Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC
Out of the Margins Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC 20009
At Out of the Margins, we know how hard it can be to take steps towards getting the support you deserve. This space is for you. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, & group therapy. Located on Belmont and 18th Street NW in the heart of Adams Morgan, our Washington DC-based practice specializes in supporting people from historically marginalized communities. Our practice is designed to help you feel at ease & bring your whole self into sessions. We begin therapy sessions creating a solid relationship & all of the uniqueness your story brings.
At Out of the Margins, we know how hard it can be to take steps towards getting the support you deserve. This space is for you. We offer individual therapy, couples therapy, & group therapy. Located on Belmont and 18th Street NW in the heart of Adams Morgan, our Washington DC-based practice specializes in supporting people from historically marginalized communities. Our practice is designed to help you feel at ease & bring your whole self into sessions. We begin therapy sessions creating a solid relationship & all of the uniqueness your story brings.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist with a warm and collaborative approach to therapy. I am here to offer a safe place to process your feelings and to help you set therapeutic goals. I help couples build skills to strengthen their friendship, solidify trust, and improve intimacy to make positive, lasting changes in the relationship. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety including challenges with OCD, depression, trauma including post-traumatic stress, relationship distress or dissatisfaction, as well as challenges with life transitions.
I am an experienced clinical psychologist with a warm and collaborative approach to therapy. I am here to offer a safe place to process your feelings and to help you set therapeutic goals. I help couples build skills to strengthen their friendship, solidify trust, and improve intimacy to make positive, lasting changes in the relationship. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety including challenges with OCD, depression, trauma including post-traumatic stress, relationship distress or dissatisfaction, as well as challenges with life transitions.
My therapeutic style is warm, authentic, and interactive. I create a comfortable and non-judgmental working environment for my clients, using empathy, honesty, and a sense of humor. I approach each individual treatment collaboratively - establishing treatment goals that are tailored specifically to the individual client's needs. My clients gain understanding and insight that help alleviate symptoms and create positive life changes. Because the way we think affects the way we feel, I help my clients learn how to identify and challenge negative thinking. These practical skills enable them to maintain the level of progress they make during therapy.
My therapeutic style is warm, authentic, and interactive. I create a comfortable and non-judgmental working environment for my clients, using empathy, honesty, and a sense of humor. I approach each individual treatment collaboratively - establishing treatment goals that are tailored specifically to the individual client's needs. My clients gain understanding and insight that help alleviate symptoms and create positive life changes. Because the way we think affects the way we feel, I help my clients learn how to identify and challenge negative thinking. These practical skills enable them to maintain the level of progress they make during therapy.
Chirashree Manik (she/her) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland who earned her Master of Science in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health) from Johns Hopkins University. Raised in India and now practicing in the United States, she brings an appreciation for the ways culture, family, identity, and life experiences shape emotional well-being. She provides counseling in English, Hindi, and Bengali.
Chirashree Manik (she/her) is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in Maryland who earned her Master of Science in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health) from Johns Hopkins University. Raised in India and now practicing in the United States, she brings an appreciation for the ways culture, family, identity, and life experiences shape emotional well-being. She provides counseling in English, Hindi, and Bengali.
Most people I work with are doing well on paper — but still feel stuck.
You might be successful, driven, and capable, yet find yourself overthinking, doubting yourself, or feeling disconnected from your confidence and emotions. Maybe you’re tired of always being “the responsible one,” holding it together, or staying productive while something underneath feels unsettled.
I’m a warm psychologist with 12 years of experience, and I specialize in working with professionals who want to feel more secure in themselves and break patterns that keep them from living the life they want.
Most people I work with are doing well on paper — but still feel stuck.
You might be successful, driven, and capable, yet find yourself overthinking, doubting yourself, or feeling disconnected from your confidence and emotions. Maybe you’re tired of always being “the responsible one,” holding it together, or staying productive while something underneath feels unsettled.
I’m a warm psychologist with 12 years of experience, and I specialize in working with professionals who want to feel more secure in themselves and break patterns that keep them from living the life they want.
