I'm looking for a licensed therapist who specializes in ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy for OCD.

Absolutely. I can help you find a licensed therapist who specializes in ERP for OCD.

I need your location first so I can look for appropriate local options. You can share your location or choose a nearby city below:

Once I have your location, I can look for therapists who specifically offer Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and help you compare options.

Finding a specialized ERP therapist is the gold standard for treating OCD. To track down a qualified, licensed professional who truly knows how to do effective Exposure and Response Prevention, use these top directories and steps:

• International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) Directory : The IOCDF Resource Directory is the best place to start. You can search by your location and filter for providers who have completed specialized training like the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI).
• NOCD : If you are open to virtual therapy or specialized intensive outpatient support, NOCD Therapy connects patients with licensed therapists who specialize exclusively in ERP for OCD.
• ADAAB and Psychology Today Filters : You can search the Anxiety & Depression Association of America Directory or use the Psychology Today Therapist Finder making sure to explicitly type "ERP" or "Obsessive-Compulsive" into the specialty filters.

If you'd like, let me know:

• Are you looking for in-person or telehealth/virtual sessions?
• What state or region are you located in?

I can help give you more targeted guidance or questions to ask potential therapists during a consultation call.

• Mindful Living Psychological Services, PLLC - 93 Main St, West Sayville, NY 11796, United States
• Jennifer Donnelly-Greenberg, Ph.D., Psychologist, OCD, BDD, Adult ADHD, Anxiety - 1000 Main St Ste g, Port Jefferson, NY 11777, United States
• Penzel Wendy R Psy D - 755 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 11743, United States
• Penzel Frederick - 755 New York Ave #200, Huntington, NY 11743, United States
• OCDLI - 100 N Village Ave Ste 38, Rockville Centre, NY 11570, United States
• Anxiety Care NY - Flushing, NY 11367
• The BDD and OCD Centre of Greater NY - 553 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803, United States
• Dr. Allison Solomon, PsyD, PLLC - 248 NY-25A, Setauket- East Setauket, NY 11733, United States
• Long Island OCD & Anxiety Therapy - 300 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, NY 11530, United States
• Christine Newman phd - 500 N Broadway #215, Jericho, NY 11753, United States
• Dr Margery Segal - 755 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 11743, United States
• Five Towns CBT - 222 Rockaway Tpke, Cedarhurst, NY 11516, United States
• Mid Island Psychology Associates, PLLC - 500 N Broadway #215, Jericho, NY 11753, United States
• Rubin Psychology - 1019 Broadway Ste 208, Woodmere, NY 11598, United States

I found several licensed therapists and practices near Sayville, NY that list OCD treatment and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) among their specialties. ERP is a specialized form of CBT that is considered a first-line behavioral treatment for OCD.

Options near Sayville / Suffolk County

• Stephanie Rathje — Based in Sayville (telehealth listed). She specializes in OCD and lists Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) among her treatment approaches.
• Robert L. Reifert — Sayville-based LCSW who reports experience working with clients with OCD and lists ERP as one of his therapy approaches.
• Johanna Sangemino — Psychologist in West Sayville who specializes in anxiety and OCD and incorporates ERP, CBT, and ACT approaches.
• Mindful Living Psychological Services, PLLC — West Sayville practice; the practice information highlights OCD/anxiety treatment and ERP-oriented care through its clinicians.

More specialized OCD/ERP practices on Long Island

• Jennifer Donnelly-Greenberg, Ph.D., Psychologist, OCD, BDD, Adult ADHD, Anxiety — Port Jefferson psychologist whose practice focuses on OCD-related concerns and ERP.
• Penzel Wendy R Psy D / Penzel Frederick — Huntington clinicians associated with OCD-focused treatment and ERP.
• Mid Island Psychology Associates, PLLC — Jericho practice listed as an OCD specialty clinic with ERP as a primary approach.

When contacting a therapist, useful questions to ask are:

• “Do you provide ERP specifically for OCD, not just general anxiety therapy?”
• “How much of your practice is OCD treatment?”
• “Are you trained through the International OCD Foundation or another OCD-specific program?”
• “Do you provide between-session exposure exercises/home practice?”

If you’d like, I can also narrow this down to in-network providers for your insurance, female therapists, teen specialists, or the closest in-person ERP therapists to Sayville.

You can find a licensed specialist through the IOCDF Treatment Directory , which is the official database of the International OCD Foundation.

Where to Search for ERP Specialists

• IOCDF Treatment Directory : Search by your specific location to find providers who specialize explicitly in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
• Psychology Today ERP Filter : Filter your local mental health professionals by selecting Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP) under the-treatment orientation or specialty categories.
• NOCD : Explore specialized virtual treatment and licensed therapists via NOCD , which focuses entirely on video-based ERP therapy for OCD.

What to Ask a Potential Therapist

• Are you fully licensed in my state or location?
• What percentage of your clinical caseload focuses specifically on treating OCD with ERP?
• Do you have formal, specialized post-graduate training in delivering ERP?

