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Helen Blair Simpson

MD, PhD

New York, NY

Top Specialist

One of the strongest OCD specialists we’ve reviewed. High scores across every signal we look at.

What to know

Columbia OCD Center Director; Professor of Psychiatry; world-renowned OCD researcher; pharmacological + CBT expertise; NYSPI Attending; 200+ publications; IOCDF Scientific Advisory Board; psychiatrist — does both medication and therapy oversight

Good questions to ask when you call

1.

What percentage of your caseload is OCD?

Look for: Above 50% is a good sign. Below 20% and they’re a generalist, not a specialist.

2.

Do you use ERP as your primary treatment for OCD?

Look for: They should say yes clearly. CBT alone is not enough for OCD.

3.

Have you treated my specific subtype before?

Look for: Experience with your subtype matters more than general OCD experience.

4.

What does a typical session look like?

Look for: Good answer: exposure exercises, homework between sessions. Red flag: mostly talking about feelings.

Last reviewed: May 2026 · Sources: https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/research/research-centers-interdisciplinary-programs/center-ocd-related-disorders; https://iocdf.org/providers/simpson-helen-blair/
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