OCD Therapy in Bergen County NJ
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can feel overwhelming and exhausting. Intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors often create cycles that are difficult to break without specialized treatment.
At East Side CBT, we provide evidence-based OCD therapy from our River Edge office, serving individuals throughout Bergen County and surrounding communities. Using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD, we help clients reduce compulsions, tolerate uncertainty, and regain control over their lives.
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 (obsessions)
• Repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions)
• Temporary relief followed by renewed anxiety
OCD is not simply about being organized or cautious — it is a treatable anxiety disorder that responds well to structured therapy.
What Is ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)?
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard treatment for OCD and a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
ERP works by:
• Gradually exposing you to feared thoughts or situations
• Reducing compulsive behaviors
• Building tolerance for uncertainty
• Breaking the anxiety-compulsion cycle
If you are seeking a CBT therapist in Bergen County NJ with experience treating OCD, structured ERP therapy can significantly reduce symptoms.
Types of OCD We Treat
• Contamination OCD
• Harm OCD
• Relationship OCD
• Scrupulosity
• Checking and reassurance-seeking
• Primarily obsessional OCD (“Pure-O”)
Many individuals with OCD also experience generalized anxiety, which can be addressed through structured anxiety therapy.
Why Choose ERP Treatment at Our River Edge Office?
Working with a therapist trained in ERP is essential for effective OCD treatment.
Our River Edge office provides:
• Structured exposure planning
• Collaborative treatment approach
• Clear progress tracking
• In-person therapy in Bergen County
• Secure telehealth throughout New Jersey
Accessing therapy close to home supports consistency and long-term progress. ERP is a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy designed to reduce compulsions and interrupt the anxiety cycle.
If you are seeking a CBT therapist in Bergen County, structured exposure work can significantly reduce symptoms. Many individuals with OCD also experience anxiety, which can be addressed through comprehensive anxiety treatment at our River Edge office. We also work with children and adolescents experiencing OCD through child and adolescent therapy in Bergen County NJ, incorporating ERP when appropriate.
In addition, we offer OCD and ERP therapy in Upper East Side NYC, with in-person sessions available at our Manhattan office.
How Long Does OCD Treatment Take?
Treatment length varies depending on symptom severity and goals. Many individuals experience meaningful improvement within 12–20 sessions of consistent ERP work.
Progress depends on engagement in exposure exercises both in and between sessions.
Schedule OCD Therapy in Bergen County NJ
If OCD is interfering with your life, specialized treatment is available. Contact East Side CBT to schedule a consultation at our River Edge office.
email: drjlamm@gmail.com (best contact)
phone: 646.801.5266
