Adult OCD Support Group

Living with OCD can be exhausting. Intrusive thoughts and the effort of resisting compulsions take a toll, and it can be hard for people without OCD to understand what you are going through. This group offers a calm, supportive space to connect with other adults who understand. Members share experiences, talk through challenges with exposure and response prevention (ERP), and recognize progress, large and small.

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Is This Group For You?

This group is for adults ages 18 and older living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). You do not need to have done exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy to join. It may be a good fit if you are:

Feeling isolated in your diagnosis: Finding it hard to explain intrusive thoughts or compulsions to friends and family who tell you to “just stop worrying.”
Interested in or doing ERP: Considering, currently doing, or having completed exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy and wanting a peer space to support your progress.
Worn down by intrusive thoughts: Feeling drained by mental rituals, rumination, or the effort of resisting compulsions throughout the day.
Carrying shame or guilt: Holding back from talking about distressing or taboo obsessions out of fear that others will judge or misunderstand you.
Looking for a community that understands: Wanting a space where you can speak openly without having to explain the basics of OCD.

What to Expect in the Group

This group offers peer connection and practical support for living with OCD.

Shared Understanding

Be in a room where you do not have to justify why a compulsion feels necessary or explain what an intrusive thought is.

A Place to Speak Openly

Talk about the distressing, taboo, or confusing nature of intrusive thoughts in a supportive setting.

Support with ERP

Connect with people who know how difficult exposure and response prevention (ERP) can be, and recognize progress along the way.

Practical Strategies

Exchange real-world tools for sitting with uncertainty, resisting compulsions, and handling OCD triggers in daily life.

Less Isolation

Spending time with others who have similar experiences can ease the loneliness and shame that often come with OCD.

Guided by Clinicians

Sessions are facilitated by clinicians from our team, which helps keep the conversation supportive and focused.

Group Details

When: This group is not currently scheduled. Share your contact information and we will call you when dates are set.
Where: Psychology Partners Group, 400 King Street, Suite 8, Chappaqua, NY
Fees and insurance: Fee details are shared when the group is scheduled. We are an out-of-network provider and can submit claims on behalf of group members so they can be reimbursed by their insurance.

Care That Connects Across Specialties

Many people join a group alongside individual care. Our clinicians coordinate with colleagues, with your consent.

OCD Individual Treatment: Individual therapy for OCD.
Adult Therapy: One-on-one support for anxiety and other concerns.
Social Anxiety Support Group: A skills-focused group for adults.
Group Therapy: See all of our groups.

Your team

Meet your facilitators

Valerie Scelsa, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Scelsa specializes in anxiety, OCD, ADHD, ARFID and related behavioral challenges in children, adolescents, and young adults, and coaches parents to support their child’s progress.

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Lily Brown, PhD

Clinical Psychologist, Postdoctoral Resident

Dr. Brown is a postdoctoral resident in clinical psychology who works with adolescents and adults on trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Her approach is collaborative, integrative and grounded in CBT and other evidence-based models.

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FAQ

Common questions

Who is the OCD support group for?

The group is for adults ages 18 and older living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). You do not need to have done exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy to join. It may be a good fit if you feel isolated in your diagnosis, want to talk openly with others who understand, or are doing or have completed ERP.

What happens in a session?

Each session is facilitated by a clinician from our team and gives members space to share experiences, talk through challenges with ERP, and exchange practical strategies for resisting compulsions and handling triggers. You decide how much to share.

When does the group meet?

This group is not currently scheduled. If you are interested, you can share your contact information through the interest form, and our team will call you when dates are set.

How much does the group cost, and can I use insurance?

Fee details are shared when the group is scheduled. We are an out-of-network provider for all plans except Northwell Direct and can submit claims on behalf of group members so they can be reimbursed by their insurance. The amount depends on your plan, so we encourage you to check your out-of-network benefits.

Is what I share confidential?

Members commit to keeping what is shared in the group private, and your therapist reviews these group agreements at the start.

What if I need urgent help?

PPG provides outpatient care and is not an emergency service. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, at any time. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.