SCIENCEWORKS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Edited and reviewed:
September 3, 2026
Reviewed by:
Complete Care for all Neurotypes
Therapy | Assessments | Coaching
ERP FOR OCD SPECIALISTS
ERP therapy for OCD in Nashville
Specialist ERP for OCD at our Nashville office, in person or by secure video, for adults and teens across Tennessee — openings for new clients right now.
Compulsions and rituals run hours of your day
IS ERP RIGHT FOR YOUR OCD?
What ERP with our team looks like
Structured ERP targeted to your specific obsessions and compulsions
Weekly sessions with an ERP specialist — in person in Nashville or by secure video
Between-session practice with steady, collaborative support
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW ERP WORKS
What ERP is, and why it’s first-line for OCD
Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is the most-researched, first-line behavioral treatment for OCD. With your therapist, you approach the thoughts, images, and situations that set off anxiety in gradual, planned steps — while holding off on the ritual or reassurance you’d normally reach for.
Each time you do, the anxiety crests and falls without the compulsion, and your brain updates: the feared outcome wasn’t held off by the ritual. The cycle weakens. We deliver ERP in person in Nashville or by secure video across Tennessee, adapt it for neurodivergent and complex presentations, and draw on CBT, inference-based CBT, and mindfulness skills so the plan fits you.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT ERP FOR OCD
2.3%
lifetime OCD prevalence among U.S. adults
Source:
12.8 yrs
average time from OCD onset to diagnosis
Source:
WHAT TO EXPECT
Low-pressure start, structured care
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Free 15-minute call with a clinician.
You speak with one of our ERP clinicians directly — not an intake coordinator.
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Weekly 50-minute ERP sessions at our Nashville office or by secure video statewide.
Matched to the ERP clinician whose format and availability fit yours.
Matched to an ERP clinician.
Weekly video sessions.
Payment options
As a specialty practice, we're out-of-network so we can offer the most effective, customized services.
Our payment options are transparent and flexible:
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Self-Pay: All major credit cards; FSA/HSA eligible
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Payment Plans: 6-months interest-free for approved clients via CareCredit
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Superbills Provided
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Out-of-Network: Up to 90% reimbursement for qualifying plans
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
ERP-trained, licensed, supervised
Your ERP is delivered by Brittany Lippert, PsyD, and Abigail Jones, LMSW, TGM, who treat OCD with exposure and response prevention. Abigail sees clients in person at our Nashville office; both work by secure telehealth across Tennessee. Neither is a generalist taking OCD on.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Independent, evidence-driven, affirming
Independent and out-of-network, we plan your ERP around what actually works — not around insurance session limits or visit caps.
You’re matched with a clinician who specializes in ERP for OCD using IOCDF-informed methods, not a general-practice approach.
Care is neurodivergent-affirming — in person at our Nashville office or by secure telehealth, so you get specialized ERP the way that suits you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions about ERP
Is ERP for OCD available in Nashville or online?
ScienceWorks delivers ERP for OCD in person at our Nashville office on Elm Hill Pike, or by secure telehealth to adults and teens across Tennessee. Video ERP is as effective as in-person care, and attending from home removes travel as a reason to put off starting.
Who will I see for ERP, and how soon can I start?
You'll work with Brittany Lippert or Abigail Jones, our two ERP clinicians. We have immediate availability for new ERP clients, and your free 15-minute consult is with the clinician you would actually be seeing.
How long does ERP take, and what does it cost?
Timelines depend on severity and goals, and many people see change within a few months of consistent ERP. We review fees, scheduling, and any out-of-network reimbursement options during your free consult, before you commit.
*Therapy and assessments available in the following states (coaching available worldwide):
Work with us locally:
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2603 Elm Hill Pike, Suite C
Nashville, TN 37214
Disclaimer: This page provides general educational information and is not a substitute for mental health diagnosis or treatment. Reading this page does not create a therapist–client relationship with ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare. If you are in crisis or may be at risk of harm to yourself or others, call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call/text 988 (U.S.). Additional emergency support can be found here: Emergency Resources.