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Break the loop of thoughts and rituals. ERP, the most studied protocol for OCD, run properly.
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- UnitedHealthcare
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Industry-leading, structured care
Progress measured monthly, not guessed at
We respond within one business day
Every clinician state-licensed
Why MindView
Most therapy for OCD has no structure. Ours has four stages and a scoreboard.
Most practices deliver therapy for OCD however the therapist you happened to get was trained. We run one format for every client, and we measure it.
- 01
Intake
What is actually going on, rated 0 to 10 as your baseline.
- 02
Your history
Why it is happening. History, relationships, work, health.
- 03
Treatment plan
Written and collaborative, built against those causes.
- 04
Monthly review
Standardized measures, reviewed with you. You see the trend.
A license is where our training starts, not where it ends.
Every clinician is state-licensed before they see a single client. Then they train with us across every modality, and how to match one to the problem in front of them.
What clients say
4.95 averagefrom 113 reviews
- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has great customer service and is very flexible, with good therapist availability and clear communication of any changes. Genuinely a great place for therapy with zero judgement.
Kailani M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The support staff was very helpful in assisting me to find the right provider. And the provider they found me is personable, a good listener, has good advice, and appears to be quite knowledgeable. I'm very happy with my decision to go with MindView.
Kevin R.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I truly felt seen, heard and understood by my therapist. Goals and next step expectations were clearly explained for processing.
Diane S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I had a great onboarding experience with MindView. My therapist took the time to do a really thorough intake, which I appreciated, and the staff keeps communication clear and consistent. Plus, they handled my insurance verification hassle free.
Jennifer P.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I'm new to this therapy place, however the couples therapist we are seeing is amazing so far. She's a great listener and I can't wait to see how much further we can get with her guidance.
Maritza M.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Great therapists, excellent customer service.
Meta
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- 5 out of 5 stars
My therapist has been incredibly supportive and compassionate. She creates a safe, welcoming space, and I truly feel heard and understood. I'm very grateful for her guidance. Highly recommend.
Laura S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The clinician is helpful. I would recommend this to my friends. I can communicate better with my family members. Thanks for your cooperation.
Sharmin S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
The process to find a therapist was very smooth and quick. The intake did take some time, but it was a very thorough process. Overall a great service and very helpful.
Jorge Z.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Helpful, and they let you know everything in advance.
Naphtali S.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
MindView Therapy has been wonderful to work with. The team is kind, responsive, and made the entire process feel easy from the start. I always felt heard and supported, and I really appreciate the compassionate care I've received. Highly recommend.
Angela D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had a great experience with MindView. They are easy to communicate with and handle my needs quickly. I've had some great sessions with my therapist and would highly recommend checking them out.
Kylah B.
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My therapist has done a great job of teaching me how to translate my thoughts into personal feelings, as well as helpful techniques to deal with my anxiety.
Ladale N.
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I cannot say enough good things about my counselor. From the very start she made me feel heard, respected, and supported without judgement. She is a great listener and challenges me to grow in healthy ways.
Barbara D.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is such a great therapist. She really listens to what you are saying and helps you figure out situations.
Leah D.
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The process from start to finish is made so easy. You get assigned to someone quickly and can choose from various time slots to work around your schedule. No sitting on a phone waiting, just quick and to the point with every step.
Shannon G.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
I've had such a positive experience with MindView Therapy. The sessions have given me so much clarity and practical tools to handle life's ups and downs. I feel more equipped and confident moving forward. If you are looking for a supportive and insightful therapy experience, I highly recommend them.
Lucie L.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
She is an amazing therapist. She understands me and where I am coming from without hesitation. It is a complete judgement-free zone.
Barbie Z.
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I've had a really wonderful experience at MindView. My therapist is a great listener and always made me feel heard and understood. I've seen meaningful progress. Would recommend.
Manana D.
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Kind, helpful, and good at what they do! My therapist is truly one-of-a-kind, and has helped me so much.
Nick B.
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OCD is a cycle of unwanted thoughts and the rituals people use to quiet them. Therapy breaks that cycle. At MindView, we use cognitive behavioral therapy with exposure and response prevention, so you learn to face triggers gradually and let the urge to ritualize pass on its own.
Does this sound like you?
- You check the lock, the stove, or your email again, even though you already know the answer.
- A thought lands in your head that horrifies you, and you cannot prove to yourself that you would never act on it.
- You ask the same person for reassurance in three different ways, hoping one answer finally sticks.
- Your morning takes an extra hour because a routine has to be done in the right order.
- You avoid certain streets, words, or numbers, and the list of things you avoid keeps growing.
- You know the rituals do not make sense, and that makes you feel worse, not better.
You do not have to be in crisis to start. If several of these sound familiar, therapy can help.
If several of these sound familiar, that is worth talking about.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
The types of OCD
OCD shows up in different themes but runs on the same cycle. Read more about the types of OCD, including Pure O (where the compulsions are mental) and harm OCD, and how OCD differs from OCPD. All of them respond to the same evidence-based treatment, exposure and response prevention.
