Long lasting treatment for a healthy life
Research shows that approximately 70-80% of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experience significant improvement after completing a course of ERP therapy.
Studies indicate that 60-70% of individuals who undergo ERP therapy report a significant reduction in obsessive-compulsive symptoms, with many achieving long-term symptom relief.
Research demonstrates that 55-70% of patients continue to experience reduced OCD symptoms and improvements in daily functioning for years.
How does ERP therapy work?
ERP therapy is typically structured around individual therapy sessions and exposure exercises. In individual therapy, clients work with a trained therapist to identify their anxiety triggers. Then, they develop a hierarchy of situations that provoke fear. This foundational step allows for a systematic approach to confronting these fears. As a result, clients start with less distressing scenarios and gradually progress to more challenging ones.
Next, exposure exercises involve exposing the client to identified triggers in a controlled manner. During this process, they must prevent compulsive or avoidance responses. Over time, this helps clients build tolerance to anxiety. Additionally, they learn that distress will naturally decrease without engaging in compulsions. By consistently facing their fears, clients ultimately gain the ability to manage anxiety more effectively and respond in healthier ways.
If you or a loved one are struggling with anxiety disorders, including OCD, reach out to our team of professionals today for help.
Benefits of ERP therapy
What is ERP therapy used for?
Gain control over anxiety
Reduce compulsive behaviors
Improve emotional resilience
ERP helps individuals build emotional resilience by teaching them to endure discomfort and anxiety without relying on avoidance. As a result, this empowers them to navigate difficult situations and overcome obstacles without feeling overwhelmed. Furthermore, by developing this resilience, individuals are better equipped to handle future challenges with greater confidence and composure.
Promote lasting change
Disorders ERP is used to treat
ERP is most commonly used to treat anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but it can also be effective for other conditions. Specifically, it has shown promise in treating:
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
ERP is the gold standard for treating OCD. It helps individuals reduce intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors through exposure and response prevention. As a result, this approach enables individuals to gain greater control over their symptoms. Ultimately, it helps them achieve lasting relief.
Phobias
ERP helps individuals confront and reduce the fear associated with specific phobias, such as fear of flying, spiders, or social situations, by gradually exposing them to their triggers in a controlled setting. As a result, this gradual exposure allows individuals to build tolerance and decrease anxiety over time.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
ERP can help individuals with PTSD process traumatic memories and confront situations that trigger distressing emotions without avoiding them. Consequently, this approach leads to healing and emotional recovery by enabling individuals to face their trauma in a safe and controlled manner.
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
ERP assists individuals with generalized anxiety by exposing them to anxiety-provoking situations and preventing avoidance. As a result, this process helps them become more comfortable with uncertainty and worry, ultimately reducing their overall anxiety over time.
Exposure and response prevention therapy at Park Mental Health
At Park Mental Health, we are committed to providing individualized care that supports clients on their journey to emotional resilience. Specifically, our team incorporates ERP therapy into treatment plans for individuals struggling with anxiety, OCD, and trauma-related disorders. In doing so, we create a compassionate and supportive environment to empower clients to engage in therapy and work toward meaningful change.
Furthermore, our therapists are highly trained in ERP techniques. They guide clients through exposure exercises while helping them develop skills to manage anxiety and reduce compulsive behaviors. With our ongoing support, clients can regain control over their emotional well-being and move forward with confidence.
Start your journey toward lasting change
Mental health disorders and addiction can take their toll on your mental, physical and emotional health. If left untreated, it can leave you feeling helpless, as if you have fallen into a black hole in which there is no return. This couldn’t be further from the truth. The medical professionals here at Park San Diego have decades of research and evidenced-based treatments to specifically create each and every one person a treatment plan to fit your needs.
Admitting to yourself that you need help and actively going out of your way to get yourself help is the hardest part of your journey. Once you have contacted a member of our team, you will never again be alone in your journey to recovery. Alongside your loved ones, you will have either a therapist or a psychiatrist by your side every step of the way. Besides emotionally supporting you when you find the treatment challenging, they will continually assess your progress to ensure that your treatment does not need altering to ensure that you receive the most effective treatment.
Let’s break the cycle and get you back to thriving in life once again.
Your most frequently asked questions, answered.
What areas do you cover?
Park Mental Health Treatment covers the San Diego, California area. If you are unsure of whether you are near our facility, please either submit an online form or alternatively contact a member of our team today on 866-420-2524.
Do you provide outpatient care?
Yes, Park Mental Health Treatment has the facilities to cater for outpatient care. Alternatively, if you require inpatient care, we also have partnerships with facilities around the San Diego, CA area that can cater for inpatient therapies.
How do I get in contact?
To contact a member of our team, either complete an online form or call us directly on 866-420-2524.