Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Carlsbad, CA
I believe the most important component to successful therapy is trust and connection between the client and his or her therapist. It is my intention to build a trusting relationship and to embark on a collaborative journey with each client. My passion is working with people to help them overcome obstacles, to enable them to reach and maintain goals to live a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. I am an empathetic listener, compassionate and sincere in my desire to be of service by creating a safe environment for clients to explore ideas, to feel empowered and to practice new skills.
I believe the most important component to successful therapy is trust and connection between the client and his or her therapist. It is my intention to build a trusting relationship and to embark on a collaborative journey with each client. My passion is working with people to help them overcome obstacles, to enable them to reach and maintain goals to live a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. I am an empathetic listener, compassionate and sincere in my desire to be of service by creating a safe environment for clients to explore ideas, to feel empowered and to practice new skills.
I integrate trauma-informed, EFT, ERP, and IFS-informed practices to support safety, agency, and respect for your lived experience.
I’m a therapist in training who believes that therapy should be a space where you don’t have to perform, explain, or simplify who you are. I work relationally and collaboratively—holding space for the quiet, the messy, the questions that don’t have easy answers. I’m not here to fix you. I’m here to witness, to linger with what matters, and to walk alongside you as we explore what’s been lost, what still hurts, and what you long for. I hold deep trust in your knowledge of your own life.
I integrate trauma-informed, EFT, ERP, and IFS-informed practices to support safety, agency, and respect for your lived experience.
I’m a therapist in training who believes that therapy should be a space where you don’t have to perform, explain, or simplify who you are. I work relationally and collaboratively—holding space for the quiet, the messy, the questions that don’t have easy answers. I’m not here to fix you. I’m here to witness, to linger with what matters, and to walk alongside you as we explore what’s been lost, what still hurts, and what you long for. I hold deep trust in your knowledge of your own life.
Is your child having trouble with meltdowns at home or at school? Is your teenager struggling with anxiety or depression? I am here to provide a warm, supportive space where they feel heard, valued, and empowered. Using a strengths-based and individualized approach, I will help them develop coping skills, improve self-esteem, and navigate social and emotional challenges with confidence. Whether they’re feeling overwhelmed, facing school difficulties, or struggling with executive functioning, I collaborate with them and their families to foster resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth, helping them thrive in everyday life.
Is your child having trouble with meltdowns at home or at school? Is your teenager struggling with anxiety or depression? I am here to provide a warm, supportive space where they feel heard, valued, and empowered. Using a strengths-based and individualized approach, I will help them develop coping skills, improve self-esteem, and navigate social and emotional challenges with confidence. Whether they’re feeling overwhelmed, facing school difficulties, or struggling with executive functioning, I collaborate with them and their families to foster resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth, helping them thrive in everyday life.
Accepting NEW clients. Welcome to CORE Purpose Therapy. CORE stands for Courage, Optimism, Resilience & Empowerment. The therapeutic experience is a journey and starts by building a foundation of trust allowing you to feel safe to begin processing and healing. By seeking therapy, you will be tapping into your inner strengths, developing your potential and strengthening resilience. Whether you are struggling with phase of life challenges, relationship concerns, divorce recovery, health challenges, scapegoat abuse, heal from past trauma, or coping with grief and loss, I will help you to explore a resolution.
Accepting NEW clients. Welcome to CORE Purpose Therapy. CORE stands for Courage, Optimism, Resilience & Empowerment. The therapeutic experience is a journey and starts by building a foundation of trust allowing you to feel safe to begin processing and healing. By seeking therapy, you will be tapping into your inner strengths, developing your potential and strengthening resilience. Whether you are struggling with phase of life challenges, relationship concerns, divorce recovery, health challenges, scapegoat abuse, heal from past trauma, or coping with grief and loss, I will help you to explore a resolution.
