Online OCD Therapy in Utah
Evidence-based ERP therapy for adults who are tired of feeling trapped in their own thoughts.
You may be the person others depend on. You follow through, take your responsibilities seriously, and work hard to make thoughtful decisions.
But privately, your mind may feel like it never stops.
You might replay interactions, question whether you've done something wrong, experience intrusive thoughts that frighten you, or feel compelled to analyze situations until you're certain everything is okay.
At Ascent Therapy Co., we provide specialized online OCD therapy for adults throughout Utah using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Some people experience recognizable compulsions such as checking, washing, or repeating actions.
For others, OCD takes place primarily internally.
You may experience:
Persistent intrusive thoughts about harm, morality, or relationships.
Repeatedly reviewing memories to determine what really happened.
Feeling compelled to confess, explain, or seek reassurance.
Excessive research or analysis before making decisions.
Avoiding situations that trigger doubt.
Difficulty trusting your judgment without absolute certainty.
These patterns can become exhausting even when the people around you have no idea they're happening.
OCD Isn't Always Visible
How ERP Therapy Helps
ERP is an evidence-based treatment for OCD that helps you learn to respond differently to intrusive thoughts and uncertainty.
Together, we identify the cycle of obsessions, compulsions, and avoidance. Then we develop individualized exercises that help you face feared thoughts or situations without performing the rituals that temporarily relieve distress.
The purpose isn't to convince yourself that nothing bad could ever happen.
It's to develop the ability to live meaningfully without needing absolute certainty.
Specialized Treatment for Different OCD Presentations
We work with adults experiencing relationship OCD, harm OCD, primarily obsessional OCD, perfectionism-related obsessions, excessive responsibility, and other intrusive-thought patterns.
We also recognize that OCD and trauma can coexist. Treatment planning considers the distinct needs of each rather than assuming every distressing thought or emotional reaction has the same cause.
Virtual OCD Therapy Across Utah
Ascent Therapy Co. serves adults physically located in Utah during appointments, including Salt Lake City, Layton, Farmington, Bountiful, Ogden, Provo, Park City, Draper, and surrounding communities.
Virtual appointments provide access to specialized OCD treatment regardless of whether an ERP-trained therapist is available close to home.
About Your Therapist
Melanie Crofts, LCSW, is the founder of Ascent Therapy Co. She specializes in OCD, trauma, and evidence-based approaches including ERP and EMDR.
Her therapeutic style combines warmth and collaboration with practical, structured treatment.
Fees and Getting Started
Ascent Therapy Co. provides private-pay therapy.
Initial intake: $150
Standard 50-minute session: $140
HSA/FSA payments accepted when supported by your plan
Superbills available for possible out-of-network reimbursement
Frequently Asked Questions
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Possibly. OCD can involve mental compulsions that other people cannot observe. An assessment can help distinguish OCD from other concerns.
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Yes. ERP can address unwanted intrusive thoughts across many themes without treating the presence of a thought as evidence of someone's character or intentions.
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Yes. We provide individualized ERP treatment through secure online appointments for adults located in Utah.
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General supportive therapy may not directly address the compulsions that maintain OCD. ERP specifically targets these patterns.
Find More Freedom From OCD
You don't need to wait until your symptoms become visible to others or interfere with every area of life before seeking support.
If you're looking for online OCD therapy in Utah, we'd welcome the opportunity to explore whether working together is a good fit.
