Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Cottage Grove, MN
I am trained in I-CBT and ERP/ EXRP, and EMDR.
Life can feel especially heavy when you’re facing infertility, navigating pregnancy or postpartum challenges, or living with anxiety, depression, or OCD. You don’t have to go through it alone. I specialize in supporting adolescents and adults through these difficult seasons with compassion, understanding, and evidence-based care.
I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you’re truly seen and supported. My style is gentle, person-centered, and tailored to your unique needs.
I am trained in I-CBT and ERP/ EXRP, and EMDR.
Life can feel especially heavy when you’re facing infertility, navigating pregnancy or postpartum challenges, or living with anxiety, depression, or OCD. You don’t have to go through it alone. I specialize in supporting adolescents and adults through these difficult seasons with compassion, understanding, and evidence-based care.
I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you’re truly seen and supported. My style is gentle, person-centered, and tailored to your unique needs.
My goal as a therapist is to genuinely connect with and support clients in their journey. It is a privilege to walk with others on their path towards healing and knowing themselves. I strive to make sure my clients feel seen and heard as their true selves, experience warmth and security in the counseling room, and know that I unconditionally accept them. I believe therapy should be a true partnership between myself and my client; we are a team working toward your desired healing, growth, and change. I am committed to providing a safe and inviting atmosphere for all people, identities, and needs.
My goal as a therapist is to genuinely connect with and support clients in their journey. It is a privilege to walk with others on their path towards healing and knowing themselves. I strive to make sure my clients feel seen and heard as their true selves, experience warmth and security in the counseling room, and know that I unconditionally accept them. I believe therapy should be a true partnership between myself and my client; we are a team working toward your desired healing, growth, and change. I am committed to providing a safe and inviting atmosphere for all people, identities, and needs.
We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and mindfulness-based treatment.
MPS is an outpatient psychotherapy clinic with 2 locations in Minnesota - Woodbury and Oakdale. We offer individual mental health therapy for children, teens and adults. We commonly treat the following concerns: Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder), Anxiety Disorders (Generalized, Separation, Social, Phobias, Panic), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Tourettes/Motor Tic Disorder, Life and/or Family Changes, Grief and Loss, Psychosis, Trauma, and Attention & Focus Concerns (ADHD).
We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and mindfulness-based treatment.
MPS is an outpatient psychotherapy clinic with 2 locations in Minnesota - Woodbury and Oakdale. We offer individual mental health therapy for children, teens and adults. We commonly treat the following concerns: Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder), Anxiety Disorders (Generalized, Separation, Social, Phobias, Panic), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Tourettes/Motor Tic Disorder, Life and/or Family Changes, Grief and Loss, Psychosis, Trauma, and Attention & Focus Concerns (ADHD).
Do you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? We all have the ability to change our situations or the way we handle them, we just need a little hope. I love coming alongside people who are struggling and helping them to see the light at the end of the tunnel. From coloring and play therapy to exploring the past, challenging beliefs, or sitting with you in your pain--I have a passion for hurting people. I'd love to walk with you through shame and conflict in your life and help you find meaning and hope.
Do you feel stuck and unsure how to move forward? We all have the ability to change our situations or the way we handle them, we just need a little hope. I love coming alongside people who are struggling and helping them to see the light at the end of the tunnel. From coloring and play therapy to exploring the past, challenging beliefs, or sitting with you in your pain--I have a passion for hurting people. I'd love to walk with you through shame and conflict in your life and help you find meaning and hope.
I have received training in the evidence-based treatment of ERP for OCD.
Meeting each client where they are, both emotionally and developmentally, is at the heart of my work. I have experience working with youth in educational settings that has given me insight on the feelings, thoughts, and challenges kids and teens experience every day. I am also passionate about providing support for the LGBTQIA+ community.
I have received training in the evidence-based treatment of ERP for OCD.
Meeting each client where they are, both emotionally and developmentally, is at the heart of my work. I have experience working with youth in educational settings that has given me insight on the feelings, thoughts, and challenges kids and teens experience every day. I am also passionate about providing support for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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You deserve a lifetime filled with laughter and joy. Still, it’s natural that we experience challenges and difficulties. It’s natural that we experience tough seasons of life and flooding emotions. In these times, I believe therapy can be like a breath of fresh air, or the extra support you may be looking for. I work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and cultures as well as a variety of ages. I look forward to supporting you on this journey and working together collaboratively on what you choose, after all, you are the expert of your own life.
