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Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy in Logan, Utah

Effective, research-backed treatment for OCD and anxiety-related disorders

Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) is one of the most effective, evidence-based treatments for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and other anxiety-driven conditions. At Peak Mental Health, our licensed therapists use ERP to help individuals safely confront their fears, break free from compulsive cycles, and regain control of their lives.

ERP is considered the gold standard treatment for OCD, backed by decades of clinical research and real-world results. If you’ve been searching for relief from overwhelming intrusive thoughts, compulsions, rituals, or avoidance behaviors, ERP offers a clear and structured path to healing.

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What Is Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy?

Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy is a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) designed to help you face the thoughts, triggers, or situations that cause anxiety—without performing the compulsions that usually follow.

In ERP therapy, you work gradually and collaboratively with a trained clinician to:

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  • Identify intrusive thoughts, patterns, and triggers

  • Face fears safely and intentionally (Exposure)

  • Practice resisting compulsive behaviors or avoidance (Response Prevention)

  • Build long-term tolerance and resilience to anxiety

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Through repeated, guided practice, your brain learns that the feared outcome does not occur—and over time, the anxiety loses its power.

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ERP is not about forcing you into distress. Instead, it’s a controlled, compassionate process that empowers you to rewrite the way your mind responds to fear.

 

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What Conditions Are Treated With Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy?

ERP is primarily known for its effectiveness in treating OCD, but it can also help with several related conditions, including:

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  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – intrusive thoughts, checking rituals, cleaning compulsions, mental rituals, reassurance seeking

  • Health Anxiety / Illness Anxiety Disorder

  • Phobias – contamination fears, driving, heights, vomiting, animals

  • Panic Disorder

  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) – skin picking, hair pulling

  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) when compulsive patterns are present

  • Social Anxiety Disorder

  • Avoidance-based behaviors affecting work, relationships, or daily functioning

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ERP is especially powerful for reducing the cycle of fear and compulsion that drives OCD and anxiety disorders.

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How ERP Works at Peak Mental Health

We take a personalized, supportive, and trauma-informed approach to ERP. A typical treatment process includes:

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1. Assessment & Collaborative Planning

Your therapist will help identify triggers, compulsive behaviors, and how these patterns impact your life.

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2. Creating a Fear Hierarchy

Together, you develop a structured, step-by-step plan—from manageable exposures to more challenging ones.

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3. Gradual, Supported Exposure

You practice facing anxiety-provoking situations at a pace that feels safe and doable.

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4. Response Prevention Skills

You learn strategies to resist compulsions and allow your anxiety to decrease naturally over time.

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5. Building Confidence & Long-Term Skills

As you progress, you gain the confidence and tools to handle uncertainty, reduce intrusive thoughts, and break free from compulsive patterns—long term.

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Why ERP Is So Effective

Research shows ERP is successful for 60–80% of people with OCD, making it one of the most effective therapeutic approaches available today. It teaches your brain that anxiety is tolerable and temporary, reducing the need for ritualistic behaviors.

Clients often report:

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  • Fewer intrusive thoughts

  • Reduced anxiety

  • Greatly decreased compulsions

  • More confidence and control

  • Greater freedom in daily life

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ERP Therapy at Peak Mental Health

Our ERP therapists serve clients across:

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  • Cache County – Logan, Utah

  • Rich County – Garden City, Utah

  • Southeast Idaho – Pocatello, Soda Springs, and Preston

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Whether you're dealing with intrusive thoughts, compulsions, or avoidance behaviors, our team provides compassionate, structured, and research-based ERP treatment to help you heal.

Start ERP Therapy Today

You don’t have to navigate OCD or anxiety alone. With the right guidance, you can break free from cycles that feel impossible to escape.

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Contact Peak Mental Health today to schedule your first session, meet your therapist, and begin your journey toward lasting peace and confidence.

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