What is Exposure and Response Prevention?

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)  is a highly effective type of therapy designed to help people who struggle with anxiety, especially obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It’s also useful for phobias, social anxiety, and other conditions where fear and avoidance can take over daily life.

ERP works by helping you gradually face the situations, thoughts, or feelings that cause anxiety—these are the “exposures.” At the same time, it helps you resist the urge to do the things you normally do to reduce the anxiety—this is the “response prevention.” Over time, this helps retrain your brain to realize that the fear doesn’t have to be in control.

While facing fears might sound intimidating, ERP is done in a safe, supportive, and structured way. You are never pushed to do anything you're not ready for. We work together, step by step, to build your confidence and reduce anxiety's grip on your life.

ERP isn’t about being fearless—it’s about building courage and freedom. With the right support, people often find they’re stronger than they thought and that the things that once felt overwhelming become manageable.

If you're tired of anxiety making decisions for you, ERP can help you take your life back—one step at a time.