You deserve a lifetime filled with laughter and joy. Still, it’s natural that we experience challenges and difficulties. It’s natural that we experience tough seasons of life and flooding emotions. In these times, I believe therapy can be like a breath of fresh air, or the extra support you may be looking for. I work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and cultures as well as a variety of ages. I look forward to supporting you on this journey and working together collaboratively on what you choose, after all, you are the expert of your own life.
As an LPC, I view behavior as functional or dysfunctional and help clients break free from patterns that no longer serve them. I specialize in Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, and some Personality Disorders. My evidence-based approach includes CBT, DBT, Insight-Oriented, Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-based techniques tailored to each client’s needs. For trauma, I integrate CPT and TF-CBT to address unhelpful beliefs formed after traumatic experiences.
As an LPC, I view behavior as functional or dysfunctional and help clients break free from patterns that no longer serve them. I specialize in Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, and some Personality Disorders. My evidence-based approach includes CBT, DBT, Insight-Oriented, Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-based techniques tailored to each client’s needs. For trauma, I integrate CPT and TF-CBT to address unhelpful beliefs formed after traumatic experiences.
I'm a Psychologist in CA and MN who believes each person has the potential to grow at any age. My ultimate focus in therapy is to not merely eliminate “symptoms” but to increase your fulfillment in life, as defined by you. This means treatment is customized to meet YOUR needs so you can meet your goals. I'm LGBTQIA+-Affirming & provide therapy for a variety of clinical disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, & interpersonal difficulties. I'm MAP-Informed. I believe in the potential for individual and emotional growth, striving to provide a safe and warm environment in which you can explore and thrive.
I'm a Psychologist in CA and MN who believes each person has the potential to grow at any age. My ultimate focus in therapy is to not merely eliminate “symptoms” but to increase your fulfillment in life, as defined by you. This means treatment is customized to meet YOUR needs so you can meet your goals. I'm LGBTQIA+-Affirming & provide therapy for a variety of clinical disorders, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, & interpersonal difficulties. I'm MAP-Informed. I believe in the potential for individual and emotional growth, striving to provide a safe and warm environment in which you can explore and thrive.
Clients are supported through a collaborative, person-centered approach grounded in evidence-based care, including ERP, I-CBT, CBT skills, and psychodynamic insight work.
Accepting NEW Virtual Clients.
I work with adults (18+) who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unlike themselves and are looking for support in creating meaningful change. Many of my clients seek therapy for anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, burnout, or life transitions, including changes in identity, relationships, and career. I also enjoy working with new mothers as they navigate the transition into motherhood and the emotional, relational, and identity shifts that can accompany this stage of life.
Clients are supported through a collaborative, person-centered approach grounded in evidence-based care, including ERP, I-CBT, CBT skills, and psychodynamic insight work.
Accepting NEW Virtual Clients.
I work with adults (18+) who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unlike themselves and are looking for support in creating meaningful change. Many of my clients seek therapy for anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, burnout, or life transitions, including changes in identity, relationships, and career. I also enjoy working with new mothers as they navigate the transition into motherhood and the emotional, relational, and identity shifts that can accompany this stage of life.
Using ERP and DBT, I help clients build skills, face fears, and create meaningful change.
For a long time, I was my own worst critic, believing that being hard on myself was the key to growth. While that strategy may produce short-term results, relentless self-criticism often creates more barriers than motivation—and leaves little room for positive emotion. Many people come into therapy feeling trapped by their emotions or believing their feelings mean something is wrong with them. I help clients understand that emotions are not problems to eliminate, but signals to learn from.
Using ERP and DBT, I help clients build skills, face fears, and create meaningful change.
For a long time, I was my own worst critic, believing that being hard on myself was the key to growth. While that strategy may produce short-term results, relentless self-criticism often creates more barriers than motivation—and leaves little room for positive emotion. Many people come into therapy feeling trapped by their emotions or believing their feelings mean something is wrong with them. I help clients understand that emotions are not problems to eliminate, but signals to learn from.
