Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Glendale, AZ
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Utilizing evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ERP, I strive to empower my clients with the tools they need to manage their mental health effectively.
Welcome! I'm here to help as you take this important first step. As a dedicated clinician with over 20 years of experience, I work with children, adolescents, and young adults. I create a safe and healing environment for all my clients through an approach rooted in acceptance to ensure that each client feels understood and supported throughout their therapeutic journey. I believe people of all ages and identities are capable of personal transformation and view my role as a partner on your journey to wholeness and health.
Utilizing evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ERP, I strive to empower my clients with the tools they need to manage their mental health effectively.
Welcome! I'm here to help as you take this important first step. As a dedicated clinician with over 20 years of experience, I work with children, adolescents, and young adults. I create a safe and healing environment for all my clients through an approach rooted in acceptance to ensure that each client feels understood and supported throughout their therapeutic journey. I believe people of all ages and identities are capable of personal transformation and view my role as a partner on your journey to wholeness and health.
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Stefanni Peters
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSPC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glendale, AZ 85308
Stefanni is trained in a multitude of evidence-based treatment modalities offering Family-Based Therapy (Maudsley), Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy For Couples (EFT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and EMDR.
Stefanni is a trauma informed therapist specializing in treating individuals with anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and eating disorders. Stefanni assists individuals in working through past traumatic events and co-occurring mental health conditions. Stefanni offers faith-based counseling, and parent coaching as well as services to assist individuals in healing hurt experienced in relationships. Stefanni offers in-person and Telehealth services to individuals and families in the state of Arizona.
Stefanni is trained in a multitude of evidence-based treatment modalities offering Family-Based Therapy (Maudsley), Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy For Couples (EFT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and EMDR.
Stefanni is a trauma informed therapist specializing in treating individuals with anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and eating disorders. Stefanni assists individuals in working through past traumatic events and co-occurring mental health conditions. Stefanni offers faith-based counseling, and parent coaching as well as services to assist individuals in healing hurt experienced in relationships. Stefanni offers in-person and Telehealth services to individuals and families in the state of Arizona.
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Miranda Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Glendale, AZ 85306
Waitlist for new clients
Using ERP and ACT, my goal is to personalize your therapy experience to meet your individual needs so you feel heard and supported throughout your process of healing.
Do you feel like your anxiety is so intense that it’s making your decisions for you? Are intrusive thoughts and compulsions making you question your character or making your world feel unsafe? It’s hard to keep up with daily life when anxiety and intrusive thoughts make every decision feel paralyzing. Keeping up with work, family, friends, and the things that bring you joy start to feel tiring or impossible to achieve. If these words resonate with you, I see you and I’m here to help. I can help you work through the challenges you are facing and help you feel that hope and change exist for you.
Using ERP and ACT, my goal is to personalize your therapy experience to meet your individual needs so you feel heard and supported throughout your process of healing.
Do you feel like your anxiety is so intense that it’s making your decisions for you? Are intrusive thoughts and compulsions making you question your character or making your world feel unsafe? It’s hard to keep up with daily life when anxiety and intrusive thoughts make every decision feel paralyzing. Keeping up with work, family, friends, and the things that bring you joy start to feel tiring or impossible to achieve. If these words resonate with you, I see you and I’m here to help. I can help you work through the challenges you are facing and help you feel that hope and change exist for you.
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Az Young Child Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, AZ 85308
Az Young Child Counseling is a Northwest Valley group practice committed to helping young children and parents move from surviving to thriving. We serve children from birth to 12 years old. We also provide parent-only services and support in the area of perinatal mental health.
Az Young Child Counseling is a Northwest Valley group practice committed to helping young children and parents move from surviving to thriving. We serve children from birth to 12 years old. We also provide parent-only services and support in the area of perinatal mental health.
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Jennifer Montgomery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glendale, AZ 85308
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in Autism Spectrum Disorders, mood disorders, and ADHD in children, teens, and adults. I provide individual and family counseling to children, adolescents and adults.
I specialize in Autism Spectrum Disorders, mood disorders, and ADHD in children, teens, and adults. I provide individual and family counseling to children, adolescents and adults.
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Vine Life Counseling, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, AZ 85308
Are you feeling frustrated in close relationships and wondering if it's possible to achieve harmony? Are you hoping to make changes within yourself to create a better life? These positive changes are possible but sometimes the pathway to get there is unclear. I help individuals, couples and families to identify dysfunctional patterns then provide tools to establish new patterns that help create healthier relationships and deepen intimacy. For couples therapy, I utilize an advanced couples therapy approach called EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy) which significantly helps the couple to increase and/or establish a securely attached relationship bond.
