CBT and ERP for OCD & Obsessive Patterns

Feeling stuck in your thoughts or routines can be exhausting—whether you meet full criteria for OCD or you’re dealing with obsessive thinking, perfectionism, or time-consuming mental loops and behaviors. The good news: these patterns are highly treatable.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is combined with CBT tools to reduce symptoms and build confidence.

CBT and ERP for OCD & Obsessive Patterns

  • Common Concerns | Help With

    Contamination fears

    Checking or reassurance-seeking

    Harm or “what if” intrusive thoughts

    Relationship doubts or mental reviewing

    Perfectionism or symmetry obsessions

    Excessive list-making and organizing

    Mental rituals and rumination

  • How ERP Works

    Together, we will:

    Map out your unique patterns

    Identify the patterns that trigger anxiety, self-doubt, and “stuckness”

    Develop a structured exposure plan

    Practice exposures in a supportive way

    Reduce avoidance and reassurance-seeking

    Build long-term tools for intrusive thoughts

  • Next Steps

    Many exposures can be practiced directly in your real environment, making virtual ERP highly effective.

    Contact us for a brief consultation. We will talk about your challenges and goals to see if CBT and ERP may be right for you.