Specialist in OCD, Anxiety Disorders
and Men's Mental Health
Serving NY, NJ & ME via Telehealth
Areas of Clinical Focus:
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Severe Anxiety Disorders (Agoraphobia, panic disorder, etc)
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Phobias and aversions
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ARFID and BDD
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Dual Diagnosis of Anxiety Disorders with Chronic Illness
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Neurodivergence (Autism,ADHD, Tic Disorders)
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Men's issues, trauma, identity and wellness
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OCD Specialist & Anxiety Disorders
Therapy for OCD and Anxiety in New York, New Jersey, and Maine
I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety-related disorders, including panic attacks, social anxiety, agoraphobia, Pure-O presentations, and health-focused OCD. My training is extensive, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based approaches such as ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), I-CBT (Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
Above all, I value genuine human connection. I approach therapy with authenticity, a collaborative and decentralized mindset, and a commitment to meaningful, lasting outcomes.
Common OCD Patterns Treated
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Pure-O & Mental Compulsion OCD – intrusive thoughts with little or no visible compulsions, including rumination, mental checking, false-memory fears, reassurance seeking, and endless internal analysis.
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Harm, Taboo & Moral OCD – unwanted violent, sexual, religious, or morally distressing thoughts (including pedophilia-themed OCD and sexual-orientation OCD) that trigger fear about character, values, or identity rather than desire or intent.
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Relationship OCD (ROCD) – persistent doubt about love, attraction, certainty, or commitment, often marked by internal comparison, emotional checking, and fear of making the “wrong” life choice.
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Health, Body & Sensorimotor OCD – fixation on illness, bodily sensations, or automatic processes like breathing or swallowing, driven by hyper-monitoring and a need for certainty about physical safety.
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Contamination, Responsibility & Checking OCD – fears of germs, toxins, mistakes, or causing harm, including both overt checking and quieter mental rituals aimed at preventing regret or blame.
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Perfectionism, Symmetry & Moral Exactness – distress when things don’t feel “right,” including rigid standards around correctness, integrity, performance, or being a “good” or responsible person.
Many people with OCD experience it primarily as a thinking disorder—marked by rumination, mental checking, false-memory fears, and an ongoing need to analyze or “figure things out.” These presentations are often overlooked because compulsions are internal rather than visible, leading to misdiagnosis or ineffective treatment. I provide evidence-based therapy for Pure-O, mental compulsions, relationship OCD, and taboo intrusive thoughts for adults in New York City, New York State, New Jersey, and across Maine (including Portland), offering care both in-person and via secure telehealth, with a focus on reducing certainty-seeking rather than engaging the content of thoughts.
I provide specialized OCD therapy for adults and teens in New York, New Jersey, and Maine, using ERP and I-CBT—two evidence-based treatments proven to help clients break the OCD cycle and reclaim their lives.
Men's Mental Health & Trauma
Men's Therapy in New York, New Jersey, and Maine
Men are facing a mental health crisis, largely shaped by a lack of specialized support, and the normalization or minimization of traumatic experiences.
I am invested in the special nuances of men's based mental health, the complexities of identity, sexuality, being a father for the first time and recovery from physical and sexual assault.
I am extensively trained in evidenced based trauma informed modalities.
Tech, AI, and Social-Media
Over-Dependence
An over reliance on AI, tech and social-media is becoming an emerging problem, often cloaking underlying self-esteem struggles, ADHD and anxiety disorders. Some have even referred to this as "AI Psychosis".
Recognizing this growing trend, I've dedicated a significant portion of my practice to assessing for and treating the underlying causes of this over-reliance and helping clients forge more meaningful connections and learning to trust their lived experiences.
Daniel Frazer, LCSW
I began my career in 2006 supporting adults with special needs and later young adults facing homelessness and mental health challenges. I developed a deep appreciation for strength and resilience across abilities and these roles led me to pursue clinical licensure as a psychotherapist.
I specialize in OCD and severe anxiety disorders primarily and have extensive experience with men's mental health, neurodiversity, chronic pain and family trauma.
Outside of practice, I research men’s mental health policy, how moving away from nature increases anxiety, and traditional folk-medicine. I also have growing interest in providing support for anomalous experiences. I'm a Brooklyn native who currently lives between NY and Maine as well as a writer and naturalist with a passion for bird-watching, moths and native trees.
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