OCD Therapy in Bergen County NJ
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can involve intrusive thoughts, persistent anxiety, and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals that can interfere with daily life.
At East Side CBT, we provide evidence-based OCD therapy at our River Edge, NJ office, serving individuals throughout Bergen County and surrounding communities. Treatment includes Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) widely used to treat OCD. ERP helps clients gradually face feared thoughts or situations while learning to reduce compulsive responses and build greater tolerance for uncertainty.
Our River Edge office serves individuals throughout Bergen County, including Hackensack, Paramus, Teaneck, Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, Bergenfield, Ridgewood, Passaic, Clifton, and surrounding communities.
What Is OCD?
OCD involves:
Intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions)
Repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions)
Temporary relief from anxiety that can reinforce the cycle of obsessions and compulsions
OCD is more than being organized, particular, or cautious. Symptoms can interfere with daily routines, relationships, school, work, and other areas of life.
What Is ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)?
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is an evidence-based treatment for OCD and a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
ERP may involve:
Gradually facing feared thoughts, situations, or triggers
Learning to resist or reduce compulsive responses
Building greater tolerance for uncertainty and discomfort
Developing new ways of responding to obsessive thoughts
If you are seeking a CBT therapist in Bergen County NJ with experience treating OCD, ERP provides a structured approach that can be tailored to your symptoms and treatment goals.
Types of OCD We Treat
Contamination OCD
Harm OCD
Relationship OCD
Scrupulosity
Checking and reassurance-seeking
Primarily obsessional OCD (“Pure-O”)
OCD can take many forms, and symptoms may vary considerably from person to person. Some individuals with OCD also experience broader anxiety symptoms, which can be addressed through our anxiety therapy in Bergen County.
Why Choose ERP Treatment at Our River Edge Office?
ERP is a specialized treatment approach that requires careful planning and an understanding of how obsessions and compulsions interact. At our River Edge office, treatment may include:
Structured exposure planning
A collaborative treatment approach
Progress tracking throughout treatment
In-person therapy in Bergen County
Secure telehealth throughout New Jersey
ERP is a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) designed to help clients gradually face feared situations while reducing compulsive responses.
We also work with children and adolescents experiencing OCD through our child and adolescent therapy in Bergen County NJ, incorporating ERP when appropriate.
For clients in Manhattan, we offer OCD and ERP therapy on the Upper East Side of NYC, with in-person sessions available at our Fifth Avenue office.
How Long Does OCD Treatment Take?
The length of OCD treatment varies depending on the nature and severity of symptoms, treatment goals, and individual progress. ERP is typically structured and goal-oriented, with progress reviewed throughout treatment.
Treatment may also involve practicing exposure exercises and response-prevention strategies between sessions, helping clients apply the skills developed in therapy to situations in everyday life.
Schedule OCD Therapy in Bergen County NJ
If you’re considering OCD or ERP therapy for yourself or your child, contact East Side CBT to request a brief consultation. We’ll discuss what you’re looking for, answer initial questions, and determine whether our River Edge practice may be a good fit.
Please note: East Side CBT is an out-of-network practice and does not accept insurance directly. We’re happy to provide receipts for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Email: drjlamm@gmail.com (best way to reach us)
Phone: 646.801.5266
