Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
I am trained in ERP, EMDR, a Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator and trained in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE).
I have many years of experience working with adolescents and their families, adults, and couples throughout a variety of life stages. I am passionate about treating women who are struggling with infertility, postpartum depression, anxiety and/or OCD as well as other transitional issues that can occur throughout the perinatal period. I also work with individuals dealing with general depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, OCD, and Bipolar Disorder.
I am trained in ERP, EMDR, a Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator and trained in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE).
I have many years of experience working with adolescents and their families, adults, and couples throughout a variety of life stages. I am passionate about treating women who are struggling with infertility, postpartum depression, anxiety and/or OCD as well as other transitional issues that can occur throughout the perinatal period. I also work with individuals dealing with general depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, OCD, and Bipolar Disorder.
There are two major factors with making therapy beneficial - one is the you, the client, and by looking for a therapist, you're taking a big step! The second is the therapeutic relationship, which is strengthened over time. By allowing me to sit with you, help you process what's happening in your life, and trying different coping strategies, we're strengthening that therapeutic relationship, which makes therapy effective. I'm open to feedback and new ideas to find something that's effective for you.
There are two major factors with making therapy beneficial - one is the you, the client, and by looking for a therapist, you're taking a big step! The second is the therapeutic relationship, which is strengthened over time. By allowing me to sit with you, help you process what's happening in your life, and trying different coping strategies, we're strengthening that therapeutic relationship, which makes therapy effective. I'm open to feedback and new ideas to find something that's effective for you.
Hi, I'm Kalem. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania and see clients virtually throughout the state. I work with clients with a variety of concerns.
I love helping people with anxiety face their fears and discover strengths they didn’t know they had. I’m passionate about teaching practical, research-backed skills to climb out of depression, one day at a time. And I’m excited to be part of your journey to reinterpret the past and create an authentic, sustainable future if you’re someone late-diagnosed or neurodivergent. You can expect a few things from me as your therapist.
Hi, I'm Kalem. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania and see clients virtually throughout the state. I work with clients with a variety of concerns.
I love helping people with anxiety face their fears and discover strengths they didn’t know they had. I’m passionate about teaching practical, research-backed skills to climb out of depression, one day at a time. And I’m excited to be part of your journey to reinterpret the past and create an authentic, sustainable future if you’re someone late-diagnosed or neurodivergent. You can expect a few things from me as your therapist.
I believe that healing begins within safe, supportive relationships, and I work intentionally to foster that space for every family I serve. Whether I'm walking alongside caregivers, supporting children, or helping adults navigate major transitions, I lead with warmth, empathy, and a deep commitment to the importance of early relationships and secure attachments. My hope is that every client feels truly seen, heard, and empowered in their journey.
I believe that healing begins within safe, supportive relationships, and I work intentionally to foster that space for every family I serve. Whether I'm walking alongside caregivers, supporting children, or helping adults navigate major transitions, I lead with warmth, empathy, and a deep commitment to the importance of early relationships and secure attachments. My hope is that every client feels truly seen, heard, and empowered in their journey.
My approach to therapy is compassionate and warm, creating a safe and supportive space where we work together to understand your challenges and move toward meaningful change. I use evidence-based techniques such as ACT, CBT, and ERP to help you feel empowered and understood. Starting therapy can feel both courageous and scary, and even taking the time to read my profile is an important first step. When you’re ready for the next one, I’ll be here to walk alongside you.
My approach to therapy is compassionate and warm, creating a safe and supportive space where we work together to understand your challenges and move toward meaningful change. I use evidence-based techniques such as ACT, CBT, and ERP to help you feel empowered and understood. Starting therapy can feel both courageous and scary, and even taking the time to read my profile is an important first step. When you’re ready for the next one, I’ll be here to walk alongside you.
