Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Prospect Heights, IL
Jocelyn Machain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, IL 60070 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to fostering holistic wellbeing and compassionate mental health services to clients from all different backgrounds. With a sensitive ability to assess individual needs and circumstances, I specialize in individualizing therapeutic interventions to meet unique requirements. My approach emphasizes culturally sensitivity to ensure the delivery of effective and personalized care.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to fostering holistic wellbeing and compassionate mental health services to clients from all different backgrounds. With a sensitive ability to assess individual needs and circumstances, I specialize in individualizing therapeutic interventions to meet unique requirements. My approach emphasizes culturally sensitivity to ensure the delivery of effective and personalized care.
OMNI offers transformative counseling services for individuals, youth, families, and couples in our local communities. Our mission is to help clients create lifelong change for better and brighter futures through research-based and compassionate counseling. Services are offered in both 1-on-1 and group settings. Some services may be available in Spanish. Some services offered virtually. We are dedicated to accessibility and accept all Medicaid managed insurance plans.
OMNI offers transformative counseling services for individuals, youth, families, and couples in our local communities. Our mission is to help clients create lifelong change for better and brighter futures through research-based and compassionate counseling. Services are offered in both 1-on-1 and group settings. Some services may be available in Spanish. Some services offered virtually. We are dedicated to accessibility and accept all Medicaid managed insurance plans.
Holly Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
How can I help you? My style is compassionate and flexible, tailored to each individual, reflecting my commitment to providing a safe environment where all feel respected, seen, and understood. My approach is collaborative and multiculturally sensitive.
How can I help you? My style is compassionate and flexible, tailored to each individual, reflecting my commitment to providing a safe environment where all feel respected, seen, and understood. My approach is collaborative and multiculturally sensitive.
Ashley Pratt Andersen
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, IL 60070 (Online Only)
I believe in the power of building self-awareness and working toward an improved quality of life. I am passionate about empowering my clients in making intentional, value informed choices that work for them in a sustainable way. I have a direct, solution-oriented approach, which aids individuals in addressing behaviors and thought processes that impact their lives in a way that does not work for them in the present. Ultimately, I guide my clients to building resiliency, self-compassion, and adaptive skills to accept those challenges and pains which naturally come throughout life.
I believe in the power of building self-awareness and working toward an improved quality of life. I am passionate about empowering my clients in making intentional, value informed choices that work for them in a sustainable way. I have a direct, solution-oriented approach, which aids individuals in addressing behaviors and thought processes that impact their lives in a way that does not work for them in the present. Ultimately, I guide my clients to building resiliency, self-compassion, and adaptive skills to accept those challenges and pains which naturally come throughout life.
I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of treatment success. I provide a non-judgmental and open environment conducive to sharing and change, and work collaboratively with the client to meet his/her needs. I understand that embracing the therapy process and implementing change can be difficult and am dedicated to providing support and encouragement to my clients every step of the way. I have experience dealing with many different backgrounds and cultures, having worked in rehabilitation, and at various facilities such as developmental centers and correctional institutions.
I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of treatment success. I provide a non-judgmental and open environment conducive to sharing and change, and work collaboratively with the client to meet his/her needs. I understand that embracing the therapy process and implementing change can be difficult and am dedicated to providing support and encouragement to my clients every step of the way. I have experience dealing with many different backgrounds and cultures, having worked in rehabilitation, and at various facilities such as developmental centers and correctional institutions.
Dr. Tara R. Costigan is a Psychologist in Illinois. She has a Doctorate of Psychology from the University of Indianapolis with an emphasis in Adult Psychopathology and Health Medicine. Dr. Costigan has a passion for inclusion of diverse populations in accessing and receiving mental health care. She specializes in individual therapy with adults for a wide range of psychiatric concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, gambling addiction, mood disorders, gender identity issues, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder.
Dr. Tara R. Costigan is a Psychologist in Illinois. She has a Doctorate of Psychology from the University of Indianapolis with an emphasis in Adult Psychopathology and Health Medicine. Dr. Costigan has a passion for inclusion of diverse populations in accessing and receiving mental health care. She specializes in individual therapy with adults for a wide range of psychiatric concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, gambling addiction, mood disorders, gender identity issues, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder.
Elke Luken, LPC, serves clients throughout Illinois, creating a safe and supportive environment where they can express themselves freely. Elke's therapeutic approach focuses on understanding the root causes of pain, trauma, and maladaptive patterns, and she is dedicated to transforming negative core beliefs into sources of strength and self-affirmation. Elke's sessions address issues such as abandonment, shame, anger, and codependency while also highlighting the strengths, values, and gifts that clients possess.
Elke Luken, LPC, serves clients throughout Illinois, creating a safe and supportive environment where they can express themselves freely. Elke's therapeutic approach focuses on understanding the root causes of pain, trauma, and maladaptive patterns, and she is dedicated to transforming negative core beliefs into sources of strength and self-affirmation. Elke's sessions address issues such as abandonment, shame, anger, and codependency while also highlighting the strengths, values, and gifts that clients possess.