Are you feeling frustrated in close relationships and wondering if it's possible to achieve harmony? Are you hoping to make changes within yourself to create a better life? These positive changes are possible but sometimes the pathway to get there is unclear. I help individuals, couples and families to identify dysfunctional patterns then provide tools to establish new patterns that help create healthier relationships and deepen intimacy. For couples therapy, I utilize an advanced couples therapy approach called EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy) which significantly helps the couple to increase and/or establish a securely attached relationship bond.
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Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety and worry no matter what you do? Are you fed up with racing thoughts, feeling irritable and on edge, or perhaps even lacking self-confidence. You may not even remember a time when you didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure, you're ready for some relief. You're ready for change and to gain the confidence and inner peace you deserve. Therapy can help reduce anxious symptoms, lead to more meaningful relationships, build confidence, and help overall with the ability to deal with life's daily challenges because let's face it...life is hard at times!
Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety and worry no matter what you do? Are you fed up with racing thoughts, feeling irritable and on edge, or perhaps even lacking self-confidence. You may not even remember a time when you didn't feel this way. But one thing is for sure, you're ready for some relief. You're ready for change and to gain the confidence and inner peace you deserve. Therapy can help reduce anxious symptoms, lead to more meaningful relationships, build confidence, and help overall with the ability to deal with life's daily challenges because let's face it...life is hard at times!
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I am passionate about helping individuals and couples with varying issues especially trauma, relationship and/or communication problems, and sexual addiction. Because I believe that individuals are the experts in their lives, I make counseling a collaborative process. I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and accepted. I strive to do this by providing a non-judgmental space for individuals and couples to freely share their stories. I work to ignite the flames of hope and happiness in those I work with to facilitate lasting, positive change. I am a father to 3 beautiful children and love the ocean and outdoors.
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples with varying issues especially trauma, relationship and/or communication problems, and sexual addiction. Because I believe that individuals are the experts in their lives, I make counseling a collaborative process. I believe everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and accepted. I strive to do this by providing a non-judgmental space for individuals and couples to freely share their stories. I work to ignite the flames of hope and happiness in those I work with to facilitate lasting, positive change. I am a father to 3 beautiful children and love the ocean and outdoors.
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Dr. Kaplan specializes in treating adolescents and adults for eating disorders, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). She has experience working with athletes experiencing anxiety and disordered eating. Dr. Kaplan also assists individuals in working through past traumatic events and other co-occurring mental health conditions. Dr. Kaplan also has the capacity to offer telehealth services to individuals and families in Arizona.
Dr. Kaplan specializes in treating adolescents and adults for eating disorders, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). She has experience working with athletes experiencing anxiety and disordered eating. Dr. Kaplan also assists individuals in working through past traumatic events and other co-occurring mental health conditions. Dr. Kaplan also has the capacity to offer telehealth services to individuals and families in Arizona.
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William Rather
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, AZ 85308 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself feeling exhausted & disconnected from friends, family, peers…and even yourself? You might be stuck or unsure of how to get where you want to be (or even discover what it is you want). It’s my role to help you cultivate a life you can get excited about from the inside out! Whether it’s specific anxiety, past traumas, uncertainty, fear of judgment, or lack of support, the many internal and external barriers we can run into feel completely overwhelming.
Do you find yourself feeling exhausted & disconnected from friends, family, peers…and even yourself? You might be stuck or unsure of how to get where you want to be (or even discover what it is you want). It’s my role to help you cultivate a life you can get excited about from the inside out! Whether it’s specific anxiety, past traumas, uncertainty, fear of judgment, or lack of support, the many internal and external barriers we can run into feel completely overwhelming.
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Lauren Mehr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Glendale, AZ 85308
"Working with trauma is as much about remembering how we survived as it is about what is broken." These words were written by Bessel van der Kolk and are words that guide my practice as a therapist. We all face hard stuff in life, and for each person what that looks like differs and cannot be held up to others for comparison. Pain is Pain. The good news, however, is that also means that hope is hope and joy is joy. The hard events we face in our lives are teachers that give each of us an opportunity to face our fears head on and heal to fully embrace who we were always meant to become!
