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I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based therapies for anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders in adults. I work primarily from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to help my clients build strategies to manage their difficulties. I work collaboratively with clients to tailor therapy to their individual needs, and may utilize Exposure and Response Prevention, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies as needed. I am passionate about helping clients overcome their anxiety and feel in charge of their lives again.

I have worked in a variety of settings prior to going into private practice in 2015 and I am able to address co-occurring mental health concerns in therapy, such as perfectionism, depression, and ADHD.

I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and my BA in Psychology and in Biological Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania. I have completed advanced training in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), such as Trichotillomania and Excoriation.

I am bilingual and provide therapy services in both English and Spanish.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your health care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. 

  • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

  • Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

  • Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or email us at mpaustian@dcanxietyocd.com.