Evidence-based Therapy for ocd and anxiety-related disorders in adults and youth ages 10+

We are a boutique practice offering specialty treatment rooted in cognitive-behavioral principles to help you understand why symptoms persist and how to respond effectively.

Massachusetts* | Connecticut | New Hampshire | Florida

*In-person services in Lexington, MA

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    Specialized

    We are specialists passionate about providing expert care for OCD and anxiety-related disorders. We care deeply about treating these problems really well.

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    Evidence-Based

    We prioritize approaches with the best available research evidence. For OCD and anxiety-related disorders, this is often cogntive-behavioral therapy/exposure and response prevention.

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    Personalized

    We provide treatment based on a shared understanding of cognitive and behavioral factors that are keeping your anxiety-related problem going and tailor our treatment approach to your unique needs and preferences.

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    Flexible

    We have a deep respect for treatment-focused research and, at the same time, recognize that being too protocol-driven does not serve everyone. Our aim is to be collaborative and flexible, and to maintain a strong therapeutic relationship.

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Individual Therapy for adults and youth ages 10+

Standard 45-minute sessions of CBT/ERP typically occurring on a weekly basis

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Accelerated/Intensive Therapy for ocd

A total of 15, 90- to 120-minute sessions of CBT/ERP over the course of 3 to 5 weeks, depending on provider availability

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Therapy for parent/Family accommodation

Standard 45-minute sessions to help parents and/or family members reduce participation in the cycle of anxiety and OCD

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Co-Directors, Coastal CBT New England, LLC

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Dr. Emily O’Bryan, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist specializing in CBT/ERP for OCD and anxiety-related disorders in adults and youth ages 10+. She also has expertise in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD. Dr. O’Bryan is accepting new clients in MA, CT, NH, and FL.

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Dr. Kristen Kraemer, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist specializing in CBT for anxiety-related disorders in adults, including those with co-occurring chronic medical conditions specifically (e.g., cancer). She treats clients in MA but is not currently accepting new clients.

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