Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Pensacola, FL
My work is primarily with thoughtful, capable women, bright and deeply feeling children, and families who are doing their best but feel stuck. From the outside, things may look steady, but internally, it can feel overwhelming or hard to manage. Women I work with are often used to being the strong one. Children may struggle with big emotions or difficulty slowing their mind or body. Families often want to better understand their child and improve connection. I help clients build insight, emotional regulation, and practical tools so life feels more steady and manageable.
My work is primarily with thoughtful, capable women, bright and deeply feeling children, and families who are doing their best but feel stuck. From the outside, things may look steady, but internally, it can feel overwhelming or hard to manage. Women I work with are often used to being the strong one. Children may struggle with big emotions or difficulty slowing their mind or body. Families often want to better understand their child and improve connection. I help clients build insight, emotional regulation, and practical tools so life feels more steady and manageable.
I am passionate about helping people of all ages get past their past, and into living a life that is meaningful and fulfilling in the present. If you are struggling to cope with relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief and loss, or any overwhelming experience, whether past or present, I can help you navigate a path through the challenges you are facing. Our relationship in therapy provides a workspace in which you and I can partner to address ineffective behaviors and habits, explore difficult thoughts and feelings, and find some clarity about beliefs regarding yourself and your future.
I am passionate about helping people of all ages get past their past, and into living a life that is meaningful and fulfilling in the present. If you are struggling to cope with relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief and loss, or any overwhelming experience, whether past or present, I can help you navigate a path through the challenges you are facing. Our relationship in therapy provides a workspace in which you and I can partner to address ineffective behaviors and habits, explore difficult thoughts and feelings, and find some clarity about beliefs regarding yourself and your future.
Feel guilty choosing yourself over others? Twist yourself into a pretzel to be liked and accepted? Exhausted from sleepless nights of overthinking what you said or did wrong? Worry about what others think of you? I help female people-pleasers and overachievers to gain a sense of wholeness that comes from within, get in control of their mood and anxiety, overcome phobias, and have more loving and connected relationships.
I also help couples to break free from the painful cycle of arguing, misunderstanding and loneliness. A relationship is like a dance. In therapy, you and your partner will learn a new way to dance with each other.
Feel guilty choosing yourself over others? Twist yourself into a pretzel to be liked and accepted? Exhausted from sleepless nights of overthinking what you said or did wrong? Worry about what others think of you? I help female people-pleasers and overachievers to gain a sense of wholeness that comes from within, get in control of their mood and anxiety, overcome phobias, and have more loving and connected relationships.
I also help couples to break free from the painful cycle of arguing, misunderstanding and loneliness. A relationship is like a dance. In therapy, you and your partner will learn a new way to dance with each other.
Hi there, I'm Cathleen! I know how hard it can be to ask for help, but by reaching out, you’ve already begun your journey toward healing and growth. I am excited to work together! I provide compassionate care to individuals navigating mental health challenges with a focus on inclusivity and respect. I help clients work through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based methods. I’m committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where all identities are honored. My goal is to empower you to cultivate resilience and emotional well-being.
Hi there, I'm Cathleen! I know how hard it can be to ask for help, but by reaching out, you’ve already begun your journey toward healing and growth. I am excited to work together! I provide compassionate care to individuals navigating mental health challenges with a focus on inclusivity and respect. I help clients work through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is rooted in empathy and evidence-based methods. I’m committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where all identities are honored. My goal is to empower you to cultivate resilience and emotional well-being.
My heart is to serve those struggling with depression, anxiety and OCD. Having a desire to address these issues takes a lot of courage. Researching a therapist already speaks volumes of your resolve. My goal is to highlight strengths already present and work with clients to access these more readily. If your goal is to live a more fully engaging life, despite it's challenges and curveballs, I'm the therapist for you.
My heart is to serve those struggling with depression, anxiety and OCD. Having a desire to address these issues takes a lot of courage. Researching a therapist already speaks volumes of your resolve. My goal is to highlight strengths already present and work with clients to access these more readily. If your goal is to live a more fully engaging life, despite it's challenges and curveballs, I'm the therapist for you.
Your mind is a racing machine that you can't seem to turn off! Scary and bothersome thoughts keep popping in your mind! You try to block them but they keep comping back. You can't be fully present or really enjoy yourself because they are so loud so often! Simple tasks now take forever because you battle the urge to check or repeat things over and over. You are embarrassed that people may think you're weird! But they just don't understand what it's like to think things you don't want to think and do things you know don't always make sense. You just want the thoughts and worries to stop so you can feel like yourself again.
