OCD Therapists for Kids & Teens in New York (2026)

OLEE Index · Updated November 2026

21 OCD specialists in New York list children or adolescents among the people they treat. For kids and teens, the most effective approach is ERP adapted for their age, usually with parents involved to reduce family accommodation. Here are the highest-ranked pediatric OCD therapists in New York.

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OCD providers scored
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score 80 or higher
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offer telehealth
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accepting new patients

Top 20 OCD specialists, ranked by OLEE score

Scores are out of 100 and based only on public evidence of OCD expertise: how clearly a provider describes exposure and response prevention (ERP), how central OCD is to their practice, specialized training and affiliations, and credentials. No one pays to be listed or ranked. How we score.

  1. #1

    Avital Falk

    PhD · New York (Manhattan), NY

    My OCD Care / Weill Cornell Medicine

    96/ 100
    Treats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  2. #2

    Ariz Rojas-Cifredo

    PhD · New York (Manhattan), NY

    Central Park West Psychological Consulting / Mount Sinai

    90/ 100
    Treats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  3. #3

    Anthony Puliafico

    PhD · Tarrytown, NY

    CUCARD Westchester (Columbia University)

    87/ 100
    Treats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  4. #4

    Charissa Chamorro

    PhD · New York (Manhattan), NY

    Central Park West Psychological Consulting / Mount Sinai

    82/ 100
    Treats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  5. #5

    Joanna Robin

    PhD · White Plains, NY

    Westchester Anxiety Treatment Psychological Services

    82/ 100
    Treats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  6. #6

    Barb Shepard

    LMHC · Fayetteville (Syracuse), NY

    Barb Shepard LMHC PLLC

    78/ 100
    Treats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  7. #7

    Katrina Blomquist

    PhD · Ithaca, NY

    MindWell Psychology

    77/ 100
    Treats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  8. #8

    Rebecca Abbott-Sinclair

    PhD · Brooklyn, NY

    Small Brooklyn Psychology

    77/ 100
    Treats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  9. #9

    Jessica Bedziner

    PsyD · Long Island (telehealth), NY

    Long Island OCD & Anxiety Therapy

    76/ 100
    TelehealthTreats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice

  10. #10

    Mark Benisz

    PhD · Brooklyn, NY

    Mount Behavioral Health

    74/ 100
    Treats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice

  11. #11

    Amanda Breese

    PhD · Buffalo / Rochester, NY

    Meridian Psychology Practice / Genesee Valley Psychology

    74/ 100
    Treats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  12. #12

    Evelyn Gould

    PhD BCBA · New York (Manhattan), NY

    NECOA NY

    74/ 100
    Treats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  13. #13

    Courtney DeAngelis

    PsyD · Tarrytown, NY

    CUCARD Westchester (Columbia University)

    73/ 100
    Treats children
    ✓Strong, specific evidence of ERP
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Specialized OCD training or affiliations

  14. #14

    Regine Galanti

    PhD · Great Neck / Brooklyn, NY

    Long Island Behavioral Psychology

    70/ 100
    Treats children
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice

  15. #15

    Norah Wallace

    PhD · New York, NY

    CBT for Better Living

    68/ 100
    Treats children
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice

  16. #16

    Ashley Cooper

    PsyD · Rochester, NY

    Meridian Psychology Practice

    68/ 100
    Treats children
    ✓OCD is a core focus of the practice
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  17. #17

    Adina Chesir

    PsyD · White Plains, NY

    Westchester Anxiety Treatment

    66/ 100
    Treats children

  18. #18

    Emma Kirschner

    PhD · New York (Manhattan), NY

    My OCD Care

    63/ 100
    Treats children
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory

  19. #19

    Kristin Toffey

    PhD · Brooklyn, NY

    Private Practice

    63/ 100
    Treats children

  20. #20

    Jenna Eisen

    PhD · Rochester, NY

    Meridian Psychology Practice / Genesee Valley Psychology

    60/ 100
    Treats children
    ✓Listed in the IOCDF directory
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More ways to find OCD help in New York

All OCD therapists in New York418Telehealth (online therapy)273Accepting new patients28Spanish-speaking22LGBTQ+ affirming69

OCD therapists by city in New York

New York City193Long Island49Westchester & Hudson Valley25

Find the right specialist

How to find a qualified OCD specialist on OLEE

Most therapists who list OCD were never trained in the treatment that works. Here’s how to find one who was.

  1. Search your state, sorted by score

    Open OLEE search, choose your state and sort by score. We scored more than 5,000 OCD providers on publicly verifiable evidence of OCD expertise. No one pays to be listed or ranked.

  2. Narrow it to what you need

    Filter for telehealth, your insurance, accepting new patients or Spanish-speaking providers.

  3. Check “What we verified” on each profile

    Every profile shows the evidence behind the score. Look for: A clear description of how they use exposure and response prevention (ERP); specialized OCD training such as the IOCDF’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI); and an International OCD Foundation listing.

  4. Ask before you book

    “Do you use exposure and response prevention, and where were you trained in it?” and “How many of your current clients have OCD?” A real specialist answers clearly and specifically.
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FAQ

Who are the best child and teen OCD therapists in New York?

Based on the OLEE Index, the highest-scoring OCD specialists in New York who treat children and adolescents are Avital Falk (96/100), Ariz Rojas-Cifredo (90/100) and Anthony Puliafico (87/100).

What is the best treatment for OCD in children?

Exposure and response prevention (ERP), adapted for the child’s age and usually involving parents, is the first-line treatment. For moderate to severe OCD, an SSRI may be added. Family-based approaches that reduce accommodation at home are an important part of care.

At what age can a child start OCD therapy?

Children as young as five or six can benefit from ERP adapted to their level, with parents playing a large role. Look for a clinician who specifically lists children or adolescents and describes family involvement.

What should I look for in an OCD therapist?

Look for someone who specifically uses exposure and response prevention (ERP) and for whom OCD is a large part of their caseload. Specialized training such as the IOCDF Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) is a strong signal. Ask how many of their current clients have OCD.

OLEE scores measure publicly verifiable signals of OCD expertise, not treatment outcomes. Always confirm licensure, availability and fit directly with a provider. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 (US).