Discover the Gold Standard Treatment for OCD in Arizona

Jul 7

Living with OCD can feel like a never-ending battle with your own mind—obsessive thoughts, anxiety, and compulsive urges that you can’t control. You’ve tried general therapy, self-help, and worry it’ll always be this way. But let’s offer a spark of hope:

There is a proven, powerful treatment—and it’s within reach in Arizona.

At BrainBody OCD Counseling, our experienced therapists offer Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), known nationally as the gold standard for treating OCD—and it changes lives. Read on to learn why ERP, combined with compassionate, specialist-led care, is your best path to lasting relief.

What Makes ERP the Gold Standard Treatment for OCD?

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is an evidence-based therapy recognized as the most effective treatment for OCD by the International OCD Foundation and leading clinical researchers

How ERP Works:

Exposure: You’re gradually and safely exposed to anxiety-inducing triggers—thoughts, situations, or images.
Response Prevention: You learn to resist rituals and compulsive behaviors that usually follow, breaking OCD’s cycle.

Over time, repeated practice reduces the emotional charge of obsessions, helping you regain control without needing to perform compulsions. BrainBody’s ERP program is structured, compassionate, and results-focused.

Meet Arizona’s OCD Specialists Leading the Way

At BrainBody OCD Counseling, our licensed therapists are specially trained in ERP and other evidence-based modalities:

Dr. Rozio, Psy.D. and Dr. Ali Schilling, Psy.D. — Clinical psychologists with advanced training in ERP, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), inference-based CBT, and more
Amanda Nomicos, LPC — OCD specialist for teens and adults trained in ERP, I‑CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed therapies
Lisa Johnson, LPC — Expert in ERP, EMDR, DBT, and parent-guided treatment for children with OCD

Each therapist at BrainBody brings not only expertise in the gold standard treatment for OCD and anxiety, but also compassion, insight, and a commitment to your recovery journey.

Why Specialist-led ERP Beats General Therapy

People often say: “I’ve tried therapy before, but nothing changed.” That’s because OCD isn’t the same as general anxiety, grief, or stress—and it responds best to treatments designed for it.

Generic CBT or talk therapy may miss OCD’s check-urge cycle. A therapist not trained in ERP might even reinforce obsessive patterns by offering reassurance or focusing on thought analysis alone

In contrast, OCD specialists at BrainBody are trained to:

Design personalized exposure hierarchies
Coach through anxiety with acceptance and resilience
Prevent response habits from taking over
Use ACT and ERP together for more durable change

What to Expect with ERP at BrainBody OCD Counseling

Your healing journey with ERP-based therapy may include:

Free Initial Consultation
Get connected with an OCD specialist to discuss your goals and learn how ERP can help.
Comprehensive Intake & Assessment
Through intake sessions and assessments like the Y-BOCS, our team tailors your treatment plan
Education & Planning
You’ll learn how OCD works, the science behind ERP, and how ACT enhances resilience.
Guided Exposures
Begin confronting fears in therapy sessions with ongoing support.
Consistent Home Practice
Strengthen your progress with structured tasks between sessions.
Relapse Prevention & Long-Term Tools
Build lasting change with strategies for managing triggers and maintaining gains. Most clients begin to see noticeable change within 4–6 sessions, with lasting results after a full ERP course.

Real Clients, Real Relief

“It completely shifted how I see my OCD… I felt hopeful for the first time in years.” – J.S., Flagstaff
“I finally felt like someone understood… My therapist gave me skills. I’m finally making progress.” – D.R., Tempe