Victoria Wacha, PhD — OCD & Anxiety Psychologist

OCD and Anxiety Therapy with Dr. Victoria Wacha, PhD

Dr. Victoria Wacha is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders. With 27 years of experience in the mental health field, including 12 years as a doctoral-level psychologist, Dr. Wacha brings extensive clinical experience together with advanced training in evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety.

Dr. Wacha is professionally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and certified in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She works collaboratively with clients to help them face fears, tolerate uncertainty, change unhelpful patterns and build greater freedom in their lives.

Author of an OCD workbook

Dr. Wacha is the author of Climbing Above OCD: A 12-Week Exposure and Response Prevention Workbook. Drawing on her clinical experience treating OCD, she created the workbook to help readers understand how OCD keeps them stuck and practice exposure and response prevention (ERP) in a structured way.

The workbook can be used alongside treatment with an ERP therapist or as a self-help resource after a client completes ERP therapy. It reflects Dr. Wacha’s expertise and practical approach to helping people apply what they learn to everyday life.

What working with Dr. Wacha looks like

Therapy with Dr. Wacha is active, focused, and tailored to your goals. She is direct about the patterns keeping you stuck and compassionate about how difficult it can be to change them. Together, you’ll identify the fears and compulsions driving your OCD or anxiety and build a practical plan to face them.

Dr. Wacha will challenge you to do the work, both in sessions and between them. Using exposure and response prevention (ERP) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), she helps you approach what you fear while resisting the habits that keep the cycle going. You can expect honesty, support, and practical guidance as you put new skills to work to live a more fulfilling life.

Sessions and payment

Dr. Victoria Wacha offers in-person therapy in Englewood, New Jersey, and virtual therapy for clients in New Jersey and New York. She also provides telehealth services through PSYPACT (interjurisdictional practice) in participating states where she is authorized to practice.

Dr. Wacha’s private-pay fee is $275 per 55-minute session. Private pay gives you the option to work directly with Dr. Wacha based on her specialized expertise in OCD and anxiety treatment, regardless of whether you plan to use insurance. We can provide a superbill to submit to your insurance plan for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement depends on your plan’s benefits. Dr. Wacha also participates with Aetna and Horizon BCBS PPO. Before scheduling, we’ll help you understand your coverage and expected cost so you can choose the option that works best for you.

Interested in working with Dr. Wacha? Contact us to ask about availability and whether she may be a good fit for you.