ERP Therapy in NYC

ERP for OCD, Intrusive Thoughts, and Uncertainty

OCD can feel exhausting — intrusive thoughts, mental loops, compulsions, and constant self-doubt. ERP helps you break that cycle so you can feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.

  • What Is OCD?

    Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves intrusive or distressing thoughts, images, urges, or sensations (“obsessions”) followed by mental or behavioral responses (“compulsions”) meant to reduce discomfort.

    Compulsions may feel helpful in the moment, but they make obsessions stronger over time — which is why OCD becomes such a painful cycle.

    If you feel stuck in your mind or trapped in repetitive behaviors, you’re not alone — and there is highly effective treatment for this.

  • Common OCD Themes We Treat

    OCD shows up in many forms. We work with all subtypes, including:

    Harm OCD (fear of hurting self or others)

    Contamination OCD

    Relationship OCD (ROCD)

    Sexual orientation–related OCD

    Scrupulosity / moral OCD

    Perfectionism-based OCD

    Checking or reassurance-seeking

    Mental compulsions / rumination

    “Pure O” OCD

    Body-focused concerns or symmetry/just-right themes

    If you’re unsure whether something is OCD or anxiety, we can help you clarify it.

  • What ERP Can Help With

    ERP is effective for a wide range of concerns, including:

    Obsessive-compulsive patterns

    Anxiety driven avoidance

    Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

    Panic-Related Fears

    Phobias & Specific Fears

    Perfectionism & “Just Right” Experiences

  • What Is ERP?

    Exposure and Response Prevention is the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for OCD.

    ERP can help you:

    Face the thoughts, feelings, or situations you’ve been avoiding

    Reduce mental and behavioral rituals

    Break the OCD cycle

    Build confidence in your ability to tolerate discomfort

    Reclaim time, energy, and freedom

    ERP is active, structured, and collaborative. We take it step by step, at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

  • How ERP Helps

    ERP teaches your brain a new relationship to obsessions — one where you do not need to avoid, fight, fix, or neutralize them.

    During ERP you will learn how to:

    Reduce compulsions and safety behaviors

    Sit with discomfort without reacting

    Break the cycle of avoidance

    Strengthen your tolerance for uncertainty

    Build psychological flexibility

    Create more space in your life for what matters most

    ERP doesn’t erase thoughts — it helps them matter less.

  • Our Approach to ERP

    We approach ERP with warmth, collaboration, and a deep respect for your lived experience.

    You’ll never be pushed into something you’re not ready for — instead we:

    Build a hierarchy together

    Move at a steady, safe pace

    Practice exposures both in and out of session

    Address subtle mental compulsions

    Incorporate ACT and CBT to support flexibility and values-based action

    Make sure the process feels grounded and manageable, not overwhelming

    The goal is not perfection — it’s freedom.

If OCD has been taking over your time, energy, or peace, ERP can help you get your life back. We’ll go at a pace that feels safe, supportive, and manageable — never rushed.

Ready To Explore ERP ?

For clients seeking in-person care, we offer ERP therapy in Midtown East, Manhattan.

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if ERP-informed therapy is right for you.