All of our therapists are trained in treating anxiety, and Sophie Bauer, LICSW, and Eve Sussman, LICSW, have advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP) for OCD.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in your head?
Maybe you’ve just moved to D.C., started a new job, or are trying to find your footing in a new phase of life. If you’re struggling with anxiety, OCD, or depression, you don’t have to face it alone.
At DC Talk Therapy, we specialize in helping young adults and professionals reduce anxiety, build confidence, and feel more grounded. We also provide couples counseling and group therapy, all offered in-person in Washington, D.C., or online across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Since opening our doors in 2012, we’ve helped more than 2,000 clients make meaningful, lasting changes.
All of our therapists are trained in treating anxiety, and Sophie Bauer, LICSW, and Eve Sussman, LICSW, have advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP) for OCD.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in your head?
Maybe you’ve just moved to D.C., started a new job, or are trying to find your footing in a new phase of life. If you’re struggling with anxiety, OCD, or depression, you don’t have to face it alone.
At DC Talk Therapy, we specialize in helping young adults and professionals reduce anxiety, build confidence, and feel more grounded. We also provide couples counseling and group therapy, all offered in-person in Washington, D.C., or online across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Since opening our doors in 2012, we’ve helped more than 2,000 clients make meaningful, lasting changes.
Now Accepting New Clients!
I provide in-person therapy in the Boise, ID area, and telehealth to residents of Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Washington DC.
Maintaining positive relationships with our loved ones can be incredibly challenging. If you are feeling like you are at the end of your rope, relational therapy may be right for you and your loved one. If you are struggling to feel connected to your spouse, teenager, child, or peers, or if you feel like you are stuck in a rut, I may be the right therapist for you.
Now Accepting New Clients!
I provide in-person therapy in the Boise, ID area, and telehealth to residents of Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Washington DC.
Maintaining positive relationships with our loved ones can be incredibly challenging. If you are feeling like you are at the end of your rope, relational therapy may be right for you and your loved one. If you are struggling to feel connected to your spouse, teenager, child, or peers, or if you feel like you are stuck in a rut, I may be the right therapist for you.
I work primarily with adults navigating the lasting effects of childhood and relational trauma, OCD, anxiety, or worry that feels constant and difficult to control, as well as the stress that comes with major life transitions.
I work primarily with adults navigating the lasting effects of childhood and relational trauma, OCD, anxiety, or worry that feels constant and difficult to control, as well as the stress that comes with major life transitions.
My clients often live with big—and sometimes overwhelming—emotions. They’re deeply empathetic, but struggle to extend that same compassion toward themselves. Many are navigating suicidal ideation, self-harm, disordered eating, or other self-destructive coping strategies. Others are moving through major life transitions or difficult circumstances. In therapy, we focus on building a toolbox of coping skills and practicing what it means to be truly kind to yourself. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, but at its core, it’s about helping you feel better and live a life that feels meaningful.
My clients often live with big—and sometimes overwhelming—emotions. They’re deeply empathetic, but struggle to extend that same compassion toward themselves. Many are navigating suicidal ideation, self-harm, disordered eating, or other self-destructive coping strategies. Others are moving through major life transitions or difficult circumstances. In therapy, we focus on building a toolbox of coping skills and practicing what it means to be truly kind to yourself. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, but at its core, it’s about helping you feel better and live a life that feels meaningful.
I have advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD, and help clients face intrusive thoughts with less fear and more freedom.
Do intrusive thoughts get stuck in your mind and feel impossible to shake? Thoughts like, “What if I’m a terrible person?”, “What if I don’t actually love my spouse?”, or “What if I get a deadly disease?” These thoughts can feel so threatening that you may end up checking things repeatedly, replaying conversations, or seeking reassurance, but the relief never lasts. It can be exhausting, confusing, and scary to live this way. You’re not alone, and effective treatment is available.
I have advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD, and help clients face intrusive thoughts with less fear and more freedom.
