Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in 84004
Hello, I'm Kayla, a compassionate therapist specializing in treating OCD, trauma, and anxiety disorders. I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches to help clients find relief and healing. With a person-centered and strengths-based approach, we'll work together to explore your thoughts and emotions, develop practical coping strategies, and foster personal growth. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, I'm here to provide a safe and confidential space for your healing.
Hello, I'm Kayla, a compassionate therapist specializing in treating OCD, trauma, and anxiety disorders. I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches to help clients find relief and healing. With a person-centered and strengths-based approach, we'll work together to explore your thoughts and emotions, develop practical coping strategies, and foster personal growth. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, I'm here to provide a safe and confidential space for your healing.
I use mindfulness-based therapy methods and have training to help adults who have experienced recent trauma as well as childhood trauma especially sexual abuse; also, current issues with self-harm, dissociation, obsessive and suicidal thoughts. Education is part of the process of change and I hope to give you materials and information to help you through the healing process. I look forward to sharing many helpful tools to help with anxiety and depression, regulate emotions, and increase awareness in order to find a healthy balance and improve well-being.
I use mindfulness-based therapy methods and have training to help adults who have experienced recent trauma as well as childhood trauma especially sexual abuse; also, current issues with self-harm, dissociation, obsessive and suicidal thoughts. Education is part of the process of change and I hope to give you materials and information to help you through the healing process. I look forward to sharing many helpful tools to help with anxiety and depression, regulate emotions, and increase awareness in order to find a healthy balance and improve well-being.
Becky Bowman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAED
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpine, UT 84004 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Anxiety can overwhelm us when a situation is important or meaningful. If it wasn't important, then anxiety wouldn't be there at all. When mental health is compromised, what is most important becomes affected, such as relationships, health, and spirituality. Somehow you've be able to push through until now. If you're exhausted, lost, and hopeless, I can help. We will work on gaining insight to understand what's going on in your life, and what to do about it. Often healing occurs along the way. You will use your strengths and gain skills. You CAN overcome what is holding you back. You CAN engage with the important parts of life again.
Anxiety can overwhelm us when a situation is important or meaningful. If it wasn't important, then anxiety wouldn't be there at all. When mental health is compromised, what is most important becomes affected, such as relationships, health, and spirituality. Somehow you've be able to push through until now. If you're exhausted, lost, and hopeless, I can help. We will work on gaining insight to understand what's going on in your life, and what to do about it. Often healing occurs along the way. You will use your strengths and gain skills. You CAN overcome what is holding you back. You CAN engage with the important parts of life again.
Finding a therapist you connect with can make all the difference in your progress in therapy. I have found that the bredth of my knowledge drives the depth of my work. I pull from my love of reading, philosophy, history, neuroscience, and well timed humor to help drive a point home. I often hear from my clients that they know they will be challenged but cared for when working with me. Whether it is diffucult struggles, life transitions, mental health battles, existential turmoil, or goal setting, I'm here for you and your loved ones. I genuinely consider it my life's work.
Finding a therapist you connect with can make all the difference in your progress in therapy. I have found that the bredth of my knowledge drives the depth of my work. I pull from my love of reading, philosophy, history, neuroscience, and well timed humor to help drive a point home. I often hear from my clients that they know they will be challenged but cared for when working with me. Whether it is diffucult struggles, life transitions, mental health battles, existential turmoil, or goal setting, I'm here for you and your loved ones. I genuinely consider it my life's work.
I enjoy being a part of people's therapeutic space whether it is in individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, or family therapy. Helping people work through their hardest moments and seeing them heal is the most rewarding part of my work.
I enjoy being a part of people's therapeutic space whether it is in individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, or family therapy. Helping people work through their hardest moments and seeing them heal is the most rewarding part of my work.
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Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists
Do I need exposure and response prevention therapy?
Many clients decide to seek help for obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors when these symptoms are distressing enough to disrupt everyday life. Any thoughts or behaviors that cause friction in close relationships are also worth addressing. In addition, the client’s symptoms don’t have to be severe for them to benefit from ERP therapy.
Is exposure and response prevention therapy part of cognitive behavioral therapy?
Exposure and response prevention is one specific type of CBT that focuses on behavioral change in response to triggering stimuli. It is related to exposure therapy but adds an additional component of preventing compulsive and harmful responses.
How long does exposure and response prevention therapy take?
While every patient is different, exposure and response prevention therapy typically lasts around 12 sessions, although some treatments can take longer. A therapist will determine if the treatment is complete based on how the client faces their fears, particularly the strongest ones. When a client feels less anxiety about stimuli that once evoked terror or distress, that is generally an indication that they are nearing the end of ERP therapy.
What are the limitations of exposure and response prevention therapy?
The most common pitfalls of exposure and response prevention therapy include not addressing a client’s core fears, allowing the client to avoid their most distressing stimuli, and using imaginary exposure when the client requires real-life exposure (and vice versa). ERP therapy is most effective when the client commits to the full course of treatment; if the client stops early or doesn’t practice what they have learned outside of therapy sessions, they are less likely to have successful outcomes.