I believe one's mental health is the foundation for overall health and longevity. Feeling scene, heard and supported are the cornerstones of positive mental health. Having a safe sounding board can be life changing and my goal with clients is to make sure that they know they don't have to hold life's "heavy stuff" alone. Learning how to re-connect to self as well as improve communication with others is a focus when working together.
I believe one's mental health is the foundation for overall health and longevity. Feeling scene, heard and supported are the cornerstones of positive mental health. Having a safe sounding board can be life changing and my goal with clients is to make sure that they know they don't have to hold life's "heavy stuff" alone. Learning how to re-connect to self as well as improve communication with others is a focus when working together.
I believe healing happens in relationships and within the larger worlds we belong to. In therapy, we explore your experiences, identity, and emotional landscape with curiosity and care so you can reconnect with yourself and the meaning you want to create in your life. My approach is relational and trauma-informed, drawing from depth psychology, psychodynamic therapy, parts work, somatic awareness, and EMDR. I focus on understanding the roots of patterns and how your history, culture, and body shape your present, so healing feels meaningful and sustainable.
I believe healing happens in relationships and within the larger worlds we belong to. In therapy, we explore your experiences, identity, and emotional landscape with curiosity and care so you can reconnect with yourself and the meaning you want to create in your life. My approach is relational and trauma-informed, drawing from depth psychology, psychodynamic therapy, parts work, somatic awareness, and EMDR. I focus on understanding the roots of patterns and how your history, culture, and body shape your present, so healing feels meaningful and sustainable.
Stavroula Stella Alatzas, MSW, LCSW, CA License: 82373. I utilize an eclectic approach that is highlighted by compassion, accurate empathy, and trust in order for clients to heal their pain and navigate the complexities of life. I emphasize a collaborative approach aimed at bringing the desired change. As a clinical social worker, I have been trained to utilize a person-in-environment approach and examine all variables impacting a client's life. I treat individuals 18 and over that might be struggling with mood disorders including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Stavroula Stella Alatzas, MSW, LCSW, CA License: 82373. I utilize an eclectic approach that is highlighted by compassion, accurate empathy, and trust in order for clients to heal their pain and navigate the complexities of life. I emphasize a collaborative approach aimed at bringing the desired change. As a clinical social worker, I have been trained to utilize a person-in-environment approach and examine all variables impacting a client's life. I treat individuals 18 and over that might be struggling with mood disorders including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Carlsbad, CA 92008
As a board certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) by the Academy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies with extensive training at the Beck Institute, we will work with you to establish attainable goals, teach you how to use specific tools and gain the skills necessary to achieve and maintain your goals.
As a board certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) by the Academy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies with extensive training at the Beck Institute, we will work with you to establish attainable goals, teach you how to use specific tools and gain the skills necessary to achieve and maintain your goals.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck in anxiety, panic or fear, trauma and attachment wounds, or relational patterns that repeat despite their best efforts. They may feel disconnected from their bodies and emotional experiences, uncertain of themselves, or shaped by early relationships, culture, or identity in ways that no longer feel supportive. They’re seeking understanding, grounding, and a deeper sense of connection to themselves and others, so life can feel more meaningful and less driven by fear or survival. Often, they’re looking for a space where they feel genuinely met and understood.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck in anxiety, panic or fear, trauma and attachment wounds, or relational patterns that repeat despite their best efforts. They may feel disconnected from their bodies and emotional experiences, uncertain of themselves, or shaped by early relationships, culture, or identity in ways that no longer feel supportive. They’re seeking understanding, grounding, and a deeper sense of connection to themselves and others, so life can feel more meaningful and less driven by fear or survival. Often, they’re looking for a space where they feel genuinely met and understood.
Jen Mendoza - Therapy for Postpartum &
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Therapy for Moms From Fertility and Pregnancy Through Postpartum & Beyond. Because your unique path to and through motherhood deserves specialized care and real support.
