Frequently Asked Questions

  • ERP is Exposure-Response Prevention. It is the gold-standard and evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders. I am trained and specialized in this modality. By exposure and learning to tolerate fear without resorting to compulsions temporary relief, ERP breaks that cycle gradually overtime without flooding.

    Together, we develop your own personal ERP plan tailored to your specific needs.

  • OCD is tricky. It can often be very convincing. To determine OCD we conduct an assessment, which will then inform our ERP and goals.

  • This is a very common question among those new to ERP or who may have had a negative experience in the past.

    While ERP seems very scary at first, you’ll be surprised at how effective it is. Especially when paired with ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).

  • Yes, I have many years experience working with teens and their family.

    I work with ages 12 and above.

  • When I began my counseling practice in 2017, Teen and Adult men naturally filled my caseload without even advertising to them.

    What I heard from them is that they wanted a male therapist with whom they felt comfortable sharing personal matters. And families actually enjoyed having a male therapist for their teen to discuss emotions and demonstrate vulnerability.

    I have since decided to dedicate my work to men’s health and men’s therapy because they need a place to talk.

  • Yes. I offer Telehealth Remote Counseling.

  • Yes. My office is located in the West Lake Hills area in Austin, TX.

    3355 Bee Caves Rd Suite 705.

  • I am In Network with several insurances via Headway (Aetna, Cigna, Carelon, Ascension Behavioral).

    My Out of Network rate is $150 per session.

    Contact your insurance to determine eligibility.

  • Follow the contact page to schedule your initial consultation.

    Or you can email me directly at: alantokosch@gmail.com