Care that honors both evidence & experience.
You’re getting through the days — but it feels heavier than it should.
Thoughts get stuck, fears take up more space than you want them to, and your nervous system rarely feels at ease. You might know these fears don’t make sense, yet they still feel powerful. And you’re tired of managing when what you really want is to live more freely.
At Upstate Center for OCD & Anxiety, we help people untangle themselves from OCD, anxiety, panic, and related conditions with care that is both evidence-based and deeply human. Our work is grounded in gold-standard treatments like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), mindfulness-based CBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Together, we don’t rush or force change — we build flexibility, resilience, and trust in your ability to face fear and move forward.
We proudly serve clients across New York State and offer in-person care in the Capital District, alongside thoughtfully designed virtual services.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Services
At Upstate Center for OCD & Anxiety, we help people take their lives back and break free from feeling trapped. Whether you’ve been stuck in compulsions, caught in endless worry, or avoiding situations that trigger fear, just know that you don’t have to stay stuck.
Our approach is collaborative, intentional, and rooted in respect for your pace and your values. We believe meaningful change happens not by eliminating fear, but by learning how to live alongside it with greater flexibility and confidence. Healing here isn’t about becoming a different person — it’s about reconnecting with who you already are, and building a life that feels fuller, more grounded, and more your own.
We provide affirming, culturally responsive care for people of all identities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergent clients, and people of diverse racial, cultural, and spiritual backgrounds. Our work is guided by respect, humility, and ongoing learning.
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The fears and anxieties that keep your world feeling small.
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Accommodation reduction coaching helps loved ones learn how to support recovery without unintentionally reinforcing anxiety or OCD. Together, we identify patterns that keep fear in place and build practical, compassionate ways to respond that encourage independence, flexibility, and confidence over time. This approach supports both the individual struggling and the people who care about them.
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GAD can feel like endless worry about work, health, or relationships, accompanied by restlessness, fatigue, or trouble concentrating, turning small concerns into constant stress. Constant worry shouldn't overshadow your joy. We offer supportive therapy tailored to GAD, helping you build tools to manage anxiety and reclaim a calmer, more present life.
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Phobias include needles, driving, flying, emetophobia, etc.
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We provide evidence-based care that is thoughtfully adapted for neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, autism, AuDHD, and sensory processing differences. Our approach emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and respect for individual nervous systems, learning styles, and lived experience. Treatment is tailored to support meaningful change without asking clients to mask or move away from who they are.
Team
Meet Our Team
We are a group of compassionate and experienced professionals dedicated to guiding you on your journey toward growth, healing, and well-being.