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Treatment Options Available
Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy is a research based approach to mental health that primarily focuses on improving the quality of an individual's present day functioning and life satisfaction. Below is a list of the types of therapy offered at the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy.
Weekly, 45-50 minute sessions that include cognitive-behavioral interventions, such as exposure with response prevention (ERP), cognitive restructuring, relaxation training, social skills training, and stress management. Individualized home based challenges are an essential component of the therapeutic process. Typically persons have to be willing to commit a total of 15 to 20 minutes per day toward their between-session therapeutic process. The exercises are generally based on a graded hierarchy from least to most challenging exposures.
Virtual and in-person sessions are available.
Weekly, 75 minute therapy groups focusing on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, co-led by Dr. Phillipson and staff, are held on various week nights, both in person and online. Each group consists of approximately eight to twelve people. The groups' main focus involves clients providing each other with support and guidance related to their own challenges and progress. These groups are a great opportunity for people to establish relationships with others who can appreciate the daily challenges of this potentially disabling condition.
We also offer a Family and Friends OCD Support Group. All loved ones of those who have been struggling with the condition are welcome to join. These sessions consist of emotional support and practical feedback from fellow members, as well as psycho-education and professional guidance from group co-facilitators.
Our more senior-level staff at the Center have experience in couples counseling, working on Communication Skills Training, Family Therapy, and Parent Effectiveness Training.
For those with more severe OCD symptoms, tailored intensive therapy is available with New York City's only OCD IOP program. For more information, click here.