Find an Exposure Therapist
Browse therapists who specialize in exposure therapy. Watch their intro videos to find the right fit before booking.
Exposure therapy is an evidence-based approach that helps you gradually face fears and anxieties in a safe, controlled way. By systematically approaching what you've been avoiding, you learn that you can handle difficult situations and that anxiety naturally decreases over time. Exposure therapy is effective for phobias, anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD.
On First Session, you can browse therapists who offer exposure therapy and watch their intro videos to get a sense of their approach. All therapists have their credentials verified during onboarding. Whether you prefer online or in-person sessions, you can book directly or request a free consultation to find the right match.
Sharon Jeong
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Sharon Jeong
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Work-Life Balance, Mind-body connection, Break-up recovery, Confidence, General Mental Health, Christian counselling, Decision making, Intergenerational trauma, Overwhelm, Low mood, PTSD, Shadow Work, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Stress, Social anxiety, Relationships, Personal Growth, Grief and Loss, Dissociation
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Work-Life Balance, Mind-body connection, Break-up recovery, Confidence, General Mental Health, Christian counselling, Decision making, Intergenerational trauma, Overwhelm, Low mood, PTSD, Shadow Work, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Stress, Social anxiety, Relationships, Personal Growth, Grief and Loss, Dissociation
Corey Lesperance
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Corey Lesperance
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Christian counselling, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Dissociation, Dreams, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Trauma, Suicidal ideation, Substance Use, Shadow Work, PTSD
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Christian counselling, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Dissociation, Dreams, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Trauma, Suicidal ideation, Substance Use, Shadow Work, PTSD
Renata Paula da Silva Roma
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Renata Paula da Silva Roma
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
she/her
Grief and Loss, Anxiety, OCD, Separation anxiety, Social anxiety, Performance anxiety, Depression, Perfectionism, Life transitions, Cultural Challenges, Burnout, Grief Processing, People pleasing, Phobias, Fears and phobia, Befriending the Nervous System, Attachment, Low mood, Panic attacks, Thought Restructuring, Trauma
Grief and Loss, Anxiety, OCD, Separation anxiety, Social anxiety, Performance anxiety, Depression, Perfectionism, Life transitions, Cultural Challenges, Burnout, Grief Processing, People pleasing, Phobias, Fears and phobia, Befriending the Nervous System, Attachment, Low mood, Panic attacks, Thought Restructuring, Trauma
Melissa Servello
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Melissa Servello
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Anxiety, Depression, Negative body image, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Children/Teens, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Coping Skills, Decision making, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Effective communication, Fears and phobia, General Mental Health, Stress, Self-Regulation, Perfectionism, Negative thinking and ruminating, Health anxiety, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, Depression, Negative body image, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Children/Teens, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Coping Skills, Decision making, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Effective communication, Fears and phobia, General Mental Health, Stress, Self-Regulation, Perfectionism, Negative thinking and ruminating, Health anxiety, Grief and Loss
Melissa Melnychuk
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, MB, NL, NB, ON, NU, NS, NT, SK, PE, and YT.
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Melissa Melnychuk
Registered Psychotherapist
Neurodiversity, Trauma, Women's Health, ADHD, Anger, Attachment trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Break-up recovery, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Childhood trauma, Family issues, Depression, Life transitions, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Workplace stress, College or University Coaching, General Mental Health, People pleasing, Grief and Loss, Men's issues
Neurodiversity, Trauma, Women's Health, ADHD, Anger, Attachment trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Break-up recovery, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Childhood trauma, Family issues, Depression, Life transitions, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Workplace stress, College or University Coaching, General Mental Health, People pleasing, Grief and Loss, Men's issues
Nikki Goldman-Stroh
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
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Nikki Goldman-Stroh
Registered Psychotherapist
Anxiety, Childhood trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Creativity, Early childhood, Workplace stress, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Depression, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Effective communication
Anxiety, Childhood trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Children/Teens, Creativity, Early childhood, Workplace stress, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Depression, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Effective communication
Ariella Boehm
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, BC, MB, NL, NT, NU, SK, and YT.
