OCD & Anxiety Specialist
OCD and Anxiety Therapy in Utah
Online Evidence-Based Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and Agoraphobia.
If you or someone you care about is living with anxiety, panic, or OCD in Illinois, you know how overwhelming it can feel. The mind can get stuck in endless loops of worry and fear, always searching for a sense of calm or control that never seems to last. The good news is that these conditions are highly treatable, and lasting relief is possible.
I’ve been treating these specific disorders for nearly 15 years, helping clients across Utah learn to face fear, reduce anxiety, and regain a sense of control in their lives. I provide evidence-based online therapy for adults, teens, and children throughout the state, using structured, research-supported methods including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — the gold-standard treatments for anxiety and OCD.
Specialized OCD Therapy in Utah
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood, even by caring and well-intentioned professionals. It’s sometimes mistaken for being overly clean or organized, but in reality, OCD runs much deeper. It involves intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that create intense anxiety or distress. In an effort to find relief, people with OCD engage in repetitive behaviors or mental rituals, known as compulsions, to try to reduce or escape the anxiety. These might include checking, repeating, seeking reassurance, washing, or mentally reviewing thoughts over and over again. While these behaviors can bring short-term relief, they ultimately make OCD stronger by reinforcing the brain’s fear response.
Because of this cycle, OCD requires a specialized, evidence-based treatment approach. For more than a decade, I’ve focused on helping individuals overcome OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a structured and research-supported form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) recognized as the most effective treatment available.
ERP is an active, skills-based therapy that goes far beyond traditional talk therapy. It helps you gradually face the thoughts, sensations, and situations your brain has misinterpreted as dangerous, while learning to resist the urge to perform compulsions or avoid them altogether. Over time, this process retrains your brain’s response to fear and uncertainty, reducing anxiety and restoring a sense of freedom and control.
I provide OCD therapy online throughout Utah, making specialized, evidence-based treatment accessible whether you’re in Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, Park City, or anywhere else in the state. My approach is structured, compassionate, and personalized to your unique symptoms and goals, helping you make meaningful, lasting changes that lead to relief and renewed confidence.
If you or someone you love is struggling with OCD, visit my OCD Therapy in Utah page to learn more about how ERP works and schedule a free 20-minute online consultation so we can discuss your specific symptoms and goals for recovery.
Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia Treatment in Utah
If you’ve ever experienced a panic attack, you know how sudden and overwhelming it can feel. Your heart races, your breathing becomes difficult, and it can seem like something is seriously wrong with your body or mind. Many people describe it as feeling out of control or fearing they’re about to faint, lose consciousness, or even die. When panic attacks start happening more frequently, it’s common to begin avoiding situations where they’ve occurred before or where escape might seem difficult. Over time, this can lead to agoraphobia, where everyday activities like driving, grocery shopping, or even leaving home can start to feel impossible.
The good news is that panic disorder and agoraphobia are both highly treatable with the right approach. I provide panic disorder treatment in Utah using Exposure Therapy, a specialized and evidence-based component of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) proven to significantly reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. Through this process, you’ll learn how to face the physical sensations and situations that trigger fear, without trying to escape or avoid them. Over time, your body and brain relearn that these sensations, while uncomfortable, are not dangerous.
With treatment, you’ll begin to experience fewer panic attacks, reduced anxiety, and a growing ability to manage distress when it arises. This is a behavioral therapy, meaning we do more than just talk about anxiety—we take action. Together, we’ll create a structured, step-by-step plan, practice targeted exposures, and track your progress so you can see your growth and success.
As a Utah-licensed therapist specializing in anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia, my role is to help you gradually face the sensations and situations that anxiety has convinced you to fear, and to help you rebuild the confidence and freedom that panic may have taken away.
If you or someone you love is struggling with panic or agoraphobia, I encourage you to visit my Anxiety Therapy in Utah page to learn more about how CBT and Exposure Therapy can help, and schedule a free 20-minute online consultation so we can discuss your specific symptoms and goals for treatment.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
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Comprehensive Treatment for OCD and Anxiety Disorders in Utah
Hi, I'm Josh Kaplan, LCSW, and I'm glad you're here.
For over a decade, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people recover from OCD and anxiety. As an anxiety specialist in the state of Utah, my experience spans direct clinical work with hundreds of clients, as well as training, supervising, and mentoring other therapists in evidence-based treatment for these disorders. This depth of experience means I not only understand the mechanics of recovery, but also how to tailor treatment to meet each person’s individual needs and goals.
I also know anxiety on a personal level and understand how overwhelming it can feel. That lived experience is part of why this work is more than just a profession for me, it’s both a passion and a purpose.
I specialize in gold-standard, evidence-based treatments for OCD and anxiety, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Exposure Therapy. Backed by decades of research, these approaches are proven to be the most effective in breaking the cycle of anxiety and OCD. Unlike traditional talk therapy, these methods are structured, goal-oriented, and results-focused, giving you a clear plan to follow and measurable progress you can see.
As a therapist fully licensed to practice in Utah, I provide online OCD and anxiety therapy to clients throughout the state, including Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, and Park City. My role is to guide and support you every step of the way, with warmth, clarity, and a personalized approach that helps you break free from anxiety’s grip and build lasting confidence for the future.
Anxiety & OCD Therapy in New Utah That Literally Meets You Where You Are
My practice is 100% online, meaning I can work with you anywhere in Utah, whether you’re in Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, Park City, or anywhere else in the state. Online therapy allows us to do meaningful exposure work right where anxiety shows up: at home, at work, or out in the world. If you’re ready to start OCD or anxiety therapy in Utah, schedule a free 20-minute online consultation to learn more about how we can get started.
ERP is the gold standard treatment for OCD. ERP helps individuals gradually confront feared thoughts and situations (triggers) while resisting compulsive behaviors, reassurance seeking, and avoidance.
Studies Show up to 80% of Individuals with OCD will Experience a Clinically Significant Reduction in Symptoms with Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Therapy Utah
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Therapy are highly effective in treating anxiety disorders. CBT and Exposure Therapy help individuals identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns while gradually confronting feared situations or sensations.