Training therapists in exposure therapy using online learning tools
Official title: Interactive E-Learning for Therapist Training in Exposure Therapy
Funded at Parc Innovations LLC · NIH-11065966 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new online training program to help therapists learn how to use exposure therapy for anxiety disorders better, making it easier for them to get the training they need to help you feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Parc Innovations LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Greenwich, United States) |
| Project start | April 16, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $442,074 |
| NIH project number | 1R41MH139194-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11065966 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are therapists who are currently practicing and seeking to enhance their skills in delivering exposure therapy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not receiving therapy or those who do not have access to trained therapists may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the training of therapists in exposure therapy for anxiety disorders by developing an automated e-learning platform. The project will utilize evidence-based training content and active learning strategies to create interactive modules that therapists can access remotely. By making training more scalable and flexible, the research seeks to overcome barriers that prevent therapists from receiving adequate training in this effective treatment. The initial testing of this e-learning approach will help determine its effectiveness in preparing therapists to deliver exposure therapy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of trained therapists capable of providing effective exposure therapy for anxiety disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using e-learning approaches for training in various therapeutic techniques, indicating potential for this method in exposure therapy.
Where this research is happening
-
Parc Innovations LLC
East Greenwich, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kemp, Joshua — Parc Innovations LLC
- Study coordinator: Kemp, Joshua
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Interactive e-learning to train therapists in exposure therapy
A new, computer-based training program will teach therapists how to deliver exposure therapy for anxiety disorders.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.