Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Elk Grove Village, IL
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Bradley Cramer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LCPC, CCMHC, NCC, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
My primary clinical focus is on OCD, PTSD, and anxiety-spectrum disorders.
Anxiety is a universal human experience. It can help protect us from harm or motivate our best performance. It can also feel unmanageable at times and start to interfere with our ability to function. Panic attacks, obsessions, compulsions, endless worry, and traumatic memories can leave a person feeling helpless. My role is to help you discover your own ability to live your life in a meaningful way despite what obstacles you may be facing. I can help you find a healthier way to overcome worries, panic, and trauma.
My primary clinical focus is on OCD, PTSD, and anxiety-spectrum disorders.
Anxiety is a universal human experience. It can help protect us from harm or motivate our best performance. It can also feel unmanageable at times and start to interfere with our ability to function. Panic attacks, obsessions, compulsions, endless worry, and traumatic memories can leave a person feeling helpless. My role is to help you discover your own ability to live your life in a meaningful way despite what obstacles you may be facing. I can help you find a healthier way to overcome worries, panic, and trauma.
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Arlington Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
We also help with women's issues, difficulties related to substance abuse, ADHD, OCD, Asperger's, play therapy, and many other specific issues.
Are you or your family having problems? Arlington Psychological treats many concerns, especially Anxiety, Depression, Anger, and Couples' Issues. Are you having problems with intrusive thoughts, intense fears and worries, difficulties with sadness and grief, poor focus? How about chronic irritability, frustration, or family arguments? These problems can affect school, work, or your home life. We treat all school aged children, young adults, college students, and adults, including career professionals, couples, and families. Our experts have unique specialties that can help.
We also help with women's issues, difficulties related to substance abuse, ADHD, OCD, Asperger's, play therapy, and many other specific issues.
Are you or your family having problems? Arlington Psychological treats many concerns, especially Anxiety, Depression, Anger, and Couples' Issues. Are you having problems with intrusive thoughts, intense fears and worries, difficulties with sadness and grief, poor focus? How about chronic irritability, frustration, or family arguments? These problems can affect school, work, or your home life. We treat all school aged children, young adults, college students, and adults, including career professionals, couples, and families. Our experts have unique specialties that can help.
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Georgia D Andrianopoulos
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
How do you choose the right therapist? You want change, a smooth running productive life, but your usual patterns aren't working. The "right" mix between you and your therapist, is the most important predictor of successful results, but how do you find the "one" ideally suited for you? my 25 yrs have taught me to build the "ideal" therapy alliance for your unique issues. As college professor, author of "retrain your brain reshape your body", and physiologic psychologist I bring integrative approaches, incorporating physical factors, diet, stress, coping strategies, current life challenges and interpersonal relationships to help you thrive!.
How do you choose the right therapist? You want change, a smooth running productive life, but your usual patterns aren't working. The "right" mix between you and your therapist, is the most important predictor of successful results, but how do you find the "one" ideally suited for you? my 25 yrs have taught me to build the "ideal" therapy alliance for your unique issues. As college professor, author of "retrain your brain reshape your body", and physiologic psychologist I bring integrative approaches, incorporating physical factors, diet, stress, coping strategies, current life challenges and interpersonal relationships to help you thrive!.
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Judy Fudala
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Everyone has times when feelings of being disconnected, sad, angry, overwhelmed, or anxious, get in the way of achieving happiness and growth. I can help you get back on track. My goal is to provide a respectful, caring and supportive environment. Together we will identify your strengths and build new strategies to deal with obstacles, so that you can lead a more satisfying and meaningful life. I want to empower you to develop ways to cope with stress, improve communication, and manage emotions and behaviors as you face life challenges.
Everyone has times when feelings of being disconnected, sad, angry, overwhelmed, or anxious, get in the way of achieving happiness and growth. I can help you get back on track. My goal is to provide a respectful, caring and supportive environment. Together we will identify your strengths and build new strategies to deal with obstacles, so that you can lead a more satisfying and meaningful life. I want to empower you to develop ways to cope with stress, improve communication, and manage emotions and behaviors as you face life challenges.
