OCD Treatment · Philadelphia, PA
An OCD specialist in Philadelphia trained specifically to treat OCD, as well as anxiety in general
Lilah Gosman, LPC, is a Philadelphia-based OCD therapist trained through the International OCD Foundation's Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) and University of Pennsylvania. She provides evidence-based OCD therapy in her Center City office or virtually across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Licensed Professional Counselor · BTTI-Trained, International OCD Foundation · M.S. Ed, University of Pennsylvania
WHY THIS DISTINCTION MATTERSAn OCD specialist is not the same as a general anxiety therapist
OCD is frequently misdiagnosed or mistreated by well-meaning generalist therapists, sometimes for years, because standard talk therapy and even generic CBT can accidentally reinforce compulsions rather than resolve them. Specialized training changes the entire approach.
Lilah completed advanced OCD-specific training through the International OCD Foundation's Behavior Therapy Training Institute, the gold-standard credential for Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapists in the United States.
＋Diagnosis accuracy
OCD often hides behind other symptoms. A specialist recognizes the compulsions others miss, including mental rituals and reassurance-seeking.
＋The right treatment model
ERP is the most evidence-supported treatment for OCD, and it requires training most general therapists don't have.
＋Related conditions, covered too
BFRBs (trichotillomania, skin picking), panic, phobias, emetophobia and social anxiety often travel with OCD and are treated together.
＋Local and accessible
In-person sessions in Center City, or teletherapy for clients anywhere in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
What OCD Therapy Looks Like
Treatment built around research, not guesswork
Every client's OCD looks a little different. Treatment draws from several evidence-based models depending on what's actually driving the cycle.
ERP
Exposure and Response Prevention, the leading evidence-based treatment for OCD, gradually reducing the power compulsions hold.
ComB
The Comprehensive Behavioral Model, a targeted approach for BFRBs like trichotillomania and skin picking, paired with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for lasting change.
ACT & CBT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, building tools that extend beyond the therapy room.
Conditions Treated in PhiladelphiaWho this practice is built for
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
ADHD & Executive Functioning
Trichotillomania & Skin Picking (BFRBs)
Depersonalization / Derealization
Panic & Phobias
Trauma & Grief
Social Anxiety
Generalized Anxiety
Getting StartedWhat to expect, plainly
Free Consultation
A free 20-minute phone consultation to talk through what's going on and whether it's the right fit.
Session Fee
$175 per 50-minute session. Out-of-network provider (NPI 1972130763), eligible for reimbursement through many PPO plans.
Where
255 South 17th Street, Suite 1106, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Center City, close to Rittenhouse Square.
Availability
In-person or HIPAA-compliant teletherapy for clients anywhere in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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An OCD specialist is trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the leading evidence-based treatment for OCD, and knows how to recognize compulsions, including mental rituals, that general therapists often miss. Lilah Gosman completed advanced OCD training through the International OCD Foundation's Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI).
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Yes. In-person sessions are held in Center City, Philadelphia, close to Rittenhouse Square. Teletherapy is also available for clients anywhere in Pennsylvania.
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Individual sessions are $175 for 50 minutes. A free 20-minute phone consultation is offered before your first session. Lilah is an out-of-network provider, and many clients receive partial reimbursement through their insurance plan.
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Both. Lilah works with children age 8 and up, adolescents, and adults, using age-appropriate approaches to OCD and anxiety treatment for each stage of development.
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Signs it's time to seek OCD-specific treatment include intrusive, repetitive thoughts, compulsive behaviors or mental rituals used to relieve anxiety, and constant reassurance-seeking. A free consultation can help clarify whether OCD treatment or general anxiety therapy is the better fit.
Common questions about OCD treatment in Philadelphia
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Center City Philadelphia, near Rittenhouse Square · virtual sessions across Pennsylvania and NJ