Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY
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Ruth A Lippin
LCSW, JD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Yoav Cohen
Psychologist, PhD, ACT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical psychologist certified in cognitive-behavioral therapy with an extensive experience in the treatment of depression, anxiety,
obsessive
compulsive disorder, child and adolescent difficulties and personality disorders. I help individuals cope effectively with chronic medical illness, insomnia and pain.

Jason Duncan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children and adults in Westchester County and Manhattan (Midtown East). I have extensive experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness, and have been trained by top therapy institutes in the field. I strive to regular advance my knowledge and to provide leading scientifically researched treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, worry, depression, phobias, panic,
OCD
, trauma, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiant behavior, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.

Bruce A. Hubbard
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
Verified
TREATMENT BY SECURE TELETHERAPY: I have over 20 years experience treating panic attacks, phobias, anxiety, depression,
OCD
, PTSD and marital distress with Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). All treatment is offered in an atmosphere of collaboration, validation and respect. Supportive coaching and motivation enhancement are added for those who need help getting started and staying focused through the often challenging process of change.

Marilyn Piccirillo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am experienced in providing support around issues in relationships, communication, and coping with strong emotions. I specialize in working with folks who have experienced trauma or extremely stressful life events, as well as folks experiencing anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts (e.g.,
OCD
), thoughts of death/suicide/self-harm, or substance misuse.

Amelia Aldao
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have 14 years of experience doing cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety,
OCD
, body focused repetitive behaviors (such as
skin picking
or
hair pulling
), stress, sleep, and depression.
When we're anxious, we tend to feel physical symptoms (like our hearts beating faster) or experience lots of worries about many things. But the biggest problem with anxiety is that it GETS IN THE WAY of a full life! It holds us back. It paralyzes us. It makes us second-guess ourselves. It prevents us from forming relationships. I became a cognitive behavioral therapist so that I could help people manage their anxiety more effectively and regain control of their lives.

John Vieira Silvestre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LICPSI, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.

Lauren J. Hoffman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
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.

Barry Eichenbaum
PsyD
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I have extensive training in CBT for anxiety and mood disorders, particularly Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for
Obsessive
-Compulsive Disorder (
OCD
).
We all have potential to be great friends, romantic partners, family members, or workers. But we all encounter roadblocks such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and other stressors that impact our mental health, which can make it more difficult to engage these roles in the way we'd want. Sometimes we feel lost as to how to maneuver around these roadblocks. I want you to know that you don't have to walk this path alone. In working together, we will focus on developing the skills to help you overcome these roadblocks, so that you can be the person you truly want to be.

Amy M. Rapp
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
If you or your child are struggling with anxiety or a related disorder such as
Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder (
OCD
), tics, Tourette Syndrome, or trichotillomania (
hair pulling
), please consider reaching out to set up a free 15-minute consultation.
I am a New York State licensed clinical psychologist with training from UCLA and Columbia University in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and compulsive disorders. I am committed to working collaboratively with my clients to improve their quality of life. I strive to help my clients clarify their goals and learn the skills they need to achieve them.

Patricia Thornton
Psychologist, PhD, PLLC
Verified
Verified
As your psychologist, my job is to help you live the life you want to live -- fully and completely. My area of expertise is in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders and
Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder (
OCD
). Having anxiety keeps you from doing the things you want to do in life. I treat all types of anxiety (such as rumination, worry, general anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, health anxiety, and social anxiety). I practice Third Wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and ACT. Treatment is generally brief. I also have extensive training and experience in working with couples and families.

Jason Duncan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children and adults in Westchester County and Manhattan (Midtown East). I have extensive experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness, and have been trained by top therapy institutes in the field. I strive to regular advance my knowledge and to provide leading scientifically researched treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, worry, depression, phobias, panic,
OCD
, trauma, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiant behavior, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.

