You’re not looking for another therapist who doesn’t understand OCD. You need someone who gets it—the exhausting rituals, the intrusive thoughts, the way OCD steals hours from your day.
ERP therapy isn’t talk therapy. It’s the gold standard treatment that directly targets the OCD cycle, with research showing 80% of people experience significant symptom reduction within 8-16 weeks.
When you complete our ERP program, you’re not just managing symptoms. You’re learning to live without the constant mental negotiations, the checking, the need for certainty that never comes.
We bring nationally recognized expertise to Round Rock, TX. Our team includes researchers who’ve shaped international OCD treatment guidelines and published foundational books in the field.
Many of our clinicians have lived experience with the conditions they treat, creating an environment where no thought is too taboo and no experience too difficult to share. This isn’t generic therapy—it’s specialized care from people who truly understand what you’re going through.
Round Rock residents no longer need to travel hours for expert OCD treatment. We serve this growing community with both virtual and in-person options, making evidence-based care accessible when you need it most.
ERP therapy works by gradually exposing you to the situations that trigger your obsessions while preventing the compulsive responses. It sounds simple, but it requires expertise to do safely and effectively.
First, your therapist creates a personalized hierarchy of your fears, starting with manageable exposures and building toward more challenging ones. You’re never forced into anything you’re not ready for, but your OCD will be challenged.
During exposure exercises, you’ll learn to sit with uncertainty and discomfort without performing rituals. Over time, your brain learns that the feared outcomes don’t happen, and the anxiety naturally decreases. This isn’t about willpower—it’s about retraining your brain’s response to OCD triggers.
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Round Rock residents have access to multiple treatment formats, from weekly sessions to intensive four-day programs that can accelerate progress significantly. We offer both virtual telehealth sessions and in-person appointments.
Given that Round Rock has a median household income of $97,187 and a diverse, educated population, many residents value efficiency and evidence-based approaches. Our intensive options can deliver results in weeks rather than months of traditional weekly therapy.
For families in Round Rock dealing with OCD, we provide education and support to help loved ones understand how to best support recovery without enabling compulsions. This comprehensive approach addresses the whole family system, not just the individual.
Most people begin seeing meaningful improvement within 8-16 weeks of consistent ERP therapy. However, this can vary based on symptom severity and how long OCD has been present.
Research shows that 80% of people who complete a full course of ERP experience significant symptom reduction. Some notice changes even sooner, particularly in intensive treatment formats where you’re working on exposures multiple times per week.
The key is consistency and working with a therapist specifically trained in ERP. Generic CBT or talk therapy often doesn’t produce the same results because OCD requires this specialized approach.
Yes, ERP is considered the gold standard for OCD treatment because decades of research consistently show it’s more effective than other therapeutic approaches. Studies demonstrate that ERP produces better outcomes than medication alone and significantly outperforms traditional talk therapy.
The reason ERP works so well is that it directly targets the mechanism that maintains OCD—the cycle of obsession, anxiety, compulsion, and temporary relief. Other therapies might help you understand your thoughts, but they don’t break this cycle.
Even when combined with medication, ERP remains the core component of effective OCD treatment. Many people find they need less medication or can discontinue it entirely after successful ERP therapy.
The difference is specialized training and expertise. Many therapists say they treat OCD, but few have the specific training in ERP that produces real results. Our clinicians include nationally recognized experts who’ve written treatment guidelines and conducted research.
Several of our team members have lived experience with OCD and anxiety disorders, providing unique insight into what clients are experiencing. This isn’t theoretical knowledge—it’s practical understanding of how OCD works and how to effectively challenge it.
We also offer treatment intensities not available elsewhere in the Round Rock area, including intensive four-day programs that can accelerate progress significantly compared to weekly sessions.
ERP therapy can be highly effective through secure telehealth sessions. Research shows that virtual ERP produces comparable outcomes to in-person treatment for most people with OCD.
Virtual sessions actually offer some advantages—you can do exposures in your own environment where OCD symptoms often occur, and there are no travel barriers that might interfere with consistent attendance. This is particularly valuable for Round Rock residents who might otherwise face long commutes to specialized care.
We offer both virtual and in-person options, allowing you to choose what works best for your situation. Many people start with virtual sessions and find they don’t need to transition to in-person care.
Intensive treatment is often recommended when OCD significantly interferes with daily functioning, when weekly therapy hasn’t produced sufficient progress, or when you want to accelerate your recovery timeline.
If you’re spending hours each day on compulsions, avoiding important activities, or finding that OCD controls major life decisions, intensive treatment can provide the frequency and structure needed for faster improvement. The average wait time for effective OCD treatment is 17.5 years—intensive options can dramatically reduce this timeline.
During your initial consultation, our clinical team will assess your symptoms, previous treatment experiences, and goals to recommend the most appropriate treatment intensity. You’re not locked into any particular format and can adjust as needed.
Your first session focuses on understanding your specific OCD symptoms, triggers, and how they impact your daily life. Your therapist will ask detailed questions about your obsessions, compulsions, and avoidance behaviors to create a comprehensive treatment plan.
You’ll work together to develop a hierarchy of fears, ranking situations from least to most anxiety-provoking. This becomes your roadmap for exposure exercises, starting with manageable challenges and gradually building toward more difficult ones.
Your therapist will also educate you about how OCD works and why ERP is effective, helping you understand what to expect as treatment progresses. No exposures happen in the first session—it’s about building understanding and establishing a collaborative treatment relationship.
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