Therapists in New York
Jason Duncan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10601
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 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.
Lyn Parsons
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14610 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals who have anxiety, have experienced trauma, or feel stuck in obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
Is anxiety preventing you from doing the things you want in your life? Is it keeping you from interacting with people, even those you love, in a free and open manner? Is anxiety sometimes even making it hard for you to get out of the house? Most of us need help getting our harsh inner critics to be quiet. Mindful self awareness, self acceptance and self compassion are crucial first steps in creating a calmer, more satisfying life. I believe that feeling better requires two things: learning new skills and gaining insight.
I specialize in working with individuals who have anxiety, have experienced trauma, or feel stuck in obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
Is anxiety preventing you from doing the things you want in your life? Is it keeping you from interacting with people, even those you love, in a free and open manner? Is anxiety sometimes even making it hard for you to get out of the house? Most of us need help getting our harsh inner critics to be quiet. Mindful self awareness, self acceptance and self compassion are crucial first steps in creating a calmer, more satisfying life. I believe that feeling better requires two things: learning new skills and gaining insight.
Xiaoxi Elsie Lin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
Elsie received her Master's in Social Work from New York University's Silver School of Social Work. She has years of experience working with individuals struggling with OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, as well as different phobias. Elsie holds certifications in Exposure and Response Prevention (EX/RP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused CBT.
Elsie received her Master's in Social Work from New York University's Silver School of Social Work. She has years of experience working with individuals struggling with OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, as well as different phobias. Elsie holds certifications in Exposure and Response Prevention (EX/RP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused CBT.
Jason Duncan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Pleasantville, NY 10570
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 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.
Allison Winik
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Scarsdale, NY 10583
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specialized in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, and disruptive behavior disorders (e.g., AD/HD, ODD) in children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that a strong, trusting therapist-client relationship is key to treatment success. I engage with clients in a warm, genuine, and validating manner, often using humor to facilitate comfort in the therapeutic relationship. I am a proponent of evidence-based, solution-oriented practice and rely on the strong rapport that I develop with clients to achieve treatment outcomes, balancing warmth in the relationship with firmness on meeting treatment goals.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specialized in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, and disruptive behavior disorders (e.g., AD/HD, ODD) in children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that a strong, trusting therapist-client relationship is key to treatment success. I engage with clients in a warm, genuine, and validating manner, often using humor to facilitate comfort in the therapeutic relationship. I am a proponent of evidence-based, solution-oriented practice and rely on the strong rapport that I develop with clients to achieve treatment outcomes, balancing warmth in the relationship with firmness on meeting treatment goals.
Josie Oppenheim
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PsyaD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10011 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Aimee Rubin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
You are not alone. I am here to help and guide you through your journey. I specialize in OCD, anxiety, PTSD, and depression. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Exposure Response Prevention Therapy. Together we will develop a treatment plan that is specific towards your needs. I strive to provide you with the support and tools for a better as well as healthier you.
You are not alone. I am here to help and guide you through your journey. I specialize in OCD, anxiety, PTSD, and depression. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Exposure Response Prevention Therapy. Together we will develop a treatment plan that is specific towards your needs. I strive to provide you with the support and tools for a better as well as healthier you.
Jason Duncan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New Rochelle, NY 10804
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 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.
Jason Duncan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10280
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 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.
Kane Psychology PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Manhasset, NY 11030
Areas of therapeutic expertise include, but are not limited to: Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD); Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); school stress; social anxiety; and LGBTQIA+ issues.
We are a group practice focused on providing excellent clinical care to children, adolsecents, and adults. As founder and owner of Kane Psychology, Fallon Kane has been working with families in the area for six years. Dr. Kane completed her Clinical Psychology Ph.D at the Derner School of Psychology, with a concentration in child and family studies. Vivan Giang, Noelle Watters, Joshua Glazer, and Meg Kane form the rest of the team, and are supervised by Dr. Kane. At Kane Psychology, we pride ourselves on having a warm, empathetic approach which quickly allows young people to feel at ease and fully engage in the therapeutic process.