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Scott Hamilton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Looking to make a change in your life? I'm here to help. Therapy is a collaborative process and I am here to walk with you through life's struggles, transitions, and achievements. I use an integrative approach that draws on people's individual strengths using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychodynamic Theory. I have experience working with people navigating the challenges life brings them. I've treated individuals diagnosed with a range of disorder such as Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Looking to make a change in your life? I'm here to help. Therapy is a collaborative process and I am here to walk with you through life's struggles, transitions, and achievements. I use an integrative approach that draws on people's individual strengths using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychodynamic Theory. I have experience working with people navigating the challenges life brings them. I've treated individuals diagnosed with a range of disorder such as Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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"I work on providing individualized treatment to those who wish to explore ways to overcome obstacles or change behaviors interfering with their lives. The thought of therapy can be daunting. However, we can find freedom in better understanding our thoughts and emotions that lead to maladaptive behaviors and negative thinking patterns."
"I work on providing individualized treatment to those who wish to explore ways to overcome obstacles or change behaviors interfering with their lives. The thought of therapy can be daunting. However, we can find freedom in better understanding our thoughts and emotions that lead to maladaptive behaviors and negative thinking patterns."
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What do you require most to navigate your life through the labyrinth of work, relationships and community? I am available to explore your questions with you, and to support you to awaken to your own potential. I believe we are all striving to achieve a sense of authentic happiness, fulfillment, and joy in all we do. Yet, sometimes we find that beliefs we hold, thoughts we think, or the habits that come to govern our actions fail to bring us the outcomes we desire. I enjoy working with people who want to learn how to access their inner experience for forward movement toward positive life changes.
What do you require most to navigate your life through the labyrinth of work, relationships and community? I am available to explore your questions with you, and to support you to awaken to your own potential. I believe we are all striving to achieve a sense of authentic happiness, fulfillment, and joy in all we do. Yet, sometimes we find that beliefs we hold, thoughts we think, or the habits that come to govern our actions fail to bring us the outcomes we desire. I enjoy working with people who want to learn how to access their inner experience for forward movement toward positive life changes.
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If you are looking for a therapist, it can be a very difficult choice. It is a deeply personal relationship, because that person will know you as well as anyone. The relationship is about functioning with less stress and anxiety, without depression holding you down, with relationships that are honest and healthy, and with real connection to family, friends and your highest self. Therapy is a conversation with yourself, facilitated by another, to bring about change in some area of your life. Change your mind and change your life! LGBTQ friendly and experienced. Tele-Health ready
If you are looking for a therapist, it can be a very difficult choice. It is a deeply personal relationship, because that person will know you as well as anyone. The relationship is about functioning with less stress and anxiety, without depression holding you down, with relationships that are honest and healthy, and with real connection to family, friends and your highest self. Therapy is a conversation with yourself, facilitated by another, to bring about change in some area of your life. Change your mind and change your life! LGBTQ friendly and experienced. Tele-Health ready
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As a licensed clinical psychologist, I view my role as guiding individuals along a journey of self-discovery and growth. I assist people in gaining insight into their issues and finding solutions to their problems by providing direction, encouragement, support, and hope. In order for positive changes to occur, a person must begin to modify his or her dysfunctional thinking patterns and unhealthy behaviors. From a solution focused approach, I work with my clients in a collaborative relationship to strengthen their sense of self and improve their quality of life.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I view my role as guiding individuals along a journey of self-discovery and growth. I assist people in gaining insight into their issues and finding solutions to their problems by providing direction, encouragement, support, and hope. In order for positive changes to occur, a person must begin to modify his or her dysfunctional thinking patterns and unhealthy behaviors. From a solution focused approach, I work with my clients in a collaborative relationship to strengthen their sense of self and improve their quality of life.
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Dr. Amy D. Miller & Associates, Ltd.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Not accepting new clients
"Being a Psychologist has provided me the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Each of us has our own personal story that is unique in how it cultivates & shapes our thoughts, feelings & beliefs about ourselves, others & the world. In a genuine & supportive environment, my clients talk about their story, & as it unfolds, we work together to explore, discover, & problem solve". I work well with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, & seniors. I provide individual, group, couple, & family psychotherapy. Specialties include Stress, Pain & Anger Management, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Depression, Family Therapy, Group Psychotherapy. I also provide Psychological & Neuropsychological Testing.
"Being a Psychologist has provided me the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Each of us has our own personal story that is unique in how it cultivates & shapes our thoughts, feelings & beliefs about ourselves, others & the world. In a genuine & supportive environment, my clients talk about their story, & as it unfolds, we work together to explore, discover, & problem solve". I work well with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, & seniors. I provide individual, group, couple, & family psychotherapy. Specialties include Stress, Pain & Anger Management, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Depression, Family Therapy, Group Psychotherapy. I also provide Psychological & Neuropsychological Testing.
