ERP / ExRP an OCD treatment

What is ERP Therapy?

Updated: March 24, 2026 ERP therapy (Exposure and Response Prevention), sometimes called ExRP (Exposure and Ritual Prevention), is a specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) used primarily to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It works by gradually helping people face situations, thoughts, or feelings that trigger anxiety while resisting compulsions or rituals used to reduce……