Therapy Specialties in New York City and Portland, Maine

OCD, Anxiety, Neurodivergence, and Men’s Mental Health

I provide specialized therapy for adults in New York City and Portland, Maine who are struggling with obsessive thinking, severe anxiety, panic, avoidance, and identity-related stress. Much of my work focuses on conditions that are frequently misunderstood or mis-treated in general therapy settings — especially Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), panic disorder, agoraphobia, and men’s mental health concerns.

Many clients seek me out after trying therapy that felt too vague, overly reassuring, or disconnected from how their symptoms actually function. My work is direct, structured, and grounded in evidence-based approaches, while remaining practical and human.

OCD Therapy in New York City and Portland, Maine

I specialize in OCD therapy for adults in New York City and Portland, Maine. OCD often presents in ways that don’t match stereotypes, leaving people confused about what they’re experiencing and unsure where to turn.

Common OCD presentations I work with include:

• Health-focused OCD and medical fears

• Moral, existential, or “scrupulosity” OCD

• Relationship OCD (ROCD)

• Harm obsessions and responsibility fears

• Mental compulsions, rumination, and reassurance seeking

Effective OCD treatment focuses on interrupting the obsession–compulsion cycle rather than debating thoughts or chasing certainty. Therapy addresses how fear, doubt, and avoidance reinforce symptoms — and how to respond differently, even when anxiety is present.

If you are searching for OCD therapy in New York City or OCD therapy in Portland, Maine, this work is specifically designed for that level of severity and complexity.

Anxiety Therapy for Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

I work extensively with adults experiencing severe anxiety disorders, including panic disorder and agoraphobia, in both New York City and Portland, Maine. Many clients experience panic that feels physical, sudden, and uncontrollable — often tied to bodily sensations or fear of being trapped, unsafe, or unable to cope.

This can include:

• Panic attacks that mimic medical emergencies

• Fear of fainting, collapsing, or losing control

• Avoidance of public spaces, transportation, or travel

• Persistent hyper-vigilance to bodily sensations

Anxiety therapy here focuses on changing the fear response itself, not eliminating anxiety entirely. The goal is to reduce avoidance, rebuild confidence, and stop organizing life around panic.

This approach is especially helpful for clients whose anxiety has not improved with traditional talk therapy alone.

Phobias and Avoidance-Based Anxiety

Phobias and aversions often overlap with OCD and panic disorders. These fears are rarely about the feared object or situation alone — they are about uncertainty, loss of control, or anticipated internal distress.

I provide therapy for:

• Situational phobias

• Bodily and sensory aversions

• Avoidance patterns that restrict daily functioning

Treatment emphasizes gradual, structured exposure and increasing tolerance for discomfort without force or overwhelm.

ARFID, Body Image Concerns, and OCD-Related Avoidance

I work with adults experiencing ARFID-related patterns and body dysmorphic concerns, particularly when these difficulties overlap with OCD or anxiety disorders.

In many cases, food restriction, body checking, or rigid rules function similarly to compulsions — attempts to reduce fear or regain certainty. Therapy focuses on loosening these patterns while respecting sensory needs and individual differences.

This work is best suited for adults whose eating or body concerns are closely tied to anxiety or obsessive thinking rather than weight-loss goals.

Anxiety and Chronic Illness Therapy

Many clients seek therapy for anxiety that exists alongside chronic illness, chronic pain, or unexplained physical symptoms. When the body feels unreliable, anxiety often becomes more intense and persistent.

I work with adults experiencing:

• Health anxiety layered onto real medical conditions

• Chronic pain with anxiety amplification

• Fear of bodily sensations due to past medical experiences

Therapy focuses on reducing hyper-vigilance, separating fear from risk, and restoring a sense of agency while respecting legitimate medical realities.

Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy

Autism, ADHD, and Tic Disorders

I provide identity-affirming therapy for neurodivergent adults in New York City and Portland, Maine. Many clients come in with long histories of feeling misunderstood or treated as if anxiety exists in isolation from how their brain works.

Areas of focus often include:

• OCD and anxiety in autistic or ADHD adults

• Executive functioning challenges

• Sensory sensitivity and overwhelm

• Masking, burnout, and chronic self-criticism

Therapy emphasizes practical support, nervous system awareness, and reducing shame — not forcing conformity to systems that don’t fit.

Men’s Therapy in New York City and Portland, Maine

A core focus of my work is men’s mental health therapy. Many men seek therapy for anxiety or OCD but have never had space to explore how identity, expectations, trauma, and isolation shape their symptoms.

Common themes include:

• Emotional suppression and chronic stress

• Shame, self-doubt, and identity conflict

• Relationship strain and disconnection

• Trauma that doesn’t fit traditional definitions

Men’s therapy here is structured, grounded, and practical. The focus is on understanding internal patterns, developing agency, and improving overall wellbeing — not performative vulnerability.

Therapy Services in New York City and Portland, Maine

I provide therapy for adults located in New York City and Portland, Maine, with specialization in:

• OCD therapy

• Anxiety and panic disorder treatment

• Agoraphobia therapy

• Neurodivergent-affirming therapy

• Men’s mental health therapy

This work is designed for people who want therapy that is clear, evidence-based, and focused on meaningful change.

Schedule a Consultation

If you’re looking for OCD therapy, anxiety therapy, or men’s therapy in New York City or Portland, Maine, you can schedule a consultation to determine whether working together is a good fit.