Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Shadyside, PA
As your therapist at Self-Care Conversations, I strive to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and understood. As we enter a new season, it can be a natural time to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you're struggling with OCD, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, we'll work together to better understand what you're experiencing and identify meaningful ways to move forward. My approach combines evidence-based strategies with genuine empathy and a focus on sustainable self-care, helping you build the tools and confidence to navigate change and create lasting growth.
As your therapist at Self-Care Conversations, I strive to create a space where you feel heard, supported, and understood. As we enter a new season, it can be a natural time to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you're struggling with OCD, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, we'll work together to better understand what you're experiencing and identify meaningful ways to move forward. My approach combines evidence-based strategies with genuine empathy and a focus on sustainable self-care, helping you build the tools and confidence to navigate change and create lasting growth.
My focus includes trauma-informed therapy for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals. I predominantly work with adolescents and young adults. I utilize evidence-based, affirming practices to support my clients in processing trauma, regulating mood instability, improving relationships, coping with life transitions, and building confidence in themselves. For folx that may benefit from something a bit different than traditional talk therapy, I like to incorporate a variety of activities to support the therapeutic process. This can include walk and talk or outdoor therapy, art, play, and EMDR.
My focus includes trauma-informed therapy for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals. I predominantly work with adolescents and young adults. I utilize evidence-based, affirming practices to support my clients in processing trauma, regulating mood instability, improving relationships, coping with life transitions, and building confidence in themselves. For folx that may benefit from something a bit different than traditional talk therapy, I like to incorporate a variety of activities to support the therapeutic process. This can include walk and talk or outdoor therapy, art, play, and EMDR.
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.
I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP) as a primary treatment tool.
Hi I’m Rachel, a Licensed Professional Counselor and proud owner of Lavande Counseling Services. My overall approach to therapy is collaborative and science based. What does that mean? I aim to help clients learn tools to assist growth and move toward change while also creating a supportive and empathetic environment. I have the ability to be flexible with treatment approaches because of 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Whether you’re dealing with general life stress/transitions or you have specific goals, I aim to work with you on your needs.
I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP) as a primary treatment tool.
Hi I’m Rachel, a Licensed Professional Counselor and proud owner of Lavande Counseling Services. My overall approach to therapy is collaborative and science based. What does that mean? I aim to help clients learn tools to assist growth and move toward change while also creating a supportive and empathetic environment. I have the ability to be flexible with treatment approaches because of 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Whether you’re dealing with general life stress/transitions or you have specific goals, I aim to work with you on your needs.
Anxiety can be debilitating. You may find that you’re constantly worrying, on edge, or fearing that something bad might happen. You feel as if you can’t seem to get your mind to calm down, to take a break, to relax. You may feel badly about yourself, and notice you’re criticizing yourself more often. You might even become fearful of your anxiety, furthering this vicious cycle. Some might be able to pinpoint these feelings to something specific, while others may have a difficult time figuring out where this feeling came from, and why it won’t go away. Either way, anxiety leaves you feeling drained, exhausted, and out of control.
Anxiety can be debilitating. You may find that you’re constantly worrying, on edge, or fearing that something bad might happen. You feel as if you can’t seem to get your mind to calm down, to take a break, to relax. You may feel badly about yourself, and notice you’re criticizing yourself more often. You might even become fearful of your anxiety, furthering this vicious cycle. Some might be able to pinpoint these feelings to something specific, while others may have a difficult time figuring out where this feeling came from, and why it won’t go away. Either way, anxiety leaves you feeling drained, exhausted, and out of control.
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I have experienced much success and fulfillment in working with individual adolescents and adults with concerns related to trauma, anxiety, depression, and more. I have discovered a particular passion in working with men. I create an individualized treatment plan for each client, which often includes modalities such as EMDR, ego state therapy, polyvagal theory, CBT, and more. I strive to allow the Holy Spirit to work through me during every counseling session and love incorporating my Christian faith into treatment, but I also welcome clients of no faith or of differing faith backgrounds.
I have experienced much success and fulfillment in working with individual adolescents and adults with concerns related to trauma, anxiety, depression, and more. I have discovered a particular passion in working with men. I create an individualized treatment plan for each client, which often includes modalities such as EMDR, ego state therapy, polyvagal theory, CBT, and more. I strive to allow the Holy Spirit to work through me during every counseling session and love incorporating my Christian faith into treatment, but I also welcome clients of no faith or of differing faith backgrounds.
I provide therapy services to teens and adults who experience stressors relating to anxiety, OCD, life transitions, self-esteem, burnout and relationships with self and others. I strive to help my clients find their inner strength and make positive changes to better manage life's stressors. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space to discuss and process your experiences and emotions. You are the expert in your life and experiences, and I am honored to become a part of your journey of self-exploration and growth.