Alex Hittman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Do you often feel overwhelmed by your emotions? Do upsetting, intrusive thoughts stop you from being fully present? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships? I can tell you that you're not alone, and you have it within you to build the life you want. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety,
OCD
, trauma, emotion dysregulation, and thoughts of suicide and self-harm. Together, we can get you unstuck and back in the driver's seat of your life. You and I are a team!

Ethan Sapienza
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified
Verified
My experience is in therapies that have been proven to be effective, such as DBT, ACT, E/RP for
OCD
, Motivational Interviewing and EMDR.
Have your emotions been feeling unmanageable lately? Have you been feeling unable to fully participate in life the way you want to? Taking that first step to start your own therapeutic journey can be a challenging one, and it's my job to provide an empathetic, nonjudgmental space for you to work towards your goals and build a life that you want to live. Through the use of tools based in mindfulness, I aim to help you manage life stressors, work on relationship issues, identify your goals and values, and feel fulfilled in life.

Marina Gershkovich
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Marina Gershkovich, Ph.D., ABPP, is a licensed psychologist with a practice in New York. She is board-certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, and specializes in evidence-based treatment of anxiety disorders and
OCD
. Dr. Gershkovich is also an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at Columbia University Medical Center at New York State Psychiatric Institute. Dr. Gershkovich received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University, and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Drexel University. She completed held academic appointments at the Boston University School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School.

Alicia Hirsch
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Her areas of expertise are in anxiety disorders, depression,
OCD
, BDD, eating disorders, trichitillomania, hypochondriasis, low self esteem, and relationship issues.
Dr. Hirsch specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy to help people live more meaningful lives. Her previous roles include working as a senior psychologist at the Mount Sinai Traumatic Stress Studies Program followed by becoming the Clinical Director of Mount Sinai's Eating and Weight Disorders program, and then in 2010 spent her time developing the Mount Sinai
Obsessive
-Compulsive and Related Disorders Program, where she was the Clinical Director from 2010-2015.

Nancy Miller
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I specialize in treating anxiety and
Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder (
OCD
) using exposure and response prevention (ERP) and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) methods. I am a compassionate interactive psychologist and understand that starting therapy can be challenging. I am here to help you reach your valued life goals and begin to live a more fulfilling life. I have extensive experience in the treatment of
Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder,
Obsessive
Compulsive Personality Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety, and Panic Disorder. My work frequently addresses mood, relationship, personality issues, and general well being improvement.

Josie Oppenheim
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PsyaD
Verified
Verified
Feelings of emotional pain, depression or anxiety, alert us that important needs are not being met. When needs are not met we feel vulnerable and require protection. As a psychoanalyst I work with the whole person to find less taxing forms of protection so that fears, social withdrawal or repetitive attempts at safety become less necessary. I encourage relaxed communication at a very comfortable pace to nurture a greater sense of safety so your drive for freedom naturally leads you to the life you want. I work to resolve depression, creative blocks,
OCD
, trauma, romantic difficulties, and problems at work.
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Deloria Berks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW-R
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Do you have a desire to increase joy or abundance? Is your intellectual understanding opposite to emotional reactions? Do you feel anxiety, depression, or lack relationships? Is
OCD
blocking? Is your relationship with alcohol problematic? I offer a gentle approach for discovering an authentic more powerful self. Life is managed, explored and understood, not cured. We can discover how to listen, be heard and fulfill needs. Transformation and leadership are about intention and attention. Perhaps it's time to discover that within your own emotional prosperity, where you can truly be in charge of yourself.

Above the Line Psychotherapy, Dr. Linda Hoffman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also provide Exposure and Response Prevention therapy: the gold standard in care for
OCD
.
I am an entertainment industry specialist who helps professional screenwriters, directors, producers, musicians, and other creatives overcome challenges that are holding them back from living the lives they want and doing what they love. I use a variety of treatment approaches and will create a personalized treatment plan that is tailor-made to suit you.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists
How long does OCD treatment take?
OCD is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.