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Ariella Boehm
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
ADHD, Anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Court Mandated Counselling, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Effective communication, Family issues, Goal Setting, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Maternal mental health, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Self-Regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
ADHD, Anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Court Mandated Counselling, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Effective communication, Family issues, Goal Setting, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Maternal mental health, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Self-Regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Jordan Kritzinger
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Jordan Kritzinger
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Confidence, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Imposter syndrome, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Mindfulness, Motivation, Pain management, Perfectionism, Problematic video gaming, PTSD, Relationships, Spirituality, Trauma
ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Confidence, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Imposter syndrome, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Mindfulness, Motivation, Pain management, Perfectionism, Problematic video gaming, PTSD, Relationships, Spirituality, Trauma
Wendy van Es
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON, MB, AB, SK, and NL.
Waitlist
Wendy van Es
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem, Panic attacks, Social anxiety, Depression coping skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Building Self-Care Routines, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Empowerment, Mind-body connection, Self-Criticism, OCD
Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem, Panic attacks, Social anxiety, Depression coping skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Building Self-Care Routines, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Empowerment, Mind-body connection, Self-Criticism, OCD
Maria Chaplick
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON and BC.
Waitlist
Maria Chaplick
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Anger, Anxiety, Negative thinking and ruminating, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Behavioural Issues, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Break-up recovery, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Family Conflict, Fears and phobia, Habits, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Mindfulness, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Anger, Anxiety, Negative thinking and ruminating, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Behavioural Issues, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Break-up recovery, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Family Conflict, Fears and phobia, Habits, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Mindfulness, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Mike Stroh
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Mike Stroh
Registered Psychotherapist
Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Meaning and purpose, Relationships, Neurodiversity
Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Meaning and purpose, Relationships, Neurodiversity
Dennis Keefe
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Dennis Keefe
Registered Psychotherapist
Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Chronic and acute illness, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Men's issues, Motivation, OCD, Pain management, Panic attacks, Parkinson's disease, Performance anxiety, Relationships, Social anxiety, Phobias, Stress, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, Disability, Grief and Loss
Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Chronic and acute illness, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Men's issues, Motivation, OCD, Pain management, Panic attacks, Parkinson's disease, Performance anxiety, Relationships, Social anxiety, Phobias, Stress, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, Disability, Grief and Loss
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What is exposure therapy?
Exposure therapy is an evidence-based treatment that helps you gradually confront fears and anxieties. Working with your therapist, you'll systematically face situations, objects, or memories you've been avoiding—starting with less challenging ones and working up. Through this process, you learn that anxiety decreases naturally and that you can cope with difficult situations.
How can exposure therapy help?
Many people find exposure therapy helpful for overcoming phobias, managing anxiety disorders, addressing OCD, and processing traumatic memories. It can support you in breaking the cycle of avoidance that maintains anxiety, building confidence in your ability to cope, and reclaiming activities you've been avoiding. Exposure therapy is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety-related concerns.
What happens in an exposure session?
In exposure sessions, you and your therapist will create a hierarchy of feared situations, ranking them from least to most anxiety-provoking. You'll then gradually work through the hierarchy, starting with manageable challenges. Your therapist will support you through each exposure, helping you learn that anxiety decreases and that you can handle more than you thought.
How do I find an exposure therapist?
On First Session, you can filter by specialty to find therapists who offer exposure therapy. Each therapist has a profile with an intro video so you can get a sense of their approach. You can book a session directly online or request a free consultation first. All therapists on the platform have their credentials verified during onboarding.
Is exposure therapy right for me?
Exposure therapy may be a good fit if anxiety or fear is limiting your life and you're ready to face what you've been avoiding. It's helpful if avoidance has become a pattern and you want an active, evidence-based approach. Consider booking a consultation with a therapist to discuss whether exposure work might suit your needs and goals.
How do I get started?
Getting started is simple. Browse exposure therapists on First Session and watch their intro videos to find someone whose approach resonates with you. Once you've found a match, you can book your first session directly online. Many therapists offer a free 15-minute consultation if you'd like to connect first. Learn more about how to find a therapist in Canada.