OCD Therapy
At Princeton Psychotherapy
OCD is our specialty, developed through advanced training using ERP - the gold standard in treating obsessive compulsive disorder.
OCD feels like something else is in control. The more you try to get certainty or relief, the more persistent the thoughts, questions, and rituals are. Our therapists have worked with many different forms of OCD and understand how difficult these patterns are.
Our specialized OCD therapists use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), two of the most recommended approaches for treating OCD.
OCD Clients Come To Us
When They:
OCD is taking over
Needing reassurance
Urgency to perform rituals
Persistent, intrusive thoughts
Relying on avoidance to manage anxiety
Caught in thought loops
Struggling with germs, harm, or health
They need things to be a certain way
OCD doesn't have to control your life anymore.
OCD Therapy gives you a structured way to understand what's happening.
We work through the gap between what you know in your mind and what you're afraid of, so you respond differently.
How We Approach OCD Therapy
We start with psychoeducation so you understand what's happening and recognize that you're not alone. We've seen a wide range of OCD symptoms and aren't surprised by the thoughts, fears, or rituals that are difficult to explain.
From there, we use ERP and CBT to address the patterns that keep OCD going. We walk you through therapy at a comfortable pace, so you're not simply being pushed into situations before you're ready.
We also draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and DBT-informed strategies if they fit your situation.
Common Types Of OCD We Treat:
Contamination OCD
Harm OCD
Avoidance
Checking and reassurance seeking
Mental rituals
Symmetry, checking, and ordering OCD
Ritual OCD
Health anxiety
Our OCD Treatment Modalities
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Psychoeducation helps you make sense of what’s happening, recognize the patterns behind your thoughts, fears, and rituals.
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ERP helps you gradually face the thoughts, situations, and uncertainties that trigger anxiety while learning to respond differently instead of relying on compulsions or reassurance. We move at a pace that feels manageable, so you’re supported through the process rather than simply pushed into situations before you’re ready.
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CBT helps you recognize the thought patterns and behaviors that unintentionally keep OCD going. Together, we work on changing your relationship with those patterns, reducing the cycle of anxiety and compulsions, and building more flexible ways of responding.
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ACT makes room for uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate what you do next. Rather than trying to eliminate every intrusive thought or feeling of uncertainty, you learn to put more energy toward the things that matter to you.
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Mindfulness helps you notice thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations without immediately reacting to them. This can make it easier to recognize when OCD is pulling you into a familiar cycle and create more space to choose how you respond.
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When helpful, we use DBT-informed strategies to build practical skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating discomfort, and responding more intentionally when anxiety or uncertainty feels overwhelming.
“Knowing doesn’t help stop the behavior.”
OCD Therapy With Us Gets Your Life Back
We don’t just help you spend less time thinking about OCD. We work to give you more time in your day, more freedom from rituals and habits, and more ability to live your life without OCD directing your choices.
After Working With Us, Clients Report:
Freedom from repetitive habits and rituals
Less anxiety
Quieter thought loops
Greater sense of control
More joy in their daily life
Better sleep
Time back in their day
Our OCD Therapists
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![Amoha Bajaj, PhD]()
Amoha Bajaj, PhD
Clinical & Health Psychologist
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![Melissa Greenberg, PsyD]()
Melissa Greenberg, PsyD
Founder, Clinical Psychologist
About Our OCD Therapists
Our OCD therapy team includes therapists with specialized training in OCD and evidence-based treatments including ERP and CBT. Each therapist brings their own perspective while working within the practice's research-supported approach to OCD treatment.
Availability: We provide in-person therapy in Princeton, NJ, and virtual therapy via telehealth for clients across New Jersey and New York.
Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
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Simply reach out through our contact form. We'll get back to you to set up a brief conversation to learn more about what you're experiencing and answer any questions you have.
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Based on that initial conversation, we'll recommend the clinician whose expertise and approach best fit your needs, goals, and personality.
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Together, you'll work through the patterns keeping OCD going and build new ways of responding so OCD takes up less space in your life.