Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
While I have specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP) for OCD, I utilize an integrative approach that incorporates elements of attachment theory, existential-humanistic theory and harm reduction philosophy.
I see therapy as a meaningful step toward understanding yourself, growing and making lasting change. In my experience, there is no one-size-fits all approach, so it can take different shapes and forms depending on your needs. Whether you're looking to build self-awareness, strengthen your relationships, change your unwanted habits, process past traumas, better manage your stress or simply feel better emotionally - I am here to help!
While I have specialized training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP) for OCD, I utilize an integrative approach that incorporates elements of attachment theory, existential-humanistic theory and harm reduction philosophy.
I see therapy as a meaningful step toward understanding yourself, growing and making lasting change. In my experience, there is no one-size-fits all approach, so it can take different shapes and forms depending on your needs. Whether you're looking to build self-awareness, strengthen your relationships, change your unwanted habits, process past traumas, better manage your stress or simply feel better emotionally - I am here to help!
I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified DBT Clinician. I work with adolescents and adults and have further comprehensive training to work with Parents and their children in DBT-Child.
I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified DBT Clinician. I work with adolescents and adults and have further comprehensive training to work with Parents and their children in DBT-Child.
Life brings stress, change, and unexpected challenges. Even when things seem manageable on the surface, those experiences can quietly affect how we think, feel, relate to others, and move through the world. Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re carrying, and develop healthier ways to cope and grow.
I work with adults navigating everyday stress, major life transitions, self-doubt, career pressures, relationship concerns, and questions around identity. My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
Life brings stress, change, and unexpected challenges. Even when things seem manageable on the surface, those experiences can quietly affect how we think, feel, relate to others, and move through the world. Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what you’re carrying, and develop healthier ways to cope and grow.
I work with adults navigating everyday stress, major life transitions, self-doubt, career pressures, relationship concerns, and questions around identity. My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
Welcome to Cognitive Behavior Institute! We are committed to providing the best care possible through established treatment methods. These treatment methods are proven to be effective for a wide range of mental health diagnoses and psychological distresses. Cognitive Behavior Institute (CBI) is proud to employ adept licensed clinicians, board-certified psychiatrists, and compassionate administrative staff with diverse experience in their respective fields.
Welcome to Cognitive Behavior Institute! We are committed to providing the best care possible through established treatment methods. These treatment methods are proven to be effective for a wide range of mental health diagnoses and psychological distresses. Cognitive Behavior Institute (CBI) is proud to employ adept licensed clinicians, board-certified psychiatrists, and compassionate administrative staff with diverse experience in their respective fields.
I specialize in Excoriation Disorder, Trichotillomania, and other Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors through CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, COMB and Habit Reversal.
Hi! I'm Nikki, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Greater Pittsburgh Area who's been recognized as a Marquis Who's Who Honoree Listee. I've been working in human services for 25 years starting with an Alzheimer's unit in a nursing home and intellectual disabilities in group homes to wraparound services with children that have Autism. I gained my education in psychology and counseling, and began working with at-risk youth in juvenile delinquency settings. Now, working with transition-aged youth, I really enjoy helping young adults find themselves and their path in life with their personal life and professional endeavors.
I specialize in Excoriation Disorder, Trichotillomania, and other Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors through CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, COMB and Habit Reversal.
Hi! I'm Nikki, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Greater Pittsburgh Area who's been recognized as a Marquis Who's Who Honoree Listee. I've been working in human services for 25 years starting with an Alzheimer's unit in a nursing home and intellectual disabilities in group homes to wraparound services with children that have Autism. I gained my education in psychology and counseling, and began working with at-risk youth in juvenile delinquency settings. Now, working with transition-aged youth, I really enjoy helping young adults find themselves and their path in life with their personal life and professional endeavors.
I’m a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience working with adults navigating emotional intensity, relationship challenges, and identity confusion. I specialize in the treatment of personality disorders, particularly borderline and narcissistic presentations — including difficulties with perception management, status sensitivity, and ego vulnerability. I also work with people who find themselves stuck in repeating patterns, struggling with chronic self-doubt, or having trouble managing strong emotions.
I’m a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience working with adults navigating emotional intensity, relationship challenges, and identity confusion. I specialize in the treatment of personality disorders, particularly borderline and narcissistic presentations — including difficulties with perception management, status sensitivity, and ego vulnerability. I also work with people who find themselves stuck in repeating patterns, struggling with chronic self-doubt, or having trouble managing strong emotions.
