Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Stearns County, MN

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Kirstie Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Sartell, MN 56377
I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders and eating disorders. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which involves working together to achieve a full understanding of your concerns, and to create a treatment strategy aimed at adjusting your behaviors and thoughts to improve your wellbeing. My areas of expertise include obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders including avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). I draw on my extensive training in CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
I specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders and eating disorders. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which involves working together to achieve a full understanding of your concerns, and to create a treatment strategy aimed at adjusting your behaviors and thoughts to improve your wellbeing. My areas of expertise include obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders including avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). I draw on my extensive training in CBT and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
(612) 324-1796 View (612) 324-1796
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Kristine Meyer
Psychologist, MA, LP, PLLC
Verified Verified
Saint Cloud, MN 56301  (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients! Working through teletherapy with adult clients struggling with anxiety and stress management, including life transitions, social anxiety, OCD, phobias, agoraphobia, ADHD management, generalized anxiety, depression and self esteem building. I have been working with clients for over 28 years using (CBT) cognitive behavioral techniques including ERP for OCD and exposure therapy for the treatment of several phobias including the fears of flying, needles/injections, heights, elevators, public speaking, animals and insects and driving.
Currently accepting new clients! Working through teletherapy with adult clients struggling with anxiety and stress management, including life transitions, social anxiety, OCD, phobias, agoraphobia, ADHD management, generalized anxiety, depression and self esteem building. I have been working with clients for over 28 years using (CBT) cognitive behavioral techniques including ERP for OCD and exposure therapy for the treatment of several phobias including the fears of flying, needles/injections, heights, elevators, public speaking, animals and insects and driving.
(507) 204-3930 View (507) 204-3930
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Sara L Shosted
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
It is important to have physical and mental well-being.Therapy is a process of self discovery and healing and I believe in the process of growth and positive change. It is exciting to help people recognize how to love oneself, feel they deserve to be happier and do the work to make that happen. I provide counseling in a relaxed atmosphere at my private office. I am committed to working together with my clients to establish goals and direction for therapy.
It is important to have physical and mental well-being.Therapy is a process of self discovery and healing and I believe in the process of growth and positive change. It is exciting to help people recognize how to love oneself, feel they deserve to be happier and do the work to make that happen. I provide counseling in a relaxed atmosphere at my private office. I am committed to working together with my clients to establish goals and direction for therapy.
(320) 300-4576 View (320) 300-4576
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Coy Robert Osgood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Sartell, MN 56377  (Online Only)
Many of us have feelings of not being good enough, or that we are bad, not lovable, not smart enough, not worthy, etc. These feelings can come from past trauma and/or from living with a narcissist. Because we have feelings like these, we think we have to do things for others so they will like us. It's exhausting. These feelings can create self doubt, confusion, anxiety, depression, fear, anger, etc. Your life doesn't have to be like this. Therapy can help you rid yourself of these beliefs and give you clarity and happiness. I've been successfully helping people with these issues thru online, EMDR based therapy, for many years.
Many of us have feelings of not being good enough, or that we are bad, not lovable, not smart enough, not worthy, etc. These feelings can come from past trauma and/or from living with a narcissist. Because we have feelings like these, we think we have to do things for others so they will like us. It's exhausting. These feelings can create self doubt, confusion, anxiety, depression, fear, anger, etc. Your life doesn't have to be like this. Therapy can help you rid yourself of these beliefs and give you clarity and happiness. I've been successfully helping people with these issues thru online, EMDR based therapy, for many years.
(320) 345-3332 View (320) 345-3332
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Kristen Math
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Sartell, MN 56377  (Online Only)
You have a strong feeling that you are autistic and all of the online quizzes you’ve taken point in that direction. After a lifetime of masking and struggling to find your tribe, you want to know more about your neurotype and where you fit in. An autism diagnosis may be affirming and validating, putting you on a clearer path moving forward as you connect with the autistic community. Finding out you are not autistic may guide you in a different direction leading you to discover other parts of yourself . I am here to help you on your journey of discovery. Visit my website at therapydynamics.com to establish care.
You have a strong feeling that you are autistic and all of the online quizzes you’ve taken point in that direction. After a lifetime of masking and struggling to find your tribe, you want to know more about your neurotype and where you fit in. An autism diagnosis may be affirming and validating, putting you on a clearer path moving forward as you connect with the autistic community. Finding out you are not autistic may guide you in a different direction leading you to discover other parts of yourself . I am here to help you on your journey of discovery. Visit my website at therapydynamics.com to establish care.
(320) 626-0573 View (320) 626-0573
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Britt Werre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Cloud, MN 56301  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You're not broken, you're just human. We all experience difficulty throughout our lives, and when life feels hard, it can be so easy to get caught up in thoughts like, "It'll never get better," or to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and discouraged. Before too long, you might realize you're far from the life you'd imagined, or the person you'd hoped to be.
