Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy is one of the most effective forms of treatment for OCD, Intrusive thoughts, Phobias and Anxiety Disorders.

What is ERP and why should I practice it?

ERP therapy is the "gold standard", evidenced-based, behavior therapy treatment for OCD, Pure O, Phobias and many Anxiety Disorders. Through the process of ERP, you create opportunities of new safety learning. This new learning allows better coping and tolerating of fear and anxiety triggering situations. ERP is the proven method that breaks the cycle of obsessions, compulsions and avoidances.

Who will find ERP most helpful?

ERP is the evidence-based, recommended treatment for OCD, Pure O Unwanted, Intrusive Thoughts, Phobias and Anxiety Disorders. Examples of those conditions include the following:

• Contamination fears
• Obsessive checking
• Fear of losing control
• Fear of harming self or others
• Fear that a mistake or wrong choice will lead to something bad happening to self or others
• Fear of living with an uncomfortable, insufferable, thought, knowledge or feeling forever
• Fear and doubt regarding sexual identity
• Fear of incompleteness or imperfection
• Fear of forever living with “not just right” feeling
• Obsessive relationship fears and doubts
• Obsessive thoughts and focus regarding morality and religion
• Repetitive body movement and focus (eye blinking, holding breath)
• Intrusive, unwanted, obsessive thoughts
• Social anxiety
• Agoraphobia
• Phobias that cause significant distress
• Driving Phobia and anxiety
• Health Anxiety

My goal is to help you. I have so much compassion for what you are experiencing. I want to help you recover from OCD, Pure O, Phobias and Anxiety Disorders. Learning about ERP may be your first step towards recovery. Should you need more support and guidance, please reach out to me at paigepradko.com for more treatment opportunities.