OCD and Anxiety Therapy for Adults on Long Island: From Garden City to Hempstead

I live and work in Nassau County, raising my family here, and I've met so many Long Island adults who are quietly struggling with anxiety and OCD. They're parents at school pickup, professionals commuting on the LIRR, neighbors who seem to have it all together. On the inside, many of them are exhausted by worry.

How OCD and anxiety overlap

Anxiety is often a general sense of worry about many things. OCD is more specific: an unwanted thought shows up, and you feel pulled to do something, like check, clean, ask, or mentally review, to make the discomfort go away. The relief is short-lived, so the cycle repeats. Many adults experience both, and they can make each other worse.

Signs it may be more than everyday stress

• You spend a lot of time checking, re-reading, or seeking reassurance
• Worry keeps you up at night or wakes you early
• You avoid places or situations because of what might happen
• Certain thoughts feel "sticky" and upsetting, no matter how much you push them away
• You feel tired, tense, or on edge most days

What therapy looks like with me

I use CBT and strength-based approaches, always shaped around you. Together we learn how your anxiety and OCD cycles work, practice small steps toward uncertainty, and build skills you can use on your own. My goal is a warm, judgment-free space where you can say the things you've never said out loud.

Local roots, telehealth convenience

Whether you're in Garden City, Hempstead, West Hempstead, Long Beach, Valley Stream, or anywhere else on Long Island, online therapy saves you the drive and the parking. You get care from someone who understands this community, from the comfort of your home.

If anxiety or OCD has been taking more than its share of your life, reach out for a free 15-minute call. You can also read more about the therapy I offer and the insurance I accept.