Dana Colthart, LCSW

Experienced psychotherapist that specializes in OCD, anxiety and eating disorder treatment. Owner of Clear Light Therapy in Englewood, New Jersey.

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.