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
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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
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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
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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.