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 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

Advanced training in exposure and response prevention, the gold standard for the treatment of OCD.

— Lisa Junck MacDonald, Clinical Psychologist
 

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

— Jessica Parlor, Psychologist in New York, NY

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

— Allison Summer, Licensed Professional Counselor
 

Exposure Response and Prevention is particularly well suited to treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. We'll examine your inward responses to triggering events and work together to help you build resiliency in the face of overwhelming fear and anxiety so that it doesn't have to control your life anymore.

— Heath Collins, Licensed Clinical Social Worker 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
 

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 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
 

Advanced training in exposure and response prevention, the gold standard for the treatment of OCD.

— Lisa Junck MacDonald, Clinical Psychologist

I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help clients confront and overcome anxiety. By gradually exposing clients to anxiety-provoking situations and teaching them to refrain from engaging in avoidance behaviors, ERP fosters resilience and reduces anxiety symptoms. This evidence-based approach empowers clients to face their fears, build coping skills, and achieve lasting relief from conditions like OCD, phobias, and panic attacks.

— Sophia Dupree, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
 

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

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
 

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

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
 

I find that Exposure and Response Prevention is the most evidence-based and effective treatment for a variety of presentations, particularly including OCD, phobias, social anxiety, and panic attacks. As someone who has myself struggled with emetophobia for years, I've done this treatment myself and take a trauma-informed approach when integrating ERP with my clients.

— Lauren Cook, Clinical Psychologist in Pasadena, CA

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 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