Break Free from the
Cycle of OCD
If you’re living with obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, you know how exhausting it can be.
ERP therapy—short for Exposure and Response Prevention—is considered the gold standard treatment for OCD. Backed by decades of research, ERP helps people learn to face their fears without relying on compulsions, leading to lasting relief.
What Is ERP Therapy?
ERP is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) designed specifically for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
It involves two main steps:
Exposure: Gradually facing the situations, thoughts, or triggers that cause anxiety.
Response Prevention: Resisting the urge to perform compulsive behaviors or rituals.
By practicing ERP in a safe, supportive environment, you retrain your brain to tolerate anxiety and reduce OCD symptoms over time.
Who Can Benefit from ERP?
ERP is highly effective for:
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Intrusive thoughts and mental rituals
Contamination fears and cleaning compulsions
Checking behaviors
Symmetry, order, or counting rituals
Avoidance related to anxiety triggers
How ERP Therapy Works
During ERP sessions, your therapist will:
Work with you to identify your triggers and compulsions
Create a personalized exposure hierarchy (starting small and building up)
Practice exposures in-session and assign supportive homework
Teach coping strategies for resisting compulsions
Provide encouragement, accountability, and progress tracking
ERP is collaborative—you set the pace, and your therapist guides you with compassion and expertise.
Why Choose ERP for OCD?
Research-backed: Multiple clinical studies show ERP significantly reduces OCD symptoms.
Skills for life: ERP helps you build lasting tools for managing anxiety.
Tailored to you: Every treatment plan is customized to your unique needs and comfort level.
Our ERP Therapy Services
We offer:
Individual ERP therapy for teens and adults
Virtual and in-person sessions to fit your schedule
Family involvement when helpful for support and understanding
A confidential, judgment-free space to face your fears