Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Clarksville, MD
What do you hope to gain from seeking therapy? Results? Whatever "results," look like for you, we are here to help you make that happen. We are experienced, outcome driven, and best of all, we do not judge you. We will work at your pace, but we will get things done none the less.
What do you hope to gain from seeking therapy? Results? Whatever "results," look like for you, we are here to help you make that happen. We are experienced, outcome driven, and best of all, we do not judge you. We will work at your pace, but we will get things done none the less.
Telehealth Services in Maryland and Florida/ Now offering expanded evening and weekend availability!
Welcome! I provide telehealth therapy for children ages 10+ and adults across the lifespan. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), while also helping clients navigate life transitions and everyday stressors with greater confidence and resilience. Areas of support may include sports performance anxiety, academic and college-related stress, parenting and family dynamics, career and workplace challenges, self-esteem concerns, and adjustment during the postpartum period.
Telehealth Services in Maryland and Florida/ Now offering expanded evening and weekend availability!
Welcome! I provide telehealth therapy for children ages 10+ and adults across the lifespan. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), while also helping clients navigate life transitions and everyday stressors with greater confidence and resilience. Areas of support may include sports performance anxiety, academic and college-related stress, parenting and family dynamics, career and workplace challenges, self-esteem concerns, and adjustment during the postpartum period.
We'll use I-CBT, ERP and ACT to slowly untangle the OCD pattern and out of the OCD "bubble
What is preventing you from living your most meaning filled life?
I believe therapy is a truly collaborative effort for healing and as such, I seek to build an authentic and equal relationship with the person sitting across from me. I am passionate about helping people learn how to live by their values instead of letting emotions, thoughts or OCD control or overwhelm their lives.
If you're suffering from OCD, or self harm; including cutting, bingeing, restriction, purging, my targeted approach is highly effective when you engage in the process.
We'll use I-CBT, ERP and ACT to slowly untangle the OCD pattern and out of the OCD "bubble
What is preventing you from living your most meaning filled life?
I believe therapy is a truly collaborative effort for healing and as such, I seek to build an authentic and equal relationship with the person sitting across from me. I am passionate about helping people learn how to live by their values instead of letting emotions, thoughts or OCD control or overwhelm their lives.
If you're suffering from OCD, or self harm; including cutting, bingeing, restriction, purging, my targeted approach is highly effective when you engage in the process.
I specialize in IFS (Level 1), ERP, and CBT to help adults with anxiety, OCD, depression, and PTSD.
Depending on the problem, I use exposure and response prevention ( ERP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and/or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). My goal is for my clients to break patterns and experience lasting change.
I specialize in IFS (Level 1), ERP, and CBT to help adults with anxiety, OCD, depression, and PTSD.
Depending on the problem, I use exposure and response prevention ( ERP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and/or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). My goal is for my clients to break patterns and experience lasting change.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive and behavioral treatment for anxiety-related disorders (including selective mutism & OCD). I also have extensive experience helping with concerns such as depression, emotion regulation difficulties, ADHD, parenting stress and challenges, relationship difficulties, and pill-swallowing difficulties. I work with individuals of all ages, with a primary focus on children, adolescents, and young adults. I am also a part-time faculty member in the Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive and behavioral treatment for anxiety-related disorders (including selective mutism & OCD). I also have extensive experience helping with concerns such as depression, emotion regulation difficulties, ADHD, parenting stress and challenges, relationship difficulties, and pill-swallowing difficulties. I work with individuals of all ages, with a primary focus on children, adolescents, and young adults. I am also a part-time faculty member in the Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
You feel like your emotions have taken over your life. Whether it's due to a traumatic event, unrelenting anxiety, or day-to-day stress, you just can't seem to "pull it together." It feels like your life is getting smaller and less fulfilling by the day. You have tried so many things to make yourself feel better and more in control, but these are only temporary fixes. You may have even tried therapy before and found that it helped to vent your feelings - but that the relief didn't last for very long. You are ready to make some real changes in your life, but you don't know how or where to begin.