Your mind is a racing machine that you can't seem to turn off! Scary and bothersome thoughts keep popping in your mind! You try to block them but they keep comping back. You can't be fully present or really enjoy yourself because they are so loud so often! Simple tasks now take forever because you battle the urge to check or repeat things over and over. You are embarrassed that people may think you're weird! But they just don't understand what it's like to think things you don't want to think and do things you know don't always make sense. You just want the thoughts and worries to stop so you can feel like yourself again.
Life is tough, but so are you. You just don’t know it yet. You might be dealing with a difficult season in parenting your child or maybe you and your spouse are not getting along. Maybe you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, or just struggling with the general ups and downs of life. Maybe your child is struggling and you don’t know how to help him. That’s where I come in. I’m here to partner with you and lessen the load. I’ll use evidence based interventions and theories to tackle the difficulties you are facing so you can live the life you want. (www.janethomascounseling.com)
Life is tough, but so are you. You just don’t know it yet. You might be dealing with a difficult season in parenting your child or maybe you and your spouse are not getting along. Maybe you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, or just struggling with the general ups and downs of life. Maybe your child is struggling and you don’t know how to help him. That’s where I come in. I’m here to partner with you and lessen the load. I’ll use evidence based interventions and theories to tackle the difficulties you are facing so you can live the life you want. (www.janethomascounseling.com)
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Next (but really kind of parallel to the other stuff) is helping you build up emotional literacy, cognitive clarity, and self-management skills. Mindfulness, Values-based Decision Making, Reframing thoughts and urges, Resilience, Self-care.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. Next (but really kind of parallel to the other stuff) is helping you build up emotional literacy, cognitive clarity, and self-management skills. Mindfulness, Values-based Decision Making, Reframing thoughts and urges, Resilience, Self-care.
I integrate ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), practical coping tools, and real-life strategies tailored to your needs and daily life.
Currently accepting new clients. You may feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, OCD, trauma, anger, ADHD, grief, or self-doubt — reacting quickly, struggling to focus, or feeling disconnected from your confidence and sense of control. Many clients come in exhausted from repeating the same patterns and unsure how to move forward. I work with individuals across Dripping Springs and Hays County who want practical support and meaningful, lasting change.
I integrate ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), practical coping tools, and real-life strategies tailored to your needs and daily life.
Currently accepting new clients. You may feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, OCD, trauma, anger, ADHD, grief, or self-doubt — reacting quickly, struggling to focus, or feeling disconnected from your confidence and sense of control. Many clients come in exhausted from repeating the same patterns and unsure how to move forward. I work with individuals across Dripping Springs and Hays County who want practical support and meaningful, lasting change.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing a variety of anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, generalized anxiety, and phobias, as well as adults with ADHD. I also support clients who have difficulty regulating emotions and navigating the impact these patterns can have on relationships. Many of my clients are thoughtful, insightful, and self-aware, yet feel stuck in exhausting cycles of fear, reassurance-seeking, self-doubt, and overstimulation. You may feel like you know better, but anxiety continues to run the show. I aim to create a space where you feel understood, safe, and able to show up exactly as you are.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing a variety of anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, generalized anxiety, and phobias, as well as adults with ADHD. I also support clients who have difficulty regulating emotions and navigating the impact these patterns can have on relationships. Many of my clients are thoughtful, insightful, and self-aware, yet feel stuck in exhausting cycles of fear, reassurance-seeking, self-doubt, and overstimulation. You may feel like you know better, but anxiety continues to run the show. I aim to create a space where you feel understood, safe, and able to show up exactly as you are.
Overthinking isn't a personality trait and you're not "just an anxious person." Your brain got really good at overdoing it for a long time and now you’re left with a constant stream of overthinking, obsessing, and catastrophizing. You’re afraid of your intrusive thoughts and what you might do or what might happen. OCD treatment takes Pandoras box and rips it open to the highest degree. Let’s talk about the things that scare you and I’ll support you to freedom. I help people stuck in their rumination spirals, compulsions gone awry, and anxiety controlling their every move. We will build that confidence in your judgement fast.
