Dr. Stephen Puliafico is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of phobias, trauma, anxiety, depression and OCD. He is a graduate of Hofstra University’s PhD program and is licensed in New York State. Dr. Puliafico utilizes evidence-based approaches for adults, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). He completed his pre-doctoral internship at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center where he received extensive training in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and treatment of substance use disorders. He has been working in private practice since 2018 and is thrilled to be joining the My OCD Care team.
Dr. Puliafico believes therapy is most effective when it is customized to a person’s particular context. He views the therapeutic process as a cooperative effort, meant to empower the client to live a fuller, freer life. He emphasizes self-compassion and mindfulness in his work, believing they are the basis for any meaningful and lasting change.
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OCD in a New Mother
Nothing prepares you for motherhood. Imagine yourself, right. Now imagine your mind literally transforming through pregnancy. All the worries and preoccupations flowing into this other being and entity. Most of your focus attaches to the role of a parent. Despite...
Jon Hershfield: The Art of the Meme
With all the misunderstanding there is about OCD, accurate and entertaining information is crucial. Jon Hershfield, MFT uses memes to provide important insights into the disorder and how you could use pop-culture to educate the public and reduce stigma about...
The Art of OCD Non-engagement Responses
When an intrusive thought enters our mind, whats the best way to handle it so as not to continue the OCD cycle? Mental compulsions may be what’s keeping your OCD going.
The Science of Clinical Psychology
Hope you'll join us! Wikipedia Entry: John Abramowitz is an American clinical psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH).[1] He is an authority...
Intensive
Join our monthly webinar with Avital Falk, Ph.D., Director of the Weill Cornell Pediatric OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders Program (POCAT), an expert in evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents suffering from OCD, anxiety, and mood disorders. She is an...
OCD and Autism Spectrum
Dr. Rebecca Sachs, Ph.D. ABPP is a world renown expert in the field of CBT for individuals on the autism spectrum. Learn more about her at cbtspectrum.com. She will be discussing the treatment of OCD in individuals with ASD and will be answering audience questions.
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Simple and Brilliant Trick to Get your Kids to Sleep in their own Bed
Is your kid getting a little too big to sleep in your bed at night? You've tried talking to him, bribing her, and nothing seems to work. Try this simple trick by Dr. Eli Lebowitz, founder of SPACE (spacetreatment.net) Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood...
