Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

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.

In a nutshell, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) is your savvy coach, guiding you through facing fears and ditching those automatic responses that are impacting your life and seeking therapy. It's a teamwork approach, usually led by a therapist skilled in the art of conquering OCD. So, you expose yourself to the fear, resist the compulsion, and gradually break free from the clutches of OCD. It's like untangling a tricky knot – challenging but entirely doable.

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!

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.

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.

I utilize this technique to help clients gradually confront their fear and anxiety in a controlled manner, reducing distress and increasing resilience.

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.

I utilize ERP to help individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Through controlled exposure to anxiety triggers and prevention of compulsive responses, I help clients gradually confront and manage their fears. With empathy and support, I guide them towards breaking free from OCD's grip and achieving long-lasting relief and empowerment.

With over 20 years of specialized training and extensive clinical practice, I am an expert-level clinician in providing Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for clients with OCD & anxiety disorders. I meet clients where they are at, while firmly, but gently encouraging clients to challenge themselves to face their fears and reduce the role of OCD & anxiety in their lives. I facilitate transformative change, empowering individuals to confront and manage their OCD and anxiety effectively.

I completed a 40 hour training, engage in weekly consultation, and have had numerous clients with OCD.

Exposure and Response Prevention is the gold star technique for addressing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Regular talk therapy typically makes OCD worse, but ERP can support someone with debilitating OCD in returning to a healthy and functional life. ERP can also help folks with anxiety.

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.

I have specialized training in providing Ex/RP to children, teens, and adults who are experiencing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. A life with OCD can start to feel really small, and everyday things can feel impossible, like going to school or work. I will help you to gradually face your fears and regain functioning so that you can focus on what is most important to you, instead of OCD.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a therapeutic technique used in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The goal of ERP is to help you confront and manage fears or obsessions by gradually exposing you to anxiety-provoking stimuli while preventing the accompanying compulsive rituals or responses. I’ll work collaboratively with you to create a hierarchy of feared situations, starting with less distressing scenarios and pr

Exposure and Response Prevention is the gold standard for treating anxiety disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I have seen incredible success with this approach and believe it is an essential intervention for individuals with anxiety. I have seen my clients conquer their anxiety after utilizing this approach with them.

Exposure and Response Prevention is the primary clinically-proven therapy treatment to work on confronting thoughts, images, objects, and situations that make you anxious & provoke obsessions. It's a gradual process that focuses on helping your nervous system and brain increase tolerance, and even acceptance, of these stressors to increase feelings of confidence, capability, and control over anxiety.

I've been trained and worked with clients utilizing ERP to address OCD in clients at a Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient levels of care.