Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Park Ridge, IL
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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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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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I specialize in treatment for children and young adults with depression, anxiety, OCD, and behavior problems. I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach to therapy focused on your family's values and goals. I have extensive training in evidence-based treatments (cognitive behavior therapy, exposure and response prevention, acceptance and commitment therapy, organizational/social skills training), parent coaching, and working with clients from diverse backgrounds. My approach is relational and I aim to create a non-judgmental space that helps you feel heard, learn new skills, and explores your areas for growth.
I specialize in treatment for children and young adults with depression, anxiety, OCD, and behavior problems. I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach to therapy focused on your family's values and goals. I have extensive training in evidence-based treatments (cognitive behavior therapy, exposure and response prevention, acceptance and commitment therapy, organizational/social skills training), parent coaching, and working with clients from diverse backgrounds. My approach is relational and I aim to create a non-judgmental space that helps you feel heard, learn new skills, and explores your areas for growth.
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Sarah Marie Boer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Licensed in CO, IL and AZ! I am passionate about working with moms who have been met with the unexpected, including post-abortion support and pregnancy loss, hyperemesis gravidarum, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders such as postpartum OCD or postpartum depression. I especially enjoy supporting parents who are parenting special needs or medically fragile children. My focus is to provide therapy in a welcoming, calming environment that allows moms to feel safe and understood. Babies are always welcome, and I provide convenient online therapy so we can meet wherever you may find yourself.
Licensed in CO, IL and AZ! I am passionate about working with moms who have been met with the unexpected, including post-abortion support and pregnancy loss, hyperemesis gravidarum, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders such as postpartum OCD or postpartum depression. I especially enjoy supporting parents who are parenting special needs or medically fragile children. My focus is to provide therapy in a welcoming, calming environment that allows moms to feel safe and understood. Babies are always welcome, and I provide convenient online therapy so we can meet wherever you may find yourself.
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Kelly Jane Martin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Specializing in perinatal mental health, I work with mothers and fathers who are enduring heightened stress, depression, anxiety, OCD, and sleep issues that have developed or exacerbated during pregnancy or postpartum. I am extremely compassionate and dedicated to helping those who have experienced pregnancy termination, infertility, and perinatal grief and loss. I also have special clinical interests and experience in chronic pain, self-medication with cannabis, endocrine disorders, and other physical health ailments. I effectively and appreciatively also meet with mental healthcare providers, same-sex parents, and caregivers.
Specializing in perinatal mental health, I work with mothers and fathers who are enduring heightened stress, depression, anxiety, OCD, and sleep issues that have developed or exacerbated during pregnancy or postpartum. I am extremely compassionate and dedicated to helping those who have experienced pregnancy termination, infertility, and perinatal grief and loss. I also have special clinical interests and experience in chronic pain, self-medication with cannabis, endocrine disorders, and other physical health ailments. I effectively and appreciatively also meet with mental healthcare providers, same-sex parents, and caregivers.
I work to create an atmosphere that is safe for my clients. I may use humor, ask more questions, make comments. As we progress, I will suggest new ways to approach situations and problems. Sometimes I teach my clients relaxation techniques. We talk. I listen. Sometimes I teach or even pray with my clients. In my office, folks are invited to be direct, to be honest, and to know that there will be no judgment of them for revealing their "dark side." Their challenge is reveal who and what they are. Mine is to make it safe.
I work to create an atmosphere that is safe for my clients. I may use humor, ask more questions, make comments. As we progress, I will suggest new ways to approach situations and problems. Sometimes I teach my clients relaxation techniques. We talk. I listen. Sometimes I teach or even pray with my clients. In my office, folks are invited to be direct, to be honest, and to know that there will be no judgment of them for revealing their "dark side." Their challenge is reveal who and what they are. Mine is to make it safe.
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Roberta A Barker
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I think of myself as someone you can trust and collaborate with, someone who brings a fresh perspective. My priority is to be attentive, to listen and to understand what is important to you. I want you to be comfortable discussing whatever is on your mind--stress and discomfort, worry, anxiety, difficult relationships or simply overall personal growth. My goals are to minimize discomfort, promote healing and health, increase understanding of yourself and others, assist you in finding ways to create and maintain rewarding relationships and to help you build greater comfort, effectiveness and meaning into your daily living.