You feel like your emotions have taken over your life. Whether it's due to a traumatic event, unrelenting anxiety, or day-to-day stress, you just can't seem to "pull it together." It feels like your life is getting smaller and less fulfilling by the day. You have tried so many things to make yourself feel better and more in control, but these are only temporary fixes. You may have even tried therapy before and found that it helped to vent your feelings - but that the relief didn't last for very long. You are ready to make some real changes in your life, but you don't know how or where to begin.
You may appear high-functioning on the outside but are desperate on the inside. Maybe you’re carrying trauma, stuck in painful relationship cycles, or battling anxiety, grief, or a deep sense of disconnection. You want clarity, peace, and healing—but more than anything, you want to feel like yourself again. You’re ready to understand the “why” behind your struggles, not just talk about the latest crisis. You’re looking for something deeper—a space to be real, to be safe, and to begin to untangle what’s been holding you back.
You may appear high-functioning on the outside but are desperate on the inside. Maybe you’re carrying trauma, stuck in painful relationship cycles, or battling anxiety, grief, or a deep sense of disconnection. You want clarity, peace, and healing—but more than anything, you want to feel like yourself again. You’re ready to understand the “why” behind your struggles, not just talk about the latest crisis. You’re looking for something deeper—a space to be real, to be safe, and to begin to untangle what’s been holding you back.
I use evidence-based approaches, including ERP, CBT, DBT skills, and ACT.
I believe therapy should be a collaborative and supportive process where individuals feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I work alongside clients on their mental health journey, while developing practical tools to support lasting change and emotional resilience. My approach integrates evidence-based practices, while remaining flexible to the unique needs of each individual, recognizing everyone's path toward growth looks different.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University.
I use evidence-based approaches, including ERP, CBT, DBT skills, and ACT.
I believe therapy should be a collaborative and supportive process where individuals feel safe exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I work alongside clients on their mental health journey, while developing practical tools to support lasting change and emotional resilience. My approach integrates evidence-based practices, while remaining flexible to the unique needs of each individual, recognizing everyone's path toward growth looks different.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Maryland. I received my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University.
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Hi there! I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) currently accepting new clients through Headway. I provide individual telehealth counseling for teens and adults, supporting those navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, relationship challenges, grief and loss, stress, and self-esteem concerns.
I believe therapy works best when it feels genuine and grounded in real connection. I bring warmth, empathy, and a bit of humor to the process, helping clients better understand themselves, find meaning and purpose, and move through life with greater confidence and clarity.
Hi there! I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) currently accepting new clients through Headway. I provide individual telehealth counseling for teens and adults, supporting those navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, relationship challenges, grief and loss, stress, and self-esteem concerns.
I believe therapy works best when it feels genuine and grounded in real connection. I bring warmth, empathy, and a bit of humor to the process, helping clients better understand themselves, find meaning and purpose, and move through life with greater confidence and clarity.
I aspire to create a counseling environment centered around the client. To gain strong therapeutic relationships, I work with each client to explore their strengths and needs. After receiving my master’s degree, I gained experience through several different types of therapeutic settings, including drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, IPV treatment programs, the educational system, foster care services, and working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. Through these experiences, I have found it most useful to work with clients using the Person-Centered approach.
I aspire to create a counseling environment centered around the client. To gain strong therapeutic relationships, I work with each client to explore their strengths and needs. After receiving my master’s degree, I gained experience through several different types of therapeutic settings, including drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, IPV treatment programs, the educational system, foster care services, and working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. Through these experiences, I have found it most useful to work with clients using the Person-Centered approach.
Imagine your mental health as a garden, where each plant represents a part of who you are. For overthinkers, especially those struggling with OCD and anxiety, the garden can feel overwhelmed by persistent weeds of worry, repetitive thoughts, and restless nights. These challenges can make it hard for the vibrant parts of you to grow and thrive. As a nonbinary, queer art therapist, artist, and outdoor walk-and-talk therapy enthusiast, I specialize in guiding all ages with my extensive training in art therapy, exposure and response prevention, somatic regulation, and parts work to help your garden heal and grow!
