The Odd Treating the Id^*

OCD Doctors, Clinics, and Therapists

Updated 21-Oct-2019

NOTE: Before seeking treatment, look over the "First of All" section on my main OCD web page. Pay particular attention to the need for you to get some background on treating OCD for the purposes of determing whether a therapist or psychiatrist is knowledgeable about OCD and whether or not you will feel personally comfortable working with the OCD professional.

^*Source? The earliest reference I've found is a 1995 USENET rec.humor posting.

NOTE: I have compiled this listing of OCD clinics and mental health professionals on the web, but I can not personally vouch for them or the effectiveness of their treatment programs. Many of the therapy sites I found on my own and many therapists found me and asked to be listed. Of the latter group, all were, as a rule, professional, friendly, and personable in their E-mails. The fact that they have web sites, often with additional supporting information about OCD, perhaps suggests a proactive nature, not a bad thing in a therapist.

There are, of course, many more therapists who do not have web sites. The International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) has a useful on-line searchable database of OCD health professionals, but, knowing of some excellent doctors in my geographic area who are not listed, I can tell that even the IOCDF's listings are not exhaustive.

Although I don't know them personally, I would be remiss in not mentioning Dr. James Claiborn (Maine) and Dr. Michael Jenike (Massachusetts) because of their long-time involvements in the OCD community. And, based on personal experience, I would highly recommend Dr. Gerald Nestadt, director of the Johns Hopkins Medicine Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Clinic (Maryland).

One last note: the two primary treatments for OCD are (i) medication and (ii) behavior therapy. (See my Treatments page for more information.) Medications are typically Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). Behavior therapy is Cognitive Behavioral/Behavioural Therapy (CBT), an umbrella term that covers Exposure and Response Reprevention (ERP) therapy, the latter actually used for OCD. I use the terms, CBT and ERP, interchangeably in my listings, making the choice based simply on what term the website in question uses.

United States

Note: Below you will find my collection of links to medical professionals who treat OCD and who have web sites. The list is not exhaustive and no endorsement is implied, but I've found the sites to be good sources of information on OCD and its treatment.

Medical professionals in adjacent states may also be of interest, either because you live near the border between states or in one of the large metropolitan areas (e.g., New York City and the District of Columbia) that include parts of several states.

On-Line Databases

• To locate more practitioners in your geographical area, try the International OCD Foundation's (IOCDF) comprehensive Treatment Providers List and/or contact local OCD organizations and support groups.

• The American Psychological Association (APA) has an on-line Psychologist Locator database. You can search by geographic area (i.e., locate psychologists within a certain distance of your home), by specialty, and by other attributes. Be sure and do your homework (see "Behavior Therapy") before cold-calling psychologists you find via this service.

• The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) has an on-line Find a Therapist database of behavior therapists. The database can be searched by state and by specialty, so, for example, you would enter your state and click on "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder" to get a list of OCD therapists in your state. As mentioned in the previous paragraph, do your homework (see "Behavior Therapy") before cold-calling psychologists you find via this service.

• The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry has a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Finder for Canada and the USA. You can search by location and by "Practice Interests" - select "OCD". As always, do some homework (see "Medicines") before cold-calling psychiatrists you find via this service.

• Find-a-Therapist markets software tools for billing and scheduling, etc. It also markets therapists (both psychiatrists and psychologists) who must pay to be listed in the site's on-line database. The database is searchable by zip code; once you find a city within a certain distance of your zip code, there is a limited ability to narrow the search results by disorders treated (e.g., "Anxiety/Panic" is a broad category and the only category that includes OCD). You might find this web site useful, but, again, do your homework before cold-calling a therapist.

• The National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology has an on-line FindAPsychologist database and feature articles. You can search for psychologists by location, but Advanced Search offers further options such as searching by area of expertise. You might find this web site useful, but do your homework before cold-calling a therapist.

• Nemours® Find a Doctor allows you to search for pediatric "Psychiatry and Psychology" specialists in its Children's Health System, with locations in Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Nemour hosts the KidsHealth web site that has a good article about OCD in Children.

Alabama

• Alabama Psychological Association - has an on-line "Find a Psychologist" database. Once you click the "I AGREE" link, you'll be taken to a search form. Under "Specialized Services", select "Anxiety, OCD, Panic" before searching. (Alabama)

Arizona

• Arizona OCD Treatment Center - is really the Gateway Institute, located in Costa Mesa, California. The Institute "welcomes Arizona residents" from various Arizona cities, but is not nearby by any means. Living arrangements with a local apartment complex have been made for non-local patients and their families. (Costa Mesa, California)
• Remuda Ranch West OCD Program - treats females with OCD using cognitive behavioral therapy and some ancillary techniques. Remuda Ranch "East" (or just Remuda Ranch) is located, I think, in Tennessee - it's hard to tell from the web site - and apparently only treats females with eating disorders - again, it's hard to tell what's treated where. (Remuda's web site: Chandler, Arizona)

California

• Stanford Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Research Program - Stanford University School of Medicine. (Stanford, California)
• UCLA Child and Adolescent OCD and Anxiety Program - University of California, Los Angeles. (Los Angeles, California)
• UCSD Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Clinic - University of California, San Diego; Sanjaya Saxena, M.D., Director. (Transcript of a 1997 on-line discussion with Dr. Saxena, then director of the UCLA OCD research program, on the subject of OCD.) (San Diego, California)

