ERP Therapist in Brooklyn, NY
Work with an ERP therapist in Brooklyn for Exposure and Response Prevention — a structured, evidence-based approach for reducing OCD compulsions and anxiety-driven avoidance.
Book a Free ConsultationWhat Is ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)?
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is considered the gold-standard treatment for OCD. Working with an Exposure Response Prevention therapist, you gradually and safely face feared thoughts or situations (exposure), while resisting the urge to perform compulsions or rituals (response prevention).
Over time, this retrains your nervous system to tolerate the anxiety without needing to neutralize it — breaking the cycle that keeps OCD in place.
Sessions are collaborative and paced carefully — in person with an ERP therapist in our Brooklyn office, or through online ERP therapy for clients anywhere in New York. We build a plan together before any exposure work begins, and you're always in control of the pace.
What ERP Can Help With
ERP is especially effective for:
ERP can sound intimidating, but it's always done gradually and collaboratively — you're never pushed into something before you're ready.
Our Approach to ERP
We combine ERP with ACT principles, helping you build the willingness to sit with discomfort without avoiding it — which is ultimately what breaks the OCD cycle.
Every exposure plan is built together, starting with what feels manageable and building from there at a pace that is realistic for you.
How It Works
Getting Started Is Simple
Reach Out
Send a message or book a free 15-minute consultation so we can understand what you need and answer any questions.
Get Matched
We'll pair you with a therapist whose approach and specialty fit your goals — no guesswork, no starting over.
Begin Your Work
Start weekly sessions, in-person or online, in a space built for honest conversation and real progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ERP only for OCD?
It is most associated with OCD, but the same principles can help with specific phobias and other anxiety-driven avoidance patterns.
Will I be forced into uncomfortable situations right away?
No. We build a gradual hierarchy together, starting with lower-anxiety exposures and working up — always at a pace you help set.
How is ERP different from regular anxiety therapy?
ERP is a specific, structured protocol targeting compulsions and avoidance directly, rather than general anxiety management — it tends to be more directive.
How long does ERP typically take?
Many clients see meaningful reduction in OCD symptoms within a few months of consistent ERP work, though this depends on severity and specific symptoms.
Do you offer online ERP therapy in New York?
Yes — we offer online ERP therapy for clients located anywhere in New York, in addition to in-person sessions with an ERP therapist in Brooklyn.
Get In Touch
Let's Talk
Reach out to schedule a free consultation or ask a question — we'll get back to you within one business day.
- Email info@brooklyntherapyservices.com