Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Washington, DC
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have experience and training in Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and CBT.
I specialize in treating Anxiety disorders, OCD, and Depression using research based and proven treatment methods. I believe that a therapist should provide a balance between offering ongoing support for whatever life throws at you but also the ability to learn and practice skills that can help you to improve your overall mental health.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have experience and training in Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and CBT.
I specialize in treating Anxiety disorders, OCD, and Depression using research based and proven treatment methods. I believe that a therapist should provide a balance between offering ongoing support for whatever life throws at you but also the ability to learn and practice skills that can help you to improve your overall mental health.
Bloom Counseling - Liz Caritj
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C
2 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20036
Life can be daunting. I help stressed out adults overcome anxiety, self-doubt and sleepless nights to find their footing and begin to create the lives they want. Are you your own worst critic? Maybe you can’t shake the feeling that your best is never good enough? Do the little things feel overwhelming? Is it hard for you to stick up for yourself and you’re left swallowing your anger or disappointment? My name is Liz Caritj and I work with people in high stress situations, particularly people working in the field of law or in rigorous academic programs, who feel like they’re falling apart trying to hold everything together perfectly.
Life can be daunting. I help stressed out adults overcome anxiety, self-doubt and sleepless nights to find their footing and begin to create the lives they want. Are you your own worst critic? Maybe you can’t shake the feeling that your best is never good enough? Do the little things feel overwhelming? Is it hard for you to stick up for yourself and you’re left swallowing your anger or disappointment? My name is Liz Caritj and I work with people in high stress situations, particularly people working in the field of law or in rigorous academic programs, who feel like they’re falling apart trying to hold everything together perfectly.
I offer Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy, and Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for PTSD; cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for depression and anxiety; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotion regulation difficulties; Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP) for OCD; and supportive therapies for longer-term work.
Do you feel stuck in place, surrounded by obstacles, and unsure of how to move forward? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, the lasting effects of trauma, or the challenges of everyday life? I provide affirming, nonjudgmental, and person-centered therapy to help you make positive and sustainable change. Together, we'll explore the patterns of thought and behavior that have contributed to your current distress and then work toward bringing you greater understanding, empowerment, and peace.
I offer Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy, and Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for PTSD; cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for depression and anxiety; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotion regulation difficulties; Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP) for OCD; and supportive therapies for longer-term work.
Do you feel stuck in place, surrounded by obstacles, and unsure of how to move forward? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, the lasting effects of trauma, or the challenges of everyday life? I provide affirming, nonjudgmental, and person-centered therapy to help you make positive and sustainable change. Together, we'll explore the patterns of thought and behavior that have contributed to your current distress and then work toward bringing you greater understanding, empowerment, and peace.
Are You Struggling with Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, or Neurodiversity? Do you feel trapped in a cycle of disruptive behaviors? Are you overthinking, worrying excessively, or struggling to let go of the past? Do you avoid events, people, or important aspects of life?
Are you reliving past experiences, feeling fatigued, sad, or overwhelmed by anxiety?
Imagine a Life with Less Anxiety and More Control. Picture a future where you feel confident, empowered, and authentically happy. I can help you achieve just that. Whether you're seeking trauma therapy, anxiety treatment, or depression support, I provide a safe space for healing!
Are You Struggling with Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, or Neurodiversity? Do you feel trapped in a cycle of disruptive behaviors? Are you overthinking, worrying excessively, or struggling to let go of the past? Do you avoid events, people, or important aspects of life?
Are you reliving past experiences, feeling fatigued, sad, or overwhelmed by anxiety?
Imagine a Life with Less Anxiety and More Control. Picture a future where you feel confident, empowered, and authentically happy. I can help you achieve just that. Whether you're seeking trauma therapy, anxiety treatment, or depression support, I provide a safe space for healing!
I provide evidence based treatment for people who feel really stuck. When you’re struggling with your mental health, it can be hard to know where to start. In my work, it all starts with trust and collaboration. I specialize in helping people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), complex PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, anxiety, and ADHD. Most importantly, I help people who are tired of how things are going and who are ready to make a change.
