OCD Assessment & OCD Treatment in New Jersey
Mind by Design Counseling offers OCD assessment and OCD treatment for adults in New Jersey (telehealth). Specialties include panic, anxiety, OCD subtypes, postpartum anxiety, and phobias.
Mind by Design Counseling offers OCD assessment and OCD treatment for adults in New Jersey (telehealth).
Do I Need an OCD Assessment?
You might benefit from an OCD screening or assessment if you:
- Have intrusive thoughts that feel disturbing, taboo, violent, sexual, religious, or “what if I snap?”
- Replay memories, conversations, or decisions until you feel “sure”
- Check, re-check, confess, research, or seek reassurance to feel relief
- Avoid people, places, or responsibilities because of fear of harm or “what if” doubt
- Get stuck on contamination, germs, illness, vomiting, food safety, pregnancy, or cleanliness
- Feel driven to do things “the right way” until it feels complete
- Spend a lot of time performing rituals, even if they are mental rituals no one sees
What Happens During An OCD Assessment?
An OCD assessment is structured, practical, and collaborative. It typically includes:
- Symptom Mapping:
We identify your obsessions, compulsions, avoidance, and reassurance patterns. - Screening Tools:
We use evidence-based measures to clarify symptoms and track severity over time. Depending on your presentation, tools may include:
Y-BOCS (Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale)
OCI-R (Obsessive Compulsive Inventory-Revised)
DOCS (Dimensional Obsessive Compulsive Scale) - Differential Diagnosis:
We make sure we are not missing something else that can look similar, like generalized anxiety, panic, or PTSD. - A Clear Treatment Plan:
You leave with a plan that makes sense, including what to work on first and how we will measure progress.
What to Expect in OCD Treatment
OCD treatment here is active, direct, and skills-based.
The core approach is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard therapy for OCD. ERP helps you:
Face triggers in a structured, gradula way
Reduce compulsions and reassurance seeking
Build tolerance for uncertainty
Stop OCD from running your day
Learn how to respond to intrusive thoughts without feeding them
ERP is specifically designed to treat OCD. It is action based, structured and predictable.
More Info on: OCD Subtypes & Treatment
FAQ About OCD Assessment & Online Therapy in NJ
Where are you located? I need a therapist near me
We are fully online, which means that your therapy sessions will be help via video call on our HIPAA compliant Platform. Anyone in New Jersey can access our therapy services
How do I get started as a new client?
New Clients can reach out to us directly via call, text or email here:
Does my insurance cover my visits?
We provide”Courtesy Billing” for clients who are using the Out-of-network insurance benefits.
Our Insurance Page might answer your questions about your insurance information, cost and OON coverage.
What are out-of-network benefits?
Visits our FAQ About Insurance to learn more about OON coverage for mental health services. We can also check your benefits for you. When using OON benefits, patients typically pay the full cost of the treatment upfront and then file a claim with their insurance company for reimbursement.
Is Online Therapy As Effective As In-Person Therapy?
Online therapy is essentially face-to-face counseling, just conducted remotely. Studies show that tele-therapy is as effective as traditional counseling. Professional organizations and state governments recognize its benefits and have set regulations for it. However, like any therapy, its success in achieving your goals isn’t guaranteed. It’s important to discuss with your therapist whether tele-therapy is working for you.
How Should I Prepare for My First Session?
Showing up is all that you need to do! But if you really want to get the most out of session, it could help to take some time to think about what you want from therapy. It helps to write down your goals, questions you have or things that you feel are important to share.
Do you offer traditional talk therapy?
of course! though we have some unconventional therapy approaches, we are rooted in evidenced based practices. Talk therapy is a major player in the therapy room! See What we Treat and Integrative Services for more information
Is Virtual Counseling Suitable for Everyone?
Online therapy might not be as effective for individuals with chronic suicidal thoughts, severe trauma, significant mental health history, or those recently in intensive care. Such cases often benefit more from traditional, in-person counseling. We’ll help you decide if our online services are right for you during your intake and evaluation.
Can I Change Therapists If I'm Not Happy?
Yes, you can switch therapists to another provider within the practice, or we can provide you a referral if preferred. We want to ensure that your time and effort are well spent, and that you are getting the relief you need, that’s why we work collaboratively with each other in the practice, as well as outside therapists who we know and trust.
How Do I Know If Therapy Is Helping?
You should feel like you’re making progress. Signs it’s working include:
- Feeling comfortable talking to your therapist
- Your therapist respects boundaries
- You’re moving towards your goals
- You feel listened to
You’re doing better in life - Your self-esteem is getting better
What is your cancellation policy?
We ask that clients provide at least 24 hours notice in the event that they need to cancel to avoid the 50% cancellation fee. we understand that life happens and do our best to be flexible & reschedule.
What Geographic Areas Are Served?
Currently, we serve clients in New Jersey and are expanding to other states as telehealth laws evolve. While telehealth offers the convenience of attending sessions from anywhere, state laws require clients to be in-state during their session.
Is Online Therapy Easy to Use for Non-Tech-Savvy People?
Yes, it’s pretty simple to access sessions. You’ll need basic internet skills, such as opening and visiting the patient link sent to you via email. It’s similar to video chatting like Facetime or Zoom. We can also walk you through it on the phone the first time to ensure a strong connection
What Questions Should I Ask My New Therapist?
Feel free to ask anything. Some good questions are:
- How often will we meet?
- What do you specialize in?
- What experience do you have with my issue?
- What outcomes can I expect?
- How will I know I’m progressing?
- How long do you usually work with clients?
- How will we set my treatment goals?
What is the difference between associate therapists & fully licensed therapists?
Our Qualifications:
Our founder, Rebecca Sidoti, is a highly qualified, state-licensed therapist and supervisor with extensive training in anxiety related disorders and innovative treatment such as Ketamine Therapy. Mind by Design Counseling adheres to standards set by the our governing counseling boards.
To see each providers credentials, training and licenses, visit our “Meet the Therapists” Page to learn more.
- LAC/LSW are therapists who may practice clinical work under the supervision of a fully licensed therapist.
- LPC/LCSW are therapists who have completed the necessary clinical hours post-graduation under supervision and can practice clinical work independently.