Steven Brodsky, Dr. → Therapist at Best Therapists

New York, PSY.D. #014064; New Jersey, PSY.D. #35SI00457600; PSYPACT, APIT #10988

Steven Brodsky, Dr.

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Manhattan

Male

White, Jewish

Specialties

Anxiety, Body image, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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Education

Doctorate in Psychology | Yeshiva University, 1998; Bachelors of Social Science | University of Pennsylvania, 1980

About

Do results matter to you? For 30 years, everyone Dr. Brodsky has treated has had OCD, Panic, Agoraphobia, Body Dysmorphia, PTSD, or Social Anxiety. He has a 90% success rate without medication. Most of his clients saw multiple therapists before him, but never got the right kind of treatment. He aims to eliminate symptoms permanently, not just help you "live with" them better. Dr. Brodsky regularly appears on TV and the media, has authored or contributed to multiple best selling anxiety self-help books, and is the founder of the free OCD Hotline. His approach is comprehensive. Part of his therapy is highly behavioral. He will gently walk you through step-by-step directly addressing anxiety, avoidant behaviors, obsessions, compulsions, and coping skills. Together with him, you'll practice something new every session. It will always be something you say you're comfortable doing, never scary. He will give you homework exercises to practice between sessions and will personally contact you every week to answer questions, cheer your successes, or help you if you're stuck. He uses cutting edge Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, gradual exposure for Panic, Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBIT for Tics, Habit Reversal and ComBT for Trichotillomania, Picking, and other BFRBs. Using transformative Schema Therapy he will really get to know you as a whole person, identify life-long patterns of behavior, ineffective coping mechanisms, and self-limiting beliefs that might fuel the anxiety along. By the end of therapy, many people actually forget why they came to him, advancing in careers or school and enjoying happy relationships. Dr. Brodsky fights for your right to the therapy you deserve and will personally advocate to your insurance company to get you the highest reimbursement, even if you don't have out of network coverage or are cash pay, and is usually successful. Dr. Brodsky provides in-person services in New York in Manhattan (10001), and Teaneck, New Jersey (07666), as well as virtual services across both states and over 40 others. Learn more about his work at https://OCDhotline.com where you can submit a question online and receive a quick and thorough reply from Dr. Brodsky himself (not AI!), or call 212-726-2390 for a free same day consultation or immediate appointment.

Message to clients

Welcome! I am by nature inquisitive, curious, open, methodical, and compassionate. I start work with new clients with a hunch, but I never assume I know anything without thoroughly investigating it, like a scientist or detective, and getting confirmation from you whether my hypothesis is consistent with your own lived experience. Through this collaborative process, I refine my hypothesis until you feel it's laser accurate. I will never give advice to you just because it worked for someone else. Each person is a whole universe and I love to explore it with you and get to the root of the problem. The same symptom can have different causes in different people and require very different treatment. I see your struggle. There is no shame in compulsive behaviors, avoidance, anger, or even antisocial behavior. These are simply your sincere but frustrated attempts to protect yourself, relieve suffering, and get your basic emotional needs met, needs we all share. Together with you, I'll help you get everything you deserve with greater success and satisfaction. I usually am successful in negotiating higher than normal reimbursement with almost all private insurance to cover therapy. I do this with all my clients, regardless whether they have no out of network benefit, or even when they have out of network coverage but want to get greater than normal reimbursement, or have chosen cash pay. This includes Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Horizon and other Blue Cross Blue Shield policies, GHI, among others. Typically clients get between 30-90% of my fee refunded and even avoid any out of network deductible. This is because I can negotiate a higher fee than both the in-network rate and even higher than out of network usual and customary rates. Original Medicare will also refund clients between 30-50%. I know of no other therapist who does this on a regular basis. I invite you to learn more about my work at https://OCDhotline.com and to contact me for a free same day consultation. I look forward to hearing from you and meeting you.

Race and ethnicity

White, Jewish

Cultural and experiential knowledge

Jewish culture, Multicultural

Languages spoken

English

Spiritual knowledge

Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Traditional Asian religions/spiritualities, Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular), Catholicism, Mormonism, Shintoism

Location

Manhattan

Specialties

Anxiety, Body image, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Additional areas of focus

ADHD, Adolescents, Anger management, Burnout, Children, Dating, Depression, Existential questioning, Highly sensitive people, Neurodivergence, Panic attacks, Phobias, Premarital counseling, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self esteem, Spirituality, Social anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Hoarding, Caring professionals, Life transitions

Therapeutic style

Calming, Inquisitive, Direct, Empowering, Holistic

Modalities

Depth psychotherapy, Attachment based, Faith-based counseling, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Prolonged exposure therapy

Cost

$225

/Individual Session

/Couples Session

/Family Session

Sliding scale

Offers sliding scale spots

Insurance accepted

Aetna

Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy

James Lawrence Thomas, PhD

Dr. Brodsky is a very bright and capable psychologist, one of the brightest I have encountered in my 40 year career. I would recommend him highly.

Garrett Coan, LCSW

I’ve had the privilege of interacting with my colleague, Dr. Brodsky, for many years. He is an extraordinary clinician whose dedication to helping people overcome OCD, Panic Disorder, and Agoraphobia is truly inspiring. For more than 30 years, he has focused exclusively on these conditions, helping children, adolescents, and adults reclaim their lives without relying on medication. Many of his clients come to him after years of frustration with other treatments, and the transformation they experience is remarkable. His compassion, expertise, and highly focused approach have helped countless people move from fear and limitation to confidence, fulfilling relationships, and meaningful success in school and career. I highly recommend him.

Nancy Newman, Psy.D.

I found Dr. Brodsky knowledgeable, sensitive and personable. His views and perspective were always valued.

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