Imagine your mental health as a garden, where each plant represents a part of who you are. For overthinkers, especially those struggling with OCD and anxiety, the garden can feel overwhelmed by persistent weeds of worry, repetitive thoughts, and restless nights. These challenges can make it hard for the vibrant parts of you to grow and thrive. As a nonbinary, queer art therapist, artist, and outdoor walk-and-talk therapy enthusiast, I specialize in guiding all ages with my extensive training in art therapy, exposure and response prevention, somatic regulation, and parts work to help your garden heal and grow!
I have trained in ACT, EFT, ERP, CCPT, and EF skills.
My clients are adults, teens, and children who want to feel more grounded, confident, and connected. They’re ready to work through anxiety, stress, or life changes with support and tools that truly work for them. Whether it’s a child learning to manage emotions, a teen building identity, or an adult navigating stress and life transitions, they’re seeking a space that recognizes their strengths and supports growth.
I have trained in ACT, EFT, ERP, CCPT, and EF skills.
My clients are adults, teens, and children who want to feel more grounded, confident, and connected. They’re ready to work through anxiety, stress, or life changes with support and tools that truly work for them. Whether it’s a child learning to manage emotions, a teen building identity, or an adult navigating stress and life transitions, they’re seeking a space that recognizes their strengths and supports growth.
As a queer-identifying individual and therapist, I understand how vital it is to have a safe, affirming space to explore your deepest self. My work focuses on supporting individuals navigating anxiety and OCD, family of origin challenges, gender identity, and body image.
I also feel deeply connected to supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals on the path to parenthood—whether carrying a child, considering conception, or stepping into your role as a non-birthing partner. As a therapist and trained full-spectrum doula, I bring a unique perspective to supporting clients through life transitions, including pregnancy, loss, and parenthood.
As a queer-identifying individual and therapist, I understand how vital it is to have a safe, affirming space to explore your deepest self. My work focuses on supporting individuals navigating anxiety and OCD, family of origin challenges, gender identity, and body image.
I also feel deeply connected to supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals on the path to parenthood—whether carrying a child, considering conception, or stepping into your role as a non-birthing partner. As a therapist and trained full-spectrum doula, I bring a unique perspective to supporting clients through life transitions, including pregnancy, loss, and parenthood.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland who works primarily with teens and adults, and am dedicated to helping people build lives of meaning, connection, and agency.
Too often, our lives get derailed by painful experiences that leave us feeling aimless, hopeless, disconnected and/or stuck. And we try to cope with the painful aftermath in the best way we know how—perhaps we keep busy, try to achieve, try to think our way through, or use methods to distract, punish ourselves or numb out. While these may offer some short-term relief, we find we have to organize more of our lives around something that feels inescapable.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland who works primarily with teens and adults, and am dedicated to helping people build lives of meaning, connection, and agency.
Too often, our lives get derailed by painful experiences that leave us feeling aimless, hopeless, disconnected and/or stuck. And we try to cope with the painful aftermath in the best way we know how—perhaps we keep busy, try to achieve, try to think our way through, or use methods to distract, punish ourselves or numb out. While these may offer some short-term relief, we find we have to organize more of our lives around something that feels inescapable.
True North Therapy and Training
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Bethesda, MD 20814
All of us experience pain and suffering at one time or another in our lives. As therapists, we know that our clients aren’t broken during such periods—they’re stuck. Our aim in working with you isn’t to fix you; it’s to help you meet life’s challenges and craft a life of meaning and purpose. We take an active role in guiding you through an exploration of your values, as well as broadening your skill set associated with mindfulness.
All of us experience pain and suffering at one time or another in our lives. As therapists, we know that our clients aren’t broken during such periods—they’re stuck. Our aim in working with you isn’t to fix you; it’s to help you meet life’s challenges and craft a life of meaning and purpose. We take an active role in guiding you through an exploration of your values, as well as broadening your skill set associated with mindfulness.
