You’re tired of intrusive thoughts controlling your day. You want your life back from the endless cycle of obsessions and compulsions that steal hours from your day and peace from your mind.
ERP therapy gives you exactly that freedom. This isn’t another treatment that might help—it’s the gold standard approach that consistently delivers results for people just like you.
When you complete ERP therapy, you’ll finally have the skills to manage intrusive thoughts without giving in to compulsions. You’ll reclaim time that OCD has stolen and rebuild relationships that anxiety has strained.
We bring together nationally recognized researchers, published clinicians, and advocates—many with lived experience of the very conditions we treat. This unique combination gives you access to both cutting-edge expertise and genuine understanding.
Our team includes specialists whose research has shaped international OCD treatment guidelines and whose work is trusted by leading institutions. You’re not just getting therapy—you’re getting treatment from experts who’ve helped define what effective OCD care looks like.
In Frisco, where high-achieving professionals and families face unique pressures, having access to this level of specialized care makes all the difference in your recovery journey.
Your ERP therapy journey starts with a thorough assessment to understand your specific OCD patterns and triggers. No two people experience OCD the same way, so your treatment plan gets tailored to your unique situation.
You’ll work with your therapist to create a fear hierarchy—essentially a roadmap of exposures starting with less anxiety-provoking situations and gradually building up to more challenging ones. This step-by-step approach ensures you’re never overwhelmed while still making meaningful progress.
During exposure sessions, you’ll face feared situations or thoughts while learning to resist the urge to perform compulsions. Your therapist guides you through this process, providing support and teaching you the skills to tolerate discomfort without giving in to OCD’s demands.
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You have access to both traditional weekly ERP sessions and innovative intensive four-day treatment programs. The intensive option condenses focused ERP work into consecutive days, often achieving breakthrough moments that might take months in traditional weekly therapy.
Virtual sessions are available through secure telehealth platforms, making expert ERP therapy accessible regardless of your location in the Frisco area. For those who prefer in-person treatment, face-to-face sessions provide the hands-on guidance that many find essential for ERP success.
In Frisco’s fast-paced environment, where professionals juggle demanding careers and family responsibilities, having flexible treatment options means you can get the help you need without disrupting your entire life. The goal is always the same: giving you the tools to live freely without OCD’s interference.
Most people see significant improvement within 8 to 16 weeks of consistent ERP therapy. Research shows that about 80% of people with OCD experience symptom reduction in this timeframe.
The exact timeline depends on several factors, including how willing you are to complete at-home exposure practices between sessions. Studies suggest that completing 60 to 100 exposures combined with response prevention typically leads to substantial, lasting benefits.
Your therapist will work with you to set realistic expectations based on your specific situation, but many clients report feeling more in control of their thoughts and behaviors within the first few weeks of treatment.
Yes, ERP is widely recognized as the gold standard psychological treatment for OCD. Leading mental health organizations, including the International OCD Foundation, consistently recommend ERP as the first-line therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Multiple research studies and meta-analyses have demonstrated that ERP outperforms other therapeutic approaches in reducing OCD symptoms. The treatment has the strongest evidence base of any psychological intervention for OCD.
While medication can also be helpful, especially when combined with ERP, research consistently shows that ERP therapy produces more profound and durable changes than medication alone. This is why ERP is considered the most effective treatment available for OCD.
We combine clinical expertise with lived experience in a way that’s rare in the field. Our team includes nationally recognized researchers whose work has shaped international OCD treatment standards, along with clinicians who have personal experience with OCD recovery.
This unique combination means you get both cutting-edge, evidence-based treatment and genuine understanding of what you’re going through. We know firsthand how challenging ERP can be and how to guide you through the process with both expertise and empathy.
Additionally, we offer innovative options like intensive four-day treatment programs and maintain complete transparency about treatment processes and fees, ensuring you know exactly what to expect throughout your recovery journey.
Both virtual and in-person ERP therapy can be highly effective for treating OCD. We offer secure telehealth sessions that provide the same quality of care as face-to-face appointments.
Virtual ERP therapy has been extensively researched and shown to produce significant symptom improvements. Many people prefer the convenience and privacy of receiving treatment from home, especially when dealing with contamination fears or other OCD symptoms that make leaving home challenging.
For those who prefer in-person interaction, traditional face-to-face sessions are also available. Your therapist will help you determine which format works best for your specific needs and circumstances, and you can even combine both approaches if that serves your treatment goals.
It’s common for anxiety to temporarily increase when you first start ERP therapy, and this is actually a sign that the treatment is working. ERP involves facing your fears rather than avoiding them, so some initial discomfort is expected and normal.
Your therapist will prepare you for this and work with you to build tolerance for discomfort gradually. The exposures are carefully planned and paced so you’re never overwhelmed, but you will experience some anxiety as part of the healing process.
This temporary increase in anxiety typically subsides as you continue with treatment and develop better coping skills. Most people find that their overall anxiety levels decrease significantly as they learn to face their fears without relying on compulsions for relief.
ERP therapy is the recommended first-line treatment for anyone diagnosed with OCD, regardless of the specific type of obsessions or compulsions you experience. Whether you struggle with contamination fears, checking behaviors, intrusive thoughts, or other OCD symptoms, ERP can help.
The treatment is appropriate for adolescents and adults who are willing to face their fears gradually and learn new ways of responding to anxiety. You don’t need to be “ready” to do the hardest exposures right away—that’s what the therapy process is designed to help you build up to.
If you’re spending significant time each day on obsessions and compulsions, or if OCD is interfering with your work, relationships, or quality of life, ERP therapy can provide the tools you need to regain control. A consultation with an ERP specialist can help determine the best approach for your specific situation.
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