OCD, anxiety, & Depression Therapist in Fairfield, NJ
OCD doesn’t respond to willpower. Depression doesn’t lift just because you want it to. You’ve probably already tried that.
meet Spencer mullen, lpc— ERP-Trained
In-person therapy in Fairfield, NJ — and virtually throughout Essex County and new Jersey.
WHAT BRINGS PEOPLE TO SPENCER
A lot of the adults Spencer works with have already tried to manage things on their own. They’ve Googled their symptoms, read the articles, maybe even tried another therapist who wasn’t quite the right fit. They know something is off — they just haven’t found the right kind of help yet. Some are dealing with OCD that’s gotten harder to hide — the rituals taking longer, the intrusive thoughts louder, the avoidance spreading into more and more areas of life. Others are carrying a depression that doesn’t have an obvious reason, or a grief they feel like they should be over by now. Some are using substances to manage feelings they don’t know what else to do with. If any of that sounds familiar — you’re in the right place.
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
You know your thoughts are irrational — but you can’t stop them anyway
You’ve been managing depression by pushing through, but it’s getting harder
A loss — a person, a relationship, a version of your life — is still weighing on you more than you expected
You’ve noticed your drinking or substance use creeping up as a way to cope
You’re stuck in cycles you can identify but can’t seem to break
You’ve tried therapy before, but it didn’t feel targeted enough for what you’re dealing with
SPECIALTIES:
Spencer specializes in working with adults navigating:
OCD and intrusive thoughts — treated with ERP, the gold-standard approach
Depression and persistent low mood
Grief and loss — including losses that don’t fit neatly into a timeline
Substance use and its connection to underlying mental health
Mood disorders and emotional dysregulation
Trauma and its long-term effects on daily life
Spencer specializes in working with adults who struggle with mental health issues, OCD, substance use, mood disorders, depression, grief, and trauma.
If you’re feeling stuck in your thoughts, overwhelmed by anxiety, or weighed down by grief or depression—you’re not alone. And healing is possible!
Spencer will help you build self-awareness, process your emotions and thoughts, and discover strategies to enhance your quality of life.
Spencer works with individuals who are navigating everything from daily emotional struggles to deeply rooted challenges like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma, and life transitions. His clients often describe feeling disconnected, emotionally drained, or caught in cycles they can’t seem to break. Through a calm, grounded, and collaborative approach, Spencer helps you get unstuck and begin building a life that feels more manageable—and more meaningful.
Spencer is trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a gold-standard treatment for OCD. He helps clients confront their fears, break patterns of avoidance, and reduce compulsions.
If you’ve seen other therapists who weren’t specifically trained in OCD, you may have found that regular talk therapy doesn’t touch it. ERP is different — and having a therapist who actually knows how to use it makes a significant difference.
Spencer’s style is calm, direct, and collaborative. He doesn’t believe therapy has to feel heavy to be effective. Sessions are focused — on what’s actually getting in the way, what’s worked before, and what a realistic path forward looks like for you specifically.
Spencer is in-network with the following insurance plans:
BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) • Aetna • United Healthcare • Oscar • Oxford
Virtual and in-person sessions available. To confirm your coverage or ask about fees, reach out directly — we’re happy to help you figure out what to expect before your first appointment!
AREAS WE SERVE
Spencer offers in-person therapy in Fairfield, NJ and virtual sessions throughout Essex County — including Caldwell, Montclair, West Orange, Livingston, Nutley, Bloomfield, Cedar Grove, Verona, and surrounding communities. Virtual sessions are available statewide throughout New Jersey.
You don’t have to keep managing this on your own.
Spencer works with adults in Fairfield, NJ and throughout New Jersey. If you’re dealing with OCD, depression, grief, or substance use — and you’re ready for a focused, no-nonsense approach — reach out to get started.