Grace Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21210
Waitlist for new clients
I work with people of all ages navigating anxiety, OCD, autism, trauma, and identity exploration. My ideal clients seek a safe, affirming space to better understand themselves, manage distress, and feel empowered in who they are. I specialize in gender-affirming care and neurodiversity-informed approaches, tailoring treatment to each person or family. I also specialize in play therapy for children of all ages. I meet clients where they are, fostering emotional growth and lasting change. Adult ASD social group is open for new members!
I work with people of all ages navigating anxiety, OCD, autism, trauma, and identity exploration. My ideal clients seek a safe, affirming space to better understand themselves, manage distress, and feel empowered in who they are. I specialize in gender-affirming care and neurodiversity-informed approaches, tailoring treatment to each person or family. I also specialize in play therapy for children of all ages. I meet clients where they are, fostering emotional growth and lasting change. Adult ASD social group is open for new members!
I provide cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and use exposure with response prevention ( ERP) and mindfulness practices for treatment of OCD, panic disorders, specific phobias, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, and sleep problems.
I provide teaching and supervision in CBT to psychiatry residents at Georgetown University Hospital, Department of Psychiatry.
I provide cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and use exposure with response prevention ( ERP) and mindfulness practices for treatment of OCD, panic disorders, specific phobias, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, trichotillomania, body dysmorphic disorder, and sleep problems.
I provide teaching and supervision in CBT to psychiatry residents at Georgetown University Hospital, Department of Psychiatry.
I work with clients struggling with OCD and eating disorders-using a blend of ERP, ACT, and DBT.
Living with obsessive compulsive disorder causes you to struggle with unwanted intrusive thoughts and exhausting compulsions. You feel trapped by your own mind and so tired of battling with your thoughts. Living with an eating disorder is exhausting-you constantly think about food and your body. You wish that you could be free from this. Whether you struggle with obsessive compulsive disorder or an eating disorder-I can help.
I work with clients struggling with OCD and eating disorders-using a blend of ERP, ACT, and DBT.
Living with obsessive compulsive disorder causes you to struggle with unwanted intrusive thoughts and exhausting compulsions. You feel trapped by your own mind and so tired of battling with your thoughts. Living with an eating disorder is exhausting-you constantly think about food and your body. You wish that you could be free from this. Whether you struggle with obsessive compulsive disorder or an eating disorder-I can help.
Words can be difficult some days, especially when they are locked in our minds. Expressing oneself effectively can be challenging. Thoughts may be unclear, feelings hard to identify, or needs tough to articulate. I believe people possess inner wisdom and the ability to navigate these situations with greater clarity. My role is to guide people with a strengths-based approach. Together, we explore their inner world, develop practical coping strategies, and build their ability to manage psychological entropy. Clients can expect to feel empowered, gain insights, and learn skills for a balanced and fulfilling life.
Words can be difficult some days, especially when they are locked in our minds. Expressing oneself effectively can be challenging. Thoughts may be unclear, feelings hard to identify, or needs tough to articulate. I believe people possess inner wisdom and the ability to navigate these situations with greater clarity. My role is to guide people with a strengths-based approach. Together, we explore their inner world, develop practical coping strategies, and build their ability to manage psychological entropy. Clients can expect to feel empowered, gain insights, and learn skills for a balanced and fulfilling life.
Does depression, anxiety or chronic pain prevent you from engaging in therapy? Would you be best served by a therapist who can meet primarily by video or even simply voice calls? When hard-to-solve challenges start to get in the way of expectations for work and personal relationships, it can be difficult to determine what steps need to be taken to improve the situation. It is easy to lose hope when solutions offered by family and friends are unsuccessful. It is easier to make positive changes and move forward with the help of an experienced, professional, objective confidant. Hope is here, let's talk through your challenges.
Does depression, anxiety or chronic pain prevent you from engaging in therapy? Would you be best served by a therapist who can meet primarily by video or even simply voice calls? When hard-to-solve challenges start to get in the way of expectations for work and personal relationships, it can be difficult to determine what steps need to be taken to improve the situation. It is easy to lose hope when solutions offered by family and friends are unsuccessful. It is easier to make positive changes and move forward with the help of an experienced, professional, objective confidant. Hope is here, let's talk through your challenges.
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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.