You're not broken, you're just human. We all experience difficulty throughout our lives, and when life feels hard, it can be so easy to get caught up in thoughts like, "It'll never get better," or to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and discouraged. Before too long, you might realize you're far from the life you'd imagined, or the person you'd hoped to be.
(320) 441-0505 View (320) 441-0505
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Stephanie Okash
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
Great to meet you! I'm Stephanie Okash, psychotherapist, providing therapy to children, teens, and adults. I know the leap of faith that can be involved in reaching out to a therapist. I am honored each and every time someone chooses to work with me. My background includes helping clients with wide range of clinical concerns including mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, panic, trauma, ADHD, maladaptive coping skills, and relational problems.
Great to meet you! I'm Stephanie Okash, psychotherapist, providing therapy to children, teens, and adults. I know the leap of faith that can be involved in reaching out to a therapist. I am honored each and every time someone chooses to work with me. My background includes helping clients with wide range of clinical concerns including mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, panic, trauma, ADHD, maladaptive coping skills, and relational problems.
(320) 288-1499 View (320) 288-1499

Online Therapists

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Tammie Rosenbloom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55345
My other speciality is Exposure Response Prevention (ExRP) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, an evidenced based treatment for OCD.
Feeling stuck? Looking for a proven way to feel better? I have years of experience working with Adolescents and Adults struggling with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder,, Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse. LGBTQ Allied. See me if you like a direct straightforward approach. I will hold you accountable in a compassionate caring way. We will break down big problems into manageable parts. You will learn practical, hands on strategies that work even if your life is messy, painful or difficult. I am enthusiastic about my work and there's always room for fun and laughter. I won't let you stay stuck!
My other speciality is Exposure Response Prevention (ExRP) for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, an evidenced based treatment for OCD.
Feeling stuck? Looking for a proven way to feel better? I have years of experience working with Adolescents and Adults struggling with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder,, Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse. LGBTQ Allied. See me if you like a direct straightforward approach. I will hold you accountable in a compassionate caring way. We will break down big problems into manageable parts. You will learn practical, hands on strategies that work even if your life is messy, painful or difficult. I am enthusiastic about my work and there's always room for fun and laughter. I won't let you stay stuck!
(952) 260-1005 View (952) 260-1005
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Elise Keller
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Eagan, MN 55123
I have training in Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and Family Based Treatment (FBT) for eating disorders.
I believe in a relational approach to empower an individual to take back their life. I am here to walk WITH you in your journey. I believe that a whole-person approach, encompassing the mind, body and spirit will create an experience for individuals to grow and find their inner-self. I love helping people achieve what they didn't believe was possible within themselves. I strive to create a relaxed, open and light-hearted environment while working through life's obstacles. I am a Christian based counselor that is passionate about incorporating faith in sessions upon request.
I have training in Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and Family Based Treatment (FBT) for eating disorders.
I believe in a relational approach to empower an individual to take back their life. I am here to walk WITH you in your journey. I believe that a whole-person approach, encompassing the mind, body and spirit will create an experience for individuals to grow and find their inner-self. I love helping people achieve what they didn't believe was possible within themselves. I strive to create a relaxed, open and light-hearted environment while working through life's obstacles. I am a Christian based counselor that is passionate about incorporating faith in sessions upon request.
(952) 592-1091 View (952) 592-1091
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Jenna Edlund
Psychologist, MA, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodbury, MN 55125  (Online Only)
I utilize empirically supported treatments such as Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), Behavior Analysis, SPACE, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and much more in order to help client’s expand their coping strategies and increase their ability to reach desired goals.
I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults increase their emotional and behavioral regulation for anxiety disorders, OCD, and early childhood behavioral challenges. Through a collaborative approach, I provide individual therapy with the child, while also involving parents in the process to provide parents with the tools to support their child/teen. My collaborative, relational, playful, light-hearted style allows me to develop a warm, compassionate therapeutic relationship with every client, which creates a safe environment for children, teens, and adults to learn the skills to manage daily life experiences.
I utilize empirically supported treatments such as Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), Behavior Analysis, SPACE, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and much more in order to help client’s expand their coping strategies and increase their ability to reach desired goals.
I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults increase their emotional and behavioral regulation for anxiety disorders, OCD, and early childhood behavioral challenges. Through a collaborative approach, I provide individual therapy with the child, while also involving parents in the process to provide parents with the tools to support their child/teen. My collaborative, relational, playful, light-hearted style allows me to develop a warm, compassionate therapeutic relationship with every client, which creates a safe environment for children, teens, and adults to learn the skills to manage daily life experiences.