What is OCD, really?
OCD has two parts. Obsessions are unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that show up and will not leave. Compulsions are the things you do to make the discomfort stop, like checking, counting, washing, praying, or asking for reassurance.
The compulsion works, but only for a minute. That short relief teaches your brain that the thought was dangerous and the ritual saved you. So the thought comes back, and it comes back louder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, obsessive-compulsive disorder is a common and treatable condition, and structured therapy is a first-line treatment.
Obsessions are not a reflection of who you are. People with OCD are usually distressed by their thoughts precisely because those thoughts go against their values. That distress is a symptom, not evidence.
Why can’t I just stop the rituals?
Because the ritual is doing a job. It is lowering anxiety fast, and your nervous system does not forget a fast solution. Willpower alone rarely breaks a loop that is being reinforced several times a day.
Trying to stop cold usually fails, and the failure adds shame to the pile. What works is not stopping harder. It is changing what happens after the thought arrives.
Avoidance works the same way. Every street you do not walk down and every object you do not touch tells your brain the danger was real. The world gets smaller, one avoided thing at a time.
There is also a timing problem. The relief arrives seconds after the ritual, and the cost arrives weeks later. Fast rewards teach faster than slow consequences do, which is why insight alone does not fix OCD. Almost everyone with OCD already knows the ritual is not rational.
How does MindView treat OCD?
We use cognitive behavioral therapy, most often with exposure and response prevention (ERP). ERP is the most studied treatment for OCD, and it is direct.
First, you and your therapist write down every trigger and rank them from mildly uncomfortable to very hard. Then you start at the bottom. You approach the trigger on purpose and you do not perform the compulsion.
The anxiety rises, and then, without the ritual, it comes down on its own. That is the whole point: you learn from experience that the discomfort passes without the ritual. Repeat that enough times and the thought loses its grip.
Your therapist may also use skills from acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based work, so you can notice a thought without arguing with it. Some people benefit from medication as well. If that is part of your care, we coordinate with your prescriber.
What does the work actually look like week to week?
The early work sets the foundation: an intake, a proper map of your history, and a treatment plan you build together. Ongoing sessions are structured. You review the practice from last week, run an exposure together, and agree on what you will practice before the next one. Most of the change happens between sessions, in your real life.
Practice might mean leaving the house after checking the door once. It might mean writing down the thought you fear most and reading it back without reassurance. Your therapist assigns nothing you have not agreed to.
Once a month, you and your therapist review standardized measures together rather than relying on how a single week felt. Progress in OCD is rarely a straight line, and a hard week is data, not failure.
Reassurance is worth naming here, because it is the compulsion people rarely recognize. Asking a partner whether you locked the door, searching symptoms online, or confessing a thought to be told it is fine all do the same job as a ritual. Part of the work is asking the people close to you to stop supplying it, kindly and by agreement.
OCD also comes in forms that involve no visible ritual at all. Some people run the compulsion entirely in their head: reviewing memories, arguing with the thought, mentally checking whether they meant it. A mental ritual is still a ritual, and it responds to the same treatment.
For a fuller picture of the subtypes, signs, and treatment, read understanding OCD: types, signs, and treatment.
Where can I get OCD therapy near me?
MindView sees adults in Jamaica, Queens and Buffalo, New York, and by telehealth across New York. Telehealth is often a good fit for OCD, because exposure practice can happen where the rituals actually live, in your own kitchen, bathroom, or entryway.
We are in-network with most major insurance plans, and we verify your benefits before the first appointment. You do not need a referral or a diagnosis to begin.
To start, book a session online or call (646) 493-4007. We are accepting new clients and respond within one business day.
What does it look like?
- •Unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges
- •Repetitive checking, counting, or washing
- •Rituals that take up time or cause distress
- •Seeking reassurance again and again
- •Avoiding triggers to prevent anxiety
Who is this for?
- •Adults whose intrusive thoughts or rituals interfere with daily life
- •People who feel trapped in a loop of worry and relief
- •Anyone ready to try a structured, skills-based approach
1.2%
of U.S. adults had OCD in the past year
What does therapy here actually look like?
The first three sessions follow a clear structure, so you always know what is coming next.
- Getting started
Your first session is an intake. You describe what brought you in, your history, and the thoughts, rituals, and situations you avoid. You rate the intensity of the obsessions and compulsions from 0 to 10, and that rating becomes your baseline. You set a recurring weekly time before you leave.
- Mapping what is behind it
Your therapist walks through your life across stages, looking for the patterns and strengths behind the OCD, including how the rituals took hold and what has changed over time. You can decline any question.
- Writing the plan together
You and your therapist build the plan together. Goals are tied to the obsessions, the compulsions, and the avoidance, including a list of triggers ordered from easiest to hardest, each with concrete objectives. You also set one personal goal that matters to you and is not tied to a diagnosis.