Many of the women I work with are intentional, high-functioning moms who feel overwhelmed by the mental load and realities of motherhood. On the outside, they seem to have it together, but internally feel anxious, stretched thin, or disconnected. Some are navigating postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, infertility, loss, or caring for a child with medical needs. My clients are working so hard every day to feel more grounded, present, and like themselves again.
Therapy for Moms From Fertility and Pregnancy Through Postpartum & Beyond. Because your unique path to and through motherhood deserves specialized care and real support.
Many of the women I work with are intentional, high-functioning moms who feel overwhelmed by the mental load and realities of motherhood. On the outside, they seem to have it together, but internally feel anxious, stretched thin, or disconnected. Some are navigating postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, infertility, loss, or caring for a child with medical needs. My clients are working so hard every day to feel more grounded, present, and like themselves again.
Working with children, teens, and caregivers is a unique opportunity to provide families with support during an important time in life. Using a collaborative and empathic approach, I work hard alongside my clients to make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. It's important to meet each person where they are at and help them meet their unique goals. In addition to my private practice, I am on faculty with UC Davis Health, where I provide virtual therapy and supervise and teach psychology trainees and psychiatry residents.
Working with children, teens, and caregivers is a unique opportunity to provide families with support during an important time in life. Using a collaborative and empathic approach, I work hard alongside my clients to make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. It's important to meet each person where they are at and help them meet their unique goals. In addition to my private practice, I am on faculty with UC Davis Health, where I provide virtual therapy and supervise and teach psychology trainees and psychiatry residents.
Dr. Grad is a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. Her passion is helping clients improve their well being in all areas of life. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, grief, health related concerns, couples concerns, weight management, and general wellness enhancement. Certified in evidence-based treatments for trauma, mindfulness-based meditation, behavioral medicine consultation, and couples therapy, Dr. Grad brings a comprehensive and integrative approach to mental health.
Dr. Grad is a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. Her passion is helping clients improve their well being in all areas of life. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, grief, health related concerns, couples concerns, weight management, and general wellness enhancement. Certified in evidence-based treatments for trauma, mindfulness-based meditation, behavioral medicine consultation, and couples therapy, Dr. Grad brings a comprehensive and integrative approach to mental health.
I believe that understanding someone’s present world requires insight regarding the past and how it is impacting life now. Therapy can help you break out of old, maladaptive patterns of behavior that are not useful anymore while concurrently providing you concrete strategies for managing overwhelming feelings and challenges in the moment. Sometimes it’s difficult to even imagine your goals, understand what’s going wrong or think of solutions to overwhelming problems. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or just a general sense of dissatisfaction, therapy can help you grow and maximize your true potential.
I believe that understanding someone’s present world requires insight regarding the past and how it is impacting life now. Therapy can help you break out of old, maladaptive patterns of behavior that are not useful anymore while concurrently providing you concrete strategies for managing overwhelming feelings and challenges in the moment. Sometimes it’s difficult to even imagine your goals, understand what’s going wrong or think of solutions to overwhelming problems. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or just a general sense of dissatisfaction, therapy can help you grow and maximize your true potential.
For my OCD clients, I teach and practice Exposure Response Prevention ( ERP) therapy, mixed with self-compassion and mindfulness.
Are you or your loved one struggling with ADHD and/or OCD and is it affecting your relationship?
As an OCD Specialist, ADHD and couple relationships, and Couples Therapist trained in the Gottman Method, I help clients achieve their personal goals to improve their lives and enhance their relationships. I guide couples in learning how to rebuild the love, fondness, companionship, and affection that has been lost over the years.
For my OCD clients, I teach and practice Exposure Response Prevention ( ERP) therapy, mixed with self-compassion and mindfulness.
Are you or your loved one struggling with ADHD and/or OCD and is it affecting your relationship?
As an OCD Specialist, ADHD and couple relationships, and Couples Therapist trained in the Gottman Method, I help clients achieve their personal goals to improve their lives and enhance their relationships. I guide couples in learning how to rebuild the love, fondness, companionship, and affection that has been lost over the years.
