Marie Connelly

Marie Connelly

Licensed Therapist, MA, LMHC

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My approach to OCD therapy, in one word is collaborative. You are the expert on you, and I am the expert on exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy. Together, we can make a world of difference. ERP isn't easy—we'll be challenging fears and engaging with OCD differently—but I know that if we work together, your life will change for the better. I practice ERP skills myself every day and have noticed how much of a difference it makes in my life. In addition to OCD, I specialize in neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+ issues, trauma, and IDD populations.

Location

Licensed in New York

About

Clinical Expertise

OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents

LGBTQ+ affirming

Cultural competencies

Atheism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism

Education

St. John FISHER COLLEGE

Insurance

Plans accepted by Marie

Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Meritain Health, Partners Direct Health, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare,

Why our members love working with Marie

K.F.

K.F.

May 18, 2026
Good experience

Marie is the best. Starting therapy and continuing sessions with Marie has genuinely been life changing for me. Marie makes me feel heard, seen, and cared about despite the disturbing thoughts OCD throws at me. She helps me feel confident and capable of dealing with OCD symptoms and has equipped me with all the strategies and resources I need to continue conquering OCD. She is genuine, sincere, and communicates so well so I never feel like I am left hanging trying to figure things out on my own. I could not be more grateful for her and appreciate her approach to navigating OCD.

K.F.

K.F.

May 7, 2026
Good experience

Every session with Marie has been truly life changing. She’s helped me more than I ever thought this process of therapy ever could. She helps you gain confidence in yourself again without giving the reassurance OCD begs for. She helps me navigate every situation my OCD throws at me. I couldn’t have become a conquerer without her guidance. She is very knowledgeable and genuine. It is not just simply doing an exposure and the session is over. She provides tools and resources to help you manage your experience with OCD. She truly cares for clients and makes you feel comfortable sharing the most uncomfortable things OCD may throw at you. She has been tremendously helpful in teaching me how to take my life back and out of the grip of OCD.

E.B.

E.B.

Apr 24, 2026
Good experience

Marie and NOCD have changed everything for me. Before finding NOCD, my life was being run by my OCD thoughts and I didnt even realize it. Marie first helped me understand when and how my symptoms were showing up, with some examples of how to combat it. Once I saw all the aspects of my life that OCD was affecting, we started attacking them one at a time. I had no prior knowledge of ERP and Marie did a great job explaining the process and encouraging me even when I found it difficult. She's super flexible in addressing whatever comes up for me in session, which has allowed me to practice exposures that directly apply to a situation I'm facing or about to face in real life. I'd also like to call out how responsive she is. She'll send encouraging messages in between sessions unprompted, and whenever I need to reach out I always get a kind and positive answer. A year ago, OCD wasn't even on my radar as I tried to figure out why my mental health was suffering. Now I feel like a different person, and that is all thanks to Marie and NOCD!

M.D.

M.D.

Dec 20, 2025
Good experience

Marie creates a compassionate and supportive environment where you feel comfortable talking about what your ocd tells you you have to hide. Because of this, therapy sessions with her become a space that helps conquer OCD and regain a life that is values-based instead of fear-based. So grateful I found her and that she’s my therapist!!

C.M.

C.M.

Feb 2, 2025
Good experience

Marie is the best. So personable and kind. Cannot begin to express how thankful I am for the progress I’ve made in only a few sessions. I feel like a new person. Give that girl a raise. 11/10

M.M.

M.M.

Sep 19, 2024
Good experience

Marie is amazing. She helped me challenge my OCD at my own pace. She was supportive and helped to push me to be successful, while also being compassionate and helping me to build my confidence.

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