Find ERP therapy in Sacramento

WhatIf Therapy provides specialized Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for individuals across Sacramento and the surrounding cities seeking effective treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders.

Through secure telehealth, Sacramento-area residents receive structured, research-backed treatment without the commute, traffic, or long waitlists common in urban areas.

We work with clients throughout Sacramento and nearby areas, including:

• Sacramento
• Midtown
• Downtown Sacramento
• East Sacramento
• Land Park
• Curtis Park
• Arden-Arcade
• Natomas (North & South)
• Elk Grove
• Carmichael
• Rancho Cordova
• Folsom
• Roseville
• Citrus Heights
• Fair Oaks
• Orangevale
• Davis
   

Whether you're a student at Sacramento State, working near the Capitol, commuting along Highway 50 or I-5, or balancing a full schedule in the suburbs, ERP therapy is structured to adapt to your real-life environment and your personal needs.

Clients in Long Beach seek ERP for:

• Contamination OCD
• Harm OCD
• Relationship OCD (ROCD)
• Sexual Orientation / Identity OCD
• Symmetry / “Just Right” OCD
• Intrusive thoughts
• Health / Illness Anxiety
• Specific Phobias (driving, elevators, bridges, heights)
• Social Anxiety
• Panic Disorder
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
• Scrupulosity OCD
• Agoraphobia
   

ERP is a practical, structured method for reducing fear responses, eliminating compulsions, and helping you face uncertainty with clarity and confidence.

Sacramento is a diverse, fast-growing region with a mix of government work, healthcare, education, agriculture, and tech. Residents often face:

• Busy work schedules near downtown and the Capitol
• Long commutes across Sacramento County
• High academic and career pressure
• Family responsibilities in multi-generational homes
• Stressful, fast-paced environments
   

ERP offers:

• Targeted tools that directly address the OCD cycle
• Strategies for reducing intrusive thoughts without rituals
• Long-term improvement supported by decades of research
• Flexible telehealth scheduling that fits variable work and family demands
   

Whether you’re a healthcare worker at UC Davis Medical Center, an analyst downtown, a parent managing a packed schedule, or a student at Sac State, ERP provides structure, clarity, and long-term relief.

Sacramento clients consistently choose telehealth ERP because it allows them to receive evidence-based care from anywhere—their home, office, or a quiet private space.

Benefits include:

• No traffic on I-5, I-80, or Highway 50
• No parking challenges downtown
• No time lost commuting or navigating appointments
• Appointments that easily fit around government schedules, student life, or healthcare shifts
   

Most importantly, telehealth allows exposures to happen in the environments where symptoms actually occur:

• Your home
• Your workplace
• Your neighborhood
• Public settings (stores, parks, bridges, etc.) 

This leads to more effective, realistic progress than in-office therapy.

If you're looking for effective treatment for OCD, Specific Phobias, Illness Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety or Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Sacramento, ERP is the gold-standard method with the strongest long-term outcomes.