I’m so glad you’ve found your way here and are seeking to better yourself. Life can easily become overwhelming. Maybe you're struggling with stressful social interactions or you are working hard to keep your anger in check. Perhaps you’ve had a recent loss or experienced a traumatic relationship. I can walk through it with you and help to identify goals to challenge yourself and live more mindfully. I would love to help you reach your goals and improve your quality of life. I work with teens and young adults to address many concerns including social anxiety, grief, trauma, anger management, substance use, and stress management.
I’m so glad you’ve found your way here and are seeking to better yourself. Life can easily become overwhelming. Maybe you're struggling with stressful social interactions or you are working hard to keep your anger in check. Perhaps you’ve had a recent loss or experienced a traumatic relationship. I can walk through it with you and help to identify goals to challenge yourself and live more mindfully. I would love to help you reach your goals and improve your quality of life. I work with teens and young adults to address many concerns including social anxiety, grief, trauma, anger management, substance use, and stress management.
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Whether you are recovering from a break up, dealing with sexual or identity issues, suffering from obsessive thoughts, processing early sexual trauma, or just don't feel like you anymore, lets start talking.
Personally, I know how difficult it was for me to get out of bed when suffering from depression and anxiety and to go about the everyday when concerned about having another panic attack. I know how valuable it was for me to have someone to talk to that wouldn't judge me or make me feel guilty about being exactly where I was at the time. The idea of "you should be fine", or "you have no reason to be anxious or depressed" is hurtful and doesn't help.
Whether you are recovering from a break up, dealing with sexual or identity issues, suffering from obsessive thoughts, processing early sexual trauma, or just don't feel like you anymore, lets start talking.
Personally, I know how difficult it was for me to get out of bed when suffering from depression and anxiety and to go about the everyday when concerned about having another panic attack. I know how valuable it was for me to have someone to talk to that wouldn't judge me or make me feel guilty about being exactly where I was at the time. The idea of "you should be fine", or "you have no reason to be anxious or depressed" is hurtful and doesn't help.
Does it feel like you can’t stop feeling anxious, overthinking, and sometimes self-doubt, and feeling “not enough” take over your life? Self-doubt and anxiety are overwhelming. It feels that you can’t stop overthinking and thinking about everything that can go wrong. You think about the bad things that can happen, the mistakes you can make, and the negative situations that can occur. Worry and overanalyzing take over, and you end up anxious and panicked. Questioning and doubting yourself makes you feel defeated. You overthink your abilities and self-worth, which makes you feel low and defeated.
Does it feel like you can’t stop feeling anxious, overthinking, and sometimes self-doubt, and feeling “not enough” take over your life? Self-doubt and anxiety are overwhelming. It feels that you can’t stop overthinking and thinking about everything that can go wrong. You think about the bad things that can happen, the mistakes you can make, and the negative situations that can occur. Worry and overanalyzing take over, and you end up anxious and panicked. Questioning and doubting yourself makes you feel defeated. You overthink your abilities and self-worth, which makes you feel low and defeated.
Sometimes things get complicated. Life throws a lot at you and it is not always easy to cope. You deserve to feel good, be happy and function well. You will receive a genuine positive regard and therapy processing techniques to help you or your loved ones through transitional issues which may include anxiety, stress, loss, panic, interpersonal relationship issues or mental health disorders.
Sometimes things get complicated. Life throws a lot at you and it is not always easy to cope. You deserve to feel good, be happy and function well. You will receive a genuine positive regard and therapy processing techniques to help you or your loved ones through transitional issues which may include anxiety, stress, loss, panic, interpersonal relationship issues or mental health disorders.
Rebecca Pulitini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (Online Only)
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and seeking change, my goal is to support you in finding clarity, direction, and renewed hope. Together, we will work to create a path forward that fosters personal growth and healing. I understand that beginning therapy can feel intimidating, so I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental, and calming space. Everyone possesses the potential to grow and evolve from their experiences, moving toward a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Seeking support during this process is not only normal but an essential part of fostering positive change.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and seeking change, my goal is to support you in finding clarity, direction, and renewed hope. Together, we will work to create a path forward that fosters personal growth and healing. I understand that beginning therapy can feel intimidating, so I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental, and calming space. Everyone possesses the potential to grow and evolve from their experiences, moving toward a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Seeking support during this process is not only normal but an essential part of fostering positive change.
I have over 40 years of experience in the counseling field. I work with adults, and couples. My strengths are my ability to listen, to understand and to empathize. I engage with my clients in a manner that allows them to safely explore choices and find their path to their well-being. I provide a safe, secure, non-judgmental environment where clients can be open and honest in order to understand, move forward and reach their goals.
