What does therapy at Onward Healing look like?

At Onward Healing, we specialize in evidence-based treatments for OCD, anxiety, BFRBs, tics, and trauma. Sessions are typically 50 minutes long and conducted via secure telehealth video. Treatment is collaborative — we work together to understand what's keeping you stuck and build skills to help you move forward. Depending on your goals, we may use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), the ComB model, EMDR, or other structured approaches.

Do you accept insurance?

We are currently out-of-network with all insurance providers. This means we do not bill insurance directly. However, many clients are able to use out-of-network benefits to get partial reimbursement. We can provide a superbill (an itemized receipt) that you can submit to your insurance company. We recommend calling your insurance provider before starting to understand your out-of-network mental health benefits.

How does telehealth therapy work?

All sessions at Onward Healing are conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. Once you're scheduled, you'll receive a link to join the session from wherever you are — your home, office, or anywhere private. Telehealth is just as effective as in-person therapy for the conditions we treat, and many clients find it more convenient and accessible.

What states do you serve?

We are currently licensed to provide therapy in Pennsylvania (PA), Vermont (VT), and Florida (FL). You must be physically located in one of these states at the time of your session.

How long will I need therapy?

This varies widely depending on your goals, the severity of your symptoms, and your engagement with treatment. Some clients see significant improvement in 12-16 sessions; others prefer ongoing support over a longer period. We'll discuss your goals at the outset and check in regularly on your progress.

What is ERP therapy, and is it right for me?

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard treatment for OCD and certain anxiety disorders. It involves gradually facing feared situations or thoughts (exposure) while resisting compulsions or avoidance behaviors (response prevention). It sounds challenging — and it can be — but it's also highly effective. We move at a pace that feels manageable, and you're never pushed into anything you're not ready for.

What are BFRBs, and can therapy help?

Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) are repetitive, self-directed behaviors like hair pulling (trichotillomania), skin picking (excoriation disorder), nail biting, and cheek chewing. These behaviors are often automatic and can cause significant distress or physical harm. Evidence-based treatments like Habit Reversal Training (HRT) and the Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) model have strong research support and can lead to meaningful reduction in urges and behaviors.

How do I get started?

The easiest first step is to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. This call gives us a chance to learn about what you're struggling with, answer any questions you have, and see if we're a good fit. There's no pressure and no commitment. You can book directly through our website or reach out by email.

Is existential OCD a real form of OCD?

Yes. Existential OCD is a recognized OCD theme in which obsessions center on unanswerable questions about meaning, reality, or existence. The content is philosophical, but the obsession-compulsion cycle is the same as any other OCD subtype, and it responds to the same evidence-based treatment.

Why can I not just answer the question and move on?

Because these questions have no final answer, every answer invites a new doubt. The relief from resolving one is temporary, which keeps the cycle going. ERP works by building your capacity to allow the uncertainty rather than by resolving the question.

Does this mean I need to stop thinking about philosophy?

No. The goal is not to avoid big questions, but to change your relationship to the compulsive, fear-driven search for certainty. Many people find they can engage with meaning and ideas more freely once the OCD cycle loosens.

What is ERP and why is it recommended for OCD?

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a specific form of cognitive behavioral therapy and the front-line, evidence-based treatment for OCD. You gradually face the thoughts and situations that trigger your obsessions while choosing not to do the compulsion that usually follows, which teaches your brain that the anxiety passes on its own.

Will Dr. Eberly make me do things I am not ready for?

No. In ERP you and Dr. Eberly build the exposure plan together and move at a pace you agree on, starting with steps that feel manageable and working up gradually as your confidence grows.

Do you take insurance?

Onward Healing Therapy is a private pay practice. We provide superbills you can submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement, and many clients use HSA or FSA funds.

How do I get started?

We offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can ask questions and see whether this is a good fit before committing. You can book it at nina-eberly.clientsecure.me.

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Onward Healing Therapy is a private-pay specialty telehealth practice serving adults in Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Florida. Founder Nina Eberly, PhD, LCSW. The content on this site is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice or establish a therapist-client relationship. If you are in immediate distress, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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