• Anxiety Treatment Center - Robin Zasio, Psy.D., LCSW, Director, uses CBT and E&RP to treat OCD and other anxiety disorders. (Also known as the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Sacramento?) (Sacramento, California)
• April Center for Anxiety Attack Management - Craig April, Ph.D., founder and director, treats OCD and other anxiety disorders with cognitive behavioral therapy. The web site includes information about the disorders and their treatment, numerous audio and video interviews with Dr. April, and an infrequently updated, but informative blog. (Los Angeles, California)
• Associated Counselors & Therapists - a group of psychotherapists that treat OCD and other disorders. (Hermosa Beach, California)
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Southern California - Rodney P. Boone, Ph.D., Director. "In our individual and group treatments, we utilize specialized CBT treatment methods that are tailored for the particular disorder", including anxiety disorders (such as OCD) and mood disorders. (Glendale, California and Torrance, California)
• The Gateway Institute (TGI) - "Specializing in the Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Related Conditions". TGI provides residential treatment of OCD using cognitive behavioral therapy, medications if necessary, and other therapeutic techniques. Treatment is available to anyone from anywhere; living arrangements for patients and their families have been made with a local apartment complex. Of particular interest is that Skype is used for face-to-face follow-up of patients after treatment. (Costa Mesa, California)
• OCD Center of Los Angeles (OCDLA) - was founded by Tom Corboy, MFT, and specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for OCD and related anxiety disorders. The web site provides excellent overviews of OCD and related disorders, CBT, and the Center's own treatment and support programs. In addition, the site has links to organizations, research centers, clinics, and support groups around the world - well, at least in the USA, Canada, and the UK!
• Renewed Freedom Center - Jenny C. Yip, Psy.D., Executive Director. The home page's browser title calls the Center "The Pediatric Anxiety Experts", but the Center treats OCD (and other anxiety disorders) in both children and adults using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It also offers "Family Systems Strategic" CBT, which "restructures unhealthy family dynamics as a result of the powerfully negative influences OCD and anxiety has on the entire family." (I'm sure other clinics will also address family dynamics if asked, but Renewed Freedom Center is the first site I've seen or noticed that puts this important treatment component on equal footing with its other programs.) (Los Angeles, California)
• Lori Riddle-Walker, MFT - specializes in treating OCD and scrupulosity in children and adults using CBT. (Escondido, California)
• San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy - treats a number of adult and childhood disorders, including OCD, using CBT. The site has some useful articles on the use of CBT for OCD, trichotillomania, depression, and panic disorder. (Oakland, California)
• Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders - Dr. Eda Gorbis, Director. The Institute diagnoses and treats "the most serious cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder at our clinic in Los Angeles. Treatment includes use of Dr. Edna Foa's Prolonged Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), medication (as needed), hospitalization at UCLA for treatment refractory cases, group therapy, relapse prevention, and so much more." (Los Angeles, California)

Colorado

• Amy R. Indermuehle, Psy.D. - treats OCD and other disorders. For OCD, she uses Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP). (Fort Collins, Colorado)
• Larry Snapp, L.P.C. - "has experience in counseling people with obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors." (Denver, Colorado)

Connecticut

• Yale Child Study Center, TS/OCD Specialty Clinic - Yale University School of Medicine. (New Haven, Connecticut)

• Hartford Hospital's The Institute of Living, Anxiety Disorder Center - studies and treats various psychiatric disorders, including OCD. (Hartford, Connecticut)

District of Columbia

• Capital Institute for Cognitive Therapy - "provides research-based cognitive-behavioral treatments and integrative therapy for depression, anxiety [including OCD] and other problems, tailored to the individual needs and goals of our clients." (Washington, D.C.)

Florida

• University of Florida Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (UFOCD) Program - offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment of OCD, TS, and related disorders for adults, teens, and children. (University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida)

• Change Your Thinking - Frank Morelli, LMHC treats OCD and other anxiety disorders using CBT and ERP. He also leads the monthly OCD Support Group sponsored by the OCF of Jacksonville, Florida. His web site has a number of excellent articles about therapy in general and OCD in particular. (metropolitan Jacksonville, Florida)
• Gregg L. Friedman, M.D. - is a psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of OCD in children, adolescents, and adults. (Hallandale Beach, Florida)
• Carolyn L. Kelley, LCSW - treats OCD and other anxiety disorders. (Boca Raton, Florida)
• Lakeview Health Systems - is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center that also provides dual-diagnosis treatment; i.e., treatment of patients with both addictions and mental disorders. Although OCD is not specifically called out on the list of disorders they treat, they have an excellent OCD article; OCD is a form of anxiety disorder, which Lakeview does treat. (Jacksonville, Florida)
• NeuroBehavioral Institute - provides "effective treatments and specialized services for psychological conditions, including OCD in adults, teens, and children. E. Katia Moritz, Ph.D., co-author of Blink, Blink, Clop. Clop: Why Do We Do Things We Can't Stop?, is a member of the staff. (Weston, Florida)
• OCD Resource Center of South Florida - Dr. Bruce Hyman, co-author with Cherry Pedrick, R.N. of The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. (Hollywood, Florida and Boca Raton, Florida)

Georgia

• Metro Atlanta Therapists' Network (MATN) - maintains a list of mental health professionals in the Atlanta area. Unfortunately, the list is organized by city and zip code (each on a separate page) and there is no way to search the whole list for OCD specialists, for example. A practitioner's entry includes a link to his/her web site, if they have one.