I have over 40 years of experience in the counseling field. I work with adults, and couples. My strengths are my ability to listen, to understand and to empathize. I engage with my clients in a manner that allows them to safely explore choices and find their path to their well-being. I provide a safe, secure, non-judgmental environment where clients can be open and honest in order to understand, move forward and reach their goals.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in the State of Illinois with 16 years of clinical experience. I use a variety of techniques in therapy and match treatment techniques based on the individual needs of each client. I focus on areas of anxiety, trauma and PTSD, depression, relationship issues, and adolescent/teen issues. I incorporate techniques from Acceptance, Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in the State of Illinois with 16 years of clinical experience. I use a variety of techniques in therapy and match treatment techniques based on the individual needs of each client. I focus on areas of anxiety, trauma and PTSD, depression, relationship issues, and adolescent/teen issues. I incorporate techniques from Acceptance, Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life.
NOW ACCEPTING INSURANCE! To be happy and healthy are the two most important factors in life. However, they are also the most difficult to achieve. I am here to offer children, adolescents and adults an environment that is safe, free from judgment, calm, and inviting to help you work through life's toughest challenges. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, trauma, interpersonal relationships, parenting struggles, transitional phases, divorce, or acculturation, will be work as a TEAM and try to find appropriate methods to help elevate your overall functioning level.
NOW ACCEPTING INSURANCE! To be happy and healthy are the two most important factors in life. However, they are also the most difficult to achieve. I am here to offer children, adolescents and adults an environment that is safe, free from judgment, calm, and inviting to help you work through life's toughest challenges. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, trauma, interpersonal relationships, parenting struggles, transitional phases, divorce, or acculturation, will be work as a TEAM and try to find appropriate methods to help elevate your overall functioning level.
Lynn Barrette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (Online Only)
Welcome to Center for Dynamic Healing! We are here to evolve into more conscious, responsible individuals. Blending psychology with spirituality, I work with adolescents and adults dealing with life difficulties, transitions, relationship healing needs, spirituality, and parenting issues.
Welcome to Center for Dynamic Healing! We are here to evolve into more conscious, responsible individuals. Blending psychology with spirituality, I work with adolescents and adults dealing with life difficulties, transitions, relationship healing needs, spirituality, and parenting issues.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My mission as a licensed clinical psychologist is to promote health and happiness through empowerment of my clients. I believe that we are resilient beings with full capacity to achieve meaningful lives. My role in therapy is to guide my clients towards cultivating what is best in them, uncovering their existing resources as their foundation and acquiring additional skills to reach their goals. I help my clients heal from traumatic experiences and overcome depression and anxiety to become better adjusted individuals. It would be my privilege to assist you transform your life and achieve wellness.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My mission as a licensed clinical psychologist is to promote health and happiness through empowerment of my clients. I believe that we are resilient beings with full capacity to achieve meaningful lives. My role in therapy is to guide my clients towards cultivating what is best in them, uncovering their existing resources as their foundation and acquiring additional skills to reach their goals. I help my clients heal from traumatic experiences and overcome depression and anxiety to become better adjusted individuals. It would be my privilege to assist you transform your life and achieve wellness.
My career as a therapist has afforded me opportunities to work with individuals from all walks of life. I immigrated to the United States from Kiev, Ukraine and feel intimately familiar with the challenges faced by all of the groups I mentioned. I am able to work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families and treat a wide variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, adjustment difficulties, grief / loss, relationship problems, family conflict, and addiction. I am proud member of Chicagoland’s Ukraine Community and am fluent in the Russian and Ukrainian languages.
My career as a therapist has afforded me opportunities to work with individuals from all walks of life. I immigrated to the United States from Kiev, Ukraine and feel intimately familiar with the challenges faced by all of the groups I mentioned. I am able to work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families and treat a wide variety of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, adjustment difficulties, grief / loss, relationship problems, family conflict, and addiction. I am proud member of Chicagoland’s Ukraine Community and am fluent in the Russian and Ukrainian languages.
We all experience difficult emotions throughout the course of our lives. Pain, of all kinds, is a part of the human experience. Significant problems arise when pain turns into suffering. I believe by changing the way we view ourselves and view the world, we can alleviate suffering. My goal in therapy is to create a space for you to explore new ways of experiencing life's most difficult emotions.
We all experience difficult emotions throughout the course of our lives. Pain, of all kinds, is a part of the human experience. Significant problems arise when pain turns into suffering. I believe by changing the way we view ourselves and view the world, we can alleviate suffering. My goal in therapy is to create a space for you to explore new ways of experiencing life's most difficult emotions.
My treatment philosophy helps clients gain a new perspective on the concerns that may be holding them back, which enhances their ability to focus on the things that they value most in life. I have spent many years in various roles at Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health Services, most recently as Psychiatric Counseling Coordinator.
My treatment philosophy helps clients gain a new perspective on the concerns that may be holding them back, which enhances their ability to focus on the things that they value most in life. I have spent many years in various roles at Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health Services, most recently as Psychiatric Counseling Coordinator.
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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.