I provide evidence based treatment for people who feel really stuck. When you’re struggling with your mental health, it can be hard to know where to start. In my work, it all starts with trust and collaboration. I specialize in helping people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), complex PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, anxiety, and ADHD. Most importantly, I help people who are tired of how things are going and who are ready to make a change.
I work with patients who have been diagnosed with OCD, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders, as well as those who are struggling with issues such as avoidance/procrastination, perfectionism, self-criticism, or feeling generally overwhelmed. I provide a structured treatment approach to modify thoughts and behavior patterns with an emphasis on learning to tolerate uncomfortable emotions. I help patients increase their awareness for why they are struggling with the issues they encounter, and identify specific tools that will allow them to live their lives more aligned with their values.
I work with patients who have been diagnosed with OCD, anxiety disorders, and mood disorders, as well as those who are struggling with issues such as avoidance/procrastination, perfectionism, self-criticism, or feeling generally overwhelmed. I provide a structured treatment approach to modify thoughts and behavior patterns with an emphasis on learning to tolerate uncomfortable emotions. I help patients increase their awareness for why they are struggling with the issues they encounter, and identify specific tools that will allow them to live their lives more aligned with their values.
What would it feel like to have someone help you navigate life’s challenges? Using an integrative approach, I work collaboratively with clients to better understand feelings of anxiety, sadness, frustration, and how to manage them. We discuss what you wish to get out of therapy and, using techniques from evidence-based approaches, work towards making sure you get the most out of our time together. My training includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Relational-Cultural Therapy.
What would it feel like to have someone help you navigate life’s challenges? Using an integrative approach, I work collaboratively with clients to better understand feelings of anxiety, sadness, frustration, and how to manage them. We discuss what you wish to get out of therapy and, using techniques from evidence-based approaches, work towards making sure you get the most out of our time together. My training includes Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Relational-Cultural Therapy.
I'm a clinical psychologist specializing in helping those who are managing demanding lives while privately struggling with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, or trauma. My clients are high-functioning people who've reached a point where pushing through isn't working anymore, they want to understand what's driving their difficulties and develop strategies that actually create lasting change. I bring both clinical expertise and an active research background to this work. I want to deeply understand what keeps you stuck and use evidence-based approaches to guide you towards a life that aligns with your values.
I'm a clinical psychologist specializing in helping those who are managing demanding lives while privately struggling with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, or trauma. My clients are high-functioning people who've reached a point where pushing through isn't working anymore, they want to understand what's driving their difficulties and develop strategies that actually create lasting change. I bring both clinical expertise and an active research background to this work. I want to deeply understand what keeps you stuck and use evidence-based approaches to guide you towards a life that aligns with your values.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working alongside individuals with a range of mental health concerns. I have extensive training and specialization in the areas of anxiety and mood disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and severe and persistent mental illness (SMI). I am a Cognitive Behavioral psychologist who values eclecticism and integrating different therapeutic approaches to best meet each individual’s current perceived needs and goals. I approach therapy from a person-centered, strength-based, and collaborative perspective.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience working alongside individuals with a range of mental health concerns. I have extensive training and specialization in the areas of anxiety and mood disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and severe and persistent mental illness (SMI). I am a Cognitive Behavioral psychologist who values eclecticism and integrating different therapeutic approaches to best meet each individual’s current perceived needs and goals. I approach therapy from a person-centered, strength-based, and collaborative perspective.
Our team has experience in numerous evidence-based treatment modalities including EMDR, ACT, EFT, CBT, ERP, & DBT.
Every therapist on our team has specialized training in perinatal and reproductive mental health. This means we are trained to work with clients experiencing perinatal/postpartum depression or anxiety disorders, infertility, perinatal loss, and birth trauma. We also love working with clients experiencing PMDD, perimenopause, or sexual health concerns.
Our team has experience in numerous evidence-based treatment modalities including EMDR, ACT, EFT, CBT, ERP, & DBT.