• Dr. Ana Adelstein (Highland Psych Collaborative) - is a clinical psychologist with a wonderful sense of humor and a positive outlook; she primarily sees older children, teens, and adults. She had many years of training and has been practicing for about 20 years at the time this was written. Dr. Adelstein has experience in treating a wide variety of disorders, including OCD; see her IOCDF page for more information on her treatment of OCD. (Atlanta, Georgia)
• Licia Freeman, M.A., M.Ed., LMFT - uses CBT and interpersonal therapy to treat OCD and other anxiety disorders. (Atlanta, Georgia)
• Dr. Michael Gallo - specializes in "Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety Disorders and Depression ... for adults, adolescents and children". (Atlanta, Georgia)
• Renewal Counseling & Consulting - "is grounded in research-based therapies, is goal-focused, and is tailored to the individual needs of our clients." Justin Shewell, LCSW, Psy.D. specializes in OCD and other anxiety disorders, treating them with "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and other evidence-based treatments." (Athens, Georgia)
• Lisa R. Terry, LPC - is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in treating both adults and children suffering from OCD and other anxiety disorders with CBT and ERP. The peaceful, animated picture of clouds on her web site is therapeutic in its own right. (Alpharetta, Georgia)
• Virtually Better Clinic - uses "cognitive-behavioral techniques, including virtual reality exposure therapy, for the treatment of various disorders in children, adolescents, and adults." (Atlanta, Georgia)

Are there any cities in Georgia that don't begin with the letter "A"?

Illinois

• Pediatric OCD and Tic Disorders Clinic - offers a variety of medical and behavioral treatments for OCD. Also see the Anxiety Disorders Program. (University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois)
• Rush University Medical Center: Clinical Services: Psychiatry - a somewhat difficult-to-navigate site, used to have a web page about their Obsessive Compulsive Treatment Center. (Rush University, Chicago, Illinois)
• University of Chicago Hospitals Department of Psychiatry - provides "thorough, accurate diagnostic evaluations and highly successful short-term treatments" of anxiety disorders, including OCD. (Chicago, Illinois)

• Anxiety Centers of Illinois (ACI) - treat OCD and other anxiety disorders with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP). (Bloomingdale, Illinois; Crystal Lake, Illinois; and Naperville, Illinois)
• Center for Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD) - Patrick B. McGrath, Ph.D., Director. CBT and ERP are the primary means of treatment. Various inpatient and outpatient programs are available, a trained counselor is on call at all times, and there is a support group. The Center's brochure (downloadable from the Center's home page) indicates that the Center will work in conjunction with other units at the hospital if the patient suffers from multiple disorders. (Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, Hoffman Estates, Illinois)
• Shana Doronn, LCSW, Psy.D. - treats OCD and other anxiety disorders using ERP. She has also appeared on A&E's Obsessed television series.

Indiana

• Indiana University, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry - has an Adult Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic for the treatment of various psychiatric disorders, including anxiety disorders such as OCD, via medications and/or psychotherapy. For children and teens, there is an OCD/Tic/Anxiety Disorders Clinic at the associated Riley Hospital for Children. (Indianapolis, Indiana)

• Meridian Youth Psychiatric Center, P.C. - treats children and adolescents suffering from OCD and other mental disorders using both medication and psychotherapy. (Indianapolis, Indiana)

Iowa

• University of Iowa Behavioral Health - diagnoses and treats OCD in its Adult Psychiatry Clinic and its Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic. The clinics are part of the University of Iowa Hospital. (Iowa City, Iowa)

Kentucky

• Monnica Williams, Ph.D. - "administers cognitive-behavioral therapy to adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, phobias, and other anxiety disorders." Prior to July 2011, Dr. Williams worked at the University of Pennsylvania's Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; beginning in July 2011, she is now an assistant professor at the University of Louisville's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Louisville, Kentucky. I don't know how this move will change her practice, but her OCD Treatment Program page has been modified to reflect the new location. Dr. Williams is co-founder of the BrainPhysics Mental Health Resource and Neurotic Planet: OCD Discussion Forum web sites and organizer of the Philadelphia OCD Interest Group. (University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky)

Maine

• Anxiety Solutions of Northern New England - Lee Fitzgibbons, Ph.D. and Gordon Street, Ph.D. treat OCD and other anxiety disorders with CBT. An interesting aspect of their approach is that they take into account the sufferer's family culture. As of 2009, the group now offers OCD Intensive Programs (IOCDF Listing) and has their own limited accommodations for inpatient treatment. (Raymond, Maine)
• James Claiborn, Ph.D., ABPP - provides "cognitive behavioral treatment for adults with a number of disorders". Some of his publications can be found on his home page; also see this on-line interview transcript, conducted some time in the year 2000. Dr. Claiborn has been (and continues to be) a long-time active participant in the OCD Internet community. (Portland, Maine)

Maryland

• Johns Hopkins Medicine Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Clinic - at Johns Hopkins University; Gerald Nestadt, M.D., M.P.H., Director. Their OCD Research page describes the Clinic's research activities, has additional information on OCD, and has instructions on how you can help them in their studies. (Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland)

• Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland (ASDI) - is located on the campus of the Sheppard Pratt Health System. ASDI treats various anxiety disorders including OCD; the website has a number of good articles specifically about OCD. (Towson, Maryland)
• Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington - "offers behavioral and cognitive behavioral treatment for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Established over 25 years ago by the director, Dr. Charles Mansueto, BTC is nationally recognized as a leading center for treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and other anxiety disorders. BTC also provides state-of-the-art care for a full range of other psychological disorders." (Silver Spring, Maryland)
• CBT Solutions of Baltimore - directed by Dr. Gregory S. Chasson, "provides psychological services to adolescents (12 years old and up) and adults in the Greater Baltimore region, specifically specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for fear, worry, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive spectrum conditions." They "specialize in many CBT techniques, including Exposure Therapy, Habit Reversal Training, Cognitive Therapy, and more." (Lutherville, Maryland)
• Deborah Cole, Psy.D. - is located "across from Michael's Pub and next to the Tuxedo Store." More seriously, Dr. Cole treats OCD and other disorders using various methods including cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure and response prevention (ERP), as well as less traditional approaches. She also works with children and teenagers, in addition to adults. I found the web pages about the different disorders very informative. (Columbia, Maryland)
• Northern County Psychiatric Associates - handles a broad range of psychiatric disorders. The practice is located in Baltimore County, Maryland, USA. Their web site is well worth exploring; of special note are:
  • Anxiety Disorders - especially OCD.
  • Scrupulosity
  • For Kids and Teens
  • Psychotherapy - a somewhat confusing collection of articles on various topics, including OCD and how to use the Internet to seek out more information on psychiatric disorders.
• The OCD & Anxiety Center of Greater Baltimore - "Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for individuals and families affected by OCD, Anxiety, and related disorders". Director: Jon Hershfield, MFT. The site has a lot of very useful information. The main page lists a good number of types of OCD, each with a link to a long article about that type of OCD (and readers' comments). The site also has an up-to-date blog and list of media appearances, as well as a funny "memes" gallery (Christopher Walken: "Tell your OCD ... Sounds good, but ... needs more cowbell."). (Hunt Valley, Maryland)

Massachusetts

• The Massachusetts General Hospital Obsessive Compulsive Disorders Institute - located at McLean Hospital and directed by Dr. Michael Jenike. The Institute "serves as a national and regional center dedicated to the advancement of clinical care, teaching and research" of OCD; the program "provides partial hospital and intensive residential levels of care for individuals age 17 and older who suffer from severe or treatment-resistant OCD." (Belmont, Massachusetts)
• Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium (HARC) - by Dr. Gary Patronek at Tufts University. The research deals with people who hoard animals. (Grafton, Massachusetts)
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Clinic and Research Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. "Our mission is to educate the public, advance research, and provide advanced clinical care to individuals with OCD." (Dr. Sabine Wilhelm, Director, and Dr. Michael Jenike, Founder) (Boston, Massachusetts)

Michigan

• Wayne State University OCD Clinical Research Program (Detroit, Michigan)

• Hoarding Pros - "We Are The Hoarding Specialist In Michigan. Hoarding Help Is All We Do - That's Why We Can Do It Best!" This company is run by Janet Kester, MSW, LMSW, who offers counseling to hoarders and family members, whether or not they choose to have the company clean their homes. (Serving Southeast and Central Michigan)
• OCD Grand Rapids - Alan D. Carriero, MSW, LMSW. This is one of the best web sites on OCD that I have ever come across, if only for Alan Carriero's biography. He himself suffered from OCD and depression. In his 20's, "[d]esperately seeking help, I went from psychiatrist to psychiatrist and therapist to therapist. None of them were able to tell me what was wrong." (Elsewhere on his site, he lists questions to ask potential psychiatrists and therapists to ensure they know what they're doing.) A young doctor at New York Hospital "finally diagnosed me correctly and referred me to a cognitive-behavioral therapist who knew how to treat the disorder. In four months, twenty years of suffering was over. I was virtually symptom free ... I returned to school, became a therapist, and now, I treat OCD and related problems." The remainder of his web site has a good deal of useful information on the diagnosis and treatment of OCD. I especially liked his "FTT (Frequently Thought Thoughts)" page, having myself had that feeling of "my psychiatrist will think I'm completely crazy"! (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
• OCD Recovery Center - Dr. Christian R. Komor, Director. The Center is "currently NOT accepting patients. Please e-mail us for referrals. Bookstore and other services are Open!" The web site includes a number of excellent articles on treating and living with OCD. (Grand Rapids, Michigan)

Missouri

• Behavioral Consultants, P.C. - offers behavior therapy for OCD. Their web site has some information on OCD and other disorders. (St. Louis, Missouri)
• Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute - has a multidisciplinary approach to treating psychological disorders. The Anxiety Disorders Center, led by Dr. Alec Pollard, treats OCD and other anxiety disorders. (St. Louis, Missouri)

Montana

• OCD Coach - also-known-as Ed Verry. He coaches you through "one of several clinically proven self-help programs developed by leading authorities in OCD therapy". (Bozeman, Montana)
• OCD Treatments - Chris McBee, LCPC, treats OCD with CBT and E&RP therapy. Although he is based in Montana, he will travel to your location to conduct the therapy. (Bozeman, Montana, USA - wonder if he knows Ed Verry?!)

New Hampshire

• Elliot Behavioral Health Services - and the Elliot Behavioral Health Services Center for Child and Adolescent Evaluation. "Therapy services are available independently or in conjunction with other treatment modalities, to provide an integrated treatment approach to most problems", including OCD. (Manchester, New Hampshire)

New Jersey

• Professional Directory - "is a list of professionals and services that have paid to advertise to the OCF community", hosted by the New Jersey Affiliate of the OCF.