As an EMDR-certified therapist trained in ERP and IFS informed, I use evidence-based approaches to help clients process painful experiences, reduce distress, and build healthier ways of coping.
My name is Tara Nimry, and I’m a therapist of Asian Pacific Islander descent. I'm a trauma-informed therapist dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space where your story and identity are honored. I provide culturally responsive care with humility, compassion, and respect—recognizing that healing looks different for everyone. My work is grounded in a deep commitment to supporting clients through the impacts of trauma, whether recent or rooted in the past. Clients often describe me as non-judgmental, compassionate, practical, humorous, quirky, and down-to-earth.
As an EMDR-certified therapist trained in ERP and IFS informed, I use evidence-based approaches to help clients process painful experiences, reduce distress, and build healthier ways of coping.
My name is Tara Nimry, and I’m a therapist of Asian Pacific Islander descent. I'm a trauma-informed therapist dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space where your story and identity are honored. I provide culturally responsive care with humility, compassion, and respect—recognizing that healing looks different for everyone. My work is grounded in a deep commitment to supporting clients through the impacts of trauma, whether recent or rooted in the past. Clients often describe me as non-judgmental, compassionate, practical, humorous, quirky, and down-to-earth.
From the beginning, I work with my clients on building trust to create a supportive foundation that allows them to feel safe to explore their lived experiences. I empower individuals to recognizing their ability to change negative ways of thinking, create new patterns of relationships with themselves and others, and set boundaries that allow them to move through the world feeling supported. With over 10 years of therapy experience, I have worked at all levels of care, serving a wide range of mental health needs. I specialize in eating disorders, trauma, OCD and more. I look forward to being a part of your healing journey!
From the beginning, I work with my clients on building trust to create a supportive foundation that allows them to feel safe to explore their lived experiences. I empower individuals to recognizing their ability to change negative ways of thinking, create new patterns of relationships with themselves and others, and set boundaries that allow them to move through the world feeling supported. With over 10 years of therapy experience, I have worked at all levels of care, serving a wide range of mental health needs. I specialize in eating disorders, trauma, OCD and more. I look forward to being a part of your healing journey!
As an IFS, EMDR, and ERP therapist with extensive experience in CBT, DBT, and ACT, I offer straightforward, compassionate, and evidence-based therapy that works.
You do not need "big trauma" to feel overwhelmed. Many people carry the weight of complex experiences, perfectionism, family dynamics, and shame, without naming it. Or you have always felt ‘not enough,’ even when things look fine on the outside. Whether you feel stuck, overthink, are on edge, or caught in painful patterns that do not make sense, we will explore how past experiences shape your relationships, reactions, and self-protection. I can help you make sense of old patterns, reduce internal pressure, and reconnect with yourself.
As an IFS, EMDR, and ERP therapist with extensive experience in CBT, DBT, and ACT, I offer straightforward, compassionate, and evidence-based therapy that works.
You do not need "big trauma" to feel overwhelmed. Many people carry the weight of complex experiences, perfectionism, family dynamics, and shame, without naming it. Or you have always felt ‘not enough,’ even when things look fine on the outside. Whether you feel stuck, overthink, are on edge, or caught in painful patterns that do not make sense, we will explore how past experiences shape your relationships, reactions, and self-protection. I can help you make sense of old patterns, reduce internal pressure, and reconnect with yourself.
I am a Registered Play Therapist, certified in EMDR, Perinatal Mental Health Certified, graduate of both the adult and pediatric IOCDF Behavioral Therapy Training Institue for treating OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), and am trained in treating BFRBs using the ComB Model.
Hello! I am Hallie. I specialize in children, more specifically play therapy, tweens and teens, adult and pediatric OCD/BFRBs, perinatal mental health, and trauma related disorders. I am a psychotherapist located in San Diego and Orange County, CA and offers virtual therapy in Minnesota, who brings 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. You came across my profile because either yourself or loved one is in need of help. Reaching out takes a significant amount of courage, and I am glad you did. I am here to offer my help and support.