(952) 260-8344 View (952) 260-8344
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Samantha Mansfield
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Now accepting new clients! My primary approach to treatment is integrative and tailored to the individual to meet their needs and goals. I am passionate about using current evidence-based practices to treat a variety of concerns including OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, self esteem, I draw from various theoretical approaches but often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with an emphasis on the behavioral components including exposure response prevention (ERP) and behavioral activation. Other common approaches include mindfulness-based interventions, play therapy, person-centered, trauma informed, and solution focused.
Now accepting new clients! My primary approach to treatment is integrative and tailored to the individual to meet their needs and goals. I am passionate about using current evidence-based practices to treat a variety of concerns including OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, self esteem, I draw from various theoretical approaches but often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with an emphasis on the behavioral components including exposure response prevention (ERP) and behavioral activation. Other common approaches include mindfulness-based interventions, play therapy, person-centered, trauma informed, and solution focused.
(218) 515-5885 View (218) 515-5885
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Dina Reminick
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Waitlist for new clients
Other evidence-based approaches of interest include ERP (exposure and response prevention), IFS (Internal family systems), and ART (accelerated resolution therapy).
I believe in the importance of sharing knowledge about the mind-body relationship of trauma, panic, anxiety, and depression, to help my clients understand what they have been experiencing and why, and how to move forward. My specialties are school-aged children and adolescents and their families, and young adults, but I do trauma-focused therapy with all ages. My clinical interests include trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, and transitional stress, whether that be exploring or revealing sexuality and/or gender identity, developmental transitions, managing increasing expectations of early adulthood, or navigating life changes.
Other evidence-based approaches of interest include ERP (exposure and response prevention), IFS (Internal family systems), and ART (accelerated resolution therapy).
I believe in the importance of sharing knowledge about the mind-body relationship of trauma, panic, anxiety, and depression, to help my clients understand what they have been experiencing and why, and how to move forward. My specialties are school-aged children and adolescents and their families, and young adults, but I do trauma-focused therapy with all ages. My clinical interests include trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, and transitional stress, whether that be exploring or revealing sexuality and/or gender identity, developmental transitions, managing increasing expectations of early adulthood, or navigating life changes.
(763) 307-6787 View (763) 307-6787
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Rachel Rippel
Psychologist, MA, LP
Not Verified Not Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55343
My specialties are DBT, Prolonged Exposure, ADHD and ERP.
I AM NOT THE SMILE AND NOD THERAPIST! If you are fed up with feeling miserable I can help you get the life you want. I love helping people achieve what they didn't think they could. My clients tell me I am tough but they know I care about them. I work best with people who are sick of being unhappy and willing to DO work to make some changes. I have a great BS detector, I will call you on your stuff and we will laugh (a lot)! I am passionate about therapy and assissting people in reaching their goals. I work best with people who are ready for change and want a more active approach to therapy.
My specialties are DBT, Prolonged Exposure, ADHD and ERP.
I AM NOT THE SMILE AND NOD THERAPIST! If you are fed up with feeling miserable I can help you get the life you want. I love helping people achieve what they didn't think they could. My clients tell me I am tough but they know I care about them. I work best with people who are sick of being unhappy and willing to DO work to make some changes. I have a great BS detector, I will call you on your stuff and we will laugh (a lot)! I am passionate about therapy and assissting people in reaching their goals. I work best with people who are ready for change and want a more active approach to therapy.
(952) 529-4884 View (952) 529-4884
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Emma Klaustermeier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55113  (Online Only)
Therapy shouldn't be neutral towards oppression. Welcome to the world of anti-oppressive, anti-capitalist, trans-celebratory feminist psychotherapy! My name is Emma (she/her), and I am a Neurodivergent therapist who helps folx treat their OCD and manage their ADHD (two things that I also have!). My therapeutic approach is systems-informed, casual, and Neurodivergence-affirming (which means my clients and I color, crochet, and otherwise mindlessly fidget during sessions). I am professionally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and use psychoeducation in all areas of my practice.
Therapy shouldn't be neutral towards oppression. Welcome to the world of anti-oppressive, anti-capitalist, trans-celebratory feminist psychotherapy! My name is Emma (she/her), and I am a Neurodivergent therapist who helps folx treat their OCD and manage their ADHD (two things that I also have!). My therapeutic approach is systems-informed, casual, and Neurodivergence-affirming (which means my clients and I color, crochet, and otherwise mindlessly fidget during sessions). I am professionally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and use psychoeducation in all areas of my practice.
(651) 427-3107 View (651) 427-3107
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Jayme Kolbo
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55102  (Online Only)
I also utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), self-compassion, and mindfulness to help you reach your goals.
I specialize in treating individuals with OCD, generalized anxiety, specific phobias, hoarding disorder, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and related anxiety disorders. If you are struggling with excessive fear, obsessive and/or intrusive thoughts, compulsive or ritualistic behaviors, chronic feelings of doubt, difficulty tolerating uncertainty, hopelessness, clutter, disorganization, shame, and/or patterns of avoidance that are impacting your life, you are not alone. There is hope and evidence-based therapy available.
