Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) &
Exposure response prevention (ERP)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) are structured and goal-oriented forms of psychotherapy used by mental health professionals to address mental health conditions and emotional concerns such as depression, anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and PTSD.

CBT is based on the principles that problematic thinking patterns, learned behaviors, and core beliefs contribute to psychological issues, but individuals can learn healthier coping mechanisms through therapy.
During CBT sessions, individuals examine their thoughts and emotions to understand their impact on actions, enabling them to replace negative patterns with more positive ones. Typically conducted over a set number of sessions, CBT helps individuals develop better responses to stress and challenging situations, ultimately improving their mental and emotional well-being.
In Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), exposure refers to the practice of confronting the thoughts, images, objects, and situations that make you anxious and/or provoke your obsessions.
The response prevention part of ERP refers to making a choice not to do a compulsive behavior once the anxiety or obsessions have been “triggered.” Over time, the treatment will “retrain your brain” to no longer see the object of the obsession as a threat.

Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

Reduce STRESS and
promote calm

CBT & ERP reduce stress by providing techniques for relaxation and emotional regulation. Learn concrete tools for calming your mind and body in moments of discomfort.

GROUND YOURSELF IN RATIONALITY

Learn to better respond to emotional triggers through rational thinking. CBT & ERP help you to identify irrational thoughts and ground yourself in rationality.

Gain perspective
and nurture hope

CBT & ERP empower you to change your perspective by targeting core beliefs, thought patterns, and behavioral patterns. Learn to see beyond your current struggles and nurture hope.

For more information, please visit the American Psychological Association
and The International OCD Foundation