Therapy for OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the most impairing mental health conditions, consuming hours of each day in intrusive obsessions and time-consuming compulsions. The gold standard psychological treatment for OCD is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — a structured behavioral therapy that helps you confront feared thoughts and situations while resisting compulsive behaviors, systematically weakening the anxiety-compulsion cycle over time.
Signs Therapy May Help Your OCD
You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. If you recognize these patterns, it may be time to connect with a specialist.
- Intrusive, unwanted obsessive thoughts that feel impossible to dismiss
- Repetitive compulsive behaviors (checking, washing, counting, ordering)
- Compulsions that temporarily relieve anxiety but reinforce the cycle
- Mental compulsions such as reviewing, praying, or mental neutralizing
- OCD symptoms consuming 1+ hours per day
- Significant interference with work, relationships, or daily activities
Our Approach
How We Treat OCD
Our therapists use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the most empirically validated treatment for OCD, combined with ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) elements where appropriate. ERP involves gradual, structured exposure to feared situations while refraining from compulsions — teaching your nervous system that the anxiety will subside on its own. We work collaboratively to build a hierarchy of exposures at a pace that is challenging but manageable.
Modalities Used
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT) for purely obsessional OCD
- Psychoeducation about the OCD cycle
- Collaboration with TMS team for treatment-resistant OCD
Your Therapy Journey
Here is how therapy for OCD at Segal Telepsychiatry Network works from first contact to ongoing care.
Initial Consultation
A brief 15-minute call to understand your needs, confirm fit, and match you with the right therapist for your condition and goals.
Comprehensive Intake
Your first full session covers your history, symptoms, goals, and any previous treatment — building the foundation for your personalized therapy plan.
Structured Treatment
Weekly or bi-weekly sessions using evidence-based modalities tailored to your specific condition, with progress tracked collaboratively.
Integrated Care
If medication management or TMS is part of your treatment, your therapist coordinates directly with your psychiatric provider for whole-person care.
100% Online Therapy
Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions — available across California, Florida, New York
Ready to Start Therapy for OCD?
Our licensed therapists specialize in evidence-based treatment for OCD. Getting started takes just a few minutes.
- No referral needed
- Insurance verified before your appointment
- First appointment typically within days
- Board-certified providers
- Serving California, Florida & New York