What is Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)?

Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) is an empirically supported treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that helps clients to confront their obsessive thoughts and fears and learn how to effectively manage the distress without rituals and compulsions. Often these core fears are linked to our beliefs about ourselves and the world, and by confronting them with ERP, we can develop a healthier and more adaptive approach to life that is consistent with our personal values and goals.