6-Week Exposure Intensive Outpatient Program Specialized OCD & Anxiety Treatment in New York City
NYAT’s 6-week Exposure Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers a structured, evidence-based treatment path for individuals living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Anxiety Disorders. Designed for those needing increased care, this in-person program provides exposure treatment in a small, customized group setting.
Program Overview
Each cohort consists of 3–6 participants and 2–4 clinicians, allowing for a high clinician-to-participant ratio (1:2 or higher). This structure enables a flexible treatment environment—participants engage in group exposures, work in pairs, or meet one-on-one with a clinician for individualized support.
Our aim is to reduce stigma and create a supportive and collaborative space where patients create community and practice new skills with others who truly understand their experiences.
Each cohort starts together at the beginning of a cycle, allowing group work to build upon itself. Group work is supplemented with twice weekly individual sessions. We also offer one family session during the cycle.
Schedule: Group sessions take place Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 to 12:00.
Individual sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays (virtual or in person), scheduled based on clinician and patient availability.
Duration: Each cycle runs for 6 weeks. Upcoming start dates:
September 8, 2025 · October 27, 2025 · January 12, 2026
Population: This program is ideal for individuals who require a higher level of care than weekly outpatient therapy, are transitioning from an OCD-specific residential or PHP program, or are seeking focused exposure-based treatment to build long-term coping tools.
Our approach integrates:
Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
A strong emphasis on Accepting Uncertainty and building behavioral flexibility
Who Can Benefit
Our IOP is designed to treat individuals struggling with:
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Illness Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Agoraphobia
Social Anxiety Disorder
Specific Phobias
Adjunct Services
Friends & Family Support
We offer individual and group support options for families, partners, and caregivers. Involving your support system can meaningfully enhance treatment outcomes.
Medication Management & Psychiatric Consultation
On an as-needed basis, psychiatric consultation is available for patients requiring evaluation or medication support.
Group and Individual Outpatient Therapy
We are able to offer step down groups and individual therapy to support recovery following the end of the IOP.
Please note: Adjunct services are billed separately from the IOP program
How to Get Started
Please contact our Operations Manager at (212) 518-8162 or via email at admin@nyanxietytreatment.com to set up a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation with NYAT Director, Dr. Anna Edwards, to answer any preliminary questions you may have about our program.
Why Choose NYAT?
At New York Anxiety Treatment, our clinical team specializes in delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. We are committed to helping individuals reclaim their lives from OCD and anxiety through focused exposure work, deep clinical insight, and community-oriented support.
Ready to Take the Next Step? Let’s work together to help you move toward lasting change.