Do intrusive thoughts get stuck in your mind and feel impossible to shake? Thoughts like, “What if I’m a terrible person?”, “What if I don’t actually love my spouse?”, or “What if I get a deadly disease?” These thoughts can feel so threatening that you may end up checking things repeatedly, replaying conversations, or seeking reassurance, but the relief never lasts. It can be exhausting, confusing, and scary to live this way. You’re not alone, and effective treatment is available.
Thank you for your interest in my practice. My approach is warm and practical, providing evidence-based care tailored to your individual needs and goals. Although I work with a wide variety of adults, I specialize in the treatment of OCD, PTSD, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders.
Thank you for your interest in my practice. My approach is warm and practical, providing evidence-based care tailored to your individual needs and goals. Although I work with a wide variety of adults, I specialize in the treatment of OCD, PTSD, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders.
Amy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LGSW
3 Endorsed
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC 20009
Waitlist for new clients
Feeling disconnected steals so much from us: our ability to breathe deeply, explore with curiosity, and learn about ourselves and others. When our thoughts and choices feel misaligned, we often don’t quite feel like ourselves anymore. You might notice that you start to feel exhausted keeping up with the intensity of intrusive thoughts, feelings, stress, or money, and you're not sure what feeling inner calm feels like anymore. This is where I come in. I'm here to support you in gaining tools to let your values lead the life you want to live and reconnect to yourself.
Feeling disconnected steals so much from us: our ability to breathe deeply, explore with curiosity, and learn about ourselves and others. When our thoughts and choices feel misaligned, we often don’t quite feel like ourselves anymore. You might notice that you start to feel exhausted keeping up with the intensity of intrusive thoughts, feelings, stress, or money, and you're not sure what feeling inner calm feels like anymore. This is where I come in. I'm here to support you in gaining tools to let your values lead the life you want to live and reconnect to yourself.
You have the power to heal, grow, and thrive; & I can help! As a clinical therapist, it’s my privilege to hold space for clients as they unpack areas of concern, increase self-awareness, restore balance, and identify strengths they can cultivate to create sustainable change. My clientele come from diverse walks of life. Many are working professionals who are struggling to keep up with the busy demands of life and now feel ready to explore areas they are stuck.
You have the power to heal, grow, and thrive; & I can help! As a clinical therapist, it’s my privilege to hold space for clients as they unpack areas of concern, increase self-awareness, restore balance, and identify strengths they can cultivate to create sustainable change. My clientele come from diverse walks of life. Many are working professionals who are struggling to keep up with the busy demands of life and now feel ready to explore areas they are stuck.
I am an energetic, goal-oriented therapist with over 20 years of experience dedicated to serving children, youth, and families. My ideal clients are often navigating the complexities of child welfare, family preservation, substance abuse, and mental health challenges. Many come to me seeking stability and healing during times of crisis or significant transition. By utilizing evidence-based practices and strength-focused assessments, I help you and your family identify resources and build the resilience needed to achieve permanency and emotional well-being.
I am an energetic, goal-oriented therapist with over 20 years of experience dedicated to serving children, youth, and families. My ideal clients are often navigating the complexities of child welfare, family preservation, substance abuse, and mental health challenges. Many come to me seeking stability and healing during times of crisis or significant transition. By utilizing evidence-based practices and strength-focused assessments, I help you and your family identify resources and build the resilience needed to achieve permanency and emotional well-being.
Welcome! I am a CBT expert: Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, author of a widely-used text on empirically-supported treatments, former Director of Capital Institute for Cognitive Therapy, a Washingtonian Magazine Top Therapist, over 35 years clinical experience.
My approach to therapy is warm, personal and compassionate. I want to get to know you-your strengths, your struggles, your goals. Together we develop a personalized treatment plan that incorporates research-proven techniques. I bring to therapy a life-time of experience. I've seen what works for people and what doesn't.
Welcome! I am a CBT expert: Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies, author of a widely-used text on empirically-supported treatments, former Director of Capital Institute for Cognitive Therapy, a Washingtonian Magazine Top Therapist, over 35 years clinical experience.
