Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy Specialist Serving Santa Monica, El Segundo CA

At Dr. Flanigan Landeros OCD & Psychological Services, we specialize in providing Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, the gold standard psychological treatment for individuals struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related anxiety disorders. ERP is a specialized form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) designed to empower our clients to gradually confront their obsessions, fears, and anxiety-provoking situations without relying on compulsive behaviors or rituals.

Our skilled team, under the expert guidance of Dr. Katie Flanigan Landeros, works collaboratively with each client to develop personalized, structured exposure exercises tailored specifically to their unique experiences and triggers. Through systematically guided exposure sessions in a controlled, supportive environment, our clients learn to experience and tolerate anxiety without engaging in habitual compulsions. Over time, this process, known as habituation, leads to a natural reduction in anxiety levels, diminishing the power of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.

We prioritize compassionate, personalized care. We equip our clients with practical strategies, ongoing support, and valuable coping skills, enabling them to effectively manage anxiety and reclaim their daily lives. Our evidence-based ERP therapy approach has been extensively researched and validated, consistently demonstrating significant improvements in symptom reduction, enhanced daily functioning, and improved overall quality of life for our clients.

If you or someone you care about is struggling with OCD or anxiety-related issues, our practice is here to offer comprehensive, compassionate support through specialized ERP therapy. Let us help you move toward greater confidence, resilience, and freedom from anxiety.

We specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, the gold standard treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Our personalized ERP approach involves carefully and systematically guiding patients through exposures to the specific thoughts, situations, or objects that trigger their anxiety and obsessive fears, while simultaneously supporting them in resisting compulsive behaviors. Rather than helping individuals avoid anxiety-provoking experiences or perform rituals, our clinicians empower patients to directly confront their fears in a structured, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

Throughout the ERP treatment process at our practice, patients begin with manageable, less anxiety-provoking scenarios, gradually advancing toward more challenging exposures as they build confidence and resilience. With repeated practice and support from our experienced therapists, patients experience habituation—a natural reduction in anxiety over time without engaging in compulsive behaviors. This process helps retrain the brain, demonstrating that feared outcomes either do not occur or are significantly less harmful than initially believed, ultimately breaking down the obsessive-compulsive cycle.

At Dr. Flanigan Landeros OCD & Psychological Services, we also equip our patients with practical coping strategies and skills to tolerate uncertainty, stress, and anxiety without relying on rituals or compulsions. By consistently guiding individuals to resist compulsive responses, we help them recognize that anxiety diminishes naturally over time. Our dedicated team is committed to empowering patients to regain control over their lives, achieve meaningful symptom relief, and experience improved daily functioning and overall quality of life.

At Dr. Flanigan Landeros OCD & Psychological Services, we specialize in evidence-based psychological interventions tailored specifically to meet the needs of individuals experiencing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related anxiety disorders. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, the gold-standard treatment for OCD, is a core component of our therapeutic approach.

ERP therapy involves gradually exposing individuals to anxiety-provoking thoughts, objects, or situations while preventing the usual compulsive behaviors or rituals they perform to relieve anxiety. Under the compassionate guidance of Dr. Katie Flanigan Landeros, patients learn to face their fears and resist compulsions, effectively weakening the connection between anxiety and compulsive behaviors.
Beyond OCD, our practice also utilizes ERP therapy to address numerous other anxiety-related conditions:

• Specific Phobias: Our tailored ERP interventions help individuals face feared objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, in a controlled, supportive environment. Gradual exposure reduces anxiety, empowering patients to reclaim their confidence and freedom.

• Social Anxiety Disorder: ERP techniques allow patients to gradually confront social situations that trigger significant anxiety or embarrassment, helping them develop confidence, reduce avoidance behaviors, and improve interpersonal relationships.

• Panic Disorder: By carefully guiding patients to confront feared sensations and contexts that trigger panic attacks, Dr. Flanigan Landeros supports individuals in developing effective coping strategies, reducing anxiety, and restoring their sense of control.

• Eating Disorders: ERP can also effectively support treatment for conditions such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia. By gradually exposing individuals to feared foods or eating-related situations, patients develop healthier relationships with food and reduce compensatory behaviors.

• Illness Anxiety Disorder (Health Anxiety): ERP helps individuals manage excessive worries about their health by confronting and tolerating distressing health-related thoughts and reducing compulsive reassurance-seeking behaviors, such as frequent medical consultations or symptom-checking.

Ultimately, at Dr. Flanigan Landeros OCD & Psychological Services, our goal is to utilize ERP therapy and other evidence-based psychological interventions to empower our patients. By guiding individuals to face their fears, reduce avoidance behaviors, and manage anxiety more effectively, we strive to enhance their psychological well-being and overall quality of life.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy at Dr. Flanigan Landeros OCD & Psychological Services is carefully tailored to each individual’s specific needs, symptom severity, and unique treatment goals. Typically structured as a short-term, evidence-based intervention, ERP therapy often leads to noticeable improvement within approximately 12 to 20 sessions. Each session typically lasts 45 to 90 minutes and is scheduled weekly or, depending on individual preferences and clinical recommendations, sometimes bi-weekly.

We recognize that the duration and frequency of ERP therapy may vary based on factors such as the complexity of your symptoms, personal responsiveness to treatment, and your consistent practice of ERP exercises between sessions. Some of our clients experience significant relief in fewer sessions, while others may benefit from extended therapy over several months or longer to meet their therapeutic goals fully.

Ultimately, successful ERP therapy requires your active participation, commitment, and willingness to practice learned skills both during and between sessions. Our therapists at Dr. Flanigan Landeros OCD & Psychological Services prioritize collaborative care and regular communication, ensuring personalized guidance and support throughout your therapeutic journey. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 400 Continental Blvd FL 6, Suite A El Segundo, CA 90245. We serve patients from El Segundo CA, Santa Monica CA, Inglewood CA, Gardena CA, Torrance CA, Hawthorne CA, Culver City CA, Westmont CA, West Los Angeles CA and surrounding areas.