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.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, identity development, self-esteem concerns, and emotional challenges. As an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I specialize in supporting transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse youth in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. My goal is to help clients build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, strengthen emotional well-being, and navigate life's challenges with greater resilience and self-understanding.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, identity development, self-esteem concerns, and emotional challenges. As an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I specialize in supporting transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse youth in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. My goal is to help clients build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, strengthen emotional well-being, and navigate life's challenges with greater resilience and self-understanding.
My training stems from evidence-based treatments (I-CBT, ERP, CBIT), but I incorporate other techniques such as mindfulness, art etc.
I identify as a bicultural (Ecuadorian-American) and Latina provider. Because of this, I recognize everyone’s unique experiences and challenges. I meet individuals where they are at, but I am open to challenging my clients (at your pace!) too. I provide a collaborative, safe, humorous, and flexible environment. I am very much willing to move around in session, participate in other activities, or just calmly sit. I am currently working towards my LPCC licensure, but I have spent 9+ years working in various mental health settings such as children’s residential treatment center, case management, and suicide prevention/suicidality.
My training stems from evidence-based treatments (I-CBT, ERP, CBIT), but I incorporate other techniques such as mindfulness, art etc.
I identify as a bicultural (Ecuadorian-American) and Latina provider. Because of this, I recognize everyone’s unique experiences and challenges. I meet individuals where they are at, but I am open to challenging my clients (at your pace!) too. I provide a collaborative, safe, humorous, and flexible environment. I am very much willing to move around in session, participate in other activities, or just calmly sit. I am currently working towards my LPCC licensure, but I have spent 9+ years working in various mental health settings such as children’s residential treatment center, case management, and suicide prevention/suicidality.
I bring humor, curiosity, and a relational approach to CBT, DBT, ERP, and ACT modalities.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your own thoughts? Are you seeking to establish a more loving relationship with yourself? I enjoy working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and ADHD. I also frequently work with parents seeking support parenting children age 5-25 with OCD, anxiety, ADHD, and other challenging behaviors. Together we'll explore your goals and values with curiosity while honoring the experiences that have shaped you.
I bring humor, curiosity, and a relational approach to CBT, DBT, ERP, and ACT modalities.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your own thoughts? Are you seeking to establish a more loving relationship with yourself? I enjoy working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and ADHD. I also frequently work with parents seeking support parenting children age 5-25 with OCD, anxiety, ADHD, and other challenging behaviors. Together we'll explore your goals and values with curiosity while honoring the experiences that have shaped you.
My training in ERP, I-CBT, and EMDR serve as my therapeutic foundation, and I strongly believe in somatic and psychodynamic approaches to guide emotional and nervous system healing.
Welcome! Those seeking therapy with me describe feeling trapped in a cycle of obsessional thoughts and compulsions, feeling bound by anxiety, low self-esteem, panic, and suspected or known trauma. These struggles are heavy and imposing, and my clients show up with a strong desire to free themselves from their distress so they can live the life they want to lead - they just need the right kind of guidance to get there.
For Minnesota Residents: I hold Practice Priviledges via Compact Connect (LPC-MN-1616), and am available to provide telehealth services to those located in Minnesota.
My training in ERP, I-CBT, and EMDR serve as my therapeutic foundation, and I strongly believe in somatic and psychodynamic approaches to guide emotional and nervous system healing.
Welcome! Those seeking therapy with me describe feeling trapped in a cycle of obsessional thoughts and compulsions, feeling bound by anxiety, low self-esteem, panic, and suspected or known trauma. These struggles are heavy and imposing, and my clients show up with a strong desire to free themselves from their distress so they can live the life they want to lead - they just need the right kind of guidance to get there.
For Minnesota Residents: I hold Practice Priviledges via Compact Connect (LPC-MN-1616), and am available to provide telehealth services to those located in Minnesota.