I think of myself as someone you can trust and collaborate with, someone who brings a fresh perspective. My priority is to be attentive, to listen and to understand what is important to you. I want you to be comfortable discussing whatever is on your mind--stress and discomfort, worry, anxiety, difficult relationships or simply overall personal growth. My goals are to minimize discomfort, promote healing and health, increase understanding of yourself and others, assist you in finding ways to create and maintain rewarding relationships and to help you build greater comfort, effectiveness and meaning into your daily living.
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Meghann Richko is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Yoga Therapist, and Fitness Professional. Her emphasis is on methods for managing a variety of conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress reduction, eating disorders, body image issues, mental and emotional disorders, improving nutrition, muscular skeletal issues, stress related illnesses, injury rehab and prevention, preventative health, and the psychological aspects of pain and pain management.
Meghann Richko is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Yoga Therapist, and Fitness Professional. Her emphasis is on methods for managing a variety of conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress reduction, eating disorders, body image issues, mental and emotional disorders, improving nutrition, muscular skeletal issues, stress related illnesses, injury rehab and prevention, preventative health, and the psychological aspects of pain and pain management.
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Emily Goldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068 (Online Only)
I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to therapy, helping my clients to navigate challenging situations and develop healthy coping strategies. I have worked as a Clinical Social Worker throughout Chicago for 18 years. My specialties include anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as support in managing general stress, and relationship/parenting challenges.
I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to therapy, helping my clients to navigate challenging situations and develop healthy coping strategies. I have worked as a Clinical Social Worker throughout Chicago for 18 years. My specialties include anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as support in managing general stress, and relationship/parenting challenges.
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Garrett R. Pluhar-Schaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
We all are in relationships with others, and these relationships affect and change who we are. I look forward to exploring these relationships, past and present, and how they have shaped you. I’m interested in helping my patients gain insight into their relational patterns. I utilize a psychoanalytic theories in psychotherapy. I have received a certificate from the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute in child psychoanalytic psychotherapy where I am also a candidate in the psychoanalytic education program.
We all are in relationships with others, and these relationships affect and change who we are. I look forward to exploring these relationships, past and present, and how they have shaped you. I’m interested in helping my patients gain insight into their relational patterns. I utilize a psychoanalytic theories in psychotherapy. I have received a certificate from the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute in child psychoanalytic psychotherapy where I am also a candidate in the psychoanalytic education program.
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Tonya Nowlin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Intuitive, resourceful clinical therapist. Highly regarded for a creative, empowering and strengths-based approach to counseling, and quickly establishing rapport and trust with clients from a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Tonya uses trauma-informed, innovative and adaptable treatment strategies, based on research and current best practices. As a clinician, she’s adept at helping clients assess and change environmental triggers and thoughts contributing to a problem. Most importantly, Tonya works collaboratively with clients to establish clear goals and to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Intuitive, resourceful clinical therapist. Highly regarded for a creative, empowering and strengths-based approach to counseling, and quickly establishing rapport and trust with clients from a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Tonya uses trauma-informed, innovative and adaptable treatment strategies, based on research and current best practices. As a clinician, she’s adept at helping clients assess and change environmental triggers and thoughts contributing to a problem. Most importantly, Tonya works collaboratively with clients to establish clear goals and to develop a personalized treatment plan.
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Lindsay Recsetar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with families, teenagers, young adults, adults, and couples. I support clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, sexual orientation and gender identity, family concerns, school stress, or traumatic experiences.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with families, teenagers, young adults, adults, and couples. I support clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, sexual orientation and gender identity, family concerns, school stress, or traumatic experiences.
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Bellosa Counseling, LLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
We are a team of experienced therapists who have special training in various areas of Behavioral Health & other life issues.
We are a team of experienced therapists who have special training in various areas of Behavioral Health & other life issues.
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Nora Khani, LCPC utilizes a trauma-focused lens, as well as the bio-psychosocial model which allows her to get a deeper understanding of clients' presenting issues and how they are interrelated with many different aspects of the clients' life. She is focused on understanding and exploring the root cause of presenting issues to assist the client in optimal growth, confidence, and happiness in their life as well as parents.
