Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Poway, CA
Vivienne is especially passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma and grief. She understands the profound impact that these experiences can have across all stages of life, from adolescence to older adulthood. With a trauma-informed perspective, she provides a safe and supportive space for clients to process painful experiences, build healthy coping strategies, and reconnect with a sense of strength and purpose. Her work also extends to women’s issues, postpartum depression and anxiety, and life transitions, where she offers compassionate support during times of change and adjustment.Vivienne is especially passionate about
Vivienne is especially passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma and grief. She understands the profound impact that these experiences can have across all stages of life, from adolescence to older adulthood. With a trauma-informed perspective, she provides a safe and supportive space for clients to process painful experiences, build healthy coping strategies, and reconnect with a sense of strength and purpose. Her work also extends to women’s issues, postpartum depression and anxiety, and life transitions, where she offers compassionate support during times of change and adjustment.Vivienne is especially passionate about
Specializing in Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP) therapy for OCD, Natasha has a passion for helping clients navigate the challenges of anxiety, Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB), Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and PTSD.
With a warm, fun, and approachable style, Natasha creates a safe space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment. She understands that the journey to recovery can be tough, but she is right there with you, offering guidance, support, and a sense of humor to make the process a little lighter.
Specializing in Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP) therapy for OCD, Natasha has a passion for helping clients navigate the challenges of anxiety, Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB), Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and PTSD.
With a warm, fun, and approachable style, Natasha creates a safe space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgment. She understands that the journey to recovery can be tough, but she is right there with you, offering guidance, support, and a sense of humor to make the process a little lighter.
Ms. Murney's clinical background includes a focus in the treatment of mood disorders utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques combined with insight-oriented therapies. Her specialties also include self-esteem enhancement, relationship concerns, challenges of adolescence, and women's issues.
She is caring, compassionate, and non-judgmental in her approach to helping others work toward making positive life changes.
Ms. Murney's clinical background includes a focus in the treatment of mood disorders utilizing cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques combined with insight-oriented therapies. Her specialties also include self-esteem enhancement, relationship concerns, challenges of adolescence, and women's issues.
She is caring, compassionate, and non-judgmental in her approach to helping others work toward making positive life changes.
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I specialize in helping people navigate the phase after medical treatment or recovery ends but life still doesn't feel right. As a licensed psychotherapist, brain tumor survivor, and breast cancer survivor, I understand the challenges that can remain long after others expect you to be "back to normal." Together, we'll address the emotional, cognitive, and nervous system impacts of illness, injury, and major life transitions. Healing isn't about returning to who you were—it's about creating a life that feels whole again!
Great to meet you!
I specialize in helping people navigate the phase after medical treatment or recovery ends but life still doesn't feel right. As a licensed psychotherapist, brain tumor survivor, and breast cancer survivor, I understand the challenges that can remain long after others expect you to be "back to normal." Together, we'll address the emotional, cognitive, and nervous system impacts of illness, injury, and major life transitions. Healing isn't about returning to who you were—it's about creating a life that feels whole again!
Are you interested in changing the way you think and feel about yourself in order to promote self esteem, develop healthy relationships and achieve personal goals? If so, I am here to support you in making those changes to live the life you deserve. I specialize in helping people identify patterns in their lives preventing them from resolving life’s challenges. By primarily utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, I help clients change negative thinking and behavioral patterns to increase self-esteem, personal growth, and meaningful connections.
Are you interested in changing the way you think and feel about yourself in order to promote self esteem, develop healthy relationships and achieve personal goals? If so, I am here to support you in making those changes to live the life you deserve. I specialize in helping people identify patterns in their lives preventing them from resolving life’s challenges. By primarily utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, I help clients change negative thinking and behavioral patterns to increase self-esteem, personal growth, and meaningful connections.
Victoria is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Victoria has experience working with groups, individuals, couples, and families across different populations and mental health challenges. Victoria aims to create a safe and non-judgmental environment. Including, individualizing therapy according to the needs of the couple, individual and/or family.
Victoria is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Victoria has experience working with groups, individuals, couples, and families across different populations and mental health challenges. Victoria aims to create a safe and non-judgmental environment. Including, individualizing therapy according to the needs of the couple, individual and/or family.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Dr. Barnes ran a teen support group for five years in which she helped teens ages 13-18 cope with school and family stressors. She treats children as young as age 8 through seniors with a wide variety of mental health issues. Her specialties include depression, anxiety, adults with ADHD, chemical dependency, adjustment difficulties and interpersonal/relationship difficulties. Dr. Barnes primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help patients adjust the way they are thinking and improve their perspective on themselves, others and the world around them.