If you are experiencing difficulty resolving the current challenges in your life, I am here to help. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has spent over a decade working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, treating issues of trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship conflict. As a social worker, I believe that seeing, hearing and serving those who are oppressed is crucial to addressing the injustices within our society. My practice with you will be respectful and non-judgmental as we all struggle at times, and it is critical to have a source of support with whom we feel safe and can be open.
If you are experiencing difficulty resolving the current challenges in your life, I am here to help. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has spent over a decade working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, treating issues of trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship conflict. As a social worker, I believe that seeing, hearing and serving those who are oppressed is crucial to addressing the injustices within our society. My practice with you will be respectful and non-judgmental as we all struggle at times, and it is critical to have a source of support with whom we feel safe and can be open.
I serve a diverse clientele and work really well with creatives, empaths, entrepreneurs, and the LGBTQ+ community. I typically treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use, and support clients with behavior change, life stage + transitions, identity + sexuality, relationships, and career issues. I am trauma-informed, apply queer, feminist, anti-oppressive, and body/sex-positive lenses, and incorporate harm reduction principles. I also offer clinical supervision.
I serve a diverse clientele and work really well with creatives, empaths, entrepreneurs, and the LGBTQ+ community. I typically treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use, and support clients with behavior change, life stage + transitions, identity + sexuality, relationships, and career issues. I am trauma-informed, apply queer, feminist, anti-oppressive, and body/sex-positive lenses, and incorporate harm reduction principles. I also offer clinical supervision.
However you show up, my baseline is to provide a safe, respectful, and validating space where you are received without assumptions, judgment, or agenda. To bring us closer to your inner voice and illuminate your inner world, I draw on diverse practice experiences that taught me to listen beyond words and look beyond surfaces, plus art and music training that sharpened my attunement. This facilitates human-to-human understanding that can help us work together toward your goals with care and clarity, whether that involves change, growth, exploration, or acceptance.
However you show up, my baseline is to provide a safe, respectful, and validating space where you are received without assumptions, judgment, or agenda. To bring us closer to your inner voice and illuminate your inner world, I draw on diverse practice experiences that taught me to listen beyond words and look beyond surfaces, plus art and music training that sharpened my attunement. This facilitates human-to-human understanding that can help us work together toward your goals with care and clarity, whether that involves change, growth, exploration, or acceptance.
Your child’s behavior makes sense, even if it doesn’t always look “appropriate.” I work with kids whose nervous systems are doing their best to protect them, whether they’re bolting from the classroom, hiding under desks, or speaking in Minecraft metaphors. I specialize in supporting neurodivergent kids and those navigating trauma—children who are often mislabeled as defiant, dramatic, or “too much.” As a trained play therapist, I create a space where your child can feel safe enough to show up as they are—without being asked to shrink, mask, or perform.
Your child’s behavior makes sense, even if it doesn’t always look “appropriate.” I work with kids whose nervous systems are doing their best to protect them, whether they’re bolting from the classroom, hiding under desks, or speaking in Minecraft metaphors. I specialize in supporting neurodivergent kids and those navigating trauma—children who are often mislabeled as defiant, dramatic, or “too much.” As a trained play therapist, I create a space where your child can feel safe enough to show up as they are—without being asked to shrink, mask, or perform.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
If you are looking for a new therapy experience that accepts who you are without judgment, I would be honored to work with you. I understand it is impossible to force people into boxes and label their life with stereotypical behaviors. We are all unique with our own combination of thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I strive to be a good listener and let you be in charge of our time together–you are the expert on your life. I will be your guide to help you uncover the driving forces in your life and explore whatever has caused or is causing you trauma.
If you are looking for a new therapy experience that accepts who you are without judgment, I would be honored to work with you. I understand it is impossible to force people into boxes and label their life with stereotypical behaviors. We are all unique with our own combination of thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I strive to be a good listener and let you be in charge of our time together–you are the expert on your life. I will be your guide to help you uncover the driving forces in your life and explore whatever has caused or is causing you trauma.
Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults. We currently serve children (ages 8-17) and young adults (18 years and over) who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training.
Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults. We currently serve children (ages 8-17) and young adults (18 years and over) who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training.
I specialize in supporting clients through anxiety, trauma, depression, identity development, relationship issues, and major life transitions. I have extensive experience working with survivors of emotional abuse and intimate partner violence, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community. The privilege of witnessing the vulnerability in a space like therapy is not lost on me; it is an honor to watch someone meet their goals and work toward building a fulfilling and meaningful life, and I feel fortunate to be able to be of help along this journey.
