Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Brooklyn, NY

Start by entering your insurance plan on Headway to see OCD specialists in Brooklyn who accept your coverage. From there, you can browse provider profiles to learn about their training, therapeutic approach, and areas of focus. Look for providers who list obsessive-compulsive disorder as a primary specialty and mention approaches like exposure and response prevention (ERP) or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). When you find someone who looks like a good match, you can book a free phone consultation to see if it's the right fit before committing to a full session.

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your insurance plan, but many patients on Headway pay as low as $0 per session. Therapy in New York City can be expensive without coverage, so using in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to lower costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details and see an estimated session cost before you book — so you know what to expect upfront.

Most insurance plans include some coverage for mental health care, including therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans. To confirm whether your specific plan covers OCD therapy with providers in Brooklyn, enter your insurance details on Headway to check your coverage and see estimated costs.

Many OCD therapists on Headway offer virtual sessions, so you can attend appointments from home or wherever works best for you. Virtual sessions may be an option for OCD care, and a qualified provider can help determine whether remote care is a good fit for your needs. When browsing providers on Headway, you can see whether each provider offers virtual visits, in-person sessions, or both.

There are several treatment approaches that may be used to support people with OCD, and a qualified provider can help determine which approach may be most appropriate for your needs. ERP involves gradually facing situations that trigger obsessive thoughts while learning to resist compulsive responses. Some people also benefit from working with a psychiatrist for medication management alongside therapy. A provider who specializes in OCD can help determine the right approach for your specific needs.

If intrusive thoughts, repetitive behaviors, or compulsive rituals are interfering with your daily life, relationships, or work, it may be time to talk to a provider who specializes in OCD. Common experiences include persistent fears about contamination, unwanted distressing images, a need for symmetry or order, or repeated checking and counting behaviors. OCD can look different for each person, and a trained provider can help you understand what you're experiencing and create a plan for managing it.