Online OCD therapists in Saranac Lake, New York NY
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Dr. Laura Van Schaick-Harman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) provided.
17 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY (Online Only)
Molly Stern
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MFT
I work with clients experiencing obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors by helping them better understand the cycle of OCD and how it impacts their daily lives. Together, we focus on building awareness, reducing shame, and developing strategies to respond to intrusive thoughts with greater flexibility and control.
3 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY (Online Only)
Holly Hoffman, PsyD, Psychotherapy
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist in CA & NY
I specialize in treating OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard, evidence-based approach for reducing obsessions and compulsions. Through ERP, we gradually and collaboratively face the thoughts, images, and situations that trigger anxiety, while resisting the urge to engage in rituals or avoidance behaviors. Alongside ERP, I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop greater psychological flexibility — learning how to make room for uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate their actions. My approach focuses not just on symptom reduction, but on building a life guided by personal values, even in the presence of uncertainty or fear.
13 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY
Jennifer Bearden
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When unwanted thoughts and compulsions take over, you lose precious energy and freedom. We'll work to change your relationship with these intrusive thoughts, helping you see them as just thoughts, not facts, so they lose their grip. Through a "parts work" approach, we will gently explore the underlying function of the OCD—often driven by protective, highly-concerned "parts" seeking safety—to help them relax their extreme roles. You'll learn how to accept discomfort without acting on the compulsion, choosing instead to commit to actions aligned with your truest self. Our goal is to shift your focus from constant struggle to meaningful living.
26 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY
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 Saranac Lake, NY (Online Only)
Pleasant Valley Mental Health Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Several of our clinicians are highly trained in helping you manage OCD symptoms
6 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY (Online Only)
Jessica Corea Private Practice
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
We have practitioners who specialize in OCD at the practice.
14 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY
Elena Katrantzos
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, PMH-C
EK Mental Health Counseling specializes in treating all subtypes of OCD including pure O type and Perinatal/postpartum OCD. We are trained to assess for OCD and provide the most current evidence based psychotherapy practices. These include ERP, ACT and mindfulness.
11 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY (Online Only)
Dr. Bruce Pace
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Cognitive behavioral and relaxation based approach using exposure with response prevention.
21 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY (Online Only)
Madailein O' Donnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Madailein has experience in providing therapy to patients who have OCD.
5 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY (Online Only)
Christie Roe
Therapist, LMSW
However obsession and compulsions show up for you, I provide trauma-informed, somatic, and neuro-affirming support that aims to build capacity for more clarity, choice, and connection in the potential between thoughts and thinking, doubt and reality, rumination and inquiry, and how you come to know what you know.
2 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY (Online Only)
Abby Leefer, LCSW-R - Perspectives Counseling of LI
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can involve persistent, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals that feel difficult to control. These patterns can become time-consuming and interfere with daily functioning and overall well-being. Our therapists aim to provide a structured and supportive space to better understand how OCD operates and what maintains it. Together, we use evidence-based approaches to reduce symptoms, build tolerance to distress, and help you regain a greater sense of control in your life.
22 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY
Under The Tree Counseling
Life Coach
Compulsions and anxiety go hand in hand. If someone is nervous about something going wrong, they’ll become obsessed with the idea and eventually convince themselves that they must stop the negative situation from happening. Unfortunately, this mindset can be harmful, however if the client can connect the dots of their anxiety to their behavior, they will begin to see the faulty perception of their actions
10 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY (Online Only)
Steven Merino
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Living with OCD can feel overwhelming and isolating. I provide a supportive, empathetic space to explore your thoughts, fears, and compulsions without judgment. Together, we’ll develop personalized strategies to manage symptoms, build coping skills, and regain a sense of control. My approach honors your unique experience and works at a pace that feels comfortable and empowering for you.
2 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY (Online Only)
Long Island Therapy Center ( Mind At Ease): Division of Early Focus Therapies, Inc.
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Chantal has had a lot of success helping individuals with OCD
32 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY
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 Saranac Lake, NY (Online Only)
Live Laugh and Love Therapy| Jessica Munson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D,CCATP, CAMAS-II, CCTP
I have been treating OCD through my entire career or 18 years as a therapist but I have seen it become more progressive over the past few years. I took a more specialized training in exposure and response prevention therapy to help folks confront their obsessive thinking, compulsions, and intrusive thoughts that have taken over their lives. I teach people to become comfortable talking about their thoughts, lay down the shame and fear of sharing them, and understanding the roots of where they come from so we can make them more manageable together. Learning to live with OCD is a passion and something I continue to work on specializing further in through my career.
18 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY
Robert dos Santos Teixeira
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, SMF, MPIA, MA, MSW, LCSW
Recovery from OCD hinges on the ability to say no to one or more inner selves.
22 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY
Jack Szary
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
I work with adults experiencing obsessive-compulsive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that interfere with daily life, relationships, or work. Many clients feel trapped by intrusive thoughts, perfectionism, or compulsions they struggle to control, despite knowing these behaviors are distressing or unnecessary. My approach combines evidence-based strategies, including exposure and response prevention (ERP), with exploration of underlying emotional and cognitive patterns, helping clients reduce anxiety, regain control, and develop healthier ways of managing thoughts and behaviors.
5 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY (Online Only)
Joseph Bailey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MS, LCSW-R
Experience working with OCD clients and obsessions
19 Years Experience
Online in Saranac Lake, NY
OCD therapists in Saranac Lake, New York Statistics
OCD therapists in Saranac Lake, New York average 13 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are OCD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (89%), and Depression (75%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | OCD |
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Depression |
| 72% | Stress |
| 67% | Social Anxiety |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Loss or Grief |