• ADHD, Mood & Behavior Center of New Jersey - treats children and adolescents with OCD and other disorders. It's not clear which of the group's centers actually treats OCD. (Westfield, Ridgewood, and Cedar Knolls, New Jersey)
• Anxiety Recovery Counseling of New York and New Jersey - "Effective personalized phobia treatment and OCD treatment in New York and New Jersey, using cognitive/behavioral treatment, teaching anxiety management, coping skills & relaxation." (Judie Biderman, Mahwah, New Jersey) (Raeann Dumont, Jersey City, New Jersey)
• Anna Breytman, Ph.D. - specializes in the treatment of OCD and other disorders, in children through adults, using CBT. (Princeton, New Jersey and New York, New York)
• The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia - "utilizes state of the art techniques in the treatment of OCD, including exposure and response prevention, behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, and supportive approaches to alleviate obsessions and compulsions and improve daily functioning." The Center, directed by Dr. Marla W. Deibler, also treats trichotillomania, anxiety/panic, and other disorders. (Cherry Hill, New Jersey - a New Jersey suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• Tommy Kot, Ph.D. - "Modern cognitive-behavioral approaches based on current research are employed to decrease personal suffering and enhance functioning for individuals struggling with anxiety and mood disorders." (Morristown, New Jersey)
• Robert LoPresti, Ph.D. - treats OCD and other disorders with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and alternative therapies. (Fairhaven, New Jersey)
• OCD HOTLINE of New York/New Jersey - is a free service offered by Dr. Steven J. Brodsky. People can contact him for advice by E-mail (anyone anywhere) or phone (tri-state area residents only). (Manhattan/Bronx, New York)
• Psychology Associates of Cranford & Westfield, NJ - treats OCD and other disorders with CBT. Both members of the practice are licensed in New Jersey and New York. (Cranford and Westfield, New Jersey)
• Stress and Anxiety Services of New Jersey, PA - Allen H. Weg, Ed.D, founder and director. The practice uses CBT to treat OCD and other disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. (East Brunswick, New Jersey)
• Tamsen Thorpe, Ph.D. - uses a "cognitive-behavioral [approach] and as such focuses on examining and attempting to shift maladaptive thinking, undesirable behavioral patterns and emotional distress." One area of her practice, "Anxiety Reduction", includes the management of OCD. (Harding Township, New Jersey)
• Perry Zand, M.D. - "A southern New Jersey psychiatrist who has specialized in treating OCD for over twenty years, using behavioral therapy, medication - and respect." (Cherry Hill, New Jersey)

New York

New York City is either the OCD capitol of the world or the therapist capitol of the world. No, this impression is not the result of watching too many Woody Allen movies. I was searching for a lost MSN OCD group, Obsession/Compulsion run by Nyx, so I had Google'd "Nyx OCD", which brought up a lengthy list of New York City-based OCD therapists. I added a few to my list here before realizing that my web page would quickly become as long as the phone book. I will continue adding New York therapists as I come across them randomly, but if you're looking for therapists in New York, plug "New York" and "OCD" into your favorite search engine and go to town, so to speak.

• Central NY OC Foundation Affiliate Provider List - is a list of health care professionals in central New York state.
• Suffolk County Psychological Association - maintains a database (searchable by disorder) of Suffolk County professionals.

• Center for OCD and Related Disorders at Columbia University Medical Center - is purely a research center that does not offer treatment to the general public. Participants in some of the current treatment studies either receive selected treatments or are expected to be currently in treatment (for the purpose of evaluating the treatment or testing add-on treatments). (Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York)

