If you live in Pennsylvania and are struggling with OCD, specialized evidence-based treatment is now available via telehealth. Dr. Henry Srednicki, a nationally recognized OCD specialist based in neighboring New Jersey and New York, offers comprehensive telehealth OCD therapy to Pennsylvania residents — from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to Allentown, Harrisburg, Scranton, Reading, Lancaster, Erie, and every community in between.
Pennsylvania is among the most geographically and demographically diverse states in the Northeast. Philadelphia offers access to major medical institutions, yet true OCD specialists trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) are rare even there. Outside the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh metros, rural and small-town Pennsylvania residents face an even steeper challenge: the Pocono region, Central PA, and the northern tier have almost no access to mental health specialists of any kind, let alone OCD-trained therapists.
Pennsylvania's strong religious communities — particularly in Lancaster County's Amish and Mennonite communities, and in its large Catholic populations in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Scranton — also create specific patterns of OCD. Scrupulosity OCD (obsessive religious and moral fears) is especially prevalent and particularly undertreated in communities where mental health care carries stigma or is seen as conflicting with faith.
Through PSYPACT-authorized telehealth, Dr. Srednicki brings the same level of specialized OCD care available in Manhattan directly to Pennsylvania homes — with no travel, no wait for a local opening, and no need to settle for a generalist.
Dr. Srednicki works with Pennsylvania adults, teens, and children across the entire state — from the Philadelphia suburbs and Main Line communities to Pittsburgh's North Shore, the Lehigh Valley, Centre County, the Poconos, and every region in between. For those in southeastern Pennsylvania, in-person sessions are also available at the New Jersey office just across the Delaware River.
One of the most complex and misunderstood presentations Dr. Srednicki treats is the co-occurrence of OCD and Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) — commonly referred to as sex addiction. Pennsylvania residents dealing with this combination often struggle in silence, unable to find a therapist who understands both conditions and how they interact.
When OCD and sex addiction co-occur, they reinforce each other in ways that make both conditions significantly worse:
Dr. Srednicki has specialized training in both OCD and Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder, making him one of the few clinicians in the country — and now accessible to all of Pennsylvania via telehealth — who can properly diagnose and treat this complex combination.
In addition to OCD and sex addiction, Dr. Srednicki treats all OCD subtypes, including:
Pennsylvania's unique cultural landscape shapes how OCD presents and how treatment is accessed. The Philadelphia region has a large medical and academic community — Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, Drexel, and Temple all draw high-achieving professionals and students who may struggle with perfectionism-driven OCD while attributing their symptoms to normal professional stress.
Pittsburgh's post-industrial identity has given rise to a resilient, self-reliant culture where seeking mental health treatment is sometimes viewed as weakness. OCD in Western Pennsylvania is frequently undiagnosed for years because sufferers push through symptoms rather than seek help. Telehealth reduces the barrier significantly — particularly for men, who are statistically less likely to seek in-person therapy.
Pennsylvania's large veteran population — particularly around Pittsburgh and in the Harrisburg area near Carlisle Barracks — creates another important consideration. Veterans with OCD sometimes present with symptoms that overlap with PTSD, and misdiagnosis is common. Dr. Srednicki is experienced in distinguishing OCD from trauma-related conditions and providing appropriate treatment for each.
Pennsylvania is a PSYPACT member state. Dr. Srednicki is fully authorized to provide telehealth psychotherapy to Pennsylvania residents under the PSYPACT interstate compact. Southeastern Pennsylvania residents may also choose to attend sessions in person at the Upper Montclair, NJ office — a short drive across the Delaware River.
Because OCD and Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder interact and reinforce each other, treatment must be coordinated — not siloed. Dr. Srednicki's integrated approach includes:
Telehealth sessions are conducted via a HIPAA-compliant secure video platform, making it easy to participate from anywhere in Pennsylvania — whether you are in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Allentown, Erie, Reading, or any smaller community.
Dr. Henry Srednicki is the founder of The Center for OCD and one of the few practitioners in the country with deep specialized training in both OCD and Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder. He is authorized to provide telehealth therapy to residents of Pennsylvania and 41 other states through PSYPACT and individual state licensure. Unlike general therapists, Dr. Srednicki focuses exclusively on OCD and related disorders — meaning Pennsylvania clients dealing with OCD, sex addiction, or both receive the highest level of specialized care available nationwide.
To begin telehealth OCD or OCD & sex addiction therapy in Pennsylvania, simply contact The Center for OCD to schedule a free consultation. No referral is needed. Sessions are conducted online at a time that fits your schedule, and Dr. Srednicki works with adults, adolescents, and children throughout Pennsylvania and across the country.
Pennsylvania residents can begin the intake process with Dr. Srednicki online or by phone. The initial consultation includes a comprehensive OCD assessment so that treatment begins with a clear, personalized, evidence-based plan from the very first session.
Is Dr. Srednicki licensed to treat patients in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Dr. Srednicki is authorized to practice telehealth in Pennsylvania through PSYPACT, the interstate compact for licensed psychologists. Pennsylvania is a PSYPACT member state.
What areas of Pennsylvania does Dr. Srednicki serve?
All of Pennsylvania. Telehealth removes geographic barriers entirely. Dr. Srednicki serves OCD patients in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading, Scranton, Bethlehem, Lancaster, Harrisburg, York, Wilkes-Barre, Chester, Norristown, State College, and every other community across the state.
I live in the Philadelphia suburbs — is in-person treatment possible?
Yes. For southeastern Pennsylvania residents, in-person sessions are available at Dr. Srednicki's Upper Montclair, NJ office, which is easily accessible across the Delaware River. Many Philadelphia-area patients choose in-person treatment while others prefer the convenience of telehealth.
My child has OCD and attends school in Pennsylvania — can you coordinate with the school?
Yes. Dr. Srednicki works collaboratively with schools and educational teams when appropriate, helping to put accommodations in place that support OCD treatment rather than enable avoidance. This coordination is done with the family's knowledge and consent.