Exposure and Response Therapy (ERT)

What Can ERT Help With?​

ERT is highly effective for treating a range of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive conditions, including:

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• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Phobias and specific fears

• Social anxiety

• Panic disorder

• Generalized anxiety

• Health anxiety

• Avoidance behaviours that interfere with daily life

 

The goal of ERT is to gradually reduce fear and anxiety by exposing clients to distressing thoughts, images, or situations while preventing the usual avoidance or compulsive responses. Over time, this helps retrain the brain to respond more adaptively to anxiety triggers.

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What Might a Typical ERT Session Look Like?

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In a typical ERT session at Reclaim Psychotherapy, your therapist will:

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• Identify the specific fears, triggers, or obsessive thoughts causing distress

• Develop a structured exposure hierarchy, starting with less intense triggers

• Guide you through exposure exercises in a safe, supportive online environment

• Teach response prevention techniques to reduce compulsive or avoidance behaviours

• Review progress, adjust exercises, and develop strategies for daily life application

 

ERT sessions are collaborative and structured, with a clear focus on helping clients face fears gradually and build confidence in managing anxiety.

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Why Choose Reclaim Psychotherapy for ERT?

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At Reclaim Psychotherapy, our therapists are trained in Exposure and Response Therapy and provide secure online sessions across Ontario. ERT is ideal for clients seeking to:

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• Reduce avoidance behaviours 

• Manage anxiety and social anxiety symptoms effectively

• Gain practical, structured tools to face fears

• Build long-term resilience against anxiety triggers

 

Our online therapy environment ensures clients can participate safely from home while receiving expert guidance and support.