• Anxiety Recovery Counseling of New York and New Jersey - "Effective personalized phobia treatment and OCD treatment in New York and New Jersey, using cognitive/behavioral treatment, teaching anxiety management, coping skills & relaxation." (Judie Biderman, Mahwah, New Jersey) (Raeann Dumont, Jersey City, New Jersey)
• Warren Barlowe - is an "OCD Behavioral Therapy Coach/Personal Teacher". The link takes you to the Long Island OCD Support Network home page. As you scroll through the lengthy page, you'll find links to a variety of OCD-related pages, including Warren's biography and information about the therapy services he offers. Don't let the colorful and somewhat confusing web page throw you off - there is a wealth of information embedded in it. (Nassau/Western Sufffolk Long Island area, New York)
• Behavior Therapy of New York - "Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Biofeedback Services for Adults & Children". Directed by Dr. Robert Udewitz, BTNY treats adults and children suffering from OCD and other disorders with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other techniques. (New York, New York)
• Behavioral Associates - employs CBT (in some cases via Virtual Reality Therapy) to treat a variety of disorders, including OCD. (Manhattan, New York City, New York)
• Anna Breytman, Ph.D. - specializes in the treatment of OCD and other disorders, in children through adults, using CBT. (Princeton, New Jersey and New York, New York)
• Dr. Steven J. Brodsky - is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for OCD, phobias, and panic disorder. He used to list a number of magazine and newspaper articles in which his practice has been featured (Wayback Machine: articles); see Judaism and OCD for the sole remaining article I could find on-line. Dr. Brodsky also provides free advice by E-mail (for anyone anywhere) or phone (for tri-state area residents only) via his "OCD HOTLINE of New York/New Jersey". This is a selfless service; in an E-mail, he said only 1% of contacts eventually become clients. (Manhattan/Bronx, New York)
• Bio Behavioral Institute - "is a psychological and psychiatric clinic dedicated to the treatment and research of anxiety and mood disorders", including Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders. (Great Neck, New York)
• Centre for Anxiety and Trauma - Daniel Gomez, LCSW, treats OCD with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. (Manhattan, New York, New York)
• Cognitive Behavioral Psychology of New York - is a practice of two, Dena Rabinowitz, Ph.D. (director) and Racheli Rubin, Psy.D. (staff psychologist). They specialize in and treat OCD and other anxiety disorders using CBT. (New York and Scarsdale, New York)
• Cognitive Health Group - Bruce Hubbard, Ph.D., Director. The group uses CBT to treat "panic attacks, worry, phobias, OCD, depression, bipolar disorder, binge eating, hair pulling, and other common health problems." (Manhattan, New York, New York)
• Michael Kenin, MD - treats OCD and other anxiety disorders. (New York, New York)
• New York Center for OCD and Anxiety Related Disorders (NYOCD) - Dr. Robert Lancer (bio) treats OCD and other disorders in all age groups using behavior therapy, exposure-response prevention, and talk therapy. The main web page says the site is under construction, but, at this time (January 2013), you can access some very useful information about OCD via the bio page. Dr. Lancer also has a Facebook page featuring frequent informative and inspiring posts. (Long Beach and Garden City, New York)
• NYC Anxiety Control - is the practice of Lisa Tischler, Ph.D., who treats OCD and other anxiety disorders, as well as teaching how to manage stress, with CBT. (New York, New York)
• OCD NYC & Westchester - Boris Pisman, MS, NCC, treats OCD, anxiety, and panic attacks using yoga-based CBT. Individual therapy is offered in New York City; group therapy is conducted at the White Plains Hospital Center. A self-help CD, "Yoga-Based Treatment Program of OCD and Anxiety", is available for purchase ($37) at the web site. (New York, New York and White Plains, New York)
• OCD Online - Dr. Steven Phillipson of the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. Dr. Phillipson has had a long-time web presence that has evolved into a well-organized, information-filled website on OCD. In addition to in-person treatment (cognitive behavioral therapy) of patients in the New York City area, Dr. Phillipson also offers telephone consultations and, uniquely, video conferencing by computer to patients around the world. (New York, New York)
• Joshua Rosenthal, Psy.D. - is a clinical psychologist, licensed in New York and New Jersey, who treats OCD, among other disorders, with CBT in combination with other techniques. (New York, New York)
• Patricia Escudero Rotman, Ph.D., LCSW - treats OCD with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, as well as other anxiety disorders.
• John Silvestre, MS, LCSW - is a cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT) "specializing in Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders." Trained by the famous Dr. Edna Foa's team, he is both a practitioner and a teacher of CBT to other psychological professionals. (New York [Manhattan], New York and Irvington [Westchester], New York)
• spiral2grow Marriage & Family Therapy - Moshe Ratson (director), MS MFT, LMFT. The practice treats OCD with CBT. (New York, New York)
• Western Suffolk Psychological Services - specializes in OCD, TS, ADHD, BDD, and other anxiety disorders. The site has a lengthy list of recommended readings (books and videos) and a large collection of on-line articles by the practitioners themselves. One of the group, Dr. Fred Penzel is very active in the OCD community. (Huntington, New York)
• Douglas Zimmerman, M.A. Ed., LCSW - "Psychotherapy for the relief of OCD, Anxiety, and Depression". More particularly, he uses a "psycho-dynamic/relational perspective" for treating these disorders. (Psychology Today profile) (New York, New York)

North Carolina

• Duke Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - "Our skilled clinical team -- which includes psychiatrists, psychologists, specialized nurses, clinical social workers, and substance abuse counselors -- evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients facing mental health issues of all types", including OCD, (Duke University: Duke Medicine; Durham, North Carolina)
• Anxiety and Stress Disorders Clinic at the University of North Carolina - Jonathan Abramowitz, Ph.D., ABPP (director). The clinic treats OCD with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. (University of North Carolina, Department of Pscyhology, Chapel Hill, North Carolina)

• Anxiety Wellness Center - Dr. Aureen Pinto Wagner is a clinical child psychologist and author who treats anxiety disorders (including OCD) in children and adults. (Cary, North Carolina)
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Center of Western North Carolina - R. Trent Codd III is a Licensed Professional Counselor who treats OCD and other emotional disorders using CBT. (Asheville, North Carolina)
• Triangle Center for Behavioral Health - treats OCD and other disorders with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). (Durham and Cary, North Carolina)

North Dakota

• Lakeside Center for Behavioral Change - Renae M. Reinardy, Psy.D. (formerly of Dr. Mansueto's practice in Maryland). The Center provides "effective cognitive behavioral treatment for children, adolescents, adults and families." (Fargo, North Dakota)

Pennsylvania

• See the Cherry Hill (a New Jersey suburb of Philadelphia) doctors and clinics under New Jersey. (Cherry Hill, New Jersey)

• Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety - Edna B. Foa, Ph.D. (director). The center treats OCD with exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy. (The center actually calls the therapy exposure and ritual prevention with the acronym, EX/RP.) Dr. Foa is a famed expert on the treatment of OCD. (University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic (WPIC) - is part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). WPIC treats OCD. Read the "About Us" and "Contact Us" pages for information on getting in touch with WPIC. (University of Pittsburg, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

• Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center of Philadelphia (AOTCP) - "is nationally recognized for their work in providing cutting edge, state of the art cognitive behavioral treatments to sufferers" and "is dedicated to helping those suffering from anxiety through therapy, public education, community service and research." Also see Dr. Jonathon Grayson's blog, OCD Help, and the Philadelphia support groups.
• Joan Kaylor, MS.Ed., N.C.C., Licensed Professional Counselor - treats OCD, trichotillomania, and other anxiety disorders. She has been and is very active in the OCD and trichotillomania communities at large. (McMurray, Pennsylvania)
• Overcome OCD! - David Meyerson, Ph.D. "Overcome OCD! is a state of the art treatment protocol designed specifically for people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)." (Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania; Wyomissing, Pennsylvania - Philadelphia suburbs and Reading area)
• Positive Pathways - Michael J. Connelly, M.Ed., NCC, LPC, a member of the practice, specializes in CBT for OCD and is interviewed by Dr. Howard Gurr in a podcast about OCD treatment. (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
• Rosemont Counseling Associates - is a group of psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors who treat OCD and other anxiety disorders. They also conduct OCD and trichotillomania support groups. (Rosemont, Pennsylvania)

