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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Syracuse, NY

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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Syracuse, NY

Struggling with obsessions, checking behaviors, or contamination fears? Headway connects Syracuse residents with specialized OCD therapists offering Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and SSRI management. Sessions are flexible, often covered by insurance, with many patients paying as little as $0 per visit.

Brittany Manchester

Brittany Manchester

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Amherst, NY


“I see therapy as being in the passenger seat with the road map, and you tell me what the destination is.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Aleen Boyd-Mckoy

Dr. Aleen Boyd-Mckoy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Valley Stream, NY


My passion is to help others achieve wellness. I am a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience. I currently work both inpatient and outpatient facilities within New York City. I specialize in the diagnoses and treatment of adults with a range of mental health issues.


I offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, individual psychotherapy and medication management for adults. My goal is to explore each of my patient's situations and issues judiciously before arriving at appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.


My patients often say that I am approachable, personable, and respond quickly to emails/phone calls. I am accepting new patients.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Amber-Rose Marmol

Amber-Rose Marmol

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I see therapy as a collaborative process where you are the expert on your life, and my role is to help guide, support, and empower you as you reconnect with your sense of safety and self-trust.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Villano

Robert Villano

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am trauma informed and familiar with many different modalities but my approach comes primarily through CBT and the IFS model.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Saheed Shittu

Saheed Shittu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“My experience spans various healthcare settings, including telepsychiatry, behavioral health services, state hospitals, and correctional facilities...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Esther Gross

Esther Gross

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Change for the better begins here. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over twenty years of experience helping individuals, college students, and couples lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. I provide premarital and marital counseling and work with concerns such as anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, depression, loss, and relationship challenges. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely accepted, supported, and understood as we begin the healing process together.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Harary

Rebecca Harary

Therapist

Virtual • Woodmere, NY


I am a licensed clinical social worker and have extensive experience in individual therapy. I studied at Hunter Silberman School of Social Work. I am certified in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and CBT and use these modalities along with others in a holistic approach to help support my clients in their therapeutic goals.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Ramos Archbold

Lisa Ramos Archbold

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I am very solution focused and patients find the extra care and attention I take helps them feel comfortable opening up.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yahaya Animashaun

Yahaya Animashaun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“Board-Certified Advanced Psychiatric Nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with academic and vast experience providing psychiatric services.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elissa Siony

Elissa Siony

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Great Neck, NY


“I am very interactive in therapy, help clients understand their difficulties, and help empower them to live their best lives.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jose Desiderio

Jose Desiderio

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach to providing therapy is considered an integrative approach consisting of CBT, psychodynamic, person-centered, and solution focused techniques.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kerryann Penny

Kerryann Penny

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“She comes into each new patient session without background influence and will meet you exactly where you are, in order to help you learn and grow in your mental health journey.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Audra Tolbert-Martin

Audra Tolbert-Martin

Therapist

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY


“I provide a warm, caring, curious and compassionate space to explore your life so that you may live more consciously in abundance and choice.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Katelyn Franza

Katelyn Franza

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe therapy is a partnership, where we work together to identify your goals, navigate challenges, and create meaningful change in your life.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Milena Boursiquot

Milena Boursiquot

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am passionate about connecting and helping others navigate through their everyday lives to reach individual healing and achieve a healthier way of life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Victoria Bangaree

Victoria Bangaree

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I primarily utilize cognitive behavioral therapies, specifically exposure & response prevention along with acceptance & commitment therapy...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Fuller

Allison Fuller

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I find that my experience particularly resonates with female clients struggling with similar issues.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fred Darkwa

Fred Darkwa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I provide holistic and culturally sensitive mental health services, emphasizing the importance of understanding each patient's unique needs and goals.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriel Most

Gabriel Most

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have worked in areas of grief, depression, addiction, PTSD and people grappling with their sexual identity and gender.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alex Freitas

Alex Freitas

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I am also committed to providing affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals, ensuring that everyone feels respected, safe, and heard.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dakota Christopher

Dakota Christopher

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe that each person is the expert in their own life, and my role is to support and guide rather than direct.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ashley Walko

Ashley Walko

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Paltz, NY


“She helps her clients gain greater insight, acceptance and then forgiveness for the people and situations that have hurt them.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Brian Daley

Brian Daley

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe that you have everything inside of you to thrive and will help explore all parts of yourself to make this reality.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Bianca Hormaza Pesola

Bianca Hormaza Pesola

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Hello! My name is Bianca Hormaza Pesola; I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York. I obtained my Master of Social Work degree from Long Island University. Since 2014, I have worked with clients of all ages within several clinical settings. I have over nine years of direct practice experience in the field of mental health. I am committed to helping children, adolescents, and adults achieve mental wellness and overcome challenges in their lives.

OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claudia De Paula

Claudia De Paula

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe we are all capable of resolving our own issues as long as there is awareness, understanding and willingness to face those challenges.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Weinberg

Melissa Weinberg

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Smithtown, NY


“I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to participate actively in their treatment.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Csilla Antonovsky

Csilla Antonovsky

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


“I believe that therapy is teamwork, and that together we can look at your life history and the reasons why you are having your feelings.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Desiree Hopkinson

Desiree Hopkinson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“My approach to providing care is to focus on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns that contribute to distressing emotions or behaviors.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Energetic, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Mohammed Mazharuddin

Dr. Mohammed Mazharuddin

Psychiatrist

Virtual • New York, NY


“I believe a strong doctor-patient relationship is built on open communication, trust, and mutual understanding...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Phoenix Coffin-Williams

Phoenix Coffin-Williams

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a holistic wellness provider who utilizes a person-centered approach to empower clients to connect with their resilience, inner genius/unique abilities in order to lead rich, full, and meaningful lives.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexandria Butler

Alexandria Butler

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I aim to create a space where clients feel comfortable, heard, and understood, while also helping them build practical coping skills they can use in their everyday lives.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Francesco

Jacqueline Francesco

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I cater my therapeutic services to meet your needs. I believe in having a Client Centered and Solution Focused approach.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Michele Heartsong

Michele Heartsong

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am genuine, interactive, and use a mix of creative, talk, and body-based therapies to guide people through difficulties to live fuller, more meaningful lives.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Noah Bluestone, PhD

Dr. Noah Bluestone, PhD

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“I utilize techniques such as the Unified Protocol, Cognitive Processing Therapy (which I am certified for by the VA), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia to help clients achieve sustained symptom relief and personal growth.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nicole Habeck

Nicole Habeck

Therapist

Virtual • New York, NY


“I view therapy as a collaborative, supportive process where clients are respected as the experts of their own experiences.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Lim

Daniel Lim

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I believe that effective treatment starts with understanding each person as a whole, including their unique experiences, goals, and challenges.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Margaret Ali

Margaret Ali

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • New Paltz, NY


“I use a warm, collaborative approach with clients. Favorite treatment modalities include person centered therapy, ACT, and CBT.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Keith Jonas

Keith Jonas

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My style is direct, honest, and steady. I will not avoid difficult conversations, but I will always approach them with genuine care and without judgment.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Christianah Adelakun

Christianah Adelakun

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“You should feel hope and relief after your sessions, with ability to live in the world without stigma.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ethan Metzger

Ethan Metzger

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


Hi I'm Eitan:) I am a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly a decade of experience and am currently accepting new clients for teletherapy throughout New York State, as well as in person sessions in New York City. I offer flexible daytime and evening availability.

I work with adults across the lifespan and specialize in social anxiety, relationship concerns, attachment dynamics, and couples therapy.

OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with OCD in Syracuse, NY

Number of therapists serving Syracuse, NY
There are over 3,266 therapists in Syracuse, NY accepting new patients.
3,266+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%OCD
  • 99%Anxiety
  • 97%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 82%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 96%Aetna
  • 87%Cigna
  • 80%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 78%Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield New York
  • 56%Oxford
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 9%Spanish
  • 2%Assamese
  • 2%French
  • 2%Russian
How they see their clients
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  • 88%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 75%Woman
  • 24%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 33%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 27%Nurse Practitioner
  • 24%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 8%Clinical Psychologist
  • 3%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 32%Family therapy
  • 20%Couples therapy
  • 16%Child or adolescent therapy

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Find an expert who truly understands OCD

Headway helps you manage obsessive-compulsive disorder with expert-guided support — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an OCD Therapist in Syracuse

Finding OCD therapists in Syracuse starts with looking for the right training, not just a general therapy match. Obsessive-compulsive disorder can involve intrusive thoughts, checking, contamination concerns, reassurance seeking, or repeated routines. Exposure and response prevention, often called ERP, is an evidence-based therapy for OCD, and not all therapists are trained in it. As you review therapist profiles, look for OCD, ERP, cognitive behavioral therapy, or acceptance and commitment therapy in their listed specialties and approach.

Syracuse is a smaller mental health care market, so local in-person options for specialized OCD care may be more limited than in larger cities. Virtual appointments can expand your search while still letting you stay within New York. When comparing therapists, look beyond whether they mention OCD. A therapist who lists specific ERP training may offer a different level of specialty experience than one who lists OCD as one of many concerns they see. Review bios for details on approach, appointment availability, free phone consultations, and whether the therapist is accepting new clients.

Therapy in Syracuse can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you search for therapists who fit your needs, accept a wide range of insurance plans, and offer upfront cost estimates before you book. You can compare OCD therapists in Syracuse, read profiles, and book directly when you find a therapist who matches your preferences.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.