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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Brooklyn, NY

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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Brooklyn, NY

OCD support in Brooklyn is accessible through Headway's network of experienced providers trained in specialized techniques including Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and SSRI management. Whether you're dealing with contamination fears, checking behaviors, or intrusive thoughts, find the right provider match with flexible scheduling and sessions starting as soon as tomorrow.

Dr. Ellen Kessel

Dr. Ellen Kessel

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“My style is warm, thoughtful, direct, and engaged. I help clients make sense of what they are experiencing while also building greater flexibility, self-trust, and capacity for change.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Julie Spooner

Dr. Julie Spooner

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“Dr. Spooner knows that you simply need to identify and uncover certain roadblocks that interfere with your potential.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Sarah Greenberg

Dr. Sarah Greenberg

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“My style is active, collaborative, and goal-oriented. We'll figure out what matters to you, what's getting in the way, and what actually helps.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Valery Yezersky

Valery Yezersky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.7 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space for self-exploration, discovery, and healing. By utilizing unconditional positive acceptance, my goal is to help clients add to their social and emotional knowledge so they can navigate through difficulties in ways that foster self-esteem, well-being, and growth.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nick Galef

Dr. Nick Galef

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 4.7 mi away • New York, NY


“My approach tends to be curious, warm, and focused on helping you to find new ways of understanding your current predicament.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Carroll

Shannon Carroll

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away • New York, NY


“My theoretical leaning is Rogerian, which means that at each session you will experience unconditional positive regard, empathy and presence.”
OCD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sandra Lugo

Dr. Sandra Lugo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away • New York, NY


“An essential feature of this approach is that a person and the therapist develop a unique and trusting relationship.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mollie Aklepi

Mollie Aklepi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.7 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I am here to be your teammate, providing a safe, inclusive space where you can build a life that feels genuinely yours.”
OCD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ahmad Mohammad

Dr. Ahmad Mohammad

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 2.7 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I believe the best psychiatric care starts with listening. I take time to understand your concerns, goals, and life circumstances before making recommendations...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Michael Blecher

Michael Blecher

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 mi away • New York, NY


“I bring creativity, curiosity, and real-world understanding to therapy. I have also worked in academia and volunteered as an EMT.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
David Huggins

David Huggins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 mi away • New York, NY


“The goal of virtually all forms of therapy is to help you identify your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
JoJo Dioanne Adsuara

JoJo Dioanne Adsuara

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 mi away • New York, NY


“I strongly believe in tailoring my therapeutic interventions to cater to the unique needs of each person I encounter, guided by a firm belief in the inherent worth of every individual.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Florencia Bernthal

Florencia Bernthal

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 5.1 mi away • New York, NY


“The psychoanalytic method is an invitation to a unique logical way of seeing, understanding, and definitively making novel decisions in life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Julie Fotheringham

Julie Fotheringham

Therapist

In-person • 5.2 mi away • New York, NY


“My practice is psychoanalytically oriented, a method that believes that there are rich depths behind your suffering waiting to be uncovered.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Christie Lee

Christie Lee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • New York, NY


“I offer a supportive, attuned, and sustained therapeutic space where clients can slow down and better understand their internal experiences, including patterns shaped by past and present relationships.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Arjun Viswanathan

Arjun Viswanathan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • New York, NY


“My approach is evidence-based, compassionate, and centered on shared decision-making, ensuring your voice and needs guide your care.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Nicole Meade

Nicole Meade

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • New York, NY


“Nicole uses her vast experience as an advanced practice nurse to meet clients where they are, recommend holistic interventions that can improve mental health outcomes...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Callie Karpman

Callie Karpman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.5 mi away • New York, NY


“Therapy is not easy, but my casual, collaborative style helps make the work feel real and supportive.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Amarjot Surdhar

Dr. Amarjot Surdhar

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 5.5 mi away • New York, NY


“I focus on efficient, targeted medication management: we identify what's driving your anxiety, mood, or sleep issues and find an effective medication approach, with brief supportive check-ins to keep treatment on track.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ella Kreydina

Ella Kreydina

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.8 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I take a collaborative, conversational approach to counseling. I center my clients as the experts on their own lives, and I bring genuine warmth, empathy, and openness to every session.”
OCD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natasha Pasternack

Natasha Pasternack

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.7 mi away • Ridgewood, NY


Hello and welcome! I work with individuals and couples experiencing relationship transitions. I work in-person on Tuesdays in Ridgewood and virtually Monday-Thursday, 10-6. I currently have mid-day in person and virtual availability.

I believe relationships-both with the self and with others- are worth working on. I have been a practicing social worker for over a decade and have focused on psychotherapy for the last five years. In addition to training in social work and psychotherapy, I have a Certificate in Couple Therapy from Akerman Institute and have completed over 60-hours of training in the Understanding Model of mediation. I have extensive training on modalities for treating anxiety, OCD, and depression.

OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Green

Jonathan Green

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • New York, NY


“My work is rooted in the belief that symptoms like anxiety, depression, or confusion about identity are not signs of something "wrong" with you, but signals pointing toward deeper parts of yourself that are asking to be understood.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Tehela Nimroody

Dr. Tehela Nimroody

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 6 mi away • New York, NY


“I have been seeing patients for over 20 years and my experience has shown me time and again the wonderful changes that individuals can attain when they become more aware of the hidden meanings behind seemingly incomprehensible and self-destructive...”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Christian Aklilu-Tesema

Christian Aklilu-Tesema

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 4.6 mi away • New York, NY


“My practice is about listening and engagement with my patients. We will spend time understanding your journey...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Yehuda Kowalsky

Yehuda Kowalsky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


Are you... A young adult struggling in the attempt to to navigate life transitions, school, the workforce, family life or other issues?
Or a couple having trouble finding the right words to communicate and find expression in your relationship?
You can thrive.



