Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Northampton, MA
Shanna Hebert McNamara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with clients who have anxiety, specific phobias, and OCD using ERP (Exposure Response Prevention).
My name is Shanna (Shay-nah) McNamara and I love my job! I have been working in the social work field for 13 years, and have been a therapist for over 8 years. Being a therapist is one of the most rewarding things I have accomplished, and I strive to work collaboratively with my clients to ensure we are on track towards their identified goals. I always prioritize the clients desires and needs out of treatment, and remind my clients I am not “magic,” I am a human helping other humans with life’s messy struggles, one step at a time. My clients have said they appreciate my honest approach with humor and laughter along the way.
I enjoy working with clients who have anxiety, specific phobias, and OCD using ERP (Exposure Response Prevention).
My name is Shanna (Shay-nah) McNamara and I love my job! I have been working in the social work field for 13 years, and have been a therapist for over 8 years. Being a therapist is one of the most rewarding things I have accomplished, and I strive to work collaboratively with my clients to ensure we are on track towards their identified goals. I always prioritize the clients desires and needs out of treatment, and remind my clients I am not “magic,” I am a human helping other humans with life’s messy struggles, one step at a time. My clients have said they appreciate my honest approach with humor and laughter along the way.
It can be difficult to strip away the influences imposed upon us from an early age. We may struggle to find our true course, or feel stuck living according to external pressures; recognizing every so often, a discord between the head and the heart. I believe that every person is entitled to live an authentic and fulfilling life. The first step is to access a deeper presence where we can feel and begin to sort out the various forces moving through us. What clarity might present itself under such conditions?
It can be difficult to strip away the influences imposed upon us from an early age. We may struggle to find our true course, or feel stuck living according to external pressures; recognizing every so often, a discord between the head and the heart. I believe that every person is entitled to live an authentic and fulfilling life. The first step is to access a deeper presence where we can feel and begin to sort out the various forces moving through us. What clarity might present itself under such conditions?
My client is the expert on my client and my job is to help unlock their innate wisdom. Our troubles are the side effects of adaptations forged by hardship, and we can change them using strengths in ourselves, families and community. Feeling more connected to others involves communication skills, and tolerance for irritation and vulnerability (inevitable in close relationships). Therapy can help you hold your pain differently. You can feel better living with your past, instead of waiting to get rid of it. I help clients to address spiritual roadblocks and to help build a fulfilling and meaningful life, with the pain.
My client is the expert on my client and my job is to help unlock their innate wisdom. Our troubles are the side effects of adaptations forged by hardship, and we can change them using strengths in ourselves, families and community. Feeling more connected to others involves communication skills, and tolerance for irritation and vulnerability (inevitable in close relationships). Therapy can help you hold your pain differently. You can feel better living with your past, instead of waiting to get rid of it. I help clients to address spiritual roadblocks and to help build a fulfilling and meaningful life, with the pain.
Tired of being afraid all the time? Looking for support with anxiety, OCD, scary intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, or phobias? I provide neurodivergent-affirming and LGBTQ-positive care. My approach is warm and engaged. I can support you in managing fear, trusting yourself more, unmasking, and recovering from or preventing burnout. I see therapy as a creative and collaborative process. You know yourself best; I am here to share the tools I have learned and work with you to meet your specific needs. No silent head nodding here; we will try specific skills to use between sessions.
Tired of being afraid all the time? Looking for support with anxiety, OCD, scary intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, or phobias? I provide neurodivergent-affirming and LGBTQ-positive care. My approach is warm and engaged. I can support you in managing fear, trusting yourself more, unmasking, and recovering from or preventing burnout. I see therapy as a creative and collaborative process. You know yourself best; I am here to share the tools I have learned and work with you to meet your specific needs. No silent head nodding here; we will try specific skills to use between sessions.
We each have a unique story and how we share and live out our story impacts how we feel and interact with the world around us. Within the warm and welcoming space of therapy, I collaborate with you to transform your narratives. We will focus on how your adversity has shaped you and also how it can lead to personal growth. Within this safe therapeutic space, you are empowered to reflect on how your stories are impacting your health and identity. I incorporate mindfulness, CBT, and ACT into my work, and I take a holistic approach to therapy with an awareness of the mind-body connection.
