Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in 34119
My mission is to help you connect and be your true self. I believe that the therapeutic process should be one that reflects the unique nature and potential of every individual. I have experience working with a diverse group of clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, mood dysregulation, OCD, ADHD and disordered eating. Through a combination of evidence-based interventions and collaborative approaches like EMDR, DBT and ERP, we can implement the most effective tools to create lasting change and greater awareness.
My mission is to help you connect and be your true self. I believe that the therapeutic process should be one that reflects the unique nature and potential of every individual. I have experience working with a diverse group of clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, mood dysregulation, OCD, ADHD and disordered eating. Through a combination of evidence-based interventions and collaborative approaches like EMDR, DBT and ERP, we can implement the most effective tools to create lasting change and greater awareness.
Dr. Josephine Marie Kunkle
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Naples, FL 34119 (Online Only)
ೋ I can help you navigate and overcome the stress, anxiety, anguish, or grief you are feeling. Let’s work together and design a plan that will help you live your best life envisioned. I will provide you with the guidance and assistance to help you overcome what is troubling you. We’ll work through your issues, developing coping skills and strategies tailored to your unique needs. ღ I have an integrated style of therapy, meaning I draw from a wide range of therapeutic methods and resources to help my clients achieve their goals and begin their recovery. ღ
ೋ I can help you navigate and overcome the stress, anxiety, anguish, or grief you are feeling. Let’s work together and design a plan that will help you live your best life envisioned. I will provide you with the guidance and assistance to help you overcome what is troubling you. We’ll work through your issues, developing coping skills and strategies tailored to your unique needs. ღ I have an integrated style of therapy, meaning I draw from a wide range of therapeutic methods and resources to help my clients achieve their goals and begin their recovery. ღ
How do I stop the negative chatter in my head? We often experience negative self-deprecating thoughts that have a huge impact on the way we feel and behave. These thoughts make us feel sad, lonely, angry, or anxious, leading to wrong choices or impacting our relationships with the people we love. Navigating through these thoughts and feelings is very difficult. However, you can learn to positively restructure the way you think of the world and yourself. Your life experience is unique and you have the opportunity and capacity to live your best life.
How do I stop the negative chatter in my head? We often experience negative self-deprecating thoughts that have a huge impact on the way we feel and behave. These thoughts make us feel sad, lonely, angry, or anxious, leading to wrong choices or impacting our relationships with the people we love. Navigating through these thoughts and feelings is very difficult. However, you can learn to positively restructure the way you think of the world and yourself. Your life experience is unique and you have the opportunity and capacity to live your best life.
As we grow, learn, and navigate through new experiences, it can be painful. The uncertainty and discomfort of change can feel overwhelming. As we adjust to change, we all worry, but worry and anxiety can become restrictive, time consuming, and exhausting. We will walk together through the process as you bravely invest in creating a more fulfilled and balanced life. My non-judgmental, collaborative, and strength-based approach utilizes evidence based practices.
As we grow, learn, and navigate through new experiences, it can be painful. The uncertainty and discomfort of change can feel overwhelming. As we adjust to change, we all worry, but worry and anxiety can become restrictive, time consuming, and exhausting. We will walk together through the process as you bravely invest in creating a more fulfilled and balanced life. My non-judgmental, collaborative, and strength-based approach utilizes evidence based practices.
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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.