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Break the Cycle of Anxiety. Reclaim Control with ERP Therapy.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy for Mental Health

Evidence-Based Therapy for OCD, Anxiety, and Compulsive Behaviors


At Insight Counseling, we provide Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy, a gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and compulsive behaviors. ERP helps individuals confront fears safely and gradually, while learning to reduce anxiety-driven behaviors and regain control over their lives.


If obsessive thoughts, compulsions, or anxiety are interfering with your daily life, ERP can help you break the cycle and live more freely.

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What Is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy?

ERP is a specialized form of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to help individuals face fears, obsessions, or anxiety-provoking situations while preventing the usual compulsive responses. Over time, ERP teaches the mind and body that anxiety decreases naturally, even without performing rituals or avoidance behaviors.


Unlike other therapies that focus only on managing symptoms, ERP focuses on long-term change and resilience.

How ERP Supports Mental Health

ERP helps individuals confront anxiety safely, reduce compulsions, and regain control over daily life. Through therapy, clients learn to:

  • Face feared situations or thoughts gradually

  • Reduce compulsive behaviors or rituals

  • Manage anxiety and discomfort without avoidance

  • Increase confidence and independence

  • Break the cycle of obsession and compulsion

  • Improve overall functioning and quality of life

ERP emphasizes practical, skills-based approaches that are effective for long-term improvement.

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Conditions Commonly Treated With ERP

Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy is particularly effective for:

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Health anxiety and contamination fears

  • Intrusive thoughts

  • Phobias and fear-based avoidance

  • Compulsive behaviors and rituals

  • Checking, cleaning, counting, or reassurance-seeking behaviors

ERP can be tailored for adults, teens, and older adolescents who struggle with anxiety and compulsive behaviors.

Core Components of ERP Therapy

ERP therapy involves two main components:


Exposure: Gradually confronting feared thoughts, situations, or objects in a controlled, supportive way.


Response Prevention: Learning to resist compulsive behaviors, rituals, or avoidance, allowing anxiety to decrease naturally.


Supportive Skills: Therapists provide guidance, coping strategies, and emotional support throughout the exposure process.


ERP Therapy at Insight Counseling Fort Wayne

At Insight Counseling Fort Wayne, ERP is delivered in a compassionate, trauma-informed, and structured environment. Our therapists guide clients safely through exposures while teaching practical skills to manage anxiety and compulsions.


Our ERP Approach Includes:

  • Evidence-based OCD and anxiety treatment

  • Individualized therapy plans

  • Step-by-step exposure and response prevention

  • Supportive, nonjudgmental guidance

  • Long-term coping and relapse-prevention strategies

We ensure therapy feels safe, manageable, and effective.

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Begin Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy in Fort Wayne

If anxiety, compulsions, or obsessive thoughts are interfering with your life, ERP therapy can help you regain freedom, confidence, and control.


Take the next step today:


Schedule a consultation

Learn more about ERP therapy

Connect with a therapist trained in evidence-based ERP techniques


At Insight Counseling Fort Wayne, we help you break the cycle of anxiety and compulsive behaviors, step by step.

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