We each have a unique story and how we share and live out our story impacts how we feel and interact with the world around us. Within the warm and welcoming space of therapy, I collaborate with you to transform your narratives. We will focus on how your adversity has shaped you and also how it can lead to personal growth. Within this safe therapeutic space, you are empowered to reflect on how your stories are impacting your health and identity. I incorporate mindfulness, CBT, and ACT into my work, and I take a holistic approach to therapy with an awareness of the mind-body connection.
Jenn Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
I support individuals and couples in understanding negative patterns of relating and developing more adaptive coping strategies to manage life's stressors. Clients describe me as warm but direct, and I strive to create an environment that allows for levity, humor, and playfulness as we work together to make sense of your problems and overcome them. I work hard with my clients, and I enjoy engaging with clients who show up ready to work. I welcome clients of all genders and sexual orientations. As a queer person, it feels especially meaningful when I can support LGBTQ+ clients.
I support individuals and couples in understanding negative patterns of relating and developing more adaptive coping strategies to manage life's stressors. Clients describe me as warm but direct, and I strive to create an environment that allows for levity, humor, and playfulness as we work together to make sense of your problems and overcome them. I work hard with my clients, and I enjoy engaging with clients who show up ready to work. I welcome clients of all genders and sexual orientations. As a queer person, it feels especially meaningful when I can support LGBTQ+ clients.
If you’re looking for a seasoned psychotherapist, you’re in the right place. I received graduate training at the Harvard Teaching Hospital, where I developed excellent clinical skills. I was a psychotherapist at Baystate Medical Center, an urban, multicultural center for care, and I have had a thriving private practice for thirty years. If you are seeking to become your best self, I can offer you a skilled and balanced perspective. We might be a good fit if you want an engaged, authentic, respectful therapist who finds humor in life's absurdities. I enjoy witnessing clients achieve their goals and become hopeful and empowered.
If you’re looking for a seasoned psychotherapist, you’re in the right place. I received graduate training at the Harvard Teaching Hospital, where I developed excellent clinical skills. I was a psychotherapist at Baystate Medical Center, an urban, multicultural center for care, and I have had a thriving private practice for thirty years. If you are seeking to become your best self, I can offer you a skilled and balanced perspective. We might be a good fit if you want an engaged, authentic, respectful therapist who finds humor in life's absurdities. I enjoy witnessing clients achieve their goals and become hopeful and empowered.
*EMAIL IS PREFERRED CONTACT METHOD FOR FIRST TIME CLIENTS* I specialize in treating post-traumatic stress, anxiety disorders, and depression. My work is dedicated to helping people through stressful circumstances and changing self-defeating habits; also helping people to handle difficult transitions-divorce, grief, trauma, career and financial change. You may be stuck, but you are not broken. I whole-heartedly believe that we all have the capacity to liberate ourselves from unhealthy patterns, to heal, and to grow. I am deeply honored to help people on this journey.
*EMAIL IS PREFERRED CONTACT METHOD FOR FIRST TIME CLIENTS* I specialize in treating post-traumatic stress, anxiety disorders, and depression. My work is dedicated to helping people through stressful circumstances and changing self-defeating habits; also helping people to handle difficult transitions-divorce, grief, trauma, career and financial change. You may be stuck, but you are not broken. I whole-heartedly believe that we all have the capacity to liberate ourselves from unhealthy patterns, to heal, and to grow. I am deeply honored to help people on this journey.
Calling a therapist can be intimidating and it takes courage to ask someone to help you look inside and make changes. Anxiety and depression can make you feel stuck, but there is hope. Much of my practice is geared towards providing relief from anxiety/OCD, depression, interpersonal conflict and traumatic experiences. If you have repetitive negative thoughts, high stress or are coping with chronic sadness or irritability I can help you achieve the life changes you are looking for and experience yourself in a new way. Finally, I have expertise in helping people cope with post pandemic related stress.
Calling a therapist can be intimidating and it takes courage to ask someone to help you look inside and make changes. Anxiety and depression can make you feel stuck, but there is hope. Much of my practice is geared towards providing relief from anxiety/OCD, depression, interpersonal conflict and traumatic experiences. If you have repetitive negative thoughts, high stress or are coping with chronic sadness or irritability I can help you achieve the life changes you are looking for and experience yourself in a new way. Finally, I have expertise in helping people cope with post pandemic related stress.