- Ongoing
Weekly sessions work the plan. You practice exposure and response prevention at a pace you agree to, starting with the lower items on the list, and you review what you noticed. Once a month you and your therapist review standardized measures together to see whether the cycle is loosening, and the plan is adjusted from what they show.
Therapy here is measured, not guessed
Once a month you have a measurement-based care review. You complete standardized measures, and your therapist reviews the trend with you. If something is not working, the plan changes. Regular therapy is the work. The review is the navigation system that keeps it pointed at the right target.
Sessions are weekly for the first two months to build a foundation, then frequency is reassessed with you. You set the pace, and you share only what you are comfortable sharing.
You do not have to figure this out alone.
Choose a time and send your request. It takes about 30 seconds and one short form.
Common questions
What are the different types of OCD?
OCD attaches to different themes, contamination, checking, symmetry, and intrusive thoughts (often called Pure O), including harm OCD and relationship OCD, but it is one disorder with the same underlying cycle, and the same treatment (ERP) works across them.
Read about the types of OCDDo you accept insurance, and what will OCD therapy cost?
We are in-network with most major plans. In New York: UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Oscar Health, Meritain Health, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Optum, Highmark BCBS WNY, Univera Healthcare and MagnaCare. We confirm your benefits before your first session.
What happens in the first session?
You talk through your obsessions, your compulsions, and what you avoid. Your therapist maps the cycle with you and explains the treatment plan. Nothing is exposed or confronted in session one.
How long does OCD therapy take, and does it work?
Exposure and response prevention is a structured, time-limited approach and many people work in a course of weekly sessions. We track your symptoms over time so progress is measured, not guessed. No therapist can promise a specific result, and we do not.
Do I need an OCD diagnosis before I book?
No. You do not need a diagnosis or a referral. If you recognize the pattern of intrusive thoughts and rituals, that is enough to start.
Can OCD therapy be done by telehealth, and how soon can I be seen?
Yes. Exposure work translates well to video, and it often helps to practice in the place where the rituals actually happen, like your kitchen or your front door. We are accepting new clients and respond within one business day.
Is exposure therapy going to be too uncomfortable?
Exposure raises anxiety on purpose, but it is never a surprise and never forced. You agree to each step in advance and start with the easiest one on the list.
Do I have OCD?
Only a clinician can say for sure, but OCD involves unwanted intrusive thoughts that spike anxiety, followed by compulsions, physical or mental, done to relieve it, in a cycle that takes up time and distress. Everyone has odd thoughts occasionally; OCD is when the cycle takes hold. If this sounds familiar and is interfering with your life, an assessment can give you a clear answer.
What is the difference between OCD and ADHD?
They are different conditions that can look similar and can co-occur. OCD is driven by intrusive thoughts and compulsions done to reduce anxiety. ADHD is driven by differences in attention, focus, and impulse regulation. OCD adds rituals and doubt; ADHD adds distractibility and disorganization. Because they overlap and are treated differently, a clinical assessment helps sort out what is actually going on.
Does OCD get worse with age?
OCD does not automatically worsen with age, but untreated OCD can intensify over time, and symptoms often flare with stress. Many people also have periods that are better and worse. The encouraging part is that OCD is very treatable at any age, especially with exposure and response prevention, so symptoms getting harder is a reason to seek treatment, not to expect decline.
How do you get tested for OCD?
OCD is diagnosed through a clinical assessment, not a lab test. A qualified clinician asks about your intrusive thoughts, the compulsions or mental rituals you use to relieve them, how much time they take, and how they affect your life, sometimes with standardized questionnaires. At MindView we assess adults and can recommend treatment if OCD fits.
How do you control OCD?
OCD is managed most effectively with exposure and response prevention, a structured therapy where you gradually face triggers while practicing not performing the ritual, so the anxiety settles on its own. Fighting or suppressing the thoughts tends to feed them. Treatment gives you a different way to respond. Many people gain real control of OCD with the right approach.
What type of OCD do I have?
OCD attaches to different themes, contamination, checking, symmetry, or intrusive thoughts about harm, sex, or morality (sometimes called Pure O), but it is one disorder with the same underlying cycle. Most people have more than one theme, and they can shift. A clinician can help identify your themes, though the treatment, exposure and response prevention, is similar across them.
Is OCD an anxiety disorder?
OCD is closely related to anxiety and was long grouped with anxiety disorders; it is now classified in its own category of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. Anxiety is still central to how it works, since compulsions are done to relieve the distress that obsessions create. It responds to anxiety-focused treatment, especially exposure and response prevention.
Can OCD be cured?
OCD is highly treatable, though clinicians talk about strong, lasting improvement and management rather than a guaranteed cure. Exposure and response prevention helps many people reduce symptoms dramatically and get their life back. Symptoms can flare with stress, so people often keep using the skills they learned. Your therapist tracks progress rather than promising a specific result.
How do I get started?
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Your first session is an intake. Your therapist asks what brought you in, and you set a weekly time together.
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