Dr. Barnes ran a teen support group for five years in which she helped teens ages 13-18 cope with school and family stressors. She treats children as young as age 8 through seniors with a wide variety of mental health issues. Her specialties include depression, anxiety, adults with ADHD, chemical dependency, adjustment difficulties and interpersonal/relationship difficulties. Dr. Barnes primarily uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help patients adjust the way they are thinking and improve their perspective on themselves, others and the world around them.
My goal as a therapist is to create a relationship with my clients based on collaboration, compassion, and trust. I focus on meaningful connection with my clients and will work alongside you to navigate life's challenges and create positive and long-term changes. My treatment approach is varied depending on your individual needs.
My goal as a therapist is to create a relationship with my clients based on collaboration, compassion, and trust. I focus on meaningful connection with my clients and will work alongside you to navigate life's challenges and create positive and long-term changes. My treatment approach is varied depending on your individual needs.
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael Bjornson. Most of my clients simply refer to me as Dr. "B". I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years, with active licenses in California, Utah, and Wyoming. I am honored that you are considering me to help you in whatever life challenges have led you to seek help. Whether this may be your first-time seeking help or not, I recognize starting therapy is a big decision requiring courage and trust in another human being, to be there for you in a professional, caring capacity, to facilitate and guide you through important and difficult concerns.
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael Bjornson. Most of my clients simply refer to me as Dr. "B". I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 26 years, with active licenses in California, Utah, and Wyoming. I am honored that you are considering me to help you in whatever life challenges have led you to seek help. Whether this may be your first-time seeking help or not, I recognize starting therapy is a big decision requiring courage and trust in another human being, to be there for you in a professional, caring capacity, to facilitate and guide you through important and difficult concerns.
Heart 2 Heart Therapy offers compassionate, professional mental health services for individuals, couples, and families across San Diego County. We are proud to provide both in-person and tele-health therapy sessions, and we’re currently accepting new clients.
Heart 2 Heart Therapy offers compassionate, professional mental health services for individuals, couples, and families across San Diego County. We are proud to provide both in-person and tele-health therapy sessions, and we’re currently accepting new clients.
Hello, my name is Irma Espíritu, and I am a Licensed Family Therapist. I have worked with military families (San Diego is a military city) and the LGBTQ community. I have a strong background in substance abuse counseling. I also have a background in faith counseling. I have always been the kind of person who wanted to make a difference in the world. I started out as wanting to become a journalist, then a teacher and finally a therapist. As a therapist I feel I can make a positive impact in peoples' lives.
Hello, my name is Irma Espíritu, and I am a Licensed Family Therapist. I have worked with military families (San Diego is a military city) and the LGBTQ community. I have a strong background in substance abuse counseling. I also have a background in faith counseling. I have always been the kind of person who wanted to make a difference in the world. I started out as wanting to become a journalist, then a teacher and finally a therapist. As a therapist I feel I can make a positive impact in peoples' lives.
Considering therapy can be challenging and reaching out to a therapist requires courage. Whether you are beginning to look for a therapist or if you are ready to initiate an initial conversation, I respect your willingness to consider something new, to ask for help, to prioritize your needs, and or to pursue change that facilitates growth. My practice is focused on assisting those feeling held back, burnt out, stuck, scared, frustrated, overwhelmed, and insufficient to move toward a life of vitality, connection, peace, health, and flexibility.
Considering therapy can be challenging and reaching out to a therapist requires courage. Whether you are beginning to look for a therapist or if you are ready to initiate an initial conversation, I respect your willingness to consider something new, to ask for help, to prioritize your needs, and or to pursue change that facilitates growth. My practice is focused on assisting those feeling held back, burnt out, stuck, scared, frustrated, overwhelmed, and insufficient to move toward a life of vitality, connection, peace, health, and flexibility.
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I work with adolescents, adults, and families navigating eating disorders (including ARFID), anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and challenges related to mood and emotion regulation (including self-harm + suicidal thoughts and behaviors). In our work together, you can expect a collaborative, non-hierarchical space that centers your voice and invites awareness, humor, and self-compassion. Shame reduction and non-judgment are foundational to my work. My goal is not to pathologize or label, but to help you make sense of your sense of your experiences in a way that fosters curiosity and meaningful growth.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families navigating eating disorders (including ARFID), anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and challenges related to mood and emotion regulation (including self-harm + suicidal thoughts and behaviors). In our work together, you can expect a collaborative, non-hierarchical space that centers your voice and invites awareness, humor, and self-compassion. Shame reduction and non-judgment are foundational to my work. My goal is not to pathologize or label, but to help you make sense of your sense of your experiences in a way that fosters curiosity and meaningful growth.