Nora Khani, LCPC utilizes a trauma-focused lens, as well as the bio-psychosocial model which allows her to get a deeper understanding of clients' presenting issues and how they are interrelated with many different aspects of the clients' life. She is focused on understanding and exploring the root cause of presenting issues to assist the client in optimal growth, confidence, and happiness in their life as well as parents.
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Do you experience moments that are confusing and overwhelming? Do you find yourself searching for answers to overcome obstacles that prevent you from living your best life? Therapy is an avenue to explore your unique situation and assist in obtaining skills to find success. Utilizing various evidence based approaches, one can become empowered to manage life challenges.
Do you experience moments that are confusing and overwhelming? Do you find yourself searching for answers to overcome obstacles that prevent you from living your best life? Therapy is an avenue to explore your unique situation and assist in obtaining skills to find success. Utilizing various evidence based approaches, one can become empowered to manage life challenges.
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I provide counseling for adults struggling with difficult life transitions, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, career stagnation, health issues and grief and loss. I also work with couples who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship and who are seeking help in reducing conflict, improving communication and increasing intimacy.
I provide counseling for adults struggling with difficult life transitions, relationship problems, depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, career stagnation, health issues and grief and loss. I also work with couples who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship and who are seeking help in reducing conflict, improving communication and increasing intimacy.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you have trouble staying focused, concentrating, functioning normally? Most people that seek out my expertise do because they're either in crisis or struggling, and within a few sessions, they are feeling more in control, more peaceful, and more aware of their capabilities to manage their lives and relationships better.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you have trouble staying focused, concentrating, functioning normally? Most people that seek out my expertise do because they're either in crisis or struggling, and within a few sessions, they are feeling more in control, more peaceful, and more aware of their capabilities to manage their lives and relationships better.
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Analeise Parchen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I am Analeise, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in the NW side of Chicago where I offer individual and family therapy. I chiefly use Strengths Based, Client-Driven, and Person-Centered therapy. We are the experts on ourselves, even when thinking that conditions inside or outside of us are running the show. We have an innate drive to heal and grow. Therapy is designed to connect us with the truest expression of ourselves, not driven by anxiety or reactivity. It is a relief to know this is possible to access our best self; as a partner, parent, family member, or co-worker.
Hello! I am Analeise, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in the NW side of Chicago where I offer individual and family therapy. I chiefly use Strengths Based, Client-Driven, and Person-Centered therapy. We are the experts on ourselves, even when thinking that conditions inside or outside of us are running the show. We have an innate drive to heal and grow. Therapy is designed to connect us with the truest expression of ourselves, not driven by anxiety or reactivity. It is a relief to know this is possible to access our best self; as a partner, parent, family member, or co-worker.
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Michael Russell II is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. Michael believes that an optimum level of health can be reached through therapeutic therapies that are customized towards an individual’s goals in life. He is focused on a collaborative approach to psychotherapy. Michael firmly believes, that the client already has all the answers inside of them. His goal is to integrate the tools and resources necessary to help support an individual find solutions to their problems through varying cognitive and behavioral approaches.
Michael Russell II is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. Michael believes that an optimum level of health can be reached through therapeutic therapies that are customized towards an individual’s goals in life. He is focused on a collaborative approach to psychotherapy. Michael firmly believes, that the client already has all the answers inside of them. His goal is to integrate the tools and resources necessary to help support an individual find solutions to their problems through varying cognitive and behavioral approaches.
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Jordan Stewart-Papa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Therapy can be an awkward and nerve-wracking experience, but it is also a beautifully rewarding and fulfilling process to help you live the life you want. I am a licensed professional counselor and my goal is to help clients work towards their desired goals and lifestyle. With an empathetic and warm approach, I encourage clients to identify their ups and downs and provide them with empathy, compassion, and courage throughout the process. By using a strength-based approach, my goal is to help individuals work through distressing situations.
Therapy can be an awkward and nerve-wracking experience, but it is also a beautifully rewarding and fulfilling process to help you live the life you want. I am a licensed professional counselor and my goal is to help clients work towards their desired goals and lifestyle. With an empathetic and warm approach, I encourage clients to identify their ups and downs and provide them with empathy, compassion, and courage throughout the process. By using a strength-based approach, my goal is to help individuals work through distressing situations.
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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.