CBT Therapist in
Upper East Side NYC

If you’re looking for a CBT therapist in the Upper East Side, you’re likely ready for practical, evidence-based tools that create real change.

At East Side CBT, we specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, OCD, depression, and related concerns. Our Upper East Side office provides structured, goal-oriented therapy designed to help you feel better — and stay better.

📍 Conveniently located near Lenox Hill and Carnegie Hill in Manhattan.

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What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based treatment that helps you:

  • Identify unhelpful thought patterns

  • Change behaviors that reinforce anxiety or depression

  • Develop coping strategies that work in real life

  • Build long-term emotional resilience

CBT is one of the most researched and effective therapies available today.

What We Treat at Our Upper East Side Office

Anxiety Disorders

  • Generalized anxiety

  • Social anxiety

  • Panic attacks

  • Health anxiety

Many clients seek CBT for anxiety in the Upper East Side because it offers practical tools that reduce symptoms quickly and sustainably.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

We provide specialized OCD and ERP therapy in NYC, using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD.

Depression

CBT helps interrupt negative thinking patterns and behavioral withdrawal that maintain depression.

Learn more about depression therapy in Upper East Side NYC.

Stress & Life Transitions

In addition to CBT, we also offer DBT therapy in Upper East Side NYC for individuals who struggle with:

  • Intense emotions

  • Relationship instability

  • Impulsivity

  • Distress tolerance

DBT focuses on skills-based treatment including emotional regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Learn more about our DBT therapy services.

Why Choose CBT in Upper East Side NYC?

Choosing a therapist in your neighborhood makes consistency easier.

Our Upper East Side location serves individuals from:

  • Lenox Hill

  • Carnegie Hill

  • Yorkville

  • Roosevelt Island

  • Midtown East

We provide both in-person therapy in Manhattan and virtual sessions for clients throughout NYC.

What to Expect in CBT

CBT is collaborative and active.

Sessions typically involve:

  • Identifying patterns

  • Learning new coping strategies

  • Practicing techniques between sessions

  • Tracking progress

Most clients begin noticing improvement within several weeks.

FAQs

How long does CBT take?

Many clients see improvement within 12–20 sessions, though this varies based on goals and severity.

Is CBT effective for anxiety?

Yes. CBT is considered the gold standard treatment for anxiety disorders.

Do you offer virtual therapy?

Yes, we offer telehealth for clients throughout New York State.

Schedule CBT Therapy in Upper East Side NYC

If you’re ready to start Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Manhattan, we’re here to help.

📞 Call today or request a consultation online.

email: drjlamm@gmail.com (best contact)
phone: 646.801.5266

East Side CBT