Rhode Island

• Butler Hospital's Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Clinic - "Through research taking place at Butler, such as deep brain stimulation for OCD and genetics studies, people with severe OCD can access innovative new ways to treat their disease while advancing medical science. The team of clinical experts is also dedicated to providing comprehensive care to patients with medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, and support groups." (Providence, Rhode Island)

Texas

• Menninger Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Treatment Center - "provides a hospital treatment program for adolescents, 12 to 17, and a program for adults, age 18 and older, who have severe OCD, anxiety disorders or OCD spectrum disorders, as well as coexisting conditions." Program director: Thröstur Björgvinsson, Ph.D.; program psychiatrist: Joyce Davidson, M.D.. (Houston, Texas)

• Austin Anxiety & Behavioral Health Services - Misti Nicholson, Psy.D., founder and Director. "Compassionate, goal-oriented, evidence-based treatment" of a broad range of disorders, including OCD, in children, teens, and adults. (Austin, Texas and Round Rock, Texas)
• AustinOCD - Bruce Mansbridge, Ph.D., treats OCD and body dismorphic disorder (BDD) in adults. (This was formerly the Austin Center for the Treatment of OCD, but Dr. Mansbridge is now semi-retired.) (Austin, Texas)
• Houston OCD Program - treats OCD in children, adolescents, and adults using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Intensive treatment programs are also available. (Houston, Texas)
• OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center - Patricia M. Perrin, Ph.D. Cognitive behavioral therapy for all ages. (Houston, Texas)
• Kenneth Parker, LCSW - treats children and adults suffering from OCD and other disorders "through counseling, prayer and referral to other helping professionals as needed. I also use hypnosis when indicated." (Austin, Texas)
• Red Oak Psychiatry Associates - has information on OCD and medications. (Houston, Texas)
• River Bend Counseling - treats OCD in children through adults. (New Braunfels and Seguin, Texas)

Virginia

• NeuroScience, Inc. - is both a "clinical trial research facility" and a "clinical psychology private practice" that treats OCD and other anxiety disorders with cognitive-behavioral therapy. (Herndon, Virginia)
• OCD Virginia - Joyce K. Slater, Ph.D. is a clinical and research (Medical College of Virginia) psychologist who specializes in OCD and its treatment using cognitive behavioral therapy. (Richmond, Virginia)
• University of Mary Washington Counseling & Psychological Services - has overviews of various disorders, including OCD. Counselors "will assist in assessing your situation and recommending options for intervention." (Fredericksburg, Virginia)

Washington

• ChildSpirit - George Lynn, M.A., M.P.A., LMHC, is a psychotherapist who treats OCD and other disorders. (Bellevue, Washington)

Wisconsin

• Rogers Memorial Hospital's Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Center - offers a Residential OCD Program for adults and teens, Treatment is accomplished through "individual and group psychotherapy and medication. A strict cognitive behavioral therapy (exposure and ritual prevention) approach is used by the program's experienced staff." An earlier version of the web page mentioned a "partial hospitalization" program; it's not clear if that option is still available. (Oconomowoc, Wisconsin)

Wyoming

• University of Wyoming Psychology Clinic - is a "training clinic for the Clinical Psychology Doctoral program ... all assessments and treatment at The Psychology Clinic are conducted by graduate student therapists under the direct supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist." (University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming)

Other Countries

Australia

• Anxiety Disorders Clinic (University of Sydney, Australia) - offers treatment of OCD and other anxiety disorders. The clinic is also "investigating the nature, origin and treatment of OCD", including Danger Ideation Therapy (DIRT) for Obsessive-Compulsive Checkers: A Randomised Controlled Trial.
• Clinical Psychology Unit (CPU) (University of New South Wales, Australia) - offers treatment of OCD and other disorders to adults and children, as well as simultaneously conducting several OCD-related research projects.

• Amicus Counselling & Clinical Psycholgical Services - Dr. Indi Kaur, Principal Psychologist. Services include, among many others, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for OCD. (Sydney Central Business District and Crows Nest, Australia)
• Associated Counsellors & Psychologists Sydney - was described in an E-mail to me as (i) an information site that addresses "common mental health issues including Generalised Anxiety, OCD, Social & Specific Phobia" and (ii) a Sydney-based "service connecting you with professional counsellors and psychologists in the Sydney CBD, Glebe, Bondi Junction, Surry Hills and the Central Coast". The group appears to have the ability to refer you to professionals who treat a wide range of anxiety and other disorders. (Sydney, Australia and the other locations mentioned above)
• Dr. Ross G. Menzies - "Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for OCD, Anxiety and Depression in Children, Adolescents and Adults". (Sydney, Australia)
• Neuropsychiatric Institute (NPI) - has an OCD "programme". (Sydney, Australia)

Canada

• Quebec OCD Foundation - maintains a printable "list of clinics and therapists specialized in the treatment of OCD" (English and French translations). The list appears to be organized by region in Quebec.