Areas of therapeutic expertise include, but are not limited to: Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD); Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); school stress; social anxiety; and LGBTQIA+ issues.
We are a group practice focused on providing excellent clinical care to children, adolsecents, and adults. As founder and owner of Kane Psychology, Fallon Kane has been working with families in the area for six years. Dr. Kane completed her Clinical Psychology Ph.D at the Derner School of Psychology, with a concentration in child and family studies. Vivan Giang, Noelle Watters, Joshua Glazer, and Meg Kane form the rest of the team, and are supervised by Dr. Kane. At Kane Psychology, we pride ourselves on having a warm, empathetic approach which quickly allows young people to feel at ease and fully engage in the therapeutic process.
Marielle Tawil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
My nature as a therapist is authentic and open. I like to build an honest, vulnerable and trusting dynamic with you, where we collaborate on exploring and maintaining a curiosity about your life experiences that inform who and how you are (in the way that you think, feel and behave). I specialize in working with individuals that struggle with anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, and topics of gender and sexuality. I also work with couples, at any stage of their relationship, and my approach is informed by Gottman (I am level 1 trained), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
My nature as a therapist is authentic and open. I like to build an honest, vulnerable and trusting dynamic with you, where we collaborate on exploring and maintaining a curiosity about your life experiences that inform who and how you are (in the way that you think, feel and behave). I specialize in working with individuals that struggle with anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, and topics of gender and sexuality. I also work with couples, at any stage of their relationship, and my approach is informed by Gottman (I am level 1 trained), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
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Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10006
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 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.
Christine Flandreau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Kingston, NY 12401
Therapy provides the support to make changes and an enviornment where alternative ways of thinking, reacting and feeling can occur. I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults struggling with depression, OCD, anxiety/panic, PTSD and relationship issues.
Therapy provides the support to make changes and an enviornment where alternative ways of thinking, reacting and feeling can occur. I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults struggling with depression, OCD, anxiety/panic, PTSD and relationship issues.
Nellie Harari
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11242
My clients know that something in their lives needs to change. I work collaboratively to help clients clarify their own therapeutic and life goals, and we quickly get to work pursuing them. My clients and I are deeply invested in reducing their emotional distress and to improving their quality of life. I work with adults using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based therapies for a range of problems, including depression, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, social anxiety, phobias, insomnia, and trichotillomania. Many also come to me with relationship and other life issues.
My clients know that something in their lives needs to change. I work collaboratively to help clients clarify their own therapeutic and life goals, and we quickly get to work pursuing them. My clients and I are deeply invested in reducing their emotional distress and to improving their quality of life. I work with adults using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based therapies for a range of problems, including depression, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, social anxiety, phobias, insomnia, and trichotillomania. Many also come to me with relationship and other life issues.
Laura Berssenbrugge
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10022
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, autism, PTSD, and ADHD in children, teens, young adults, and adults.
Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or looking for a new clinician, you've already taken a step towards creating positive change. I provide an inviting, safe space for you to discuss your family, relationship, or personal concerns. No matter what is on your mind, I will listen with acceptance. Using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based practices, we will develop insight and recognize patterns in your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. My goal is to teach you skills that create sustainable change and help you cope more effectively with life's stressors.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, autism, PTSD, and ADHD in children, teens, young adults, and adults.
Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or looking for a new clinician, you've already taken a step towards creating positive change. I provide an inviting, safe space for you to discuss your family, relationship, or personal concerns. No matter what is on your mind, I will listen with acceptance. Using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based practices, we will develop insight and recognize patterns in your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. My goal is to teach you skills that create sustainable change and help you cope more effectively with life's stressors.