Overthinking isn't a personality trait and you're not "just an anxious person." Your brain got really good at overdoing it for a long time and now you’re left with a constant stream of overthinking, obsessing, and catastrophizing. You’re afraid of your intrusive thoughts and what you might do or what might happen. OCD treatment takes Pandoras box and rips it open to the highest degree. Let’s talk about the things that scare you and I’ll support you to freedom. I help people stuck in their rumination spirals, compulsions gone awry, and anxiety controlling their every move. We will build that confidence in your judgement fast.
Using CBT, ACT, and ERP, I help clients build real tools for life outside the session.
I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and . Sessions are collaborative — not something done to you, but with you. I help clients build emotional awareness, develop coping tools, and grow confidence in their own ability to handle what life throws at them.
Using CBT, ACT, and ERP, I help clients build real tools for life outside the session.
I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and . Sessions are collaborative — not something done to you, but with you. I help clients build emotional awareness, develop coping tools, and grow confidence in their own ability to handle what life throws at them.
Some common therapeutic modalities I use include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Is your mind consumed by worries or fears? Do you struggle with insecurities or an inner critic that says, you're a “failure" or “not good enough?” Do you have trouble setting boundaries or communicating assertively? I can teach you strategies to be present for what matters and make decisions based on your values. You can learn effective techniques to stop running from your fears and take back control of your life. I can teach you relaxation and mindfulness skills to increase inner peace and awareness. You can learn to shift unhealthy mindsets, develop healthier core beliefs, and begin advocating for what you deserve.
Some common therapeutic modalities I use include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Is your mind consumed by worries or fears? Do you struggle with insecurities or an inner critic that says, you're a “failure" or “not good enough?” Do you have trouble setting boundaries or communicating assertively? I can teach you strategies to be present for what matters and make decisions based on your values. You can learn effective techniques to stop running from your fears and take back control of your life. I can teach you relaxation and mindfulness skills to increase inner peace and awareness. You can learn to shift unhealthy mindsets, develop healthier core beliefs, and begin advocating for what you deserve.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by a world not built for your brain? I work with neurodivergent individuals of all ages, including those with ADHD, high functioning Autism or AuDHD often late-diagnosed, who are tired of 'trying harder' and ready to start 'trying differently. I provide a space where you don’t have to mask to be heard.
I also help older adults distinguish between 'senior moments' and the lifelong patterns of ADHD. If retirement has removed the structure you once relied on, making it harder to stay organized or present in conversations, we can work together to find clarity.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by a world not built for your brain? I work with neurodivergent individuals of all ages, including those with ADHD, high functioning Autism or AuDHD often late-diagnosed, who are tired of 'trying harder' and ready to start 'trying differently. I provide a space where you don’t have to mask to be heard.
I also help older adults distinguish between 'senior moments' and the lifelong patterns of ADHD. If retirement has removed the structure you once relied on, making it harder to stay organized or present in conversations, we can work together to find clarity.
I specialize in working with those who have trauma as well as utilizing ACT, CBT, DBT, and ERP.
As a counselor, my goal is to assist you in the development and achievement of your own goals. The way we are raised, the way we are taught how to behave, and how we experience life is what makes every one of us unique. My focus as your therapist is to help you process and grow through your experiences. In a session with me, we will work together to learn new and healthy ways of coping, identify and express emotions both past and present, and continue to make steps forward for a future worth living.
I specialize in working with those who have trauma as well as utilizing ACT, CBT, DBT, and ERP.
As a counselor, my goal is to assist you in the development and achievement of your own goals. The way we are raised, the way we are taught how to behave, and how we experience life is what makes every one of us unique. My focus as your therapist is to help you process and grow through your experiences. In a session with me, we will work together to learn new and healthy ways of coping, identify and express emotions both past and present, and continue to make steps forward for a future worth living.
Troubling life stressors, relationship issues, uncomfortable emotions and thoughts can all get in the way of you living your most authentic and fulfilling life. You don’t have to tackle these on your own. I can join you in building a more viable path towards healing and well-being.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, and reactions to stress. However, I also have extensive experience working with relationship issues, OCD, Depression, Eating Disorders and disordered eating patterns, and ADHD.
Troubling life stressors, relationship issues, uncomfortable emotions and thoughts can all get in the way of you living your most authentic and fulfilling life. You don’t have to tackle these on your own. I can join you in building a more viable path towards healing and well-being.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, and reactions to stress. However, I also have extensive experience working with relationship issues, OCD, Depression, Eating Disorders and disordered eating patterns, and ADHD.