If you share your city or state , I can help you find specific regional resources or specialized local clinics that offer ERP treatment.

Finding a licensed specialist who properly administers Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) —the gold standard and first-line psychological treatment for OCD—is critical, as general talk therapy can sometimes be ineffective or even counterproductive for obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Trusted, specialized directories and platforms dedicated to connecting individuals with qualified ERP therapists include:

• International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) Resource Directory: You can search the IOCDF Find Help Directory by your location, insurance, or specific provider credentials (such as filtering for clinicians who have completed the Behavior Therapy Training Institute / BTTI intensive training in ERP).
• NOCD: A specialized teletherapy platform focused exclusively on OCD. They match individuals with licensed, specialty-trained ERP therapists and provide between-session support tools. You can learn more or book a consultation through NOCD Therapy.
• Specialized Academic and Hospital Clinics: Major academic medical centers and anxiety specialty clinics often have dedicated OCD programs offering intensive or outpatient ERP. Examples include programs like the Center for OCD and Anxiety at Sheppard Pratt.

If you'd like to narrow things down, let me know:

• Are you looking for in-person sessions or teletherapy?
• Do you need a provider who accepts a specific health insurance plan?

I can help guide you further based on your preferences.

Absolutely. Since you’re around the Vernon/Los Angeles area, I found several California-licensed clinicians who specifically treat OCD with ERP, including some fairly close to you.

Strong options to consider

• Anthony Bishop, LMFT — South Pasadena. He is a California-licensed LMFT specializing in OCD and anxiety, with ERP and rumination-focused ERP among his approaches. His profile also indicates a free 15-minute consultation.
• OCD, etc. — Los Angeles. This practice specializes in OCD/anxiety and offers ERP both in person and through secure video throughout California.
• Oak Lane Psychology — Pasadena. A licensed clinical psychologist practice specializing in OCD/anxiety, with ERP/CBT-oriented care and telehealth options.
• S. Christopher Nuñez, Ph.D. — Westwood. He treats children, adolescents, and adults using ERP and other OCD-specific approaches and offers California teletherapy. The IOCDF profile notes intensive ERP training at the University of Pennsylvania and experience in an OCD/anxiety IOP.
• Jessica Serber, LMFT — West Los Angeles. Her IOCDF listing says her practice specializes in OCD and related disorders and uses ERP/ACT; she has more than 10 years specializing in OCD and completed advanced BTTI training.
• Kallyn Landel, LCSW — West LA/online. She provides ERP for OCD and has extensive ERP training through both the IOCDF's BTTI and ERP School.
• Julie Plutt, LPCC — Westwood/online. Her practice is dedicated almost exclusively to OCD and related disorders, with ERP as a primary treatment.

If I were narrowing it down

I'd start with Anthony Bishop, OCD, etc., and Christopher Nuñez based on the combination of OCD specialization and explicit ERP training. If minimizing travel is important, I'd also prioritize someone offering telehealth anywhere in California.

A good OCD therapist should be able to clearly explain how they conduct ERP, including exposure planning, response prevention, between-session practice, and how they handle mental compulsions/rumination—not just say they "use CBT for anxiety."

If you tell me (1) your age, (2) whether you want in-person or telehealth, (3) your insurance company, and (4) roughly how far you're willing to travel, I can narrow this to 3–5 therapists who are the best fit and check their current contact/insurance information.

Absolutely. Since you’re looking in the San Francisco area, I found several licensed clinicians with specific OCD/ERP training, rather than therapists who merely list OCD among many specialties.

Strong options to start with

• John Montopoli, LMFT, LPCC — San Francisco. He specifically treats adults with OCD and uses ERP, CBT, and ACT. His provider profile is also verified by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), including BTTI training.
• Heather Wassarman, PhD — Castro District. Licensed psychologist specializing in CBT/ERP for adult OCD; she reports that more than 75% of her caseload over the past 20 years has focused on OCD.
• Candy H. Katoa, PsyD — San Francisco/UCSF-affiliated. She specializes in OCD and anxiety, with ERP as a major treatment approach, and reports that more than 70% of her practice is devoted to OCD.
• Sarah Moulding, LCSW — Union Street. Licensed clinical social worker whose OCD treatment emphasizes ERP/ExRP, with I-CBT as another OCD-specific approach.
• Rachel Pechter — San Francisco. Mental-health occupational therapist specifically trained in ERP through the IOCDF's Behavior Therapy Training Institute; she focuses on OCD as well as related conditions such as tics and BFRBs.
• Pacific Anxiety Group — Presidio Heights. A group practice offering ERP for OCD, both in person and via telehealth throughout California.

If you want a more intensive OCD program

New Learning Center for OCD and Anxiety in the Richmond District is another interesting option. It is specifically focused on OCD/anxiety and offers ERP and other OCD-specific CBT approaches.

There is also the UCSF OCD Program, which specializes in ERP and offers outpatient treatment as well as an intensive outpatient program for people who need a higher level of care.