Every therapist on our team has specialized training in perinatal and reproductive mental health. This means we are trained to work with clients experiencing perinatal/postpartum depression or anxiety disorders, infertility, perinatal loss, and birth trauma. We also love working with clients experiencing PMDD, perimenopause, or sexual health concerns.
You’re the one people count on—at work, in your family, in your relationship. You’re steady, thoughtful, successful… and lately, a little unsettled. Maybe you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or just quietly worn down by the pressure to hold it all. You want more—more connection, more ease, more truth in how you live and love. You’re not falling apart, but you’re not thriving either. You’re ready to stop bypassing your own needs and start reclaiming your time, your truth, and your right to a life that feels free, grounded, and deeply yours.
You’re the one people count on—at work, in your family, in your relationship. You’re steady, thoughtful, successful… and lately, a little unsettled. Maybe you feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or just quietly worn down by the pressure to hold it all. You want more—more connection, more ease, more truth in how you live and love. You’re not falling apart, but you’re not thriving either. You’re ready to stop bypassing your own needs and start reclaiming your time, your truth, and your right to a life that feels free, grounded, and deeply yours.
Accepting PCIT referrals! Dr. Renee DeBoard-Lucas is a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience treating trauma and anxiety in children, teens, and adults. She is passionate about using evidence based treatments because these treatments work and instill hope that people can get better! She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and is trained in Prolonged Exposure therapy. Dr. DeBoard-Lucas provides Exposure and Response Prevention and Habit Reversal Training for OCD & Tic Disorders. Dr. DeBoard-Lucas currently has openings for PCIT, for children age 2-7 years with behavioral concerns.
Accepting PCIT referrals! Dr. Renee DeBoard-Lucas is a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience treating trauma and anxiety in children, teens, and adults. She is passionate about using evidence based treatments because these treatments work and instill hope that people can get better! She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and is trained in Prolonged Exposure therapy. Dr. DeBoard-Lucas provides Exposure and Response Prevention and Habit Reversal Training for OCD & Tic Disorders. Dr. DeBoard-Lucas currently has openings for PCIT, for children age 2-7 years with behavioral concerns.
I employ an integrative approach using different therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), & Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Compassionate therapy has the power to help people reflect, grow, and change. Using a warm and engaging approach, I collaborate with clients to develop treatment strategies that work based on research-based techniques. I specialize in working with clients struggling with relationship issues, OCD, grief and loss, and difficult life transitions, including changes in roles or identity.
I employ an integrative approach using different therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), & Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Compassionate therapy has the power to help people reflect, grow, and change. Using a warm and engaging approach, I collaborate with clients to develop treatment strategies that work based on research-based techniques. I specialize in working with clients struggling with relationship issues, OCD, grief and loss, and difficult life transitions, including changes in roles or identity.
In treating OCD, I gently use a combination of exposure and response prevention ( ERP) and mindfulness-based tactics drawn from Eastern (Buddhist) philosophy.
Years of experience often matter when people are anxious or otherwise distraught. For 25 years, I have specialized in the cognitive-behavioral (CBT) treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as well as a range of anxiety and depressive disorders in late adolescents and adults. These disorders include Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, and Illness Anxiety Disorder as well as persistent depression. I frequently work with relationship challenges, stressful life circumstances, and a broad range of outpatient mental health issues. I see clients in DC, MD, VA and nationally in all participating PsyPact states.
In treating OCD, I gently use a combination of exposure and response prevention ( ERP) and mindfulness-based tactics drawn from Eastern (Buddhist) philosophy.
Years of experience often matter when people are anxious or otherwise distraught. For 25 years, I have specialized in the cognitive-behavioral (CBT) treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as well as a range of anxiety and depressive disorders in late adolescents and adults. These disorders include Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, and Illness Anxiety Disorder as well as persistent depression. I frequently work with relationship challenges, stressful life circumstances, and a broad range of outpatient mental health issues. I see clients in DC, MD, VA and nationally in all participating PsyPact states.
