An accessible, evidence-based approach that delivers ERP treatment through telehealth and digital platforms for individuals with OCD and anxiety.
A snapshot of who this therapy is for and how it works
OCD, phobias, generalized anxiety, panic disorder, trauma related fears
Individual or group · Delivered via telehealth or digital platforms
Weekly or twice weekly
Often 12–20 sessions, similar to in-person programs
ACT, CBT, mindfulness, family therapy, medication management
Research shows telehealth ERP is as effective as in-person treatment
Virtual Exposure and Response Prevention adapts gold-standard OCD treatment into a telehealth format. Instead of meeting in an office, clients work with ERP specialists through video sessions, secure apps, or digital platforms to confront intrusive fears and reduce compulsive behaviors.
Coaching clients to touch a “contaminated” household surface and delay handwashing
Supporting a client in leaving their home without repeatedly checking locks through a live video call
Guiding imaginal or interoceptive exposures with digital instructions and real-time feedback
Structured, remote support for facing fears and building resilience
Reduces barriers around distance, transportation, and location
Encourages exposures in clients’ everyday environments
Fits into busy schedules while maintaining full therapeutic integrity
Makes ERP available to individuals in rural, international, or underserved areas
Virtual ERP closely mirrors in-person sessions while offering added convenience and flexibility. Clients can expect:
Therapists identify obsessions, compulsions, avoidance behaviors, and goals, using telehealth tools to gather a clear understanding of symptoms.
Clients develop a structured list of triggers from least to most distressing. This hierarchy guides exposure work throughout treatment.
Therapists coach clients through exposures in real time, helping them resist compulsions, delay rituals, or sit with anxiety until it naturally reduces.
Because therapy occurs in the client’s actual environment, exposures often feel more relevant and practical. Homework reinforces progress between sessions.
Clients receive feedback, encouragement, and adjustments to their exposure plan to ensure steady, sustainable improvement.
Virtual ERP is ideal for people who need specialized exposure therapy but face barriers related to travel, mobility, location, or scheduling. It allows clients to practice exposures in real-life environments with structured therapist support.
A comfortable environment that supports consistent exposure practice
Telehealth bridges the gap for regions with limited mental health resources
Virtual ERP accommodates individuals who cannot easily attend in-person treatment
A flexible treatment option that can include family involvement
Therapy that fits into work, school, or caregiving demands
Virtual treatment is effective, accessible, and supportive.
TruPaths highlights this therapy because it removes the most common barrier to OCD recovery access. Virtual ERP connects individuals to trained specialists regardless of their location, offering life-changing treatment to people who may otherwise go without support.
OCD recovery is possible anywhere. Virtual ERP delivers gold-standard care through telehealth, helping individuals and families access transformative treatment without leaving home.
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