I also utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), self-compassion, and mindfulness to help you reach your goals.
I specialize in treating individuals with OCD, generalized anxiety, specific phobias, hoarding disorder, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and related anxiety disorders. If you are struggling with excessive fear, obsessive and/or intrusive thoughts, compulsive or ritualistic behaviors, chronic feelings of doubt, difficulty tolerating uncertainty, hopelessness, clutter, disorganization, shame, and/or patterns of avoidance that are impacting your life, you are not alone. There is hope and evidence-based therapy available.
(612) 234-2205 View (612) 234-2205
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OCD and Anxiety Center of Minnesota
MA , LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Welcome to OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center of Minnesota, where we provide top-quality, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with OCD and anxiety disorders. Our center is dedicated to helping our clients achieve lasting relief and regain control over their lives. At our center, we offer a comprehensive range of specialized treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), inference-based CBT (I-CBT), mindfulness techniques, and other proven therapeutic modalities.
Welcome to OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center of Minnesota, where we provide top-quality, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with OCD and anxiety disorders. Our center is dedicated to helping our clients achieve lasting relief and regain control over their lives. At our center, we offer a comprehensive range of specialized treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), inference-based CBT (I-CBT), mindfulness techniques, and other proven therapeutic modalities.
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Michael J Greenberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Wayzata, MN 55391  (Online Only)
I specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD. This approach to ERP focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD.
I specialize in Rumination-Focused ERP for OCD. This approach to ERP focuses on treating compulsive rumination, and provides a highly systematic yet gentler approach to exposure therapy. RF-ERP can be helpful to patients who have not made significant progress in other types of treatment, including individuals with Pure O or Sensorimotor OCD.
(844) 831-7089 View (844) 831-7089
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NOCD - Therapists for OCD
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Our therapists provide evidence-based exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy - known as the gold-standard treatment for OCD.
Imagine what life would be like if you weren't bothered by OCD. NOCD is here to help you regain peace of mind. NOCD is a digital health company that’s focused on effectively treating people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Inside the NOCD mobile app, you can work with one of our licensed mental health therapists with specialty training in OCD. When your therapist isn’t available, access support communities and therapeutic tools - so that you are never alone. NOCD’s protocol has been proven to reduce OCD severity by 40% in less than 10 weeks.
Our therapists provide evidence-based exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy - known as the gold-standard treatment for OCD.
Imagine what life would be like if you weren't bothered by OCD. NOCD is here to help you regain peace of mind. NOCD is a digital health company that’s focused on effectively treating people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Inside the NOCD mobile app, you can work with one of our licensed mental health therapists with specialty training in OCD. When your therapist isn’t available, access support communities and therapeutic tools - so that you are never alone. NOCD’s protocol has been proven to reduce OCD severity by 40% in less than 10 weeks.
(872) 242-1293 View (872) 242-1293
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Elise Davidson
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55415  (Online Only)
I specialize in serving adults age 18+ with with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression. My philosophy is that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all connected, and these inform how we experience the world. I utilize evidence-based therapies such as CBT and ERP (exposure & response prevention) to help you challenge beliefs that are keeping you stuck or unsatisfied with life. When working together, I would first focus on building a connection with you. Then together, we would collaboratively navigate through the web of your mental health symptoms.
I specialize in serving adults age 18+ with with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression. My philosophy is that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all connected, and these inform how we experience the world. I utilize evidence-based therapies such as CBT and ERP (exposure & response prevention) to help you challenge beliefs that are keeping you stuck or unsatisfied with life. When working together, I would first focus on building a connection with you. Then together, we would collaboratively navigate through the web of your mental health symptoms.
(612) 361-4735 View (612) 361-4735
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Minnetonka Counseling, LLC
Psychologist, MA, LP, LLC
Verified Verified
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Other specialties are Prolonged Exposure and ERP.
Who's ready for a change? Looking for a proven way to feel better? If you are fed up with feeling miserable we can help you get the life you want and deserve. We are a collective of five licensed clinicians working with children, adults and adolescents struggling with attachment issues, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, Phobias, OCD, couples therapy and Substance Abuse. We are committed to providing high quality evidence-based treatment. We look forward to talking with you more.
Other specialties are Prolonged Exposure and ERP.
Who's ready for a change? Looking for a proven way to feel better? If you are fed up with feeling miserable we can help you get the life you want and deserve. We are a collective of five licensed clinicians working with children, adults and adolescents struggling with attachment issues, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, Phobias, OCD, couples therapy and Substance Abuse. We are committed to providing high quality evidence-based treatment. We look forward to talking with you more.
(651) 356-8481 View (651) 356-8481

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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.