My primary work is with children, adolescents, parents and families. I provide treatment for a wide range of childhood mental health concerns, as well as specialized help for parenting issues or families experiencing a crisis. My work is comprehensive, paying attention to family, school, medical and environmental issues that underly problems. Depending on the situation, I may work with children directly, engage in parent coaching/consultations or interface with other providers and schools to improve the conditions for wellness. I am also a educational specialist and work with children and schools to promote best outcomes.
My primary work is with children, adolescents, parents and families. I provide treatment for a wide range of childhood mental health concerns, as well as specialized help for parenting issues or families experiencing a crisis. My work is comprehensive, paying attention to family, school, medical and environmental issues that underly problems. Depending on the situation, I may work with children directly, engage in parent coaching/consultations or interface with other providers and schools to improve the conditions for wellness. I am also a educational specialist and work with children and schools to promote best outcomes.
Jessica Wheeler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060
You may be coming to therapy because of a particular problem – perhaps anxiety, OCD, or depression, or, if you're seeking couples therapy, perhaps a stuck point in your relationship. As we address that challenge and it becomes more manageable, your perspective may widen, opening beyond “what DON’T I want” (the problem) to “what DO I want” (purpose, meaning, connection?). Whatever our focus, my aim is to form a warm, supportive relationship that centers your needs and goals. We’ll probably find some things to laugh about – life is absurd sometimes! We can figure it out together.
You may be coming to therapy because of a particular problem – perhaps anxiety, OCD, or depression, or, if you're seeking couples therapy, perhaps a stuck point in your relationship. As we address that challenge and it becomes more manageable, your perspective may widen, opening beyond “what DON’T I want” (the problem) to “what DO I want” (purpose, meaning, connection?). Whatever our focus, my aim is to form a warm, supportive relationship that centers your needs and goals. We’ll probably find some things to laugh about – life is absurd sometimes! We can figure it out together.
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Rainbow Counseling & Consultation LLC
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Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that healing in relationship with one another is a critical prerequisite to our collective liberation and reimagined future. As a therapist, I hope to create a space that promotes a sense of trust and safety where we can work collaboratively to remove barriers and gain tools to thrive throughout life’s various challenges. My job is to support you in solidarity with humility and authenticity alongside an understanding of how our lived experiences shape us to be who we are.
I believe that healing in relationship with one another is a critical prerequisite to our collective liberation and reimagined future. As a therapist, I hope to create a space that promotes a sense of trust and safety where we can work collaboratively to remove barriers and gain tools to thrive throughout life’s various challenges. My job is to support you in solidarity with humility and authenticity alongside an understanding of how our lived experiences shape us to be who we are.
My clients reach out to me for help when they are experiencing frightening or distressing intrusive thoughts or behaviors that seem to be out of their control. If you have been diagnosed and/or suspect, you have obsessive compulsive disorder and/or Anxiety related disorders and need someone who really understands what you are going through I can help.
My clients reach out to me for help when they are experiencing frightening or distressing intrusive thoughts or behaviors that seem to be out of their control. If you have been diagnosed and/or suspect, you have obsessive compulsive disorder and/or Anxiety related disorders and need someone who really understands what you are going through I can help.
I’m Dr. Cannon, or Margeaux. I am a Counseling Psychologist offering individual and couple therapy for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, OCD, addictive behaviors, career challenges, unsatisfying relationships, grief, perfectionism, stress, and other common experiences in today’s world. My goal is to empower clients with self-awareness and skills that enable them to help themselves, all within an empathetic, validating, and honest space for exploration and practice. I guide clients to hold themselves accountable while also encouraging patience, gentleness, and kindness toward themselves and others.
I’m Dr. Cannon, or Margeaux. I am a Counseling Psychologist offering individual and couple therapy for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, OCD, addictive behaviors, career challenges, unsatisfying relationships, grief, perfectionism, stress, and other common experiences in today’s world. My goal is to empower clients with self-awareness and skills that enable them to help themselves, all within an empathetic, validating, and honest space for exploration and practice. I guide clients to hold themselves accountable while also encouraging patience, gentleness, and kindness toward themselves and others.
Currently, I am accepting new patients! I welcome college students returning home seeking therapy. I also welcome adults wanting cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, OCD, or eating disorders. I I am a clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience providing psychological services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families. My areas of specialty include working with teenagers and children with anxiety, OCD, eating disorders. More recently, I have expanded my treatment services to provide therapy for adults with anxiety disorders and eating disorders.
