Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in New York, NY

I'm a trans nonbinary therapist who specializes in helping clients navigate OCD, anxiety, and sexual trauma (and often the intersection of all three). I help clients understand that anxiety is not actually an emotion, but a way of avoiding bigger, more unpleasant feelings bubbling beneath the surface. Much of my work consists of helping folks process their grief at the existential nightmare that is the world we live in. Using mind-body therapies like IFS and ERP, I teach clients how to get in touch with these Big Feelings without being swallowed by them.

Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling? Not really sure why? Having intrusive thoughts or OCD? Sometimes, we all need a helping hand. At certain points in our lives, we could all benefit from the support and guidance of a therapist. I prefer to work with clients motivated for change. Using collaboration, we will work together to identify goals and the best course of treatment to help you lead a more satisfying, joyful life. Whether you are dealing with everyday stress or significant life transitions, I can provide you with tools to overcome the obstacles to your happiness.

It's getting more and more difficult to resist your compulsions. You're getting upset with yourself for not having enough "willpower." You're having frightening thoughts about yourself and others. Thoughts that scare you or contradict your values and who you are as a person. You experience self-hate every time you give into a compulsion. You're exhausted by your own mental and/or physical compulsions. You struggle to trust yourself and often experience shame surrounding your thoughts. You keep it all to yourself because you fear that others will judge you or betray you. Simultaneously, you need emotional support more than ever.

I am passionate about working with adolescents, adults, and their families/support systems. I have particular specialties using research-based practices to work with individuals struggling with Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. In addition to those specialties, I support clients through a wide range of challenges including, depression, stress management, life transitions, and career and academic stress.

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.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or perfectionism? Have you been struggling with a transition or recent change in your life? Are you looking to change how you approach your life, and move closer towards the things that are meaningful to you? I work collaboratively with clients to help them get closer to their values and better navigate life. My aim is not to treat symptoms; rather, I teach clients tools for living so that you can live the life you want to. Together, through a nonjudgmental and genuine approach, we can get you closer to who you want to be.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York and am passionate about supporting parents in their own mental health journeys, as well as through parenting challenges. I also provide individual therapy for adults with anxiety, OCD, and depression. My goal is to foster a warm and supportive therapy space while grounding our sessions in evidence-based approaches. I work with clients across the lifespan, from early childhood through adulthood, with the goal of managing emotions and behaviors more effectively. I aim to empower people to face their fears, tolerate uncertainty, and build a life that is in line with their values.

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.

Do you find that difficult emotions lead you to avoid, procrastinate, or steer away from the things that matter most to you? As a clinical psychologist, I can offer another approach: flexibility, self-compassion, and moving towards your values even in the face of emotional distress. Together, we will identify unhelpful patterns that are not working for you and practice new ways of coping that will help you meet your goals. I use evidence-based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Dr. Magdalena Buczek is a New York State Licensed Psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for children, adolescents, parents, and young adults. She takes a compassionate and collaborative approach in helping clients identify and achieve their emotional and behavioral goals.

My goal is to create a safe and nonjudgemental space where you feel comfortable to be your authentic self and express your feelings. I support clients struggling with anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, trauma/PTSD, ADHD, depression, substance use, relationship issues, and life transitions. I believe each individual is unique and I will tailor treatment to your needs in a warm and supportive environment. Together we will work towards finding your strength and improving your life by exploring your past, gain insight into yourself, learn coping skills to make actionable changes, and working towards self-acceptance.

Are you experiencing anxiety or thoughts that are challenging to control? Do you ever feel overwhelmed or burnt out? Do you feel like you’re stuck in a pattern of thoughts and behaviors that are hard to manage? You are not alone, we all experience challenges in our lives which can affect our functioning and happiness. My goal is to help you navigate through these unexpected obstacles that may arise and recognize that healing is not always an easy process.

I believe in the capacity of us all to define our life's path by taking risks and stretching in new directions. This can be one of the hardest parts of OCD and anxiety: feeling like your choices are dictated by the lump in your throat, the pit in your stomach or obsessive thoughts. Before I became a therapist, I was a lawyer for almost 20 years. That experience informs my work with clients as we strengthen their inner advocate and, often, develop a truer understanding of who they are and want to be when they are actively choosing how to live. YOU are not that critical, anxious voice in your head; let's clarify and pursue YOUR path.

Sometimes we feel stuck, that life has become unmanageable, or that we simply will never find happiness. Please know that I understand. I provide practical, empathetic, non-judgmental psychotherapy grounded in scientific research. My approach is collaborative, and I strive to create a warm, genuine, authentic space where you can come to understand and identify the unhelpful patterns in your life, and choose to make adjustments that clear your path forward.

Starting therapy can be a challenging process. In my practice, I aim to create a therapeutic space where you can approach whatever barriers you may be facing with curiosity and the safety of knowing you will not be judged. I specialize in therapy with young/emerging adults and college students experiencing a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, emotion regulation problems, academic/work stress, relationship challenges, and identity concerns. I have additional expertise in working with family members of individuals with serious mental illness, as well as people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

We specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD and anxiety disorders. This approach focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD.

I believe that taking the first step towards therapy is an act of courage. Sometimes it's easy to 'know' on some level that something about your life isn't working, but breaking out of an unhealthy pattern is the hard part. I aim to create a warm and nonjudgmental space to allow you to examine what is causing you to feel stuck, and challenge you to show up differently. Sessions can help you feel less anxious, and more confident and clear, as you learn how to better manage day to day challenges and feel more connected within your relationships, to self and others.

Do you have anxiety-provoking thoughts that won’t go away? Do you avoid certain situations or do the same things over and over to get rid of your anxiety only to find temporary relief? Do you feel like your OCD or anxiety is running your life? You are in the right place. As a clinical psychologist specializing in OCD and anxiety I am committed to empowering you to get back into the driver’s seat and feel in control of your life. I provide Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which aim to reduce symptoms and improve wellbeing by cultivating flexibility in thinking and behavior.

At times, life’s challenges can take a toll on our wellbeing, stripping us of the sense of freedom and authenticity we once embodied. However, with a safe environment and the right therapeutic fit, one can begin getting to know themselves beyond the stressors again. I’m committed placing clients at the center of the therapeutic process, encouraging them to get to know the deepest parts of themselves and empowering them to take an active role in their healing. My ultimate goal is to address the core issue, as well as provide concrete tools for change, allowing clients to move past feeling stuck and into a life of alignment.