Exposure & Response Prevention
Conditions We Treat
The Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Program at The Anxiety Center, directed by Nathan Fite, PhD, brings together highly experienced psychologists, therapists, and interns specializing in ERP for the treatment of psychiatric disorders. ERP has been shown to be a highly effective form of treatment for a broad range of psychiatric conditions. The Anxiety Center is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art treatment to patients in the ERP Program.
The ERP Program at The Anxiety Center offers clinical treatments and education for a variety of psychiatric disorders, including:
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Anxiety Disorders
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Depression
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Panic Disorder
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Social Anxiety Disorder
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Specific Phobias
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
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Hoarding Disorder
Our Approach
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) at The Anxiety Center is a structured, evidence-based approach that addresses a variety of psychiatric disorders. This therapy is designed to help patients understand and confront their fears and anxieties by preventing the compulsive responses that typically follow. A critical aspect of ERP is case conceptualization, which involves developing a detailed understanding of the patient's problems and the factors contributing to them. This personalized framework guides the selection and application of specific exposure and response prevention strategies to achieve the best outcomes.
Exposure Strategies
Exposure strategies in ERP focus on gradually confronting feared situations and reducing the compulsive behaviors that follow. Specific techniques include:
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Hierarchical Exposure: Patients create a list of feared situations ranked by intensity and gradually confront these situations starting from the least anxiety-provoking to the most.
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In Vivo Exposure: Patients face real-life situations that trigger their anxiety, such as touching a doorknob and refraining from washing hands.
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Imaginal Exposure: Patients vividly imagine feared scenarios that are difficult to confront in real life, such as catastrophic thoughts, and practice tolerating the anxiety they produce.
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Interoceptive Exposure: Patients are exposed to the physical sensations of anxiety, such as increased heart rate, to reduce fear of these sensations.
Behavioral Interventions
Derived from learning theory, behavioral interventions aim to change maladaptive behaviors and reduce the association between concerns and maladaptive responses. Key techniques include:
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Ritual Prevention: Patients refrain from performing ritualistic behaviors, such as checking locks or excessive cleaning, to break the cycle of compulsion and anxiety.
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Distress Tolerance: Patients use skills to tolerate the distress caused by not engaging in compulsive behaviors, such as deep breathing and mindfulness techniques.
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Cognitive Restructuring: Patients challenge and reframe negative thoughts associated with their compulsions, developing more balanced and constructive beliefs.
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Behavioral Activation: Patients engage in meaningful activities and routines to distract from compulsive urges and improve overall functioning.
Additional Techniques
ERP at The Anxiety Center also incorporates:
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Psychoeducation: Patients learn about the nature of OCD and anxiety disorders, understanding how ERP can help them overcome their symptoms.
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Relapse Prevention: Patients develop strategies to maintain progress and prevent relapse by recognizing early signs of returning symptoms and applying ERP skills.
At The Anxiety Center, our ERP Program integrates these advanced strategies to provide comprehensive and effective treatment for a wide range of psychiatric disorders and health concerns.
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Cuidados más intensivos
Nuestro programa ofrece más horas de servicios terapéuticos por semana que la terapia estándar, lo que lo hace más efectivo y capaz de brindar una mejora más rápida.
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Participación flexible
Puede unirse a nosotros virtualmente, en persona o mediante una combinación de ambos para adaptarse a su estilo de vida y preferencias.
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Participación flexible
Puede unirse a nosotros virtualmente, en persona o mediante una combinación de ambos para adaptarse a su estilo de vida y preferencias.
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Cuidados más intensivos
Nuestro programa ofrece más horas de servicios terapéuticos por semana que la terapia estándar, lo que lo hace más efectivo y capaz de brindar una mejora más rápida.
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Participación flexible
Puede unirse a nosotros virtualmente, en persona o mediante una combinación de ambos para adaptarse a su estilo de vida y preferencias.
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Participación flexible
Puede unirse a nosotros virtualmente, en persona o mediante una combinación de ambos para adaptarse a su estilo de vida y preferencias.
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El Centro de Ansiedad tiene como objetivo brindar lo mejor en tratamientos de salud mental basados ​​en evidencia para niños, adolescentes y adultos. Nuestra visión es poner a disposición de cualquiera que las necesite soluciones efectivas para los problemas de salud mental más urgentes. Estamos en un viaje para crear un modelo integrado de apoyos conductuales que aumentará la continuidad de la atención con el objetivo de transformar las vidas de cada individuo que cruza nuestras puertas.
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