Uptown Psychology
OCD Therapy & ERP in New York City
Exposure and Response Prevention, the leading treatment for OCD, for children, teens, and adults.
The Benefits
The Benefits of
ERP Therapy
Built for
OCD
ERP is the most researched psychological treatment for OCD. It targets the cycle of obsessions and compulsions directly.
Step by step,
at your pace
You face triggers gradually and resist compulsions with support, so anxiety fades on its own and OCD loses its power.
Skills that
last
You learn how OCD works and how to respond to it, skills that keep working after therapy ends.
The Stakes
When OCD Runs the Day
Checking the stove again. Rereading the same sentence. Asking for reassurance one more time, or replaying a thought for hours to be sure. OCD promises that the next ritual will bring relief, but every compulsion makes the cycle stronger. Many people live with OCD for years before getting the right treatment. General talk therapy rarely helps. ERP does.
The Approach
What Does ERP Look Like?
- A clear explanation of the OCD cycle
- A personalized exposure hierarchy
- Response prevention practice in and between sessions
- CBT and ACT skills for intrusive thoughts
- Family guidance to reduce accommodation
- SPACE for parents of anxious kids
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What Can ERP Help With?
- Contamination fears and washing
- Checking and doubt
- Intrusive or taboo thoughts
- Harm and responsibility fears
- Symmetry and "just right" feelings
- Reassurance seeking
- Health anxiety
- Pediatric OCD
Want to learn more? Read what ERP therapy is, how ERP helps with intrusive thoughts, and how ERP works online.
Who We Treat
OCD Treatment
by Age
Children
OCD often starts in childhood. Kids do ERP in an age-appropriate way, often with games and clear rewards, and parents learn how to step back from rituals and reassurance without making things worse.
Teens
Teens with OCD often hide it out of embarrassment. We offer a nonjudgmental space and practical ERP that fits around school, friends, and activities.
Adults
Adults may have lived with OCD for years. ERP is effective at any age, and we tailor the pace so progress is steady and sustainable.
Parents
When a child’s OCD pulls the whole family into rituals, parent work matters. Approaches like SPACE help parents reduce accommodation and support their child through anxiety.
OCD Care in New York
Why Choose Uptown Psychology for OCD
Our team includes clinicians trained in ERP, including Dr. Aline Szenczy, a clinical psychologist who specializes in anxiety and OCD in children, teens, young adults, and families.
- Use ERP, the gold-standard treatment for OCD
- Explain the why behind every step
- Move at a pace that feels doable
- Involve families when OCD affects home life
- Offer in-person and virtual sessions
Getting Started
How OCD Treatment Starts
Free
Consultation
Assessment &
Plan
ERP &
Progress
faqs
Questions About OCD Therapy and ERP
What is ERP?
Exposure and Response Prevention is a form of CBT designed for OCD. You gradually face the thoughts and situations that trigger anxiety while resisting the compulsions, and over time the anxiety and urges weaken.
Will ERP make my anxiety worse?
ERP involves some discomfort by design, but it is gradual and collaborative. You help choose each step, and we never move faster than you agree to.
Do you treat children with OCD?
Yes. We treat OCD in children, teens, and adults. With younger children, parents are closely involved, and parent-based approaches like SPACE can be part of the plan.
Do you offer ERP online?
Yes. ERP works well over telehealth, since many triggers happen at home. We offer virtual sessions across New York; ask us about availability in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida.
Do you accept insurance?
No, we do not accept insurance. Monthly superbills are available, which you can submit to your insurance provider for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Contact Us
Request a free consultation or contact us
with questions.
646-580-4430
info@uptownpsychologyny.com
766 Madison Avenue, Fifth Floor, New York, New York 10065
3081 Salzedo St Suite 202, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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