• McGill University (Royal Victoria Hospital) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Clinic (scroll down) - Debbie Sookman, Ph.D., director. The clinic offers individual cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), as well as group therapy, for children, adolescents, and adults. (McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Tic Disorder Studies Centre (English) or Centre d'Études sur les Troubles Obsessionnels-Compulsifs et les Tics (French) - "leads clinical research programs in the area of mental health. We offer specialized therapies for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), chronic motor tic disorder and Tourettes syndrome (TS)." (Fernand-Seguin Research Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada)

• Dr. Jim Chandler - is a pediatric psychiatrist; click on the "office door" for contact information. He has written a number of on-line pamphlets on various disorders, including OCD. (Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada)
• Cliniques & Développement In Virtuo - treats panic disorder and phobias with virtual reality therapy. OCD is treated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), although virtual reality software for treating OCD is expected to be available soon. (Gatineau, Quebec, Canada)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Associates of Toronto - Dr. Eilenna Denisoff and Dr. Peter Farvolden provide CBT treatment for OCD and other disorders. (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
• McBride Psychological Services - was founded by Joanna McBride, M.A., C.Psych.Assoc. The group offers CBT treatment for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive spectrum, and mood disorders. (London, Ontario, Canada)
• Dr. A. T. Malcolm & Associates - treats OCD using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and other disorders using a variety of evidence-based techniques. (Victoria, British Columbia, Canada)
• Dr. Timothy Quek - is a psychologist who treats OCD. (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

China

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy Institute - Douglas Y. Selden, Ph.D. In addition to CBT in Hong Kong, Dr. Selden also offers Online Therapy via Webcam to patients living elsewhere in the world. (Central, Hong Kong, China).

Estonia

• Tartu Ülikooli Kliinikum Psühhiaatriakliinik - "Kliiniline psühholoogia - psüühikahäirete teooriad - Obsessiiv-kompulsiivsete häirete kognitiivneseletus" (Tartu University Hospital, Psychiatric Clinic: Clinical Psychology - Theories of mental disorders - Obsessive-compulsive disorder cognitive explanation.) (Tartu, Estonia).

Israel

• קוגנטיקה - המרכז הישראלי לטיפול קוגנטיבי התנהגותי - "בניהול ד"ר דני דרבי, הינו מרכז טיפול המציע טיפול פסיכולוגי קצר מועד וממוקד מטרה לאנשים הסובלים מבעיות ספציפיות כגון טיפול בחרדות, דיכאון, פוסט טראומה או OCD וטיפולי עומק לשינוי דפוסי חיים וקשיים מורכבים או לא ממוקדים."
  
  (If the above is not in the right direction, please let me know!)
  From Dr. Derby, director of Cognetica - The Israeli Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: "Cognetica is committed to the advancement and dissemination of evidence based practices and CBT in Israel. Many of our clients suffer from OCD. At Cognetica we offer comprehensive treatment programs, that includes psychiatric counseling under the direction of professor Joseph Zohar, CBT, and the use of behavioral guides which allows intensive exposure treatment." (Tel-Aviv, Israel)

Italy

• Istituto A.T. Beck: Terapia Cognitivo Comportamentale - conveniently has an English version! "Istituto Beck is a center for cognitive-behavioral therapy that was founded in Rome in 2001 by Doctor Antonella Montano. The center was named after Professor [Aaron] T. Beck, the well-known father of cognitive therapy." The Istituto treats disturbo ossessivo-compulsivo (DOC) and other disorders. (Rome, Italy).

South Africa

• Anxiety and Stress Disorders Research Unit (South African Medical Research Council) - "researches the psychobiology and treatment of anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (and spectrum conditions), panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder." It's not clear from the web page if they treat OCD in the general public or only in study participants. (Cape Town, South Africa)

Sweden

• OCD-Centret! (Swedish) (OCD-senteret! Norwegian) (OCD Centre! English) - "Vi på OCD-Centret hjälper de som lider av tvångssyndrom (OCD) att lära sig att minska och hantera sitt tvång genom behandling med kognitiv beteendeterapi (KBT), främst exponering med responsprevention." (Uppsala, Sweden).

United Kingdom

• The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies - has an on-line "Find a CBT Therapist" registry. Under "Choose up to two conditions", select "Obsessive Compulsive Disorders" before searching.

• Cardinal Clinic - has an OCD Clinic, under the direction of Dr. Allison Rigg, that treats OCD with CBT. (Windsor, Berkshire, England)
• OCDCentre - treats OCD using a program developed by India Haylor and Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz (of Brain Lock fame). Individual treatment programs can be conducted on-line, by telephone, or in person. (London, UK)
• OCD Treatment Clinic - "We have formulated a 5 day Fast Track Intensive Treatment Course consisting of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, & Mindfulness training." Treatment for anxiety disorders is available as the 5-day course in group and individual formats, as well as intensive home treatment. 3 of the 4 therapists themselves have overcome OCD. (Tiverton, Devon, UK)
• The Priory Hospital North London - treats many psychiatric conditions, including OCD. (North London, England) (The Priory Group has many facilities throughout England and Scotland, aside from the North London Hospital, These other sites may also offer OCD treatment. Contact the Priory Group to find out what programs are available where.)
• Dr. David Veale - is a psychiatrist at The Priory Hospital North London who treats OCD and other disorders. See his "Appointments" page for more detailed information about treatment programs. Dr. Veale is co-author with Robert Willson of Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. (North London, England)

Miscellaneous

• Behavior OnLine is a "gathering place" for mental health professionals. The Cognitive Therapy forum might have some useful postings for OCD patients.