Behavioral Health Direct

Exposure Therapy ERP for Anxiety and OCD

In Person and Online Exposure Therapy

Exposure Therapy (ERP) is a proven evidence-based treatment for anxiety and OCD. I am currently accepting new patients now in my Baltimore office and online in Maryland and Florida. Book online and get started now.

What is Exposure Therapy?

Exposure therapy with response prevention (ERP), a behavioral technique from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), aims to help individuals confront and overcome fears and anxieties associated with anxiety and OCD. The goal is to reduce the impact anxiety has on people’s lives by challenging one’s assumptions and beliefs about experiencing anxiety and reversing conditioned behavior that maintains and feeds anxiety. Exposure therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for many different types of anxiety disorders and OCD. Some of the benefits of exposure therapy include reduced fear and anxiety, improved quality of life, and increased ability to cope with anxiety-provoking situations.

Break the anxiety and OCD cycle.
Stop avoiding, obsessing, or engaging in compulsive behavior.
Reduce the impact your thoughts and doubts have on your life.
Overcome your fears.
Start enjoying life again.

Contact me today to learn more or get started with therapy.

ERP Therapist Specializing in Anxiety and OCD

Yisrael Zev Schwartz, LCPC

Call or email me for a free 15 minute therapy consultation now (443) 296-2584.

Behavioral Health Direct - Therapy for Anxiety and OCD, Baltimore

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Kevin Christian

21:41 18 Jan 24

Yisrael was kind, understanding, and patient. He was able to help me navigate through one of the most challenging times of my life.

Edwin Zapata

20:32 11 Jan 24

"I am beyond grateful for the incredible support and guidance I received from Yisrael during a time when my anxiety was overwhelming. Yisrael's compassion, understanding, and expertise were evident from the very beginning. He created a safe and nurturing environment where I felt comfortable opening up about my struggles and fears. Yisrael's deep knowledge of anxiety management techniques and his ability to tailor them to my specific needs truly made a difference in my life. With his help, I learned valuable coping strategies that have empowered me to face my anxiety head-on. Yisrael's unwavering support and encouragement have been a constant source of strength for me. I cannot thank him enough for the positive impact he has had on my mental well-being. I wholeheartedly recommend Yisrael to anyone seeking support for anxiety or any other mental health concerns. Thank you, Yisrael, for being an incredible source of support when I needed it the most!"

David Ameer

20:10 16 Jun 23

I was client from January to June. I had many sessions that were helpful to overcome obstacles in life. He carefully listens and explores with you different alternatives until you find the best strategy that suite your need. He is very realistic and provide practical recommendations.

Haley Goss-Holmes

00:35 02 Feb 23

Truly a great experience, helped me immensely!

Isaiah Harris

23:00 06 Oct 22

Yisrael is the best. Helped me through some difficult times in life and I couldn’t be more thankful. I give him my highest recommendation.

Andrew Travis

17:44 24 Aug 22

Yisrael was a great help to me when I was suffering from anxiety. I make use of some of the things he taught me often. I highly recommend him.

Exposure Therapy for Anxiety and OCD In Person and Online

Schedule a therapy session in our Baltimore office or book an online appointment today.

Location and Service Area

I provide therapy for anxiety and OCD in person and online.

My office is located at 4820 Seton Drive Ste. F, Baltimore Maryland, 21215 and is near Pikesville, Owings Mills, Towson, and other areas in Baltimore County. I offer therapy throughout the state of Maryland and have worked with clients in Howard County, Montgomery County, Harford County, Anne Arundel County, and Prince Georgia’s County among others. Clients who live further from my office, in cities closer to DC like Potomac, Silver Spring, and Bethesda, may want to consider scheduling telehealth appointment for some or all sessions.

In addition to Maryland, I hold a telehealth license in the state of Florida and offer remote telehealth therapy appointments to Florida residents. I have provided therapy to individuals in major Florida cities including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and West Palm Beach.

Please call or email me for more information.

How Does Exposure Therapy Work?

Exposure therapy typically involves gradually exposing a person to the thing they’re afraid of. This could be done in imagination, or in real life.

There are several theories that explain how exposure therapy might work. One theory suggests that exposure therapy helps people to become desensitized to their fear, like a horror movie that becomes less and less frightening the more you watch it, and eventually able to confront their fears without feeling overwhelmed. Another theory suggests that exposure therapy helps people develop a new and more realistic view of their fear. People can learn that their fears are not as dangerous as they seem, and that they can cope with the anxiety they feel.

My personal belief is that exposure therapy works by helping people develop psychological flexibility. Psychological flexibility is the ability to be fully present with openness and willingness. It’s about being able to be with our thoughts and feelings without getting lost in them, and making choices that align with our deepest values – even when those choices are difficult.

When an individual chooses to face their fear, they are taking a psychologically flexible stance of acceptance, openness, and willingness.

Therapy requires a lot of courage, and it’s not always easy. But it can be an incredibly powerful tool for helping people to live fuller, richer lives.

I see my role as a collaborator and work with my clients to find the best approach suited for them. Flexibility and creativity play an important part of my therapy process.

If you think exposure therapy might be right for you, give me a call or book a free consultation today. I’d be happy to talk with you about your specific situation and help you decide if this is the right treatment for you.

Exposure Therapy for Anxiety and OCD Cost

I am out of network and cannot directly bill insurance. Many of my clients receive reimbursement from their insurance provider; I encourage you to explore your out of network coverage. My current rates are $275 for the initial appointment and $215 for ongoing sessions. I am happy to discuss further and provide additional details. Please contact me for more information.