"Working with trauma is as much about remembering how we survived as it is about what is broken." These words were written by Bessel van der Kolk and are words that guide my practice as a therapist. We all face hard stuff in life, and for each person what that looks like differs and cannot be held up to others for comparison. Pain is Pain. The good news, however, is that also means that hope is hope and joy is joy. The hard events we face in our lives are teachers that give each of us an opportunity to face our fears head on and heal to fully embrace who we were always meant to become!
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I truly believe, and have experienced, there is Hope in the midst of difficult times. While hard times can be overwhelming; we can take comfort in knowing we don't need to go through it alone. Even though, at times, it may feel that way. Whatever challenges you may be facing or if it seems like everything around you is falling apart, all the difference can be made when working with one who can help you see the other side of your struggle. I am excited to offer locations in Goodyear and Glendale.
I truly believe, and have experienced, there is Hope in the midst of difficult times. While hard times can be overwhelming; we can take comfort in knowing we don't need to go through it alone. Even though, at times, it may feel that way. Whatever challenges you may be facing or if it seems like everything around you is falling apart, all the difference can be made when working with one who can help you see the other side of your struggle. I am excited to offer locations in Goodyear and Glendale.
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Hello, I'm Nancy Myers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in the State of Arizona. I work with several presenting issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, job stress, and relationship issues. There's nothing more rewarding in my opinion, than working in a space with someone who is healing, growing, changing, and focusing on their mental health and emotional well being. I have worked in the mental health space for years in Executive roles while maintaining a small private practice at times and have discovered that providing therapy to clients is what I truly enjoy and find most rewarding.
Hello, I'm Nancy Myers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist licensed in the State of Arizona. I work with several presenting issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, job stress, and relationship issues. There's nothing more rewarding in my opinion, than working in a space with someone who is healing, growing, changing, and focusing on their mental health and emotional well being. I have worked in the mental health space for years in Executive roles while maintaining a small private practice at times and have discovered that providing therapy to clients is what I truly enjoy and find most rewarding.
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I am Dr. Neal McMann, and I am a licensed professional counselor in Arizona. I am a solution-focused strategic therapist who enjoys working with clients struggling with life-transitions, in all areas of their lives. I am successful with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, and phase-of-life difficulties. I prefer working with clients who need life-changing strategies to navigate through challenging transitions. I utilize experiential, strategic therapy principles in my therapeutic work with clients. I present a calm presence with clients while engaging them in therapeutic tasks involving change.
I am Dr. Neal McMann, and I am a licensed professional counselor in Arizona. I am a solution-focused strategic therapist who enjoys working with clients struggling with life-transitions, in all areas of their lives. I am successful with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, and phase-of-life difficulties. I prefer working with clients who need life-changing strategies to navigate through challenging transitions. I utilize experiential, strategic therapy principles in my therapeutic work with clients. I present a calm presence with clients while engaging them in therapeutic tasks involving change.
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Are you feeling like life is harder than usual right now? Do your relationships feel unfulfilling, are you extra critical of yourself? If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, insecurity, difficulty feeling joy, or continually seeking a way to avoid the pain; counseling may be right for you. You might be struggling with events in your past, your current life circumstances might feel impossible to overcome, or you have fears about the future. Imagine what it would be like to develop internal resilience, to feel joy again, to recognize the person you see in the mirror, to feel like you are in control of your life and decisions
Are you feeling like life is harder than usual right now? Do your relationships feel unfulfilling, are you extra critical of yourself? If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, insecurity, difficulty feeling joy, or continually seeking a way to avoid the pain; counseling may be right for you. You might be struggling with events in your past, your current life circumstances might feel impossible to overcome, or you have fears about the future. Imagine what it would be like to develop internal resilience, to feel joy again, to recognize the person you see in the mirror, to feel like you are in control of your life and decisions
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The single most important factor that determines if therapy will be successful is the relationship of trust. Your therapist should invest the time needed to truly know your story and to make sure that you feel safe and confident in the therapy relationship. Every individual comes to therapy with a unique personality and situation, so therapy should be tailored to meet the needs of the patient, not the preferences of the provider.
The single most important factor that determines if therapy will be successful is the relationship of trust. Your therapist should invest the time needed to truly know your story and to make sure that you feel safe and confident in the therapy relationship. Every individual comes to therapy with a unique personality and situation, so therapy should be tailored to meet the needs of the patient, not the preferences of the provider.
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I use evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and ERP because these work, and they empower you to find your own strength in your healing journey.
