Online OCD therapists in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey NJ
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OCD
Lenny Gallo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
OCD is more than just liking things neat and organized. It’s a serious and often misunderstood condition that can be incredibly disruptive to your daily life. For many people, OCD can interfere with work, relationships, and everyday routines—and it’s not something you can just “turn off.”
OCD affects people of all ages and walks of life. It often shows up as unwanted, intrusive thoughts (called obsessions) that can feel scary, upsetting, or out of your control. People can have unwanted sexual thoughts, thoughts of harming others, fears about relationships, and contamination, to name a few. To cope, you might feel driven to do certain behaviors or rituals (compulsions) in an effort to quiet those thoughts. Unfortunately, this creates a cycle that can leave you feeling exhausted, isolated, and overwhelmed.
OCD doesn’t always look the same. It can also show up in related ways, such as:
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) – Obsessive thoughts about perceived flaws in appearance
Skin Picking (Excoriation Disorder) – Repeated picking at the skin, often causing injury
Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania) – Compulsive pulling out of hair from the scalp, eyebrows, or other areas
My approach to treating OCD is rooted in the evidence-based methods of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). ERP is considered the gold standard for OCD treatment. Together, these approaches help you face fears in a safe, supportive way—so you can break free from the cycle of obsessions and compulsions. I am a part a part of the International OCD Foundation's Therapist Network and have been trained in ERP through the organization. To find out more about OCD, Click here.
Side Note: OCD and PTSD (TRAUMA)
About 19% of people with OCD also have a history of trauma. The research in this area is still evolving, and the truth is we don't have the best methods for treating both. Some of the strategies that are highly effective for OCD might not be appropriate for someone actively struggling with PTSD, and vice versa.
Currently, Prolonged Exposure (PE) is considered the gold standard for treating PTSD. That said, some individuals don't respond well to that. Others respond well to approaches like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) or IFS (Internal Family Systems). If you’re dealing with both OCD and trauma, we’ll work together to determine the best path forward—one that’s safe, effective, and tailored to your unique needs.
PLEASE NOTE: Some treatment for OCD will be unconventional. In some cases, I may require house visits and family participation, but be assured that all treatment related to OCD is always in the interest of helping you manage unwanted thoughts and rituals.
13 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ (Online Only)
OCD
Dr. Nadia Alsamadi
Psychologist, PsyD
Grounded in an integrative approach using inference based cognitive therapy (ICBT), acceptance and commitment therapy, and exposure and response prevention, I work with folks with mild to moderate OCD symptoms.
3 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ (Online Only)
OCD
Robert Zambrano, Psy.D
Psychologist, Psy.D
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can create constant, overwhelming thoughts (obsessions) and lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions) as a way to reduce anxiety. At Stress & Anxiety Services, we specialize in treating OCD using evidence-based therapies that are proven to help individuals regain control and reduce the impact of OCD on their lives. Our approach includes: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): The gold-standard treatment for OCD, where individuals gradually face their fears while learning to resist engaging in compulsive behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps identify and challenge obsessive thoughts and the compulsive behaviors they trigger, leading to healthier thinking patterns. -Mindfulness Techniques: Encourages awareness and acceptance of distressing thoughts without acting on them, reducing the power of obsessions. Through secure telehealth services, we offer expert OCD treatment wherever you are. With our tailored approach, you can work towards reducing compulsive behaviors and living a more peaceful, fulfilling life.
18 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ
OCD
Aranya Edmonds
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAMFT / LAC
I work with individuals experiencing obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and anxiety related to OCD. Therapy focuses on increasing awareness, strengthening coping skills, and reducing the emotional impact of intrusive thoughts. The goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your daily life.
3 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ (Online Only)
OCD
New Path Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
Our therapists specialize in helping individuals manage the intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and anxiety that often accompany this condition. OCD can be a debilitating cycle of worry and rituals that interfere with daily life, but our approach focuses on breaking that cycle through evidence-based treatments like exposure and response prevention (ERP) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). We work with clients to identify the underlying fears driving their obsessions, challenge irrational thoughts, and gradually reduce the need for compulsive behaviors. Together, we build healthier coping strategies and help clients regain control over their lives. Our goal is to support individuals in managing OCD symptoms, enhancing their ability to live with greater flexibility, and ultimately finding peace and balance.
16 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ (Online Only)
OCD
Ricardo Despradel
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC,LPC
I specialize in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard, evidence-based approach for OCD. ERP works by gradually and intentionally exposing clients to the thoughts, images, or situations that trigger their anxiety while helping them resist the urge to engage in compulsions or avoidance. Over time, this process reduces the power of intrusive thoughts, builds tolerance for uncertainty, and breaks the cycle of obsessions and compulsions that OCD depends on to survive. I work with a wide range of OCD presentations, including contamination OCD, checking, harm OCD, and other subtypes, delivering treatment in a structured, individualized, and collaborative format designed for long-term relief. I offer telehealth sessions to teens and adults across New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, including affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients.