I help high-achieving individuals who feel stuck, burned out, or disconnected understand themselves on a deeper level so they can create meaningful change in their lives and relationships. I work best with clients who are motivated to "do the work" and are drawn to both understanding themselves and making changes in their lives. They feel stuck, despite doing everything "right." They love to learn, and despite always being in charge everywhere else in their lives, they want therapy to be a place where they don't have to do it all.
I help high-achieving individuals who feel stuck, burned out, or disconnected understand themselves on a deeper level so they can create meaningful change in their lives and relationships. I work best with clients who are motivated to "do the work" and are drawn to both understanding themselves and making changes in their lives. They feel stuck, despite doing everything "right." They love to learn, and despite always being in charge everywhere else in their lives, they want therapy to be a place where they don't have to do it all.
I am accepting clients in office/telehealth. With over two decades of experience in the mental health field, I have worked with children, teens and adults individually and with their families. I feel that my background working in inpatient, outpatient, residential and in-home settings enables me to help a variety of clients from all walks of life and backgounds in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. My clinical approach most often includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT.) I believe in drawing on individual and family strengths.
I am accepting clients in office/telehealth. With over two decades of experience in the mental health field, I have worked with children, teens and adults individually and with their families. I feel that my background working in inpatient, outpatient, residential and in-home settings enables me to help a variety of clients from all walks of life and backgounds in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. My clinical approach most often includes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT.) I believe in drawing on individual and family strengths.
My favorite therapeutic modalities are IFS, ERP, and EMDR.
I am a social worker by training and experience. This means I approach care with a strengths-based perspective. It also means that I conceptualize difficulties by taking into consideration not just the person, but their environment as well. In addition to outpatient therapy, I have experience in both inpatient psychiatric and inpatient medical settings.
My favorite therapeutic modalities are IFS, ERP, and EMDR.
I am a social worker by training and experience. This means I approach care with a strengths-based perspective. It also means that I conceptualize difficulties by taking into consideration not just the person, but their environment as well. In addition to outpatient therapy, I have experience in both inpatient psychiatric and inpatient medical settings.
Our clinicians are trained in ACT, AF-CBT, CBT, Choice Theory, DBT, EMDR, ERP, IBHS Evaluations, TF-CBT, PCIT, and Play Therapy.
We are now accepting new therapy clients with daytime availability! Psychological Perspectives LLC is a group private practice located in Pleasant Hills, right off of Route 51. We are comprised of licensed psychologists, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Woker (LCSW) and doctoral trainees. The focus of the practice is to provide a safe and supportive environment to address treatment issues, along with building a positive and caring therapeutic relationship.
Our clinicians are trained in ACT, AF-CBT, CBT, Choice Theory, DBT, EMDR, ERP, IBHS Evaluations, TF-CBT, PCIT, and Play Therapy.
We are now accepting new therapy clients with daytime availability! Psychological Perspectives LLC is a group private practice located in Pleasant Hills, right off of Route 51. We are comprised of licensed psychologists, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Woker (LCSW) and doctoral trainees. The focus of the practice is to provide a safe and supportive environment to address treatment issues, along with building a positive and caring therapeutic relationship.
I hope if you are struggling in life, with depression, anxiety, because of relationship difficulties or something else, you find the courage to reach out and find someone who can assist you. I know this can be difficult. But I've been fortunate to work with many people over the past 30 years who have had their lives changed for the better through therapy. Therapy can help by first creating a better understanding of why these problems are present and then, through this understanding, finding new ways of living and relating to others.
I hope if you are struggling in life, with depression, anxiety, because of relationship difficulties or something else, you find the courage to reach out and find someone who can assist you. I know this can be difficult. But I've been fortunate to work with many people over the past 30 years who have had their lives changed for the better through therapy. Therapy can help by first creating a better understanding of why these problems are present and then, through this understanding, finding new ways of living and relating to others.
I am a compassionate, LGBTQ+ affirming therapist dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. I specialize in working with BIPOC and queer individuals, offering a culturally sensitive and inclusive approach to therapy. Whether you're navigating life transitions, struggling with intrusive thoughts and experiencing obsessions and engaging in compulsions, identity and/or relationships, and depression due to unprocessed trauma I’m here to provide a safe, empathetic space where you can explore and process your feelings.