Congratulations on taking this step; I would be honored to help. I offer strengths-based, in-person therapy in the Phoenix area, and telehealth in California, using cognitive-behavioral techniques, inner-child work, EMDR and Exposure and Response Prevention. Specializations include Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, PTSD, addiction and recovery, and treating children and adolescents with anxiety. I am well-versed in 12-Step philosophy and love helping people thrive in their sobriety.
I use evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and ERP because these work, and they empower you to find your own strength in your healing journey.
Congratulations on taking this step; I would be honored to help. I offer strengths-based, in-person therapy in the Phoenix area, and telehealth in California, using cognitive-behavioral techniques, inner-child work, EMDR and Exposure and Response Prevention. Specializations include Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, PTSD, addiction and recovery, and treating children and adolescents with anxiety. I am well-versed in 12-Step philosophy and love helping people thrive in their sobriety.
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I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTSI), EMDR Trained, ERP Trained (OCD Treatment).
Currently accepting new clients. Life is an incredible journey. There are times that life events are overwhelming or feel as if they exceed our capacity. These events can lead to anxiety, depression or feelings of being stuck. This level of stress can result in problematic relationships, low self-worth or lack of progress.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTSI), EMDR Trained, ERP Trained (OCD Treatment).
Currently accepting new clients. Life is an incredible journey. There are times that life events are overwhelming or feel as if they exceed our capacity. These events can lead to anxiety, depression or feelings of being stuck. This level of stress can result in problematic relationships, low self-worth or lack of progress.
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Jennifer Salas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85012 (Online Only)
With extensive training in evidence based therapies, my therapeutic approach can include CBT (to address thought patterns), DBT (to enhance skills for managing emotions and relationships), EMDR (to improve self-worth and decrease sensitivity of traumatic memories), ERP (to decrease obsessions and compulsions), and IFS (to support our parts and dissociation).
Bilingual (English and Spanish). Serving mental health counseling and Immigration Evaluation clients in AZ via Telehealth. Healing is truly possible! Each person has immense strength and resilience. My passion involves walking alongside clients to build upon areas of hope for improved well-being. People do not need to go through these things alone. I strive to provide quality, trustworthy, and professional guidance to my clients in a collaborative manner. I have years of experience assisting those who have gone through trauma, sexuality-based issues, and those struggling to manage difficult emotions, thoughts, and relationships.
With extensive training in evidence based therapies, my therapeutic approach can include CBT (to address thought patterns), DBT (to enhance skills for managing emotions and relationships), EMDR (to improve self-worth and decrease sensitivity of traumatic memories), ERP (to decrease obsessions and compulsions), and IFS (to support our parts and dissociation).
Bilingual (English and Spanish). Serving mental health counseling and Immigration Evaluation clients in AZ via Telehealth. Healing is truly possible! Each person has immense strength and resilience. My passion involves walking alongside clients to build upon areas of hope for improved well-being. People do not need to go through these things alone. I strive to provide quality, trustworthy, and professional guidance to my clients in a collaborative manner. I have years of experience assisting those who have gone through trauma, sexuality-based issues, and those struggling to manage difficult emotions, thoughts, and relationships.
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McCall Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenix, AZ 85012
I utilize the gold standard of exposure response prevention (ERP) to help guide you through your fears and feel successful in overcoming them.
∙ • ∙ New patients: Inquire via email. Thank you! ∙ • ∙ I know the struggle. Wanting to feel better, but nothing you have tried so far has worked for you. Consider this the first step towards achieving your goal of improved mental health! Using different therapeutic techniques based on your specific needs, I will help you work through anxiety, depression, obsessions & compulsions, eating issues, self-esteem, difficult relationships, body image, anger, self-harm, and negative thinking patterns. I work with children 10+, adolescents, and adults. I am an LGBTQ+ ally and am experienced in working with the community.
I utilize the gold standard of exposure response prevention (ERP) to help guide you through your fears and feel successful in overcoming them.
∙ • ∙ New patients: Inquire via email. Thank you! ∙ • ∙ I know the struggle. Wanting to feel better, but nothing you have tried so far has worked for you. Consider this the first step towards achieving your goal of improved mental health! Using different therapeutic techniques based on your specific needs, I will help you work through anxiety, depression, obsessions & compulsions, eating issues, self-esteem, difficult relationships, body image, anger, self-harm, and negative thinking patterns. I work with children 10+, adolescents, and adults. I am an LGBTQ+ ally and am experienced in working with the community.
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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.