Specialist in OCD, Anxiety Disorders
and Men's Mental Health
Serving NY, NJ & ME via Telehealth
Areas of Clinical Focus:
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Severe Anxiety Disorders (Agoraphobia, panic disorder, etc)
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Men's Issues, trauma, identity and wellness
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Neurodivergence (Autism,ADHD, Tic Disorders)
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Dual Diagnosis of Anxiety Disorders with Chronic Illness/Pain
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OCD & Anxiety Disorders Therapy
Therapy for OCD and Anxiety in New York, New Jersey, and Maine
I specialize in OCD and anxiety-related disorders, including panic attacks, social anxiety, and agoraphobia. I work extensively with “Pure-O” presentations, particularly health-focused, somatic OCD and religious based OCD.
My approach is structured and evidence-based, drawing from ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), I-CBT (Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
Common OCD Patterns Treated
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Pure-O & Mental Compulsion OCD – intrusive thoughts with little or no visible compulsions, including rumination, mental checking, false-memory fears, reassurance seeking, and endless internal analysis.
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Harm, Taboo & Moral OCD – unwanted violent, sexual, religious, or morally distressing thoughts (including pedophilia-themed OCD and sexual-orientation OCD) that trigger fear about character, values, or identity rather than desire or intent.
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Relationship OCD (ROCD) – persistent doubt about love, attraction, certainty, or commitment, often marked by internal comparison, emotional checking, and fear of making the “wrong” life choice.
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Health, Body & Sensorimotor OCD – fixation on illness, bodily sensations, or automatic processes like breathing or swallowing, driven by hyper-monitoring and a need for certainty about physical safety.
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Contamination, Responsibility & Checking OCD – fears of germs, toxins, mistakes, or causing harm, including both overt checking and quieter mental rituals aimed at preventing regret or blame.
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Perfectionism, Symmetry & Moral Exactness – distress when things don’t feel “right,” including rigid standards around correctness, integrity, performance, or being a “good” or responsible person.
Many people with OCD experience it primarily as a thinking disorder—marked by rumination, mental checking, false-memory fears, and an ongoing need to analyze or “figure things out.” These presentations are often overlooked because compulsions are internal rather than visible, leading to misdiagnosis or ineffective treatment. I provide evidence-based therapy for Pure-O, mental compulsions, relationship OCD, and taboo intrusive thoughts for adults in New York City, New York State, New Jersey, and across Maine (including Portland), offering care both in-person and via secure telehealth, with a focus on reducing certainty-seeking rather than engaging the content of thoughts.
I provide specialized OCD therapy for adults and teens in New York, New Jersey, and Maine, using ERP and I-CBT—two evidence-based treatments proven to help clients break the OCD cycle and reclaim their lives.
Men's Mental Health & Trauma
Men's Therapy in New York, New Jersey, and Maine
Men are facing a mental health crisis, largely shaped by a lack of specialized support, and the normalization or minimization of traumatic experiences.
I am invested in the special nuances of men's based mental health, the complexities of identity, sexuality, being a father for the first time and recovery from physical and sexual assault.
I am extensively trained in evidenced based trauma informed modalities.
Neurodivergence Therapy: Autism, Tics & ADHD
Neurodivergence Therapy in New York, New Jersey, and Maine
Neurodivergence is a cornerstone of society: All throughout history, neurodivergent individuals have been major pioneers in society across vast areas of arts and sciences.
However, modern society struggles to recognize the unique qualities of neurodivergent individuals and these people often benefit from work with unmasking, understanding sensory needs and the convergence of neurodivergence with mental health issues such as anxiety, trauma, etc.
I have been working with neurodivergent people since 2006 and provide specialized neurodivergent focused therapy in New York, Maine and New Jersey.
Tech, AI, and Social-Media
Over-Dependence
An over reliance on AI, tech and social-media is becoming an emerging problem, often cloaking underlying self-esteem struggles, ADHD and anxiety disorders. Some have even referred to this as "AI Psychosis".
Recognizing this growing trend, I've dedicated a significant portion of my practice to assessing for and treating the underlying causes of this over-reliance and helping clients forge more meaningful connections and learning to trust their lived experiences.
Daniel Frazer, LCSW
I began my career in 2006 supporting adults with special needs and later young adults facing homelessness and mental health challenges. I developed a deep appreciation for strength and resilience across abilities and these roles led me to pursue clinical licensure as a psychotherapist.
I specialize in OCD and severe anxiety disorders primarily and have extensive experience with men's mental health, neurodiversity, chronic pain and family trauma.
Outside of practice, I research men’s mental health policy, how moving away from nature increases anxiety, and traditional folk-medicine. I also have growing interest in providing support for anomalous experiences. I'm a Brooklyn native who currently lives between NY and Maine as well as a writer and naturalist with a passion for bird-watching, moths and native trees.
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