I am a compassionate, LGBTQ+ affirming therapist dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. I specialize in working with BIPOC and queer individuals, offering a culturally sensitive and inclusive approach to therapy. Whether you're navigating life transitions, struggling with intrusive thoughts and experiencing obsessions and engaging in compulsions, identity and/or relationships, and depression due to unprocessed trauma I’m here to provide a safe, empathetic space where you can explore and process your feelings.
We are wired for growth, for healing, and for connection. All of us have an in-built, innate capacity to weather changes, recover from/with pain and loss, and find balance and meaning in our worlds amidst difficulty and change. And still, we can encounter real barriers to living in connection with our strengths. Sometimes habitual thoughts, painful emotions, ineffective patterns of behavior, or stressors, losses and traumas that we meet without the support or stability needed to move through - such challenges can leave us depleted and distrustful of our own capacity for well-being and connection.
We are wired for growth, for healing, and for connection. All of us have an in-built, innate capacity to weather changes, recover from/with pain and loss, and find balance and meaning in our worlds amidst difficulty and change. And still, we can encounter real barriers to living in connection with our strengths. Sometimes habitual thoughts, painful emotions, ineffective patterns of behavior, or stressors, losses and traumas that we meet without the support or stability needed to move through - such challenges can leave us depleted and distrustful of our own capacity for well-being and connection.
Welcome! I am a counselor with 8+ years experience. My background includes community mental health, supporting people living with severe and persistent mental illness. I also previously worked in a university counseling center in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, where I worked with young adults with a variety of mental health concerns. Now, I work with a diverse clientele in PA, including international students and immigrants. My therapeutic approach is grounded in person-centered, trauma-informed, and multicultural care, integrating evidence-based approaches and collaborating with you to find what works best for you.
Welcome! I am a counselor with 8+ years experience. My background includes community mental health, supporting people living with severe and persistent mental illness. I also previously worked in a university counseling center in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, where I worked with young adults with a variety of mental health concerns. Now, I work with a diverse clientele in PA, including international students and immigrants. My therapeutic approach is grounded in person-centered, trauma-informed, and multicultural care, integrating evidence-based approaches and collaborating with you to find what works best for you.
I draw from evidence-based and insight-oriented approaches—including ACT, CBT, DBT, ERP, IFS, mindfulness, attachment-based, relational, and psychodynamic therapy—to meet your individual needs.
I welcome LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients, and especially value supporting people whose identities, cultures, and lived experiences intersect in complex ways. I enjoy working with folx who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward - whether they’re navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, or a major life change. Together, we'll create a compassionate, affirming space to make sense of difficult emotions, heal from past harm, strengthen self-understanding, and move toward a life that feels more grounded and authentic.
I draw from evidence-based and insight-oriented approaches—including ACT, CBT, DBT, ERP, IFS, mindfulness, attachment-based, relational, and psychodynamic therapy—to meet your individual needs.
I welcome LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients, and especially value supporting people whose identities, cultures, and lived experiences intersect in complex ways. I enjoy working with folx who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward - whether they’re navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, or a major life change. Together, we'll create a compassionate, affirming space to make sense of difficult emotions, heal from past harm, strengthen self-understanding, and move toward a life that feels more grounded and authentic.
I particularly love continuing education and use a wide array of therapy modalities: ERP, i-CBT, Flash Technique, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic interventions, and CBT.
Welcome! I'm so happy you're here, taking steps to invest in your emotional health. I have experience working with a wide variety of mental health concerns, including OCD, phobias, panic disorder, and other anxiety disorders. I also work with clients who have experienced single-incident trauma and complex trauma. I enjoy focusing on relationship issues, codependency, and a client's uncertainty about their own feelings, needs, and preferences. I am allied with trans and nonbinary communities and work to help clients achieve their desired social and/or medical transitions.
