Therapy Types
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Virtual ERP for OCD and anxiety — evidence-based exposure therapy with licensed clinicians across Texas.
24h
Admission turnaround
100%
Virtual across TX
98%
Client satisfaction
20+
Years leadership
Overview
What is exposure and response prevention (ERP)?
Start Your Recovery Journey ERP Treatment in Austin, TX If you are struggling with OCD symptoms, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or compulsive behaviors, ERP treatment may help you regain control of your life. At Texas Mental Health Services, we offer online ERP therapy for people dealing with obsessive compulsive disorder and other mental health disorders. Our trained therapist team uses evidence based treatment methods to help people reduce anxiety, stop compulsions, and improve daily life.
ERP refers to Exposure and Response Prevention therapy. This specialized form of behavioral therapy is considered the gold standard treatment for treating OCD. ERP works by helping a person gradually confront fears while learning how to avoid compulsive rituals and response behaviors. Over time, the brain learns that feared situations are not as dangerous as they feel.
ERP therapy is a type of CBT, also called cognitive behavioral therapy. It focuses on exposure and response prevention. During treatment, a therapist helps a person face anxiety inducing situations without doing compulsions or rituals.
Response prevention means the person does not perform compulsive rituals after the exposure. This helps break the OCD cycle.
ERP helps reduce OCD symptoms by teaching the brain how to respond differently to distressing situations.
How to get started
Starting care is simpler than you think
Reach admissions
Call or submit a confidential form. Our team answers questions and gathers basic information — 24/7.
Verify insurance
We confirm your benefits at no cost, explain coverage, and discuss any out-of-pocket costs upfront.
Clinical assessment
A licensed clinician reviews your history, symptoms, and goals to recommend the right level of care.
Begin treatment
Most clients start within 24–48 hours with a personalized plan including therapy and psychiatry as needed.
Services
What's included in exposure and response prevention (ERP)
Facing contamination fears
Integrated into your personalized treatment plan with licensed clinicians via secure telehealth.
Touching feared objects
Integrated into your personalized treatment plan with licensed clinicians via secure telehealth.
Sitting with discomfort
Integrated into your personalized treatment plan with licensed clinicians via secure telehealth.
Managing unwanted thoughts
Integrated into your personalized treatment plan with licensed clinicians via secure telehealth.
Avoiding reassurance seeking
Integrated into your personalized treatment plan with licensed clinicians via secure telehealth.
Intrusive thoughts
Integrated into your personalized treatment plan with licensed clinicians via secure telehealth.
Compulsive rituals
Integrated into your personalized treatment plan with licensed clinicians via secure telehealth.
Fear based triggers
Integrated into your personalized treatment plan with licensed clinicians via secure telehealth.
Why It Works
Why exposure and response prevention (ERP) works
Research shows that structured, evidence-based care produces better outcomes than unstructured support alone — especially when therapy, psychiatry, and skill-building are integrated in one program.
Virtual delivery removes common barriers like travel and scheduling conflicts, which improves attendance and completion. Our clinicians use only modalities with published outcome data, tailored to erp and any co-occurring conditions.
Joint Commission Accredited
Programs meet nationally recognized standards for clinical quality and patient safety.
HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth
Encrypted sessions protect your privacy whether you join from home, work, or anywhere in Texas.
Evidence-Based Modalities
CBT, DBT, EMDR, and other proven approaches selected based on your diagnosis and goals.
Licensed Clinical Team
Therapists and psychiatrists licensed in Texas with specialized mental health training.
Is This Right for You?
Who benefits from exposure and response prevention (ERP)?
Talk to Our TeamOur team screens every client to ensure the right level of care. You may be a strong fit if one or more of the following applies:
Facing contamination fears
Touching feared objects
Sitting with discomfort
Managing unwanted thoughts
Avoiding reassurance seeking
Intrusive thoughts
Compulsive rituals
Fear based triggers
FAQ
Common questions about this program
Still have questions? Our admissions team is available 24/7.
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