Hi! I’m Hudi Kowalsky, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a passion to help teens and young adults find meaning and purpose in their lives.



How my practice is different:


Goal Focused Therapy. I believe in short, goal-focused therapy. That’s why, we set goals and together we hit the ground running. If you put in the work, you’ll see results within 12 weeks. I know that’s a bold statement, but my past clients can attest to that.


Client Feedback. I check in periodically on your thoughts about the process. I want to hear from you, what’s working? What isn’t? Is there anything that you’d like to see different? And then I tweak it accordingly.



I know it can be hard to find the right therapist. Maybe you think it’s only for people with “serious” issues. Maybe you’ve been to a few therapists but you didn’t see change and you’re wondering what another therapist can offer you. Maybe you’re afraid of what people will think of you if you go to therapy. Maybe you’re not sure therapy is worth the investment.



I understand. That’s why I’m here to answer any questions you may have prior to booking an intake session.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Wineburgh

Hannah Wineburgh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.9 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I work from an intersectional lens and am always mindful of the ways that race, class, gender, sexuality and ability inform a person's unique lived experience.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Timothy Cahill

Timothy Cahill

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away • New York, NY


“Using a multiculturally attuned lens, we look beyond coping to uncover the root causes of anxiety, depression, or stagnation.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alejandra Zamora

Alejandra Zamora

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • New York, NY


“My clinical style is attentive and goal-oriented, while still allowing space for clients to explore their experiences at a pace that feels appropriate for them.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Melanie Kressel

Dr. Melanie Kressel

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • New York, NY


“I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is essential for fostering healing and growth, allowing for personalized treatment that addresses each client's needs.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Brennan Pedersen

Brennan Pedersen

Psychologist

In-person • 5.2 mi away • New York, NY


“I help others to say what they have withheld, allowing them to begin to see the world from new perspectives, developing new ways of being in the world, the opportunity to make new choices.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Isaiah David

Isaiah David

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • New York, NY


“Psychoanalysis is a long-term engagement with the unconscious which aims for fundamental and transformational changes in one's experience of the world by means of dialogue with one's conflicting desires.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Brad Lieberman

Brad Lieberman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • New York, NY


“I'm someone who believes that therapy and psychiatric care should feel like a real conversation, not a clinical interrogation.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Warren

Amy Warren

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.6 mi away • New York, NY


“Self-compassion can help us heal and cope with traumatic experiences, self-defeating behaviors, and overwhelming life transitions.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rena Miller

Rena Miller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 5.2 mi away • New York, NY


“My approach integrates mindfulness-based and compassion-based cognitive behavioral therapies (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy).”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Yitzchok Liberman

Dr. Yitzchok Liberman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.3 mi away • New York, NY


As a humanist, I believe in the inherent worth to every single human being. I am guided by the ethos of a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step, and it is with each movement that we get closer to where we want to be. Through intentional effort we encounter change, embrace healing, and a foster a fruitful fulfilling life.

OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Meghan Dalton

Meghan Dalton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.7 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I incorporate mindfulness skills to facilitate meaningful explorations of the past, as well as how to return to one's present moment resources.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Flynn

Kelly Flynn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away • New York, NY


“I offer a warm, non-judgmental approach while also being inquisitive and direct to help make insightful connections.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Melissa Giuttari

Melissa Giuttari

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away • New York, NY


I believe the potential for healing is inherently human - and incredibly accessible. My goal is to partner with you in looking at your Life-Story and to identify and evolve past wounds or challenges holding you back from a peaceful way of being. I've been practicing for over 20 years and specialize in anxiety, depression and trauma.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Harren

Mark Harren

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 mi away • Brooklyn, NY


“I offer a steady, grounded, and deeply attuned presence, with strong emphasis on creating the conditions for safety, trust, and meaningful transformation.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Adaora Ede

Dr. Adaora Ede

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • New York, NY


“My approach is rooted in evidence-based psychiatric care, but I do also realize that healing isn't linear and one-size-fits-all.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our therapists who can help with OCD located within 20 miles of Brooklyn, NY

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Brooklyn, NY
There are over 122 therapists in Brooklyn, NY accepting new patients.
122+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%OCD
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 98%Depression
  • 87%Stress management
  • 81%Relationship issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 89%Aetna
  • 67%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
  • 63%Cigna
  • 53%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 43%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 7%Spanish
  • 7%French
  • 6%Hebrew
  • 5%Russian
How they see their clients
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  • 98%In-person or online
  • 2%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 59%Woman
  • 39%Man
  • 2%Non-binary
License types
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  • 26%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 20%Nurse Practitioner
  • 18%Clinical Psychologist
  • 16%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 7%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 25%Family therapy
  • 19%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Brooklyn

Finding the right OCD therapist in Brooklyn starts with understanding what kind of care works best for you. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is often addressed with structured therapeutic approaches, and a qualified mental health professional can help you understand which options may be appropriate for you. Some people also work with a psychiatrist for medication management alongside therapy. When browsing providers, look for a licensed therapist or psychiatrist who lists OCD as a specialty — not just a general area of practice — and read their bio to understand their approach and training.

Brooklyn is home to a wide range of mental health providers, but narrowing your search can take time. Consider what matters most to you beyond specialty: whether you prefer virtual or in-person sessions, a provider who shares your cultural background, or someone available on evenings or weekends. A free phone consultation can help you gauge whether a provider's style feels like the right match before you commit to a full session.

Therapy in New York City can be expensive, but using your in-network insurance benefits is one of the most reliable ways to bring costs down. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. That makes it easier to find an OCD specialist in Brooklyn who fits both your clinical needs and your budget.

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