I use evidence based approaches, including Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
If anxiety, OCD, or self-doubt have been running the show, therapy can help you reclaim your life. I specialize in treating anxiety and mood related disorders, including social anxiety, illness anxiety, panic, and depression. Together, we'll work to reduce the grip of fear and uncertainty so you can focus on what matters most.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based. I'll help you build practical tools to manage anxiety, face challenges with confidence, and create meaningful, lasting change. You don't have to navigate this alone. A more fulfilling life is possible
I use evidence based approaches, including Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
If anxiety, OCD, or self-doubt have been running the show, therapy can help you reclaim your life. I specialize in treating anxiety and mood related disorders, including social anxiety, illness anxiety, panic, and depression. Together, we'll work to reduce the grip of fear and uncertainty so you can focus on what matters most.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based. I'll help you build practical tools to manage anxiety, face challenges with confidence, and create meaningful, lasting change. You don't have to navigate this alone. A more fulfilling life is possible
Seeking support can be a nerve-wracking experience, but with the right provider it doesn’t have to be. I am a doctoral-level psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care to people of all ages. I have over 15 years of experience using a variety of therapeutic styles to meet the individual needs of each client, couple, or family I treat. While I utilize evidence-based treatments including EMDR, CBT, IFS, and DBT therapies, I strongly believe that treatment must be tailored to each client’s needs. I also believe that a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship with one’s provider is the key to success.
Seeking support can be a nerve-wracking experience, but with the right provider it doesn’t have to be. I am a doctoral-level psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, person-centered care to people of all ages. I have over 15 years of experience using a variety of therapeutic styles to meet the individual needs of each client, couple, or family I treat. While I utilize evidence-based treatments including EMDR, CBT, IFS, and DBT therapies, I strongly believe that treatment must be tailored to each client’s needs. I also believe that a strong, supportive therapeutic relationship with one’s provider is the key to success.
Kate (she/her) is a queer woman who believes stories are powerful, vulnerability is courageous, and everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Her practice is strengths-based and explicitly affirming of neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2S+, and BIPOC communities, as well as all bodies and relationship structures. She is passionate about supporting queer youth, addressing burnout and moral injury in helping professionals, and the human-animal bond. In her free time, Kate enjoys gardening, reading, hiking, and nerdy games.
Kate (she/her) is a queer woman who believes stories are powerful, vulnerability is courageous, and everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Her practice is strengths-based and explicitly affirming of neurodivergent, LGBTQIA2S+, and BIPOC communities, as well as all bodies and relationship structures. She is passionate about supporting queer youth, addressing burnout and moral injury in helping professionals, and the human-animal bond. In her free time, Kate enjoys gardening, reading, hiking, and nerdy games.
We could be a good fit if you want a supportive, collaborative space, to explore values, build resilience, and develop coping skills to improve your mental health and well-being. I am a licensed psychologist passionate about working with 2SLGBTQI young adults and parents of gender-diverse youth and I enjoy supporting individuals to build a meaningful and fulfilling life. I have expertise in supporting people in managing anxiety, depression, and trauma using goal-focused, affirming, and culturally responsive evidence-based approaches, and providing letters of support to access gender-affirming medical care.
We could be a good fit if you want a supportive, collaborative space, to explore values, build resilience, and develop coping skills to improve your mental health and well-being. I am a licensed psychologist passionate about working with 2SLGBTQI young adults and parents of gender-diverse youth and I enjoy supporting individuals to build a meaningful and fulfilling life. I have expertise in supporting people in managing anxiety, depression, and trauma using goal-focused, affirming, and culturally responsive evidence-based approaches, and providing letters of support to access gender-affirming medical care.
I understand how heavy it can feel to carry stress, expectations, navigate life’s challenges, and try to make sense of your experiences while still showing up every day. Struggles like anxiety, depression, ADHD, Chronic Illness, OCD, and trauma often go deeper than what’s visible, they can be shaped by past experiences, relationships, and the stories we’ve come to believe about ourselves.
I understand how heavy it can feel to carry stress, expectations, navigate life’s challenges, and try to make sense of your experiences while still showing up every day. Struggles like anxiety, depression, ADHD, Chronic Illness, OCD, and trauma often go deeper than what’s visible, they can be shaped by past experiences, relationships, and the stories we’ve come to believe about ourselves.
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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.