I provide therapy services to teens and adults who experience stressors relating to anxiety, OCD, life transitions, self-esteem, burnout and relationships with self and others. I strive to help my clients find their inner strength and make positive changes to better manage life's stressors. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space to discuss and process your experiences and emotions. You are the expert in your life and experiences, and I am honored to become a part of your journey of self-exploration and growth.
Claudia is a licensed professional counselor who has been in the mental health field for over 20 years. She has worked in multiple capacities: community mental health, primary care and private practice. She enjoys working with people of all ages: school-age, teens, young adults and adults who are experiencing problems with anxiety, depression, OCD, behavioral problems, sports or performance anxiety and life transitions.
Claudia is a licensed professional counselor who has been in the mental health field for over 20 years. She has worked in multiple capacities: community mental health, primary care and private practice. She enjoys working with people of all ages: school-age, teens, young adults and adults who are experiencing problems with anxiety, depression, OCD, behavioral problems, sports or performance anxiety and life transitions.
We all have times when we feel like we’re on repeat, stuck, overwhelmed or stressed. I offer a safe and supportive environment to help you make positive changes in your life. While we work together, we’ll explore your goals and tailor therapy to your needs while focusing on your strengths as a basis for change. During my 25 years working with clients, I have worked in traditional outpatient settings and non-traditional settings such as PCP offices and schools.
We all have times when we feel like we’re on repeat, stuck, overwhelmed or stressed. I offer a safe and supportive environment to help you make positive changes in your life. While we work together, we’ll explore your goals and tailor therapy to your needs while focusing on your strengths as a basis for change. During my 25 years working with clients, I have worked in traditional outpatient settings and non-traditional settings such as PCP offices and schools.
I use ERP, I-CBT, and Acceptance along with Brainspotting and Mindfulness to help with OCD.
Grow. Connect. Heal.
If you're dealing with important changes in your life, obsessive tendencies, people pleasing, moments of fear, a desire to forgive, struggles with faith, or a way to get unstuck in life - I can help.
Populations I help best are those dealing with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, and faith-based issues as well as young adults and fellow therapists.
Together, we can "do the work" and help you gain some valuable insight and tools.
Counseling isn't meant to be forever; rather, I want you to leave each session with the satisfaction that you gained something valuable.
I use ERP, I-CBT, and Acceptance along with Brainspotting and Mindfulness to help with OCD.
Grow. Connect. Heal.
If you're dealing with important changes in your life, obsessive tendencies, people pleasing, moments of fear, a desire to forgive, struggles with faith, or a way to get unstuck in life - I can help.
Populations I help best are those dealing with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, and faith-based issues as well as young adults and fellow therapists.
Together, we can "do the work" and help you gain some valuable insight and tools.
Counseling isn't meant to be forever; rather, I want you to leave each session with the satisfaction that you gained something valuable.
When life feels tangled in anxiety or intrusive thoughts, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. Maybe you’ve been fighting these battles silently, hoping things will shift on their own. I help teens and adults break through the noise of anxiety, OCD, or panic so they can reconnect with clarity, purpose, and personal strength. Therapy with me is about creating momentum — forward, steady, meaningful.
When life feels tangled in anxiety or intrusive thoughts, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. Maybe you’ve been fighting these battles silently, hoping things will shift on their own. I help teens and adults break through the noise of anxiety, OCD, or panic so they can reconnect with clarity, purpose, and personal strength. Therapy with me is about creating momentum — forward, steady, meaningful.
I interned at the Center of OCD and Anxiety which furthered my skills in ERP and ACT.
I have spent the last eight years working as a Family Based Therapist that specialized in OCD and crisis management. I have experience with the LGBTQ+ community and as a member of that community, understands how important it is to have a safe and supportive space. I also have experience with treating children, teens, adults, and older adults.
I interned at the Center of OCD and Anxiety which furthered my skills in ERP and ACT.
I have spent the last eight years working as a Family Based Therapist that specialized in OCD and crisis management. I have experience with the LGBTQ+ community and as a member of that community, understands how important it is to have a safe and supportive space. I also have experience with treating children, teens, adults, and older adults.
I completed Level 1 Gottman Training, as well as have additional training and background in ACT, DBT, and ERP.
Hello and welcome! As both a clinician and an individual, I deeply value the connections I build with others. I believe that forming genuine relationships with clients, rooted in curiosity and kindness, is essential to the therapeutic journey. My approach to therapy is centered around the client and focuses on their strengths. My goal is to empower clients by helping them identify their unique strengths and values, guiding them toward a meaningful and fulfilling life.
I completed Level 1 Gottman Training, as well as have additional training and background in ACT, DBT, and ERP.
