited. I work collaboratively with my clients, helping them achieve their personal goals in therapy. Our work is usually focused on current issues and difficulties that one might be experiencing. Therapeutic objectives typically include symptom reduction, stress management, and improving specific behaviors.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in treating adults with a range of difficulties, including OCD, panic, social anxiety, uncontrollable worry, depression, and trauma. I also work with new parents finding their way through parenthood, particularly those struggling with anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum. I believe in flexibly applying evidence-based treatments to meet the needs of the whole person. I offer practical tools to reduce suffering in the present, and to help you move toward a life of value and meaning. However, I also aim to understand how your past experiences and identities shape your worldview.

Are your anxious feelings becoming an issue? Do you feel as though your thoughts are intrusive and overwhelming? Have you noticed any decrease in socializing or indulgence in once fun hobbies/activities? Are your thoughts and behaviors more obsessive and repetitive than you’d like them to be? Do you ever feel like nothing will change and you’ll be like this forever? My practice can help you gain more insight to how you’re feeling and how that leads to your behaviors. Together, we can accomplish this by exploring and applying techniques to help you achieve the way you want to live your life.

I believe that using evidence-based techniques in a compassionate therapeutic relationship is the key to successful treatment. My work with my clients is grounded in empathy and connection while helping individuals gain insight into their struggles. As your therapist, I will help you to learn how to reduce the impact and influence of painful thoughts and feelings while taking action to build a life that is full and meaningful. You will also learn how to implement new techniques and skills and, ultimately, how to be your own therapist.

Ruth Lippin has been successfully treating children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety and OCD, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, for over 20 years. At Conquer Anxiety & OCD, Ruth has created a personalized, boutique practice where she uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment (ACT) therapy and mindfulness to achieve your goals. Ruth also helps people during life transitions that often cause a significant amount of distress and anxiety.

I specialize in treating anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and related challenges, including perfectionism, stress, sleep issues, and relationship problems. I have advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), as well as mindfulness and acceptance-based techniques. I am a licensed psychologist in independent practice, having recently served as Assistant Professor at Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders.

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, and managing difficult life stressors in adults and older adolescents. I have extensive experience providing empirically supported cognitive-behavioral treatments for mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. Specifically, I have expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders and depression, as well as the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment for Emotional Disorders, and Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) for treating OCD. I also utilize mindfulness-based treatment (e.g., ACT) as part of my therapeutic approach.

I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience providing evidence-based treatments (CBT, DBT, ACT, and ERP) for a wide range of mental health issues. I'm licensed to provide care in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Through my generalist training, I developed particular interest in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and reproductive struggles, which led to additional, specialized training in these areas. I am incredibly passionate about my work and am dedicated to providing quality care that equips people with skills for long-lasting change.

Do you feel you’ve lost a sense of meaning, direction, or purpose in your life? Are you held back by anxiety, depression, addiction, past trauma or fears of rejection and abandonment? I can help you gain awareness into your patterns of thinking, feeling, behaving, and communicating that create obstacles to a fulfilling life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, depression, substance use, stress related to relationships, or career or family issues, my aim is to help you uncover resources within yourself, as well as give you tools that will assist you in achieving the changes you desire.

I specialize in treating adults with anxiety, OCD, panic, phobias, and trauma as well as couples facing difficulties in their relationships. My approach to treatment is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT)—all of which use behavioral, emotion-focused, and cognitive methods. I work in a private group psychology practice in downtown Manhattan and am available to see clients in-person and virtually.

I have expertise in treating anxiety, mood and OCD disorders (trichotillomania, BDD, skin picking). I use cognitive behavioral methods that have been shown to be effective in specific problem areas and tailor them to particular patients. My treatment philosophy is one that combines humanistic values and CBT interventions.

Thank you for stopping by! I specialize in working with adults in different phases of life as well as couple's counseling. I work best with people who are seeking relief from: • Anxiety • Relationship Issues • Bereavement and Loss • Depression •Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • ADD and ADHD I also work with individuals to improve their self-esteem and self-worth . Text Me for a Consolation

Experiencing aversive, unwanted thoughts and worries can be a scary and lonely experience. Attempts at trying to get rid of these thoughts can lead to further suffering and negatively impact relationships, jobs, and enjoyment of daily life. If you struggle with these types of thoughts or behaviors, you may long for compassionate support, helpful strategies for managing your thoughts, and a clear plan for how to implement more effective behaviors. I am committed to collaborating with you to achieve your goals and empowering you with skills for responding to painful thoughts and feelings.

Feeling like others don’t get you, or that you can’t be successful or happy is stressful and can interfere with your quality of life. I can help you to work on your relationships and other important life goals while still being true to yourself. I specialize in providing affirming therapy for neurodiverse adults and people with chronic illness and/or disabilities, including autism, OCD, ADHD, chronic pain, general anxiety, social anxiety, persistent depression, bipolar disorders, trauma, and psychosis. Together, we can help you to adjust to a diagnosis, heal from being misunderstood, reframe your strengths, and plan for your future.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been working with individual clients, couples, diverse families and parents/caregivers/nanny support for over a decade. I specialize in Eating Disorders, Body Positivity, young adult transitions, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder/Intrusive thoughts, parenting and relationships and self-worth.

FREE CONSULT. Do RESULTS matter to you? Everyone I see has OCD, Panic, Agoraphobia, PTSD, or Social Anxiety. These conditions are extremely treatable with the RIGHT kind of DRUG-FREE CBT Exposure therapy. I aim to eliminate symptoms, not just treat or manage them. Clients are liberated to move on with life--get married, prevent divorce or firing, have families, advance or change careers, resume friendships, return children to school--often in the middle of therapy. Therapy doesn't stop at the door. I contact my clients after every session to check on them.