Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Peoria, AZ
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Treatments offered: General psychotherapy, CBT, exposure with response prevention (ERP), behavioral activation, prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy (CPT), cognitive remediation therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and CBT-couples therapy.
Accepting new patients Spring/Summer 2024. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with content expertise in mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and PTSD. At my private telepsychology practice I provide evidence-based assessment and psychological treatment services. I hold formal certifications in cognitive and behavioral approaches to psychotherapy (Diplomate - Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy), healthcare leadership, and telepsychology.
Treatments offered: General psychotherapy, CBT, exposure with response prevention (ERP), behavioral activation, prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy (CPT), cognitive remediation therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and CBT-couples therapy.
Accepting new patients Spring/Summer 2024. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with content expertise in mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, eating disorders, and PTSD. At my private telepsychology practice I provide evidence-based assessment and psychological treatment services. I hold formal certifications in cognitive and behavioral approaches to psychotherapy (Diplomate - Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy), healthcare leadership, and telepsychology.
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Josh Kaplan - OCD, Anxiety & Depression Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Peoria, AZ 85383
In my practice, I specialize in treating these conditions using both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), two of the most effective therapies for overcoming the challenges of Anxiety, OCD, and Depression.
Hi, and thanks for viewing my profile. My name is Josh Kaplan, I’m a compassionate and experienced therapist with a mission to help individuals overcome Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Depression. With over a decade of experience specializing in these areas, I have developed a deep understanding of these conditions and their profound impact on one's life. Whether you are dealing with the recurrent cycle of OCD, endless thoughts of anxiety, or the deep sadness of depression, I'm here to guide you through your recovery journey.
In my practice, I specialize in treating these conditions using both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), two of the most effective therapies for overcoming the challenges of Anxiety, OCD, and Depression.
Hi, and thanks for viewing my profile. My name is Josh Kaplan, I’m a compassionate and experienced therapist with a mission to help individuals overcome Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Depression. With over a decade of experience specializing in these areas, I have developed a deep understanding of these conditions and their profound impact on one's life. Whether you are dealing with the recurrent cycle of OCD, endless thoughts of anxiety, or the deep sadness of depression, I'm here to guide you through your recovery journey.
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Miranda Lewis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Peoria, AZ 85382
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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Stefanni Peters
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSPC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Peoria, AZ 85345
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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I am a LAC currently specializing in eating disorders/disordered eating and trauma. My therapeutic appropriate is trauma informed care where I address the root experiences that have influenced patterns of unhealthy coping and a negative core belief.
I am a LAC currently specializing in eating disorders/disordered eating and trauma. My therapeutic appropriate is trauma informed care where I address the root experiences that have influenced patterns of unhealthy coping and a negative core belief.
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Accepting new clients! Sometimes our anxiety, trauma, and mood can get in the way of waking up and being excited about where we are going with our life. It can feel difficult to feel confident in our careers, ourselves, and the future when we are plagued with unwanted thoughts/feelings and "what if" scenarios. Are past traumas, low self-worth, and fear keeping you from becoming the person you were born to be? Do you ever feel like you are constantly trying to figure out "what's wrong with me?" instead of learning to unravel your unique gifts and talents? If so, let’s chat to see if I can help you.
Accepting new clients! Sometimes our anxiety, trauma, and mood can get in the way of waking up and being excited about where we are going with our life. It can feel difficult to feel confident in our careers, ourselves, and the future when we are plagued with unwanted thoughts/feelings and "what if" scenarios. Are past traumas, low self-worth, and fear keeping you from becoming the person you were born to be? Do you ever feel like you are constantly trying to figure out "what's wrong with me?" instead of learning to unravel your unique gifts and talents? If so, let’s chat to see if I can help you.
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Rheanna Schmidt
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, PMH-C, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peoria, AZ 85382 (Online Only)
Are you a mother or woman feeling blindsided by a life phase you thought you'd enjoy? Feeling overwhelmed, caught off guard and unsupported wasn't part of the plan. You thought this phase of your life would bring you closer to your loved ones, but you feel distant and not like the person you used to be. The pressure to meet societal expectations is making it more difficult. Or maybe the profound grief of pregnancy loss left you feeling isolated and heartbroken, as you grapple with the pain and try to move forward. The good news - this isn't who you are now. What you are experiencing are symptoms of the situation you are in.
Are you a mother or woman feeling blindsided by a life phase you thought you'd enjoy? Feeling overwhelmed, caught off guard and unsupported wasn't part of the plan. You thought this phase of your life would bring you closer to your loved ones, but you feel distant and not like the person you used to be. The pressure to meet societal expectations is making it more difficult. Or maybe the profound grief of pregnancy loss left you feeling isolated and heartbroken, as you grapple with the pain and try to move forward. The good news - this isn't who you are now. What you are experiencing are symptoms of the situation you are in.