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If you are feeling trapped and consumed by anxiety, an eating disorder, body image distress or OCD, I am a personable, compassionate and non-judgmental therapist who can help you take charge of your life again. I would feel privileged to provide you with a safe space and useful coping tools in a friendly therapeutic setting. Intense emotions and obsessive thinking often take us out of the present moment and slow our progress towards a life of passion, presence and purpose.
If you are feeling trapped and consumed by anxiety, an eating disorder, body image distress or OCD, I am a personable, compassionate and non-judgmental therapist who can help you take charge of your life again. I would feel privileged to provide you with a safe space and useful coping tools in a friendly therapeutic setting. Intense emotions and obsessive thinking often take us out of the present moment and slow our progress towards a life of passion, presence and purpose.
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Jordan Lorenz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Schaumburg, IL 60173
You deserve to smile, laugh, and not be held back by fear. Sometimes people can experience scary, intrusive thoughts that cause anxiety and panic. This distress can feel debilitating and even make you think you are losing control of your mind. Whether you are struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, or intense anxiety and panic, I want to help assist you in the process towards addressing these fears and recovering your life.
You deserve to smile, laugh, and not be held back by fear. Sometimes people can experience scary, intrusive thoughts that cause anxiety and panic. This distress can feel debilitating and even make you think you are losing control of your mind. Whether you are struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, or intense anxiety and panic, I want to help assist you in the process towards addressing these fears and recovering your life.
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Dr. Kristen Markovich
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Schaumburg, IL 60168 (Online Only)
relationships ending, divorce, career shifts, grief, pregnancy/peri and postpartum adjustments), Anxiety Disorders (GAD, OCD, phobias, panic); Depression, Grief, ADHD, Asperger’s and anger management.
Every individual has resilience that can help light the way through the hardest of times. Sometimes in life, it may be hard to remember that this strength lies within. My goal as a psychologist is to help rekindle that light, instilling hope and motivation in clients to use their strengths and build support networks to overcome life's hurdles. With respect for each client's individuality, I personalize treatment plans to best fits one's unique situation and personality. This may involve incorporating mindfulness, animal assisted therapy, parenting skills, group therapy, art/music, journaling, and use of electronics/social media.
relationships ending, divorce, career shifts, grief, pregnancy/peri and postpartum adjustments), Anxiety Disorders (GAD, OCD, phobias, panic); Depression, Grief, ADHD, Asperger’s and anger management.
Every individual has resilience that can help light the way through the hardest of times. Sometimes in life, it may be hard to remember that this strength lies within. My goal as a psychologist is to help rekindle that light, instilling hope and motivation in clients to use their strengths and build support networks to overcome life's hurdles. With respect for each client's individuality, I personalize treatment plans to best fits one's unique situation and personality. This may involve incorporating mindfulness, animal assisted therapy, parenting skills, group therapy, art/music, journaling, and use of electronics/social media.
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Kristina Galuszka
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 (Online Only)
I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) but don’t let all the letters confuse you! I have worked with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults with OCD, anxiety, depression, substance use, and self-esteem.
My goal is to help individuals increase the knowledge of what may be going on and to bring a creative perspective on things. I enjoy putting a creative spin on techniques to help individuals find a way to relate to new skills that can be very helpful for them. I use my creative skills as much as possible to individualize treatment and how to relate to clients the best way that I can. I think outside of the box so that I can address the issues going on in the most effective way.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) but don’t let all the letters confuse you! I have worked with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults with OCD, anxiety, depression, substance use, and self-esteem.
My goal is to help individuals increase the knowledge of what may be going on and to bring a creative perspective on things. I enjoy putting a creative spin on techniques to help individuals find a way to relate to new skills that can be very helpful for them. I use my creative skills as much as possible to individualize treatment and how to relate to clients the best way that I can. I think outside of the box so that I can address the issues going on in the most effective way.
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Anxiety Wellness Center of Chicagoland
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP
Verified Verified
Des Plaines, IL 60016 (Online Only)
I often see individuals suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, separation anxiety disorder, specific phobias, body focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), including trichotillomania (hair pulling) and excoriation disorder (skin picking), eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, depression, ADHD, school refusal, and others.