My approach to therapy is warm, personal and compassionate. I want to get to know you-your strengths, your struggles, your goals. Together we develop a personalized treatment plan that incorporates research-proven techniques. I bring to therapy a life-time of experience. I've seen what works for people and what doesn't.
For most of us, especially in the context of romantic relationships, we have things that have happened in our past that influence how we are responding to challenges in the present. These past events do not need to be especially traumatic in order to have an impact. I work with individuals and couples on identifying unhelpful patterns occurring in their present-day lives, help them gain a better understanding of where these patterns started, and - most importantly - I provide actual, meaningful ways to change these unhelpful patterns so that clients can live less chaotic, more meaningful lives.
For most of us, especially in the context of romantic relationships, we have things that have happened in our past that influence how we are responding to challenges in the present. These past events do not need to be especially traumatic in order to have an impact. I work with individuals and couples on identifying unhelpful patterns occurring in their present-day lives, help them gain a better understanding of where these patterns started, and - most importantly - I provide actual, meaningful ways to change these unhelpful patterns so that clients can live less chaotic, more meaningful lives.
Are you a new parent struggling to navigate changing relationships with a spouse or other family members? Do you experience challenges in your interactions with an emotionally immature parent? Are you struggling with substance addiction and interested in pursuing sobriety? Have you found yourself stuck in patterns of behavior that don't serve you? If so, you are not alone, and I'm eager to help you. In therapy, we will work together to identify what's not working in your life and come up with a plan to make changes that get you where you want to be.
Are you a new parent struggling to navigate changing relationships with a spouse or other family members? Do you experience challenges in your interactions with an emotionally immature parent? Are you struggling with substance addiction and interested in pursuing sobriety? Have you found yourself stuck in patterns of behavior that don't serve you? If so, you are not alone, and I'm eager to help you. In therapy, we will work together to identify what's not working in your life and come up with a plan to make changes that get you where you want to be.
My care is direct, warm, and evidence-based: Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP) for OCD and anxiety, and the Gottman Method for couples.
My approach is collaborative and direct, grounded in the belief that you’re the expert on your own life. I’m trained in Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP) for OCD and the Gottman Method for couples, and I draw from CBT, mindfulness, and acceptance-based work depending on what fits. Expect empathy, thoughtful pushback, and honest humor.
My care is direct, warm, and evidence-based: Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP) for OCD and anxiety, and the Gottman Method for couples.
My approach is collaborative and direct, grounded in the belief that you’re the expert on your own life. I’m trained in Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP) for OCD and the Gottman Method for couples, and I draw from CBT, mindfulness, and acceptance-based work depending on what fits. Expect empathy, thoughtful pushback, and honest humor.
Germeroth primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure Response Prevention ( ERP), and Habit Reversal Training (HRT).
Dr. Germeroth considers herself a positive psychologist focused on embracing clients’ strengths to help them fulfill their goals and desires, and live a more valued and meaningful life focused on the present moment. She helps empower patients to develop skills aimed at sustained change. She works to build a relationship of warmth and trust with clients.
Germeroth primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure Response Prevention ( ERP), and Habit Reversal Training (HRT).
Dr. Germeroth considers herself a positive psychologist focused on embracing clients’ strengths to help them fulfill their goals and desires, and live a more valued and meaningful life focused on the present moment. She helps empower patients to develop skills aimed at sustained change. She works to build a relationship of warmth and trust with clients.
Welcome to Women’s Therapy & Wellness LLC! As co-founder, I am deeply committed to providing compassionate mental health support tailored specifically to women's needs. With a focus on treating depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, I am passionate about guiding women through pivotal life transitions such as career shifts, relationships, and the complexities of parenting.
Welcome to Women’s Therapy & Wellness LLC! As co-founder, I am deeply committed to providing compassionate mental health support tailored specifically to women's needs. With a focus on treating depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, I am passionate about guiding women through pivotal life transitions such as career shifts, relationships, and the complexities of parenting.
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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.