About Dr. Jen Viscusi
Specialized OCD, Anxiety, Trauma, and Reproductive Psychology
I am Dr. Jen Viscusi, a licensed clinical psychologist who provides evidence based therapy for obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, trauma, and the emotional challenges that come with infertility and loss. My work combines structured, research supported treatments with a warm and steady presence. People often come to me when they are overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, or searching for a specialist who understands the intensity of what they are going through.
My goal is to create a therapeutic space that feels clear, grounded, and personal. I help clients understand what is happening in their minds and bodies, build trust in their ability to face uncertainty, and develop practical skills that support long term change.
Why I Specialize in OCD
My decision to specialize in OCD is both personal and professional. When I was in my early twenties, someone very close to me struggled with severe intrusive thoughts that were frightening, confusing, and deeply misunderstood. Like many families, we thought OCD was mainly about handwashing or checking. We did not know it could involve unwanted thoughts about harm, disturbing sexual images, or persistent doubts about a person’s identity, relationships, or character.
When he received an accurate diagnosis and began working with a clinician who understood OCD, it marked a turning point. Seeing his progress changed my understanding of the disorder and helped shape the direction of my career. It also showed me how long people can suffer when their symptoms go unrecognized or feel too difficult to say out loud.
Today, I work with people who feel ashamed of their thoughts, fear being misunderstood, or spend hours trying to determine what their thoughts mean. That early experience informs my compassion. Years of specialized clinical training and practice guide how I assess and treat OCD. Therapy is centered on your experience, your values, and your goals, with a collaborative plan to help you respond differently to OCD and participate more fully in your life.
Areas of Specialization
I provide specialized therapy for:
Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders
• Intrusive thoughts
• Contamination fears
• Checking and reassurance seeking
• Relationship OCD
• Harm themes
• Sexual intrusive thoughts
• Religious and moral obsessions
• Mental rituals and rumination
Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
• Hair pulling
• Skin picking
Reproductive Psychology and Infertility Related Concerns
• Infertility anxiety
• IVF and IUI emotional stress
• Pregnancy loss
• Decision making during treatment
• Navigating the uncertainty of reproductive outcomes
Trauma and Stress Related Disorders
• PTSD
• Medical trauma
• Birth and pregnancy related trauma
• Childhood or developmental trauma
My Therapeutic Approach
My approach is structured, collaborative, and active. Therapy with me is not a passive experience. You will always understand what we are working on, why it matters, and how it connects to your long term goals. My work is guided by treatments that have been shown to be effective, including:
• Exposure and Response Prevention
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma
• Habit Reversal Training
• Behavioral strategies for insomnia
I provide clear treatment plans, direct feedback, and practical tools that you can use outside of session. My goal is to help you build confidence, reduce avoidance, and strengthen your ability to respond to anxiety and uncertainty with flexibility and compassion.
Training and Professional Background
Doctoral Education and OCD Research
I earned my doctorate in clinical psychology at Spalding University. From 2013–2017, I worked in Dr. Monnica Williams’ research lab at the University of Louisville, contributing to data collection and interpretation, research studies, articles, and conference posters.
Alongside my primary clinical placements, I maintained an additional practicum at her clinic throughout my doctoral clinical training. This sustained clinical and research mentorship helped shape my specialization in OCD, including sexual intrusive thoughts and relationship concerns. My doctoral dissertation, OCD and Sexual Functioning, examined sexual functioning in patients with OCD before and after ERP treatment.
VA Internship and Trauma Training
I completed an APA-accredited internship at the Hudson Valley VA Medical Center in New York, with experience in acute inpatient psychiatry, residential PTSD treatment, and neuropsychological assessment. This training strengthened my work with trauma and the overlapping concerns that can complicate OCD treatment.
Specialized Clinical Experience
From 2019–2021, I worked at The Reeds Center in New York City, primarily as a postdoctoral fellow and subsequently as a licensed clinical psychologist. I provided specialized treatment for OCD and related disorders, including intensive outpatient ERP, and contributed case consultation to fellow clinicians.
My clinical experience includes severe OCD, co-occurring conditions, and extensive work involving partners and family members. I help patients and their loved ones recognize how reassurance, accommodation, and avoidance can become part of the OCD cycle and develop more helpful ways to respond.
Teaching, Consultation, and Professional Contributions
Supporting Other Clinicians
I provide monthly OCD and ERP group case consultation for clinicians at Behavioral Wellness Clinic in Connecticut and Behavioural Wellness Clinic in Ottawa, serving as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist — Consultant/Facilitator.
For more than three years, I have also been invited back to present OCD and Relationships through Dr. Williams’ clinics. My teaching experience includes guest lectures in two consecutive years for VA psychology interns on recognizing and diagnosing OCD and the foundations of ERP treatment.
I also offer individual OCD and ERP case consultation for therapists seeking support with assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment implementation.
Publications and Presentations
I have coauthored chapters on sexual orientation obsessions and relationship issues in OCD, contributed peer-reviewed research on hoarding treatment, and presented at the International OCD Foundation’s annual conference on topics including sexual and violent obsessions, sexual functioning, and minority-related considerations in OCD care.
I am a member of the International OCD Foundation.
Consultation for Mental Health Professionals
In addition to my clinical work with patients, I provide individual OCD and ERP case consultation to therapists and mental health professionals nationwide. My consultation work focuses on complex OCD presentations, case conceptualization, mental compulsions, reassurance dynamics, and challenges that arise when ERP treatment becomes difficult to implement or progress stalls.
What to Expect
Clients often tell me that therapy with me feels clear, grounded, and productive. I balance warmth with direct guidance. I provide structure but also meet you exactly where you are emotionally. You will always know the focus of your treatment and the specific skills you are developing.
Clients who consistently engage in therapy often begin noticing meaningful changes within several weeks. My goal is for you to feel supported, capable, and more aligned with the life you want to live.
Where I Practice
I offer therapy through secure telehealth for clients living in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Being licensed in all three states allows me to provide consistent, specialized care during life transitions, relocations, or periods of increased stress. Clients appreciate the flexibility of receiving expert OCD and anxiety treatment from the privacy of their own home.
If you would like to learn more about how I support clients in each location, you can explore the state specific pages below:
Take the First Step
If you are ready to understand your symptoms, reduce anxiety, and begin a treatment plan that is clear, effective, and personalized, I can help. You deserve specialized care that is supportive, evidence based, and focused on helping you feel more grounded and confident.
Specialized therapy for OCD, anxiety, trauma, and reproductive mental health is available to clients in New York, New Jersey, and Florida through secure telehealth.