I specialize in supporting clients through anxiety, trauma, depression, identity development, relationship issues, and major life transitions. I have extensive experience working with survivors of emotional abuse and intimate partner violence, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community. The privilege of witnessing the vulnerability in a space like therapy is not lost on me; it is an honor to watch someone meet their goals and work toward building a fulfilling and meaningful life, and I feel fortunate to be able to be of help along this journey.
I use evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP).
I’m an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist dedicated to providing culturally responsive, inclusive, and trauma-informed care. My areas of expertise include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, insomnia, sexual health, ADHD, and interpersonal relationship difficulties.
I use evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP).
I’m an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist dedicated to providing culturally responsive, inclusive, and trauma-informed care. My areas of expertise include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, insomnia, sexual health, ADHD, and interpersonal relationship difficulties.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania with over 13 years of experience in the behavioral health field, helping adults who seek assistance with depression, anxiety, addiction issues, trauma, and life transitions.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania with over 13 years of experience in the behavioral health field, helping adults who seek assistance with depression, anxiety, addiction issues, trauma, and life transitions.
Looking to make meaningful changes in your life or make sense of difficult past experiences? In my practice, I work to help my clients acquire the tools needed to live more satisfying lives. My areas of expertise include anxiety, trauma, and OCD. I primarily use a cognitive behavioral therapy approach but draw from a range of techniques to meet the needs and strengths of each client. Sessions typically involve helping clients gain insight into thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, explore alternative ways of viewing situations, and modify unhelpful behavior. I work with individuals in PA, NJ, DE, & VT.
Looking to make meaningful changes in your life or make sense of difficult past experiences? In my practice, I work to help my clients acquire the tools needed to live more satisfying lives. My areas of expertise include anxiety, trauma, and OCD. I primarily use a cognitive behavioral therapy approach but draw from a range of techniques to meet the needs and strengths of each client. Sessions typically involve helping clients gain insight into thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, explore alternative ways of viewing situations, and modify unhelpful behavior. I work with individuals in PA, NJ, DE, & VT.
We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy ( ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
This training enables us to help you manage the distress caused by your obsessions and practice resisting compulsions when uncomfortable thoughts arise. When you start with NOCD Therapy, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues based on your preference and availability.
We have received intensive training in Exposure Response and Prevention Therapy ( ERP)—the gold standard treatment for OCD.
This training enables us to help you manage the distress caused by your obsessions and practice resisting compulsions when uncomfortable thoughts arise. When you start with NOCD Therapy, you’ll either work with me or be paired with one of my colleagues based on your preference and availability.
Cool and calm on the outside to people around you... yet inside, you feel like you’re barely staying afloat, like you’re drowning under so much stress and overwhelm. Therapy at Better Minds is about reducing the overwhelm you continuously go through in your life and shifting your life towards enjoying it instead of barely getting through it. Stop treading water and get to a calmer place today. It is possible, we've seen it again and again with our clients. We know it is possible for you too!
Cool and calm on the outside to people around you... yet inside, you feel like you’re barely staying afloat, like you’re drowning under so much stress and overwhelm. Therapy at Better Minds is about reducing the overwhelm you continuously go through in your life and shifting your life towards enjoying it instead of barely getting through it. Stop treading water and get to a calmer place today. It is possible, we've seen it again and again with our clients. We know it is possible for you too!
It takes strength to reach out, and that strength is already part of your healing. Our work together will encourage you to stretch beyond what’s familiar. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, grief, panic, OCD and I understand how hard it can be to face these struggles head-on. That’s why I tailor each session to you—meeting you where you are and adjusting tools and strategies to fit your needs. All of this happens within a framework that prioritizes safety, choice, and readiness. I explore all forms of grief, including loss, life transitions and the quiet, complicated grief that often goes unnoticed.
It takes strength to reach out, and that strength is already part of your healing. Our work together will encourage you to stretch beyond what’s familiar. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, life transitions, grief, panic, OCD and I understand how hard it can be to face these struggles head-on. That’s why I tailor each session to you—meeting you where you are and adjusting tools and strategies to fit your needs. All of this happens within a framework that prioritizes safety, choice, and readiness. I explore all forms of grief, including loss, life transitions and the quiet, complicated grief that often goes unnoticed.
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Nearby Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists Searches for Philadelphia
- Ardmore
- Bala Cynwyd
- Elkins Park
- Gladwyne
- Glenside
- Haverford
- Havertown
- Jenkintown
- Merion Station
- Narberth
- Upper Darby
- Wynnewood
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.