My therapeutic approach is primarily Cognitive Behavioral which integrates mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment-based approaches. Additionally, I incorporate humanistic elements that fundamentally hold that each individual has inherent worth and value. In therapy, we explore the ways internal and external factors have impacted your mental health and strive toward achieving your tailored treatment goals.
My therapeutic approach is primarily Cognitive Behavioral which integrates mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment-based approaches. Additionally, I incorporate humanistic elements that fundamentally hold that each individual has inherent worth and value. In therapy, we explore the ways internal and external factors have impacted your mental health and strive toward achieving your tailored treatment goals.
I specialize in working with people who experience intense emotions like anxiety, sadness, or anger in response to major changes, trauma, or complicated relationships. If you're looking for a psychologist who incorporates evidence-based practices while flexibly tailoring treatment to meet your unique obstacles, you've come to the right place! Whether you want to stop worrying or feel more confident, we'll consider how your inner emotional world interacts with the cultural context surrounding you. Let's meet if you're open to changing your thoughts, habits and perspective- or simply want someone to validate your point of view!
I specialize in working with people who experience intense emotions like anxiety, sadness, or anger in response to major changes, trauma, or complicated relationships. If you're looking for a psychologist who incorporates evidence-based practices while flexibly tailoring treatment to meet your unique obstacles, you've come to the right place! Whether you want to stop worrying or feel more confident, we'll consider how your inner emotional world interacts with the cultural context surrounding you. Let's meet if you're open to changing your thoughts, habits and perspective- or simply want someone to validate your point of view!
We start with evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP).
Are you feeling stuck, taken over and unable to make changes? Are you worried your child or teen is being held back from fully living their life? Do you want your old life back? Living with OCD and anxiety can be incredibly overwhelming. The constant worry, relentless perfectionism, and intrusive thoughts can feel like your mind is working against you. Everyone deserves to live a life filled with joy, and peace. I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety – because I know there is hope to finding your path to the other side.
We start with evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP).
Are you feeling stuck, taken over and unable to make changes? Are you worried your child or teen is being held back from fully living their life? Do you want your old life back? Living with OCD and anxiety can be incredibly overwhelming. The constant worry, relentless perfectionism, and intrusive thoughts can feel like your mind is working against you. Everyone deserves to live a life filled with joy, and peace. I specialize in treating OCD and anxiety – because I know there is hope to finding your path to the other side.
Allyson Ford Eating Disorder & OCD
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
7 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
I am grounded in a relational and feminist framework in addition to using techniques from Internal Family Systems, Attachment Based Therapy, ERP and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Do you feel out of control in your relationship to food? Has it become obsessive? Maybe your eating disorder helped you feel calm and in control at first- but now it feels like it is running your life. You’re stuck in a loop of obsessive thoughts and behaviors, disconnected from yourself and your loved ones, and wondering if healing is even possible. I know what it is like to be in that place. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep living this way. Together, we’ll work to reconnect you to your authentic self, your values, and build a life of meaning outside of your Eating Disorder.
I am grounded in a relational and feminist framework in addition to using techniques from Internal Family Systems, Attachment Based Therapy, ERP and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Do you feel out of control in your relationship to food? Has it become obsessive? Maybe your eating disorder helped you feel calm and in control at first- but now it feels like it is running your life. You’re stuck in a loop of obsessive thoughts and behaviors, disconnected from yourself and your loved ones, and wondering if healing is even possible. I know what it is like to be in that place. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep living this way. Together, we’ll work to reconnect you to your authentic self, your values, and build a life of meaning outside of your Eating Disorder.
Hi, my name is Joni. I am a US Navy veteran and currently a military spouse. I
believe that meaningful change begins with truly being seen and understood. My goal is
to create a space where clients can show up as they are without judgment, pressure, or the need to have everything figured out.
Hi, my name is Joni. I am a US Navy veteran and currently a military spouse. I
believe that meaningful change begins with truly being seen and understood. My goal is
to create a space where clients can show up as they are without judgment, pressure, or the need to have everything figured out.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Chantal Herrada is an licensed clinical social worker who specializes in providing therapeutic services to children, adults, and families by using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches. Her commitment to mental health is deeply rooted in personal experiences, which have fueled her passion for helping others navigate their mental health journeys.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Chantal Herrada is an licensed clinical social worker who specializes in providing therapeutic services to children, adults, and families by using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches. Her commitment to mental health is deeply rooted in personal experiences, which have fueled her passion for helping others navigate their mental health journeys.
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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.