ERP Therapy in Houston, TX
Freedom from intrusive thoughts, time consuming and interfering compulsive behaviors, and phobias under the guidance of an experienced ERP therapist
Freedom from intrusive thoughts, time consuming and interfering compulsive behaviors, and phobias under the guidance of an experienced ERP therapist
CERP, or Exposure and Response Prevention, is about gradually getting comfortable with your fears or OCD triggers.
For example, you struggle with contamination OCD. You feel intense anxiety or disgust when touching things you perceive as "contaminated" — like door handles, other people, or pets. Your immediate urge is to wash your hands to reduce this anxiety.
In ERP therapy for OCD, you would work with a trained professional to face your fear one step at a time. The goal is to learn that these “contaminated” objects aren't actually dangerous, and that you can handle the anxiety without resorting to behaviors that interfere with your quality of life, such as excessive hand-washing or avoidance.
In your life outside the therapy room, this translates into less intense worries about contamination and less frequent urges to wash your hands and an increase in the amount of freedom you feel to do and be who you want to be. Eventually, the goal is to reduce intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors so much that you feel largely at peace.
ERP is an incredible treatment for intrusive thoughts and OCD. But it’s not for everyone. Here’s how to know if it’s for you:
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is a highly effective, evidence-based treatment approach.
ERP is founded on the principle that by facing fears head-on and resisting the urge to engage in compulsive or safety behaviors, you learn that your anxiety will naturally decrease, even without performing rituals or avoidance behaviors.
At Houston Anxiety and Wellness Center, ERP therapy for intrusive thoughts and OCD is our primary treatment method for helping clients overcome anxiety-related disorders — because it's consistently shown to produce remarkable results.
Our skilled ERP therapists use exposure response therapy to treat a wide range of anxiety-related disorders and challenges, including...
Every client is different, but here’s a birdseye view of how ERP OCD treatment works!
We'll identify your specific fears and compulsions, then rank them from least to most anxiety-provoking. This personalized "ladder" will guide our gradual exposure work
We'll start with lower-level fears, gradually working our way up your hierarchy. You'll learn to resist compulsions and sit with the uncertainty or discomfort, noticing that it decreases over time without rituals!
As you gain confidence, we'll apply ERP techniques to real-world scenarios. This helps solidify your progress and ensures you can manage anxiety-provoking situations in daily life.
ERP therapy sessions can be in-person at our Houston office or virtual in most of the USA.
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