OCD Therapy & ERP Treatment in New York

Specialized, evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety across New York State.

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Why Specialized OCD Care Matters

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OCD is not an overactive imagination, a perfectionist streak, or a personality trait.
It is a cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors reinforced by fear and avoidance.

ERP helps you:

  • Reduce compulsions and safety behaviors

  • Respond differently to intrusive thoughts

  • Tolerate uncertainty without rituals

  • Break the patterns that keep OCD looping

  • Build confidence in your ability to face fear directly

ERP is the gold-standard, research-backed treatment for OCD. It works, but it must be done correctly and compassionately.

What ERP Therapy Looks Like in New York

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Understanding Your OCD

  • Assessment for diagnosis and treatment planning

  • Mapping obsessions, compulsions, and avoidance patterns so treatment is precise

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Exposure Work that Builds Confidence

  • Gradually approaching triggers while practicing response prevention.

  • In-session practice and guidance

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Support Between Sessions

  • Clinically appropriate support between session

  • ERP often requires help in real-time moments; not just once a week

Real Experiences With ERP

  • "What I really liked about Dr. V.'s approach was that the end goal was always for me to become my own therapist. Her approach was geared towards me being able to handle my OCD on my own. I found she struck a great balance of doing some of the tougher exposure therapies with me in session vs. me doing some of the easier ones on my own. Through this, I effectively developed the skills I needed to work through both tougher and easier exposures on my own."

    -Former Client (Shared Anonymously)

  • "Life changing. It gave me power over my thoughts and an ability to be in control again. The skills I have learnt through ERP therapy have helped me control my OCD considerably."

    -Former Client (Shared Anonymously)

  • "Dr. Jen’s demeanor helped me discuss what I was most nervous to talk about. Her personality made it easy to connect with her so I could trust the process."

    -Former Client (Shared Anonymously)

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OCD Treatment Available Across New York

I provide specialized therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder to adults across the entire state of New York through secure, high-quality telehealth. Wherever you live in New York, you can access expert Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy with a clinician who works exclusively with OCD.

I work with individuals throughout:
Westchester, Rockland County, Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk), the Hudson Valley, Albany and the Capital Region, Saratoga, the Finger Lakes, Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Binghamton, Ithaca, and surrounding communities.

Many people in New York struggle to find a therapist who truly understands OCD and uses ERP correctly. My approach is structured, clear, and grounded in specialized training. Sessions focus on helping you reduce compulsions, build confidence, and learn skills that support lasting change, whether you’re in a busy city environment, a suburban neighborhood, or a quieter upstate area.

If you are specifically seeking OCD treatment in New York City, including in-person therapy options, please see the NYC subsection below.

You can also view OCD treatment options in New Jersey and Florida

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In-Person Therapy Options in Midtown Manhattan

Many clients prefer the structure and convenience of telehealth, but I also offer limited in-person availability in the Midtown Manhattan area for individuals who want face-to-face ERP work, prefer in-office sessions, or commute into the city.

The Midtown location is especially accessible for people who work in Manhattan or commute from nearby areas such as Westchester or New Jersey.

Exact location details are provided upon scheduling.

Common OCD Subtypes I Treat

If your intrusive thoughts feel overwhelming or if you doubt whether what you’re experiencing is “really OCD,” you are not alone. Part of my work is helping you build clarity around what’s happening in your mind and why.

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I work with individuals experiencing:

  • Contamination OCD

  • Perinatal & postpartum OCD

  • Harm OCD

  • Violent or “taboo” thoughts

  • Relationship OCD (ROCD)

  • Sexual orientation OCD

  • Moral/scrupulosity OCD

  • Health OCD

  • Sensorimotor OCD

  • Checking and symmetry compulsions

Meet Dr. Jen Viscusi

Dr. Jen Viscusi, psychologist specializing in OCD and ERP

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist specializing exclusively in OCD and anxiety disorders. I provide Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD, with an approach that is grounded, clear, and personal. My work emphasizes building confidence, developing skills, and helping you regain trust in your mind.

FAQ: OCD & ERP Therapy in New York

  • Yes. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard, research-supported treatment for OCD. Decades of clinical studies show that ERP reduces obsessions, lowers compulsive behavior, and helps people regain control of their lives. ERP teaches you how to approach fear safely, resist rituals, and build confidence in your ability to tolerate uncertainty. When done correctly with a specialist, ERP leads to meaningful and lasting change.

    You can read more about ERP with me on my ERP Experiences page.

  • Traditional talk therapy focuses on insight and understanding, which can be helpful for many concerns but is not enough to treat OCD. ERP is structured, active, and targeted. Instead of trying to reason with intrusive thoughts, ERP teaches you how to change the way you respond to them. You learn to face triggers gradually, resist compulsions, and create new patterns in your brain. ERP is highly effective because it directly interrupts the cycle that keeps OCD alive.

  • Treatment length varies, but most people begin noticing meaningful change within several weeks of consistent ERP. Many clients experience significant improvement within 12–20 sessions. Progress depends on the severity of symptoms, the pace that feels right for you, and how often we work together. My goal is to help you build skills that continue to support you long after therapy ends.

  • When clinically appropriate, yes. OCD doesn’t only activate during a 50-minute session, and support can be crucial for progress.

  • Yes. Feeling anxious at the start of ERP is completely normal, and you will never be pushed into anything overwhelming or unsafe. Exposures are done gradually, with collaboration, clarity, and a pace that feels manageable. The goal isn’t to “flood” you, but rather it’s to help you build confidence in small, steady steps. Over time, most people find that exposures feel empowering rather than frightening.

  • Yes. All OCD and ERP treatment is available across New York State via telehealth. Telehealth ERP is just as effective as in-person work because exposures are practiced directly in the environments where your symptoms actually show up. Whether you live in a busy city, a suburban community, or a quieter area, you can access expert OCD treatment without needing to travel.

    There are also opportunities for in-person therapy in Midtown Manhattan upon request.

    You can also learn about treatment options available in New Jersey or Florida.

If You are in New York and Ready for Effective OCD Treatment

You don’t have to keep trying to outthink OCD. The work is challenging, but with the right approach, it is deeply effective.

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