Hello and welcome! As both a clinician and an individual, I deeply value the connections I build with others. I believe that forming genuine relationships with clients, rooted in curiosity and kindness, is essential to the therapeutic journey. My approach to therapy is centered around the client and focuses on their strengths. My goal is to empower clients by helping them identify their unique strengths and values, guiding them toward a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Beginning your journey of self-growth can feel like an exciting yet daunting time, but I am glad you are here. I will aim to build a safe space through our trusted relationship so that you are able to gain better awareness of areas that are keeping you stuck. My hope is to guide you through that process, providing skills and support, all in effort to help you live a less stressful and more fulfilling life. Above all, I see you as human rather than a diagnosis and will meet you where you are each time we meet.
Beginning your journey of self-growth can feel like an exciting yet daunting time, but I am glad you are here. I will aim to build a safe space through our trusted relationship so that you are able to gain better awareness of areas that are keeping you stuck. My hope is to guide you through that process, providing skills and support, all in effort to help you live a less stressful and more fulfilling life. Above all, I see you as human rather than a diagnosis and will meet you where you are each time we meet.
You feel disconnected from who you truly are and unsure of what you want or need. Your mind is often filled with anxious, self-doubting, perfectionistic, or people-pleasing voices that seem to run the show. Your relationships may feel like they keep repeating the same painful patterns, leaving you feeling unfulfilled, confused, or emotionally drained. You’re ready to get to the root of these patterns rather than continuing to analyze, intellectualize, or manage them on the surface. Perhaps you’ve tried traditional talk therapy before and are now looking for an approach that goes deeper.
You feel disconnected from who you truly are and unsure of what you want or need. Your mind is often filled with anxious, self-doubting, perfectionistic, or people-pleasing voices that seem to run the show. Your relationships may feel like they keep repeating the same painful patterns, leaving you feeling unfulfilled, confused, or emotionally drained. You’re ready to get to the root of these patterns rather than continuing to analyze, intellectualize, or manage them on the surface. Perhaps you’ve tried traditional talk therapy before and are now looking for an approach that goes deeper.
Fulfilling our potential is a lifelong journey of becoming more at peace with ourselves, deepening the intimacy in our relationships, being more authentically human, and feeling more alive each day. Along the way, certain challenges arise to cause us distress or confusion. Such moments can make us feel held back, afraid, or unsure of where to go from here. But these moments can also be the points of growth and healing from which we renew ourselves in ways we did not think possible.
Fulfilling our potential is a lifelong journey of becoming more at peace with ourselves, deepening the intimacy in our relationships, being more authentically human, and feeling more alive each day. Along the way, certain challenges arise to cause us distress or confusion. Such moments can make us feel held back, afraid, or unsure of where to go from here. But these moments can also be the points of growth and healing from which we renew ourselves in ways we did not think possible.
To engage in therapy with me is to embark on a journey that honors the suffering you have experienced in life, yet also appreciates the beauty and purpose that you seek to cultivate. I identify as a functional contextualist and demonstrate a practice orientation that is rich in mindfulness, compassion, and flexibility. I value a collaborative, person-centered approach in therapy and am trained in a variety of methods to tailor to meet your individual needs. These methods include the following: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, PE, CPT.
To engage in therapy with me is to embark on a journey that honors the suffering you have experienced in life, yet also appreciates the beauty and purpose that you seek to cultivate. I identify as a functional contextualist and demonstrate a practice orientation that is rich in mindfulness, compassion, and flexibility. I value a collaborative, person-centered approach in therapy and am trained in a variety of methods to tailor to meet your individual needs. These methods include the following: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, PE, CPT.
The Center for OCD and Anxiety
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Monroeville, PA 15146
The Center for OCD and Anxiety provides evidence based treatment for OCD and anxiety including Exposure Response Prevention ( ERP), Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
We provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related issues such as Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Our therapists specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for these issues with a focus on Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT). We have 4 convenient locations in Monroeville, Wexford, Upper St. Clair, and Greensburg, PA.
The Center for OCD and Anxiety provides evidence based treatment for OCD and anxiety including Exposure Response Prevention ( ERP), Inference Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
We provide individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related issues such as Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Our therapists specialize in providing evidence-based treatment for these issues with a focus on Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT). We have 4 convenient locations in Monroeville, Wexford, Upper St. Clair, and Greensburg, PA.
As your therapist, I want to get to know you - who you are, what makes you you, and what goals you have for therapy. I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Masters in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at the University of Pittsburgh. I have experience working with an array of identified problem areas including, but not limited to, anxiety, mood disorders, self esteem and life/developmental transitions. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and young adults.
As your therapist, I want to get to know you - who you are, what makes you you, and what goals you have for therapy. I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Masters in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at the University of Pittsburgh. I have experience working with an array of identified problem areas including, but not limited to, anxiety, mood disorders, self esteem and life/developmental transitions. I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and young adults.
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.
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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.