Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is an evidence-based modality for treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In ERP, clients work with a trained therapist to learn how to gradually expose themselves to thoughts, images and situations that provoke anxiety without engaging in compulsions to soothe the anxiety. This gradual exposure leads to the reduction of anxiety over time, "retraining" your brain to no longer see these things as a threat.

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I am trained and practiced in exposure and response prevention to treat OCD and severe anxiety disorders. Previously I worked for a telehealth company that specializes in OCD treatment exclusively, and have experience in treating the disorder in adults and adolescents. I have worked with family members of people with OCD to help them stop unknowingly reinforce the OCD cycle as well.

— Carly Steinberger, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in , CA

Both ACT and ERP are evidence based practices for the treatment of anxiety disorders including social anxiety, health anxiety, general anxiety, panic disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder.

— Rachel Keefe, Clinical Social Worker in Asheville, NC
 

ERP is a form of CBT used to treat OCD and its symptoms. ERP uses exposure to face uncomfortable thoughts, situations, etc that cause anxiety or obsessions and learn to make conscious choices to not participate in the compulsions associated with those obsessions. For more information, please check out the link below. https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/treatment/erp/

— Sammy Weakley, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is an evidence-based modality recognized as the gold standard for treating anxiety and OCD. Together, we will gradually (starting with baby steps) expose you to your fears in a controlled way while preventing the usual compulsive behaviors or avoidance strategies. ERP helps reduce the intensity of your anxiety and break the cycle of fear and avoidance. Most clients feel an immense sense of relief within weeks of this therapy.

— Robin Neville, Licensed Master of Social Work in San Francisco, CA
 

Exposure and response prevention (ERP) focuses on changing unhelpful patterns of behavior that reinforce the cycle of OCD by gradually facing feared situations in a supportive and encouraging setting.

— Quintessential Health, Clinical Psychologist in , PA

I am a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) utilizing Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) as one modality to treat Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD).

— Christopher Patton, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Seattle, WA
 

I have experience and expertise using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to treat anxiety disorders and OCD. Together with client, I create a hierarchy of feared situations and gradually expose client (starting with the least to most anxiety inducing situation) to their fear, phobia, thought. The goal is to normalize the situation and reduce the distress/anxiety level; ultimately the individual learns to face previously feared situations with minimal or no anxiety.

— Beatrice Ochieng, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Frederick, MD

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy used to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It's the gold standard of care for OCD that helps clients struggling with anxiety-producing thoughts and the accompanying compulsions that result. I'm currently engaging in additional training in this area and have seen success in working with clients with OCD using this approach.

— Rebecca McCartney, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
 

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is an evidence-based modality that is recognized as the gold standard for the treatment of anxiety and OCD. We would work together to gradually (baby steps at first) expose yourself to fears in a controlled manner while preventing the usual compulsive behaviors or avoidance strategies. ERP will help you reduce the intensity of their anxiety and break the cycle of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Clients tend to feel so much better!

— Robin Neville, Licensed Master of Social Work in San Francisco, CA

Amanda has had extensive training and experience in ERP for helping individuals struggling with anxiety and OCD

— Amanda Ahearn, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Delray Beach, FL
 

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for OCD. It’s designed to help you break free from the cycle of obsessions (intrusive, unwanted thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts aimed at reducing anxiety). ERP is a collaborative process. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan tailored to your unique triggers and experiences. It’s challenging work, but it’s also empowering—and with commitment and support, it's effective.

— Heather Hogan, Clinical Social Worker

Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) used to treat a variety of conditions, including anxiety, phobias, and eating disorders. It is considered the gold-standard treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

— Rachel Whisennant, Licensed Professional Counselor in Sandy Springs, GA
 

I have significant experience and continued trainings on OCD and usage of Exposure and Response Prevention techniques. This is a collaborative process between me and my clients!

— Deanna Aliperti, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York, NY

ERP therapy (Exposure Response Prevention therapy) helps to alleviate the obsessive and compulsive thinking patterns and behaviors that can feel paralyzing. We together will find the right approach for you. ERP therapy helps to reduce these symptoms through exploring core fears and participating in exposures to increase the ability to tolerate the anxiety. A unique

— Amy Brinkman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Naperville, IL
 

I am not an expert in ERP, however, I have completed numerous trainings in using ERP for treating OCD and utilize this approach for assisting clients in overcoming anxiety and trauma symptoms that are not responding to other modalities like CBT.

— Samantha Roberts, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Jarrell, TX

I have received extensive training in ERP for OCD and have worked with all types of OCD. This modality is more structured than typical talk-therapy, and involves confronting triggers in a slow and gradual manner until the nervous system has built up enough tolerance to no longer need to use compulsions. It is the gold-standard of OCD treatment.

— Elise Alvarez, Licensed Professional Counselor
 

Dr. Vivyan has completed graduate-level coursework and multiple training sessions related to ERP for anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders. She has been using ERP for more than 10 years of training and practice to support kids, teens, and young adults in becoming their bravest selves. As a clinician with lived experience in anxiety, Dr. Vivyan loves to discuss how exposure (facing your fears) and response prevention (avoiding anxious actions) produces brave behaviors for all!

— Erika Vivyan, Psychologist in AUSTIN, TX

Dr. Olin uses ERP methods like systematic desensitization to help reduce the severity of simple fears/phobias as well as compulsive behaviors and thoughts.

— Jason Olin, Clinical Psychologist in Newport Beach, CA
 

As and Eating Disorder Therapist, I am passionate about engaging in exposures, as this is one of the most effective ways to heal from an Eating Disorder. I love to do this in sessions so I can actively support, and I take a very collaborative approach to this to work together on how to reach the goal of adequate, varied nourishment with lots of choices and low anxiety around different foods or environments.

— Kelsey West, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in ,

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is an evidence-based modality recognized as the gold standard for treating anxiety and OCD. Together, we will gradually (starting with small steps) expose you to your fears in a controlled way while preventing the usual compulsive behaviors or avoidance strategies. ERP helps reduce the intensity of your anxiety and break the cycle of fear and avoidance. Most clients feel an immense sense of relief within weeks of this therapy.

— Robin Neville, Licensed Master of Social Work in San Francisco, CA