Therapists in Bergen County Serving All New Jersey
Dana Colthart, LCSW — OCD & Eating Disorder Therapist
Serving Bergen County & New Jersey | ERP Therapy | OCD & ED Specialist
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a decade of experience, having begun my graduate school journey in 2016. I specialize in OCD treatment, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Eating Disorder therapy, providing evidence-based, compassionate care for clients in Bergen County and throughout New Jersey. My practice focuses on helping individuals heal, reduce anxiety, challenge compulsions, and build long-term recovery in a safe, supportive environment.
I have extensive training in OCD treatment, including ERP and ACT, with advanced education from NOCD, the Mood & Anxiety Center, and leading experts in anxiety and OCD. To maintain a cutting-edge clinical approach, I participate in bi-weekly supervision with nationally recognized OCD specialists, ensuring that my methods remain current, research-informed, and highly effective.
I also specialize in Eating Disorder treatment, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, orthorexia, and body image concerns. My ED training includes advanced work from the Eating Recovery Center, the IAEDP Foundation, and other leading experts. I am in the final stages of completing my CEDS certification, a rigorous 2-year post-graduate pathway, which when completed in March 2026, will reflect more than 10 years of combined education, training, and clinical experience. I also meet bi-weekly with top ED specialists to ensure my practice remains at the forefront of evidence-based care.
Many clients experience both OCD and an Eating Disorder, or symptoms that overlap, such as rigid food rules, intrusive thoughts about body image, or compulsive exercise and rituals. My integrated approach allows clients to receive specialized treatment for OCD, ED, or both simultaneously, without needing multiple providers.
I am a member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) and the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). My practice combines warmth, structure, and evidence-based treatment, tailoring therapy to each client’s unique needs while emphasizing safety, insight, and long-term growth.
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TREATMENT MODALITIES
Dana Colthart has extensive experience helping clients of all ages navigate anxiety disorders, OCD, and eating disorders, with a specialized focus on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—two highly effective, evidence-based approaches for managing intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and rigid behaviors. She helps clients understand the underlying factors driving their symptoms and develop practical strategies to reduce anxiety, regain control, and achieve lasting recovery. Dana is also trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT-E for Eating Disorders, and DBT-informed approaches, and has received advanced training from NOCD, the Mood & Anxiety Center, the Eating Recovery Center, and the IAEDP Foundation. She participates in bi-weekly supervision with nationally recognized experts in OCD and Eating Disorders to ensure her clinical methods remain at the forefront of the field. This combination of advanced ERP and ACT expertise, extensive training, ongoing mentorship, and personalized care allows her to provide specialized treatment for OCD, Eating Disorders, or both simultaneously, helping clients reduce distress, challenge compulsions, and build long-term recovery.
Angela Matus, LCSW — OCD & Anxiety Therapist
Angela Matus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Kean University and a decade of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with clients of all ages and has been a key member of Clear Light Therapy for years, where she is recognized as one of the practice’s top OCD therapists. Angela specializes in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and ADHD, providing evidence-based, individualized care for clients across Bergen County and New Jersey.
She has completed advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) through the Cognitive Behavioral Institute, as well as training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Angela also has advanced expertise in ADHD assessment and treatment, allowing her to support clients with attention and executive functioning challenges alongside OCD and anxiety.
Angela’s approach emphasizes creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment, tailoring evidence-based interventions to each client’s needs. She focuses on ERP and ACT for OCD and anxiety, integrates ADHD-focused strategies when relevant, and helps clients build practical skills to manage symptoms, reduce compulsions, and achieve lasting growth. Angela has been described by clients and colleagues as a warm, caring, and brilliant OCD and anxiety therapist, combining compassion with expert guidance to help clients achieve meaningful change.
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Angela Matus provides expert mental health care across New Jersey, specializing in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for OCD and anxiety disorders. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), behavior management, and stress reduction strategies, along with advanced training in ADHD assessment and intervention, trauma-focused therapy, and eating disorder treatment. Angela has extensive experience working with clients of all ages—from children as young as five to older adults—and addresses a broad range of mental health concerns, including OCD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders. She offers in-person therapy in Bergen County and Hudson County as well as virtual therapy across Bergen, Hudson, and Morris Counties, providing accessible, evidence-based, and personalized treatment for clients throughout New Jersey.
Dana Catarella, LCSW — Gottman-Trained Couples & Individual Therapist
ABOUT DANA
Dana Catarella earned her Master’s degree from Rutgers University in 2019 and is a licensed clinical social worker in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She currently practices in two private practices and enjoys exploring the city, traveling, reading, practicing yoga, journaling, and spending quality time with friends.
MEET DANA
I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly four years of experience, specializing in couples therapy, LGBTQ+ clients, and individuals navigating identity, self-esteem, life transitions, or perfectionism challenges. I am Gottman Method-trained and use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples understand their relationship patterns, identify attachment wounds, and improve emotional connection. The Gottman Method is a research-based approach that helps couples strengthen communication, manage conflict effectively, rebuild trust, and increase intimacy. Through structured exercises and guided conversations, couples learn practical skills to navigate challenges, break negative cycles, and foster a more resilient, supportive partnership.
For individuals, I integrate evidence-based approaches such as trauma-focused CBT, trauma-informed care, CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, positive psychology, client-centered therapy, and psychodynamic techniques. I believe that often the way we think about our problems—our thought patterns—can drive emotions more than the events themselves. By increasing self-awareness, clients can gain control, reduce distress, and move toward healing, self-acceptance, and lasting growth.
I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation for those unsure if therapy is the right fit, providing a welcoming first step toward support and positive change.
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Dana Catarella provides evidence-based therapy in New Jersey for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and addiction, serving teens, adults, and the LGBTQ+ community. She specializes in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) for anxiety and depression and the Gottman Method for couples therapy in Bergen County and across New Jersey, helping clients develop practical tools to reduce stress, improve communication, and strengthen emotional well-being. Dana also has advanced training in ketamine-assisted therapy, an innovative treatment option for treatment-resistant depression or anxiety, offered alongside psychotherapy to enhance outcomes. With years of experience in clinical practice, Dana creates a warm, individualized, and supportive environment, ensuring clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. She provides in-person therapy in Bergen, Hudson, and Morris Counties and virtual therapy throughout New Jersey, making high-quality mental health care accessible to clients across the state.