Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy

Gina Patrick

Licensed Professional Counselor

MA, LPC

ERP is the gold standard for treating OCD and other anxiety disorders. It is evidence based and highly effective. This is a behavioral intervention that we can work together to implement. I believe it is important to teach my clients as much as possible about these treatment approaches so that there is a thorough understanding of how they work and why they work.

Kate Sturges, MA, LPC (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

OR# C4014, WA# LH61103927

I have specialized training for the last 9 years utilizing Exposure and Response Prevention treatment primarily to help those experiencing Anxiety and/or OCD.

Cory Anton

Licensed Professional Counselor

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is considered the gold standard treatment for OCD. While seemingly straight forward, the ideas behind how to utilize this method are nuanced and talking back to OCD can be tricky. We get creative together! ERP helps you learn to face your fear while preventing you from engaging in the compulsions (or responses) that maintain the fear. Consent is of utmost importance and you have the final say in readiness and motivation to face your fear head on.

Nathan Becker (he/him)

Professional Counselor Associate

MA, NCC

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is an evidence-based therapy for anxiety disorders like OCD, social anxiety, panic, and phobias. Anxiety can be so intense that we start to believe the story it’s telling us—or avoid the very things we care about most. ERP helps us interrupt those patterns and gently face our fears, so life can start expanding again.

Ashley Ward (She/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPCC

I'm certified in ERP, CBT, TF-CBT, and Mindfulness Therapy.

Caitlin "Caity" Lynch (They/She)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC, NCC

Dealing with intrusive thoughts and ongoing anxiety can make life very difficult. Often clients express feeling stuck in their head, struggling to make decisions, or having meltdowns or Autistic burnout because of anxiety. I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy from a trauma-informed and neurodivergence-informed perspective to help Autistic adults and any adults dealing with OCD and crippling anxiety to find a compassionate and brave way forward.

Preston Turner (he/him)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MA, LPC

Myles Rizvi (He/him)

Clinical Psychologist

PsyD

I have received extensive training in ERP throughout my graduate and postgraduate training. I completed a specialized training in ERP for OCD through the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) course sponsored by the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), and I have given professional presentations on ERP at the IOCDF and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). I have also provided supervision in ERP for doctoral students.

Mikaylee Dato

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC

Rebecca Garetz (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC, CYT

I use ERP to treat anxiety disorders and OCD. ERP is a type of CBT, that works on changing behaviors and managing unpleasant thoughts and feelings. We take the time to expose yourself to the anxiety without engaging in safety behaviors and/or compulsions. Through exposure we are training the brain to face fears despite anxiety being present, and when we prevent compulsions we train the brain that the feared stimulus isn't worth the extra time and energy. Let's be brave together.

Gillian Sleeman

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

ERP is the gold standard for treating OCD and other anxiety disorders. It is evidence based and highly effective. This is a behavioral intervention that we will work together to implement. I believe it is important to teach my clients as much as possible about these treatment approaches so that there is a thorough understanding of how they work and why they work!

Emily Kittelson

Licensed Professional Counselor

MS, LPC

Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy is proven to be effective for at least 75% of people suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I know how scary it can feel to repeatedly confront head-on the fears that are driving your distracting rituals, but science shows us that it's the best and quickest way to relief. I have completed intensive training on how to use Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for OCD through the Cognitive Behavioral Institute.

Nicole Falk (she/her)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

LMFT

Shanna Kramer (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MA, LPC, CCATP

Exposure and Response Prevention therapy is an evidence-based practice for treating anxiety disorders. ERP is a fancy way of saying “I will face my fears and stop participating in behaviors that keep me scared and avoidant.” Through this collaborative process you will challenge your anxious thoughts and feelings by putting yourself in uncomfortable situations. You’ll come away from therapy with distress tolerance, self-trust, and skills to deal with any future scary stuff.