Margaret Stevens, LSCW

My job is to help you break the spell that obsessive doubt has cast over your life. I will not dismiss your pain or pressure you to do things that you believe are dangerous. I will help you feel safe and confident that you can learn to do things that OCD kept you from doing. In my experience, my clients have felt immensely relieved, even exhilarated, by the process of learning to let go of their OCD doubts.

People with OCD often suffer from chronic difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. I am trained in evidence based treatments for insomnia, and I will work with you to help you recover from both OCD and insomnia

In my practice, I am happy to offer I-CBT, a powerful, creative treatment that helps people with OCD recover by deconstructing the false, but emotionally resonant, story that OCD tells them. I-CBT has a strong evidence base, especially for people whose compulsions are primarily mental, or who struggle with taboo themes that make ERP challenging. I-CBT works well for people who have never been in treatment and are hesitant to try ERP or ACT. It’s also great for people who have experience with ERP and ACT and are interested in having more tools for recovery.

I enjoy living in New York City because I genuinely love getting to know people who have different backgrounds and life histories from me. Rather than specializing in a particular identity, I am most helpful to people who have a high level of self awareness, a sense of humor, and a commitment to treatment.