Gianna Murabito
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
Gianna sees clients suffering from a wide range of issues that include anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, depression, life changing events and transitions such as, loss and grief and relationship issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in individual therapy for adults and adolescents. I use a holistic approach that considers the interaction between my clients’ psychological and physical health, spirituality, race, culture, sexual/gender identity, day-to-day experiences, and relationships. I believe that my role is to create a space where the diversity of experiences can be explored with compassion. I utilize a psychodynamic approach to explore how the past is present and incorporate aspects of CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and MI into my practice.
Gianna sees clients suffering from a wide range of issues that include anxiety, OCD, specific phobias, depression, life changing events and transitions such as, loss and grief and relationship issues.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in individual therapy for adults and adolescents. I use a holistic approach that considers the interaction between my clients’ psychological and physical health, spirituality, race, culture, sexual/gender identity, day-to-day experiences, and relationships. I believe that my role is to create a space where the diversity of experiences can be explored with compassion. I utilize a psychodynamic approach to explore how the past is present and incorporate aspects of CBT, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and MI into my practice.
Grace Olivia Dickman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Now accepting new clients in my practice as of 12/18/23 - If you've experienced trauma that caused you to suppress, avoid, and close yourself off from the world - to deny your needs & make yourself small - I feel you. I tried coping with trauma by turning against myself, and it only increased the shame and isolation. I'm sure there's a part of you who is curious about finding another way, who realizes you are more than your struggles. Together, we can experiment with changing your relationship to your anxiety, OCD, trauma, and identity concerns, so you can reconnect with what you need to live a rich and fulfilling life.
Now accepting new clients in my practice as of 12/18/23 - If you've experienced trauma that caused you to suppress, avoid, and close yourself off from the world - to deny your needs & make yourself small - I feel you. I tried coping with trauma by turning against myself, and it only increased the shame and isolation. I'm sure there's a part of you who is curious about finding another way, who realizes you are more than your struggles. Together, we can experiment with changing your relationship to your anxiety, OCD, trauma, and identity concerns, so you can reconnect with what you need to live a rich and fulfilling life.
Liora Bensoussan
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10025
I specialize in sex therapy, couples therapy, sexual compulsivity, OCD, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, and emerging adulthood.
If you are looking for help, it likely means you've been struggling for quite some time. Whether you are navigating relationship or sexual difficulties, anxiety, trauma, or depression, the experience of being in pain can be an isolating and lonely space. My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, acceptance, and self-exploration to facilitate your pursuit of a life of fulfillment and meaning. I strive to work collaboratively as a team in your journey and see the therapeutic relationship as the most powerful tool to create safety in this process. I am fluent in both English and French.
I specialize in sex therapy, couples therapy, sexual compulsivity, OCD, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, and emerging adulthood.
If you are looking for help, it likely means you've been struggling for quite some time. Whether you are navigating relationship or sexual difficulties, anxiety, trauma, or depression, the experience of being in pain can be an isolating and lonely space. My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, acceptance, and self-exploration to facilitate your pursuit of a life of fulfillment and meaning. I strive to work collaboratively as a team in your journey and see the therapeutic relationship as the most powerful tool to create safety in this process. I am fluent in both English and French.
Angela Ramil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Watertown, NY 13601 (Online Only)
Have you ever thought to yourself, "I shouldn't feel this way, it doesn't make sense?" You are not alone. Often, we try to use rational thinking to understand emotional distress. My clients' goals are often to understand the feelings that are not logical or rational. Many have survived specific traumatic events or those that accumulate over the course of a life. I specialize in trauma, substance use disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders; working with teens and adults.
Have you ever thought to yourself, "I shouldn't feel this way, it doesn't make sense?" You are not alone. Often, we try to use rational thinking to understand emotional distress. My clients' goals are often to understand the feelings that are not logical or rational. Many have survived specific traumatic events or those that accumulate over the course of a life. I specialize in trauma, substance use disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders; working with teens and adults.
Kulliki Keller
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
I have extensive training and experience using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT) to treat anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and OCD related disorders.
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.
I have extensive training and experience using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT) to treat anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and OCD related disorders.
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.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (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.