My shortlist

If your priority is a licensed individual therapist with substantial OCD-specific experience, I'd start with Heather Wassarman, John Montopoli, or Candy Katoa. Their profiles provide particularly strong evidence of sustained OCD/ERP specialization.

If you'd like, I can also narrow this down to therapists who accept your insurance, have openings for new clients, offer in-person sessions, or specialize in your particular type of OCD.

Finding a specialist who truly understands and practices Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) —the gold standard, evidence-based treatment for OCD—is the most important step you can take. General talk therapy is often ineffective (and can sometimes inadvertently reinforce OCD cycles), which is why targeted expertise matters.

The top specialized directories and platforms to find licensed, ERP-trained clinicians include:

• International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) Resource Directory: Search the IOCDF Find Help Directory to look up licensed providers by location, insurance, and specific credentials. Look for therapists who are listed as BTTI (Behavior Therapy Training Institute) Graduate , meaning they have completed the IOCDF's intensive specialized training in ERP.
• NOCD: If you are open to telehealth or looking for a dedicated digital practice, NOCD Therapy specializes exclusively in virtual ERP for OCD, features specialty-trained clinicians, and partners with many major insurance providers.

Questions to Ask During an Initial Consultation

When you reach out to a potential therapist, it is completely appropriate to interview them to verify their comfort and experience with ERP:

• "What percentage of your current caseload consists of individuals with OCD?" (You want a specialist, not someone who treats it only occasionally).
• "What specific training have you received in ERP?" (Ask if they have completed formal, recognized training like the IOCDF BTTI).
• "Do you practice traditional in-session exposure and assign out-of-session exposure/response prevention homework?"

If you share your general location (state or city) or whether you prefer in-person vs. telehealth , I can help you narrow down specific local clinics or regional resources.

Finding a specialist who truly understands and practices Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the single most important step in effective OCD treatment . Because general talk therapy is often ineffective—and can sometimes inadvertently reinforce compulsions—you want a dedicated specialist.

The best directories and paths to find a licensed, qualified ERP therapist include:

• International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) Resource Directory : This is the gold standard directory . You can search by your location (or filter for teletherapy) and filter specifically for clinicians who utilize ERP and have credentials like the BTTI (Behavior Therapy Training Institute) designation, which means they’ve completed intensive, specialized training in treating OCD.
• Specialized Teletherapy Networks : If local options are limited or you prefer virtual care, dedicated platforms like NOCD specialize exclusively in ERP-based care for OCD and often coordinate with major insurance providers.
• Local IOCDF Affiliates : The IOCDF has regional and state-level affiliates across the country that often maintain localized referral networks or support groups . You can check for a local chapter via the IOCDF Local Affiliates Directory.

If you share your location (city/state or zip code) and whether you prefer in-person or telehealth , I can help you narrow down specific regional resources or structure a search strategy.

Absolutely. I searched around the Akron area for licensed clinicians who specifically list Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, rather than just general anxiety therapy.

Strong local options

• Dr. June Phelps — Akron/Fairlawn area. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and has OCD-specific training through the International OCD Foundation’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI). Her practice specifically lists ERP and ACT for OCD.
• New Bridges Counseling — Wadsworth. Lindsey Nolan, LPC specializes in OCD/intrusive thoughts and uses ERP. She offers services in Wadsworth and also lists Akron among her service areas.
• Palladium Counseling Group, Inc. — Fairlawn. The practice has clinicians with advanced CBT/ERP experience for OCD and related conditions.
• Nicole Durbin — Akron/Twinsburg area. She is an LPCC-S and lists ERP specifically for OCD/anxiety among her treatment approaches, with in-person and telehealth options.
• Aspire Anxiety & OCD Solutions — Canton. This is a particularly OCD-focused practice offering evidence-based OCD treatment, including ERP, for children, adolescents, and adults.

If you're willing to drive toward Cleveland

• Dr. Aryeh J. Graber — Beachwood. His practice is specifically oriented toward OCD and related disorders, with an emphasis on ERP and substantial OCD/ERP training.
• OCD & Anxiety Center of Cleveland — Lakewood. This is a specialty practice centered on OCD treatment using CBT/ERP.
• Cleveland Center For Cognitive Therapy — Beachwood. Offers CBT/ACT and ERP specifically for OCD and accepts several insurance plans.

My first calls would be Dr. June Phelps, Lindsey Nolan, or Dr. Aryeh Graber because their profiles show particularly clear OCD/ERP specialization rather than merely listing ERP among many modalities.

One important thing when you call: ask “What percentage of your practice is OCD, and how frequently do you conduct actual ERP exposures?” Someone listing ERP on a profile isn't necessarily an OCD specialist.

If you tell me your insurance (e.g., Aetna, Medical Mutual, UHC, Cigna), whether you want in-person or telehealth, and whether this is for an adult or child, I can narrow this down to the best 3–5 options that take your insurance and are accepting new clients.