I am a Registered Play Therapist, certified in EMDR, Perinatal Mental Health Certified, graduate of both the adult and pediatric IOCDF Behavioral Therapy Training Institue for treating OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), and am trained in treating BFRBs using the ComB Model.
Hello! I am Hallie. I specialize in children, more specifically play therapy, tweens and teens, adult and pediatric OCD/BFRBs, perinatal mental health, and trauma related disorders. I am a psychotherapist located in San Diego and Orange County, CA and offers virtual therapy in Minnesota, who brings 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. You came across my profile because either yourself or loved one is in need of help. Reaching out takes a significant amount of courage, and I am glad you did. I am here to offer my help and support.
It’s been found that the most important factor in creating lasting change in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can process your emotions and begin transforming pain into growth. I take a client-centered, culturally sensitive approach, considering all aspects of who you are, mind, body, and spirit—while specifically focusing on trauma recovery.
I use research-backed methods, including DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR and art therapy, tailoring my approach to meet your unique needs. Additionally, I now offer
It’s been found that the most important factor in creating lasting change in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can process your emotions and begin transforming pain into growth. I take a client-centered, culturally sensitive approach, considering all aspects of who you are, mind, body, and spirit—while specifically focusing on trauma recovery.
I use research-backed methods, including DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR and art therapy, tailoring my approach to meet your unique needs. Additionally, I now offer
Early sessions focus on understanding patterns, clarifying goals, and building a plan—often CBT/ ERP skills, nervous-system regulation, and (when appropriate) EMDR.
We help children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions feel more grounded and connected. Parents often come in needing support with emotional regulation, behavior concerns, and school stress, while adults may be struggling with anxiety, OCD, or relationship challenges. We also specialize in working with immigrant families navigating cultural and intergenerational stress, and we provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients. Together, we focus on practical tools, stronger relationships, and helping life feel more manageable.
Early sessions focus on understanding patterns, clarifying goals, and building a plan—often CBT/ ERP skills, nervous-system regulation, and (when appropriate) EMDR.
We help children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions feel more grounded and connected. Parents often come in needing support with emotional regulation, behavior concerns, and school stress, while adults may be struggling with anxiety, OCD, or relationship challenges. We also specialize in working with immigrant families navigating cultural and intergenerational stress, and we provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients. Together, we focus on practical tools, stronger relationships, and helping life feel more manageable.
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Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists
Do I need exposure and response prevention therapy?
Many clients decide to seek help for obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors when these symptoms are distressing enough to disrupt everyday life. Any thoughts or behaviors that cause friction in close relationships are also worth addressing. In addition, the client’s symptoms don’t have to be severe for them to benefit from ERP therapy.
Is exposure and response prevention therapy part of cognitive behavioral therapy?
Exposure and response prevention is one specific type of CBT that focuses on behavioral change in response to triggering stimuli. It is related to exposure therapy but adds an additional component of preventing compulsive and harmful responses.
How long does exposure and response prevention therapy take?
While every patient is different, exposure and response prevention therapy typically lasts around 12 sessions, although some treatments can take longer. A therapist will determine if the treatment is complete based on how the client faces their fears, particularly the strongest ones. When a client feels less anxiety about stimuli that once evoked terror or distress, that is generally an indication that they are nearing the end of ERP therapy.
What are the limitations of exposure and response prevention therapy?
The most common pitfalls of exposure and response prevention therapy include not addressing a client’s core fears, allowing the client to avoid their most distressing stimuli, and using imaginary exposure when the client requires real-life exposure (and vice versa). ERP therapy is most effective when the client commits to the full course of treatment; if the client stops early or doesn’t practice what they have learned outside of therapy sessions, they are less likely to have successful outcomes.