Welcome! I specialize in helping women recover from anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma & burn-out. My typical clients include women in caregiving roles who are eager to find work/life balance; women recovering from trauma or abusive relationships; and ladies looking to slow down, refocus, and rebuild their sense of self in a safe and supportive space. I'm here to listen, hold space, and help you navigate emotions and thoughts, cope with life stressors, prioritize self care, problem-solve, and cultivate healthy relationships, including your relationship with your SELF. Please visit my website for more information and scheduling.
Welcome! I specialize in helping women recover from anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma & burn-out. My typical clients include women in caregiving roles who are eager to find work/life balance; women recovering from trauma or abusive relationships; and ladies looking to slow down, refocus, and rebuild their sense of self in a safe and supportive space. I'm here to listen, hold space, and help you navigate emotions and thoughts, cope with life stressors, prioritize self care, problem-solve, and cultivate healthy relationships, including your relationship with your SELF. Please visit my website for more information and scheduling.
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Using EMDR, ERP, and IFS therapy, I offer a calm, supportive space to understand your patterns, heal old wounds, soothe your nervous system, and create lasting emotional freedom.
You get things done. You push through. You handle what others can’t. But lately the pressure, anxiety, and old patterns are catching up. You want more than “holding it together.” You want clarity, calm, and the freedom to stop performing and actually feel good again. You’re ready to understand what’s happening inside, break the cycles that drain you, and step into a steadier, more grounded version of yourself.
Using EMDR, ERP, and IFS therapy, I offer a calm, supportive space to understand your patterns, heal old wounds, soothe your nervous system, and create lasting emotional freedom.
You get things done. You push through. You handle what others can’t. But lately the pressure, anxiety, and old patterns are catching up. You want more than “holding it together.” You want clarity, calm, and the freedom to stop performing and actually feel good again. You’re ready to understand what’s happening inside, break the cycles that drain you, and step into a steadier, more grounded version of yourself.
Our staff are trained in EMDR/ART, PE, CPT, iCBT, CBT-I, ACT, ComB, CBT-E, and gentle ERP, which are approaches for anxiety disorders such as health anxiety, perfection/people pleasing, relationship issues, insomnia, OCD, BFRBs, Panic, Phobias, Social Anxiety, & trauma.
Do you feel like fears or thoughts are taking over your life? You try to push your thoughts away, but they keep coming back.
Are you worn out from the weight of "what if" that could happen?
Do you feel compelled or have urges to do thing repetitively or are you thinking constantly to fix your problems? Do you find yourself shakey, nervous, pressured, or stressed so much that it feels like you can't remember the last time you felt good?
Whether you're facing OCD, phobias/panic, social anxiety, skin picking, insomnia, eating disorders, or trauma, the counselors at Invictus Counseling LLC are here for you.
Our staff are trained in EMDR/ART, PE, CPT, iCBT, CBT-I, ACT, ComB, CBT-E, and gentle ERP, which are approaches for anxiety disorders such as health anxiety, perfection/people pleasing, relationship issues, insomnia, OCD, BFRBs, Panic, Phobias, Social Anxiety, & trauma.
Do you feel like fears or thoughts are taking over your life? You try to push your thoughts away, but they keep coming back.
Are you worn out from the weight of "what if" that could happen?
Do you feel compelled or have urges to do thing repetitively or are you thinking constantly to fix your problems? Do you find yourself shakey, nervous, pressured, or stressed so much that it feels like you can't remember the last time you felt good?
Whether you're facing OCD, phobias/panic, social anxiety, skin picking, insomnia, eating disorders, or trauma, the counselors at Invictus Counseling LLC are here for you.
She is formally trained in Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for OCD.
Emma takes a humanistic, holistic, and science-informed approach to therapy. She finds the brain fascinating and is especially passionate about providing education regarding the biological underpinnings of OCD and anxiety. Emma strongly believes that better understanding one’s body and mind is an essential tool in recovery from chronic anxiety.
She is formally trained in Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for OCD.
Emma takes a humanistic, holistic, and science-informed approach to therapy. She finds the brain fascinating and is especially passionate about providing education regarding the biological underpinnings of OCD and anxiety. Emma strongly believes that better understanding one’s body and mind is an essential tool in recovery from chronic anxiety.
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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.