Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

When I was younger, I was in family therapy with my mom, and it had a profound impact on our relationship. To this day, we are best friends. Seeing the positive change therapy brought to my family, I wanted to give back to the community and offer that same value. I enjoy making a positive impact on others' lives and witnessing the transformations people can achieve through therapy. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it.

As a licensed clinical psychologist, I aim to empower clients with evidence-based skills that will allow them to lead more fulfilling lives. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, and emotion and behavior dysregulation. I have specialized training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician.

I'm an empathetic therapist who has compassion for each person’s experience. I also take a practical stance, reiterating how you can help yourself. I am there to guide and encourage. The mix of compassion and accountability is a helpful approach in treating OCD. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We have received training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.

I hold a deep passion for helping people improve their lives and understand the importance of effective treatment. My interest in becoming a therapist stems from my own experiences with trauma and witnessing mental health struggles within my family. This has made me particularly sensitive to people with similar issues. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. Additionally, we have received training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.

You've come to the right place. If you're checking out NOCD Therapy, you've already taken a huge step toward reclaiming the life you want. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly. We have received training in evidence-based treatments, including Exposure Response and Prevention (ERP) therapy—the gold standard treatment for OCD.

When I was younger, I always wanted to help and be there for others as much as I could. I want to help people who are struggling. I love supporting others in making huge changes in their lives and being one of their biggest cheerleaders in success. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. Our deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. Additionally, we have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.

Please note: I will be seeing new clients starting in January 2025; please contact me to be put on a wait list. I will be on leave from August-Dec 2024. I enjoy working with adolescents and young adults with OCD and those who may find themselves worrying too much or avoiding things that matter. I also help individuals who are struggling with stressful life transitions, including starting college or their professional careers, new relationships, and moving.

Being a therapist is more than just a job for me—it's a natural fit. I have a passion for helping and empowering people, and I find immense joy in watching individuals empower themselves and bring more joy and hope into their lives. I take a gentle, empathetic, and direct approach to OCD therapy. My goal is to create a safe place where you feel comfortable, validated, and supported. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our deep understanding of its nuances enables us to properly diagnose and treat it.

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).

As your OCD therapist, I will always take a humanistic approach, providing a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space to create and maintain a healthy therapeutic relationship. My goal is to help you become the best and happiest version of yourself. Be prepared to put in the work to progress into a healthy, happy, stable life. At NOCD, my team and I provide personalized and effective specialized treatment for OCD and related conditions, such as BFRBs (including skin-picking, nail-biting, and hair-pulling). Our understanding of the nuances of these conditions enables us to diagnose and treat them properly.

I work with individuals who are struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, either precipitated by perinatal mental health stress and daily life stressors. Such clients would be receptive towards homework assignments, self reflection, and questioning patterns in their life that keep them viciously entangled in their symptoms.

My ideal client is someone who is struggling with their mental health, and has a body-focused repetitive disorder (BFRB) such as hair pulling or skin picking disorders.

I understand how difficult and debilitating OCD can be. There aren't enough professionals trained in treating OCD, and it often goes misdiagnosed. It's an unfairly stereotyped condition, and I have empathy and understanding for the challenges faced by individuals with OCD. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for people with OCD. We have a deep understanding of the nuances and intricacies of OCD, which enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. Additionally, we have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.

Do you find yourself repeating the same acts over and over again? Are you overwhelmed by anxious thoughts that make you feel insecure and unable to cope? Are you withdrawn and disconnected from your friends and family? You don't have to struggle alone. In therapy, we will work on a plan to turn your life around, using tools and strategies that you can implement to gain a peaceful, more balanced life from the first session. You can learn to confront your problems and triumph over them so you can live life to the fullest.

Hi! You can call me Po. I am an empowerment focused therapist who helps teens and adults who feel overwhelmed by endless worry, intrusive thoughts, self doubt, loneliness, hopelessness, burnout, or grief. Using a warm approach, I will help you figure out how to make your life feel sustainable and worth living. My areas of expertise are anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, adhd, autism, burnout and grief. As a Black woman, I am dedicated to strengthening the mental health of Black, Asian, Latinx, and Indigenous individuals and communities.

I like to help my clients to recognize and appreciate the strengths they already possess and to consider and develop fresh perceptions of the past, present, and future. My goal in working with you is to develop a collaborative atmosphere in which you learn to recognize and respect your own expertise and ability to actualize meaningful change in your life. I work with adults experiencing a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and family relationship difficulties.

Grace works with clients to translate her deep expertise into tangible tools for a life with less worry and more presence, confidence, and connection. She has received exceptional training in CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, and SPACE at leading hospitals and private practices. She specializes in supporting pre-teens, teens, and adults facing anxiety disorders such as OCD, panic, social anxiety, ARFID, emetophobia, body dysmorphia, perfectionism, and anxiety related to chronic illness and gastrointestinal issues. Grace also works with caregivers of children with behavioral issues, OCD, and anxiety using evidence-based parenting interventions.

As a therapist, I am authentic, compassionate, and caring. Empathy and open communication are important to me, and I take the time to listen and understand. I like to set specific goals and use measurable instruments to track progress. At NOCD, my team and I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for OCD. Our understanding of its nuances enables us to properly diagnose and treat it. We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy (ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD. When you start with NOCD, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues, based on your preferences.

I help people take action to live the life they want. My clients build skills to align their lives with their values and reach their goals. Using evidence-based strategies and accounting for the whole person, I help people improve anxiety, mood, compulsive behavior, and eating problems so they can thrive.