6 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ (Online Only)
OCD
Ryan Ramsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Being authentic matters to me. I show up as a real person in the therapy room, and I want you to feel like you can do the same. My goal is to create a space where you can be yourself, open up, and unpack everything you’ve been carrying: the stress, the thoughts you keep to yourself, the experiences you’ve been through, and all the stuff life has handed you. When people feel safe enough to be honest and real, that’s when therapy really helps.
I’m informal, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. I believe that the relationship between us is far more important than any technique or theory. When you feel comfortable, understood, and really seen, you’re more likely to take risks, speak your truth, and make real changes.
That said, I do bring strong clinical training when it’s useful. I have advanced training in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy from the Albert Ellis Institute in New York. REBT is one tool in my toolbox and something we can use to help you understand and challenge your thoughts, shift unhelpful patterns, and create new ways of responding to stress, relationships, and life in general. But therapy with me isn’t rigid or overly structured. It’s a conversation. It’s two humans sitting down, figuring things out together.
If you’re motivated to change, to feel better, to understand yourself more deeply, or to get clearer about where you want your life to go, I can help you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ
OCD
Adrian Pinckney
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I provide evidence-based strategies to help clients manage intrusive thoughts, reduce compulsive behaviors, and regain control of their daily lives.
4 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ (Online Only)
OCD
Insight Psychological Group
Psychologist, Psy.D.s, LCSWs, LPCs, LCADCs...
Several of our therapists have received extensive training in the specific treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
29 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ
OCD
Wellness Hills Mental Health Treatment New Jersey
Treatment Center
Wellness Hills provides OCD treatment in NJ using evidence-based care, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) when clinically appropriate. Treatment targets intrusive thoughts and compulsions (checking, reassurance seeking, mental rituals) with structured strategies to reduce ritualizing and improve daily functioning.
1 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ
OCD
Johanna Wood, Leap Counseling and Consultation
Psychologist, PhD, LP
I specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. My clients typically have tried therapy before, but have not seen much improvement. They continue living in fear, anxiety, and guilt, as their lives continue getting smaller and smaller. This is because OCD requires specialized treatment. Coping skills are great, but they can only get you so far. In fact, when it comes to OCD, they could be making things worse! The good news is, there are science-backed treatments for OCD with decades of research showing that they actually work. If you're ready to stop coping and start living, take a leap of faith and reach out.
My style is structured and balances use of the latest science with compassion and understanding. My goal is to make you feel heard, and feel challenged. I serve adults with primary issues of OCD, and I also address co-occurring anxiety disorders, depression, insomnia, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and trauma, using cognitive-behavioral therapies. I address all forms of OCD, but I have a special interest in scrupulosity (religious- and moral-based) OCD. I love helping people stop letting their OCD hijack their sources of meaning and get back to having faith in faith again.
3 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ (Online Only)
OCD
Rick Brodsky
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Cognitive behavioral therapy has shown consistent effectiveness using exposure therapy to address OCD. This is my preferred methodology.
24 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ (Online Only)
OCD
City Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
We provide specialized, evidence-based therapy for individuals living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Treatment focuses on reducing the impact of intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and anxiety through a structured, supportive approach that helps clients build tolerance for uncertainty and regain a sense of control.
2 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ
OCD
Dr. Karina Luaces
Psychologist, PsyD.
OCD can be all-consuming, making it difficult to quiet intrusive thoughts or break cycles of compulsive behavior. Using evidence-based approaches I help clients understand their OCD, reduce its grip, and reclaim a greater sense of freedom in their daily lives.
7 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ
OCD
Elana Blumenthal
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Dealing with patients who have anxiety and OCD is an important part of the work I have done historically and currently. Depending on what kind of OCD they have and whether I need to work with another physician or specialist will determine the kind of work we do together. But getting a client to be aware of what they do, the compulsions they feel and practicing certain alternative ways of managing are crucial.
27 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ
OCD
Jennifer Whaley
Psychologist, PsyD
OCD results in great distress and fear for day-to-day tasks and situations. It is our human nature to try to quell this fear; however, this can be part of what keeps the cycle going. I use an exposure based approach (ERP) of exploring your fears and responses while gaining confidence through practicing actions.
10 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ (Online Only)
OCD
Institute for Personal Growth
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
We have worked with many clients experiencing various forms of OCD. While each case is unique, effective solutions are always possible. Although we do not prescribe medication, we can refer you to and collaborate with a psychiatrist if medication is recommended as part of your treatment plan.
43 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ
OCD
Center for Specialized Psychology
Psychologist, Psy.D., LCSW, LPC,
At CSP our therapists help our patients recognize symptoms and patterns of OCD. We implemented ERP (Exposure with Response Prevention) as our main approach for treating OCD.
9 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ
OCD
Joseph Bailey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MS, LCSW-R
Experience working with OCD clients and obsessions
19 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ
OCD
Therapy With You
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
We provide treatment for a wide range of mental health concerns, tailoring care to each individual’s unique needs and experiences.
6 Years Experience
Online in Wood-Ridge, NJ
OCD therapists in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey Statistics
OCD therapists in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey average 15 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are OCD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (92%), and Depression (77%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 39% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | OCD |
| 92% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 77% | Depression |
| 74% | Social Anxiety |
| 68% | Stress |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Self Esteem |