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Tena Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Peoria, AZ 85381 (Online Only)
Has fighting with emotions, planning your day around triggers, or feeling distracted and overstimulated become part of your everyday life? Maybe it feels like you can't quite get things right and you're searching for a deeper understanding of what's holding you back. It can be difficult to keep moving, especially when you have frequent symptoms. In our sessions, we will dive deep to uncover the messages you have absorbed from other people and give your inner child some love. We will laugh, cry, and learn together, all while guiding you towards healing.
Has fighting with emotions, planning your day around triggers, or feeling distracted and overstimulated become part of your everyday life? Maybe it feels like you can't quite get things right and you're searching for a deeper understanding of what's holding you back. It can be difficult to keep moving, especially when you have frequent symptoms. In our sessions, we will dive deep to uncover the messages you have absorbed from other people and give your inner child some love. We will laugh, cry, and learn together, all while guiding you towards healing.
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Accepting New Clients! Counseling is a space to be heard and get to work on the healing you deserve. Living your life wrapped up in anxiety, depression and stress is not the life you dreamed for yourself, and change is possible. I am committed to creating a space to facilitate healing, growth, and change. I believe people deserve an intentional space, non-judgmental guidance, and strategic treatment for their unique struggles. You are brave and worth the change you are seeking, and I would be honored to work with you.
Accepting New Clients! Counseling is a space to be heard and get to work on the healing you deserve. Living your life wrapped up in anxiety, depression and stress is not the life you dreamed for yourself, and change is possible. I am committed to creating a space to facilitate healing, growth, and change. I believe people deserve an intentional space, non-judgmental guidance, and strategic treatment for their unique struggles. You are brave and worth the change you are seeking, and I would be honored to work with you.
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Jennifer Montgomery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Peoria, AZ 85382
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
Peoria, AZ 85381
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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Az Young Child Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peoria, AZ 85381
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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William Rather
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peoria, AZ 85382 (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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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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Anxiety, Selective Mutism, Social Phobia or anger? It's hard when you feel stuck as a parent. Meet Dr. Catherine Van Damme, a compassionate licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents facing anxiety and social challenges. Most often she supports clients who want to improve relationships with peers, use their voice at school, and handle big emotions. Dr. Van Damme works with clients (aged 3-21) and parents to help your child truly shine! Through playful activities and friendly conversations, she guides these young individuals on a journey to find their voice and build confidence.
Anxiety, Selective Mutism, Social Phobia or anger? It's hard when you feel stuck as a parent. Meet Dr. Catherine Van Damme, a compassionate licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents facing anxiety and social challenges. Most often she supports clients who want to improve relationships with peers, use their voice at school, and handle big emotions. Dr. Van Damme works with clients (aged 3-21) and parents to help your child truly shine! Through playful activities and friendly conversations, she guides these young individuals on a journey to find their voice and build confidence.
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Lauren Mehr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Peoria, AZ 85383
"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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Marian C.Eberly LCSW,RN: Dually licensed, Providing a unique blend of compassionate, highly experienced, mental and behavioral health care with 30 years of inpt/outpt treatment center Leadership.Competencies include: treating children, adolescents, families, marriage, adults: integrating the psychological, medical & spiritual needs of a person; with the unique knowledge of understanding the pharmacology, nutrition and medical conditions co-occurring with mental disorders. Exper inDiagnosing mental disorders such as Autism L-1/ (Formerly known as Asbergers) Anxiety/Depressive Disorders & Marriage Counseling and Adolescent Therapy.
Marian C.Eberly LCSW,RN: Dually licensed, Providing a unique blend of compassionate, highly experienced, mental and behavioral health care with 30 years of inpt/outpt treatment center Leadership.Competencies include: treating children, adolescents, families, marriage, adults: integrating the psychological, medical & spiritual needs of a person; with the unique knowledge of understanding the pharmacology, nutrition and medical conditions co-occurring with mental disorders. Exper inDiagnosing mental disorders such as Autism L-1/ (Formerly known as Asbergers) Anxiety/Depressive Disorders & Marriage Counseling and Adolescent Therapy.
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Hello and Welcome! I am currently taking new patients. I offer both in-person and virtual and have flexible hours (even Sat). I have been working as a psychologist for over 23 years. I provide compassionate & evidenced-based treatment to children, adolescents, adults who feel overwhelmed, out-of-sorts, anxious and / or dysregulated.
Hello and Welcome! I am currently taking new patients. I offer both in-person and virtual and have flexible hours (even Sat). I have been working as a psychologist for over 23 years. I provide compassionate & evidenced-based treatment to children, adolescents, adults who feel overwhelmed, out-of-sorts, anxious and / or dysregulated.
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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 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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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.