What is Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
While I’m usually one to argue that many forms of therapy can be helpful for treating the same mental health issues (for example- EMDR is not the only effective form of therapy for trauma), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy is actually the ONLY form of therapy that will successfully treat OCD. All other forms of therapy will make OCD worse.
So, what is ERP?
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a type of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It involves a structured and systematic approach that helps individuals confront their fears and reduce the compulsive behaviors associated with OCD. The therapy involves two key components: exposure and response prevention.
What to Expect when Starting Therapy for the First Time
The free 15-minute phone consultation is an opportunity for us to see if we might be a good match working together in therapy.
I’ll ask you to share a little about what brings you to therapy right now and what you’re hoping to get out of working together. If you’ve done therapy before, I’ll ask you what you liked and disliked about your previous experience. This helps me to better understand if my style and approach may be a good fit for you.
Finding a San Diego Therapist
Are you looking for a therapist in San Diego? The good news is, there are tons of therapists in San Diego! The bad news? Sometimes, having too many options can make finding the right therapist for you that much more difficult. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to simplify your search and help increase the likelihood that the therapist you choose will be a good fit.
This is How Therapy Can Help with Depression
Depression can feel like you’re walking around in a gray cloud, but it can also be much more subtle. Sometimes depression looks like sleeping too much, withdrawing from your friends and family, and feeling apathetic about things in general. Other times it looks like hating a job you once loved, feeling ambivalent about the future, and neglecting things you know are good for you. If you notice any of these symptoms of depression coming up for you, finding a depression therapist in San Diego can help.
Individual Therapy for Relationship Issues
If you find yourself struggling to navigate a difficult time in your relationship with your partner, you may want to think about individual therapy for relationship issues. Sure, couple’s therapy is a great option, but if your partner isn’t open to the idea of couple’s therapy, individual therapy can still be a helpful option for you and your relationship.
How does individual therapy help your relationship? When one person in a relationship makes a change in the way they interact with their partner, it causes a ripple effect that changes the dynamics in the relationship. Making a positive change in the way you interact with your partner, benefits both you and your relationship. Individual therapy helps by showing you how to make some of these positive changes.