David Estey

PhD
Accepting Clients

I am a psychologist specializing in CBT & ERP for anxiety, OCD, and mood disorders—helping clients pursue lives of meaning and fulfillment.

Psychologist in New York

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I work best with young adult and adult clients whose efforts to live rich, meaningful lives have been thwarted; plagued by feelings of hopelessness or self-doubt, or bombarded with fears, anxieties, and worries that are overwhelming and paralyzing. I thrive working with clients willing to explore their own experiences with curiosity; clients willing to risk vulnerability and discomfort in the service of growth and progress towards their goals in therapy and in life.

My Background and Approach

Working with me, you will find a focus on the “here-and-now;” an effective, CBT-based emphasis on how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and contribute to the challenges you face. By setting our sights on specific goals, we can “test out” new approaches and behaviors with curiosity and openness, allowing us to determine what is effective in reaching your goals. The focus is less on “right” vs. “wrong” decisions, and more on figuring out what works for you. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety in its many forms, and treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder through the use of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) – the gold standard for OCD treatment. While clinical diagnoses help guide and inform our therapeutic journey, clients’ lives often present new and unexpected challenges that deserve our attention. I offer a flexible, intentional approach that accommodates emerging concerns with your existing priorities.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Insomnia
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Rate: $250 - 450/session

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