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Exposure + Response Prevention
Exposure and response prevention is an evidence-based therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder and other anxiety disorders that helps individuals face fears safely, reduce compulsive behaviors, and build confidence in managing symptoms.
This treatment method is available at Great Lakes.
Exposure + response prevention at Pasadena Villa
At Pasadena Villa Great Lakes, exposure and response prevention (ERP) is offered as part of our specialized approach for adults experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other anxiety disorders. We specialize in treating OCD, providing a structured, goal-oriented therapeutic environment where clients can make measurable progress in their recovery.
ERP at Pasadena Villa helps clients:
- Reduce the obsessive-compulsive cycle that disrupts daily life
- Face triggers safely while building distress tolerance
- Decrease compulsions and rituals over time
- Strengthen confidence, resilience, and long-term stability
- Address co-occurring concerns like mood symptoms and mild substance use issues when present
What is ERP?
ERP is a specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and is widely recognized as the gold standard treatment for OCD. In ERP, clients gradually practice facing distressing thoughts, images, or situations (exposures) while learning to resist compulsions or rituals (response prevention). Over time, this reduces anxiety and helps individuals feel more in control of their symptoms.
Healing through ERP
ERP helps clients face fears safely and reduce compulsive behaviors—building confidence and lasting stability in OCD recovery.
How does ERP work?
ERP is collaborative and goal-oriented. Clients work with a therapist to create a personalized plan and practice exposures at a pace that feels challenging — but manageable — within a supportive treatment environment.
Rather than avoiding triggers or relying on rituals for short-term relief, ERP helps clients build new responses over time, reducing the intensity and frequency of symptoms and supporting greater ease in daily life and relationships.
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