What does ERP for OCD actually look like? Learn what happens in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, including how exposures work, how compulsions are reduced, and what you can expect when starting ERP treatment for OCD.

What is ERP Therapy for OCD? Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is an evidence-based OCD treatment that helps reduce compulsions, checking, reassurance-seeking, and mental rituals while building greater tolerance for intrusive thoughts and uncertainty.