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 ever get stuck in your mind? 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. 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 ever get stuck in your mind? 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. You’re not alone, and effective treatment is available.
I'm a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for fostering growth and resilience in individuals and families. My aim is to provide a nurturing and supportive environment where clients of all ages can explore their inner worlds, overcome challenges, and discover their innate potential for healing and transformation. Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself or your child, adolescent, or family unit, I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs and goals. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, low self-esteem, trauma, drug and alcohol use and more.
I'm a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for fostering growth and resilience in individuals and families. My aim is to provide a nurturing and supportive environment where clients of all ages can explore their inner worlds, overcome challenges, and discover their innate potential for healing and transformation. Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself or your child, adolescent, or family unit, I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs and goals. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, low self-esteem, trauma, drug and alcohol use and more.
I am currently accepting new clients and hold an LMFT license in Washington DC, Virginia, Nevada, and Utah. I have 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families navigating difficult challenges and significant life transitions. Life can be overwhelming at times — you don’t have to go through it alone. In our work together, I’ll tailor our sessions to your unique needs and goals. It is truly an honor to hear the stories my clients entrust me with, and I deeply love the work I do.
I am currently accepting new clients and hold an LMFT license in Washington DC, Virginia, Nevada, and Utah. I have 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families navigating difficult challenges and significant life transitions. Life can be overwhelming at times — you don’t have to go through it alone. In our work together, I’ll tailor our sessions to your unique needs and goals. It is truly an honor to hear the stories my clients entrust me with, and I deeply love the work I do.
While starting therapy may seem daunting, I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space in which I help my clients rediscover clarity and joy. I use compassion and humor to help clients move through pain and worry, and become more fully present in their lives, relationships, and community. I strive to meet my clients with empathy and authenticity, backed up by over twenty-five years of experience and a commitment to research-based methods. Being trained as a social worker means that I strive to understand the complex web of personal, relational, and systemic challenges that can impact clients' well-being.
While starting therapy may seem daunting, I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space in which I help my clients rediscover clarity and joy. I use compassion and humor to help clients move through pain and worry, and become more fully present in their lives, relationships, and community. I strive to meet my clients with empathy and authenticity, backed up by over twenty-five years of experience and a commitment to research-based methods. Being trained as a social worker means that I strive to understand the complex web of personal, relational, and systemic challenges that can impact clients' well-being.
I’m Sevilla King, a therapist for people who feel disconnected, hopeless, or stuck. You might be successful on paper, but are barely hanging on below the surface. Or you may be facing major life transitions and feel like you don’t have direction. I can help.
My work is depth-oriented and philosophically informed, helping you understand yourself more fully and live with greater meaning and integrity. I also help people with trauma connect with and heal their abused and abandoned often young parts and learn to thrive again. I incorporate Jungian methods to overcome blocks and increase creativity and connection with you full self.
I’m Sevilla King, a therapist for people who feel disconnected, hopeless, or stuck. You might be successful on paper, but are barely hanging on below the surface. Or you may be facing major life transitions and feel like you don’t have direction. I can help.
My work is depth-oriented and philosophically informed, helping you understand yourself more fully and live with greater meaning and integrity. I also help people with trauma connect with and heal their abused and abandoned often young parts and learn to thrive again. I incorporate Jungian methods to overcome blocks and increase creativity and connection with you full self.
I specialize in treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I also have a diagnosis of OCD and understand the difficulties of living with this disorder. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy and exposure and response prevention therapy for clients who experience intrusive thoughts and repetitive compulsive behaviors. I help clients cope with fear, anxiety, and panic related to OCD and discuss how to live a healthy life while managing OCD symptoms.
I specialize in treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I also have a diagnosis of OCD and understand the difficulties of living with this disorder. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy and exposure and response prevention therapy for clients who experience intrusive thoughts and repetitive compulsive behaviors. I help clients cope with fear, anxiety, and panic related to OCD and discuss how to live a healthy life while managing OCD symptoms.