I (Dr. Crystal Bauer) am a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of the Anxiety Wellness Center of Chicagoland. I have been specializing in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders to individuals across the lifespan for nearly a decade. I have extensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy, specifically exposure therapy/exposure and response prevention (ERP), behavioral activation, behavior modification, mindfulness and other CBT techniques. Through these modalities, you learn how to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, respond in a more effective manner, and learn how to tolerate and accept discomfort.
I often see individuals suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, separation anxiety disorder, specific phobias, body focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), including trichotillomania (hair pulling) and excoriation disorder (skin picking), eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, depression, ADHD, school refusal, and others.
I (Dr. Crystal Bauer) am a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of the Anxiety Wellness Center of Chicagoland. I have been specializing in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders to individuals across the lifespan for nearly a decade. I have extensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy, specifically exposure therapy/exposure and response prevention (ERP), behavioral activation, behavior modification, mindfulness and other CBT techniques. Through these modalities, you learn how to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, respond in a more effective manner, and learn how to tolerate and accept discomfort.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 12 years of experience. After graduating with my PhD, I changed my focus from research and teaching to direct clinical work in response to the pandemic. I’m also the owner of Northside Clinical Psychologists. I provide individual psychotherapy and couples therapy for a variety of different relationship configurations. I also conduct psycho-educational and diagnostic assessments for adults and teens. I specialize in depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and relationship issues. I have extensive training in ERP (Exposure Response Prevention), CPT, CBT, DBT, ACT, family interventions, and IPT.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 12 years of experience. After graduating with my PhD, I changed my focus from research and teaching to direct clinical work in response to the pandemic. I’m also the owner of Northside Clinical Psychologists. I provide individual psychotherapy and couples therapy for a variety of different relationship configurations. I also conduct psycho-educational and diagnostic assessments for adults and teens. I specialize in depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and relationship issues. I have extensive training in ERP (Exposure Response Prevention), CPT, CBT, DBT, ACT, family interventions, and IPT.
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In my 20+ years of providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, I have helped empower my clients to develop skills in overcoming such difficulties such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, etc.
I believe that everyone is capable of feeling better and overcoming their struggles as long as they find a positive mindset and believe in themselves. I provide an environment where you are free to explore your concerns without any judgement. It is important for me to develop a good rapport with my clients because it is the foundation for successful treatment. Developing a workable treatment plan with my clients helps guide the focus of our sessions and gives you a sense of accomplishment.
In my 20+ years of providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, I have helped empower my clients to develop skills in overcoming such difficulties such as depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, etc.
I believe that everyone is capable of feeling better and overcoming their struggles as long as they find a positive mindset and believe in themselves. I provide an environment where you are free to explore your concerns without any judgement. It is important for me to develop a good rapport with my clients because it is the foundation for successful treatment. Developing a workable treatment plan with my clients helps guide the focus of our sessions and gives you a sense of accomplishment.
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Dr. Lukse is a licensed clinical psychologist who practices cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She specializes in working with individuals with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia, and binge eating disorder. She also works with individuals and caregivers adapting to living with chronic illness and/or disabilities. She offers telehealth services in Illinois, New York, Missouri, and Iowa.
Dr. Lukse is a licensed clinical psychologist who practices cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She specializes in working with individuals with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia, and binge eating disorder. She also works with individuals and caregivers adapting to living with chronic illness and/or disabilities. She offers telehealth services in Illinois, New York, Missouri, and Iowa.
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Ashley Senderak
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
I specialize in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT). Additionally, I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focusing on the individual's values and making changes for a more fulfilling lifestyle. My hope for each client is to build their confidence to be their own therapist and navigate the uncertainties of life with minimal distress.
I specialize in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety Disorders utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT). Additionally, I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focusing on the individual's values and making changes for a more fulfilling lifestyle. My hope for each client is to build their confidence to be their own therapist and navigate the uncertainties of life with minimal distress.
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Danielle Walsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068 (Online Only)
I work with clients struggling with anxiety and OCD in an approachable, warm environment. I'm here to provide support through the hard times, and encouragement for taking on the challenges of treatment, with lots of experience to guide the way. I have a particular passion for working with new parents, and those hoping to become parents, who are navigating the road to parenthood, and all the anxieties, worries, and identity shifts that come with it.
I work with clients struggling with anxiety and OCD in an approachable, warm environment. I'm here to provide support through the hard times, and encouragement for taking on the challenges of treatment, with lots of experience to guide the way. I have a particular passion for working with new parents, and those hoping to become parents, who are navigating the road to parenthood, and all the anxieties, worries, and identity shifts that come with it.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.