Currently, I am accepting new patients! I welcome college students returning home seeking therapy. I also welcome adults wanting cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, OCD, or eating disorders. I I am a clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience providing psychological services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families. My areas of specialty include working with teenagers and children with anxiety, OCD, eating disorders. More recently, I have expanded my treatment services to provide therapy for adults with anxiety disorders and eating disorders.
Morgan Supiro-Berg
Counselor, LMHC, MEd, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Mental health issues are as unique as the person going through them. It can be frustrating or frightening when no cookie cutter treatment works for everyone. I believe that we often receive oppressive and harmful messages that can lead to mistaken beliefs about ourselves and get in the way of achieving a meaningful and fulfilling existence. If you feel lost or overwhelmed by the weight of the world, I can support you with deconstructing damaging thoughts, emotions and experiences to find empowerment in yourself and move forward as the expert in your life. I strive to make therapy an insightful and uplifting experience for all.
Mental health issues are as unique as the person going through them. It can be frustrating or frightening when no cookie cutter treatment works for everyone. I believe that we often receive oppressive and harmful messages that can lead to mistaken beliefs about ourselves and get in the way of achieving a meaningful and fulfilling existence. If you feel lost or overwhelmed by the weight of the world, I can support you with deconstructing damaging thoughts, emotions and experiences to find empowerment in yourself and move forward as the expert in your life. I strive to make therapy an insightful and uplifting experience for all.
Heads Held High Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01063 (Online Only)
Are you a queer or trans person who struggles to find a therapist who understands you? Do you find that you often have to educate therapists, who are allies, but don't quite have the cultural understanding of someone who's a part of the community themselves? We are here to help.
Are you a queer or trans person who struggles to find a therapist who understands you? Do you find that you often have to educate therapists, who are allies, but don't quite have the cultural understanding of someone who's a part of the community themselves? We are here to help.
Emily Schneider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01063 (Online Only)
Life can be challenging and asking for help takes courage. Engaging in therapy can lead to many benefits such as better communication skills, improved relationships, increased self-esteem, relief from many mental health conditions, and the ability to manage stress. Everyone’s journey is different, and this is why I use a patient-centered approach where we will work together to create an individualized plan that promotes your goals and needs.
Life can be challenging and asking for help takes courage. Engaging in therapy can lead to many benefits such as better communication skills, improved relationships, increased self-esteem, relief from many mental health conditions, and the ability to manage stress. Everyone’s journey is different, and this is why I use a patient-centered approach where we will work together to create an individualized plan that promotes your goals and needs.
Rainbow Counseling & Consultation LLC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Northampton, MA 01060 (Online Only)
Are you looking for a therapist that understands what it is like to be queer? Or a therapist that can help you navigate the ups and downs of non traditional relationships or family styles? You deserve therapy that is affirming and judgement-free while working through difficulties with communication, intimacy, mental health, sleep, eating, addiction, career stress, faith/religion, gender dysphoria and/or transitioning. You deserve therapy in the comfort of your own home that is easily accessible through computer or phone via secure tele-health.
Are you looking for a therapist that understands what it is like to be queer? Or a therapist that can help you navigate the ups and downs of non traditional relationships or family styles? You deserve therapy that is affirming and judgement-free while working through difficulties with communication, intimacy, mental health, sleep, eating, addiction, career stress, faith/religion, gender dysphoria and/or transitioning. You deserve therapy in the comfort of your own home that is easily accessible through computer or phone via secure tele-health.
Samuel Utz
Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northampton, MA 01060
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in CBT, CBT-informed, and Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP) therapies to help address OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, and Perinatal/Postpartum Mental Health Issues.
Though I work with a variety of individuals, my two biggest specialties are perinatal/postpartuim mental health population and the include diagnosis and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I also help people identify and work toward changes they wish to make in their lives.
I specialize in CBT, CBT-informed, and Exposure and Response Prevention ( ERP) therapies to help address OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, and Perinatal/Postpartum Mental Health Issues.
Though I work with a variety of individuals, my two biggest specialties are perinatal/postpartuim mental health population and the include diagnosis and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). I also help people identify and work toward changes they wish to make in their lives.
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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.