I particularly love continuing education and use a wide array of therapy modalities: ERP, i-CBT, Flash Technique, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic interventions, and CBT.
Welcome! I'm so happy you're here, taking steps to invest in your emotional health. I have experience working with a wide variety of mental health concerns, including OCD, phobias, panic disorder, and other anxiety disorders. I also work with clients who have experienced single-incident trauma and complex trauma. I enjoy focusing on relationship issues, codependency, and a client's uncertainty about their own feelings, needs, and preferences. I am allied with trans and nonbinary communities and work to help clients achieve their desired social and/or medical transitions.
I also have completed an ERP and OCD training with the Cognitive Behavioral Institute and am able to incorporate this training in my work as well.
I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming and neuro-affirming therapist who prioritizes accessible and inclusive care and strive to meet every client where they are. I prefer to work from a trauma-informed lens, incorporating approaches such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
I also have completed an ERP and OCD training with the Cognitive Behavioral Institute and am able to incorporate this training in my work as well.
I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming and neuro-affirming therapist who prioritizes accessible and inclusive care and strive to meet every client where they are. I prefer to work from a trauma-informed lens, incorporating approaches such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.
Are you connected to your authentic self? Do you struggle with anxiety or imposter syndrome? Maybe you are struggling with people pleasing and want to set better boundaries with others around you. Do you struggle with your relationship with others around you? You want to get the most out of life but you keep getting in your own way.
Are you connected to your authentic self? Do you struggle with anxiety or imposter syndrome? Maybe you are struggling with people pleasing and want to set better boundaries with others around you. Do you struggle with your relationship with others around you? You want to get the most out of life but you keep getting in your own way.
Hi! I'm Layne! I am so happy you are here. The hardest part about seeking mental health help is getting started and I'm so glad that you've decided to take this first step. I have been a full time therapist at community mental health center for children and families for the past 5 years. I hope to provide a comfortable and affirming environment for my clients to grow and learn about themselves. I like to provide an integrative approach when it comes to therapy. Meaning, I use a variety of therapeutic approaches to help you reach your goals. I try and individualize the approach to the client's needs.
Hi! I'm Layne! I am so happy you are here. The hardest part about seeking mental health help is getting started and I'm so glad that you've decided to take this first step. I have been a full time therapist at community mental health center for children and families for the past 5 years. I hope to provide a comfortable and affirming environment for my clients to grow and learn about themselves. I like to provide an integrative approach when it comes to therapy. Meaning, I use a variety of therapeutic approaches to help you reach your goals. I try and individualize the approach to the client's needs.
My ideal clients are adults who may look capable on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, distracted, burned out, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to change. I work especially well with healthcare professionals and others in demanding helping roles who spend so much time caring for others that they lose sight of themselves. Many struggle with ADHD, overthinking, self-criticism, people-pleasing, or self-sabotaging patterns. I help clients understand what’s keeping them stuck, build practical tools, and make meaningful changes.
My ideal clients are adults who may look capable on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, distracted, burned out, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to change. I work especially well with healthcare professionals and others in demanding helping roles who spend so much time caring for others that they lose sight of themselves. Many struggle with ADHD, overthinking, self-criticism, people-pleasing, or self-sabotaging patterns. I help clients understand what’s keeping them stuck, build practical tools, and make meaningful changes.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My approach integrates a variety of evidence-based practices including psychodynamic, CBT & DBT. I have been effective at utilizing these treatment modalities to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, and other clinical concerns. Clients also come to my practice to improve relationships and navigate stressful life changes. I have in person and Telehealth availability for children and adults in Shadyside, PA.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My approach integrates a variety of evidence-based practices including psychodynamic, CBT & DBT. I have been effective at utilizing these treatment modalities to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, and other clinical concerns. Clients also come to my practice to improve relationships and navigate stressful life changes. I have in person and Telehealth availability for children and adults in Shadyside, PA.
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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.