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 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

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is a highly effective treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). In ERP, individuals confront their obsessive thoughts and resist engaging in their compulsive behaviors. Through repeated exposure to anxiety-provoking situations and prevention of ritualistic responses, ERP helps individuals learn to manage and ultimately reduce their OCD symptoms.

— Jessica Furland, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Carlsbad, CA
 

Along with ERP, I offer Inference based cognitive behavioral therapy as an affirming method for working with OCD.

— Sharon Aguilar, Art Therapist in Dallas, TX

I am trained in both traditional ERP and rumination focused ERP.

— Allison Summer, Licensed Professional Counselor
 

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

This is a very specific therapy to address concerns related to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Within this therapy model, we would work together to generate a hierarchy of events or stumbling blocks getting in your way. We then create challenges for concurring each obstacle using learned coping skills from session.

— Debra Nelson, Clinical Psychologist in Durham, CT
 

Dr. Parlor's primary method of intervention is ERP which is the empirically established treatment for OCD.

— Jessica Parlor, Psychologist in New York, NY

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
 

I have extensive experience working with clients of all ages struggling with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). When applying this treatment, I aim to psycho-educate my client and their family (if appropriate) on the nature of OCD. I also work to help my clients understand how facing the feared stimuli as well as resisting the compulsive urge can decrease their anxiety. I have worked with OCD tendencies that present as bedtime rituals, confessions, fear of germs, bathroom tendencies, etc.

— Brooke Rawls, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Los Angeles, CA

Exposure Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention is a specialized form of therapy designed to help individuals confront and overcome their fears and anxieties in a safe and supportive environment. ERP is a highly effective treatment approach that involves gradually exposing clients to feared situations, objects, or memories that trigger anxiety or distress. Through repeated and controlled exposure, clients learn to manage their fears and reduce their emotional response over time.

— Lauren Helm, Clinical Psychologist
 

I am intensely trained in short-term therapy using ERP to assist people with achieving long-term results.

— Ben Schwartzman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Los Angeles, CA

Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy is based on the idea that it is not realistic to try to completely remove distressing situations from our lives and that it is far more effective to have the tools and strategies to manage the anxiety and not allow these situations to trigger obsessions and compulsions. I first trained in ERP over 20 years ago at Texas Children's Hospital. Since then, I have used it regularly and effectively with children and adults.

— Lourdes Valdes, Clinical Psychologist in Katy, TX
 

I use ERP to disrupt the obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) cycle. ERP has more scientific evidence behind it than any other approach for OCD and is therefore considered the “gold standard”. Through gradual, systematic real life (in-vivo) and imaginal exposure combined with ritual prevention you too can learn how to reduce your distress and reclaim your life from OCD.

— Regina Lazarovich, Clinical Psychologist in Scotts Valley, CA

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
 

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

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
 

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