Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Westmont, IL
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Vanessa M Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westmont, IL 60559
Her focus lies in helping individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, autism, OCD, and trauma.
With extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), Vanessa’s approach emphasizes compassion, empathy, and respect for each person’s unique path. She creates a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients to express themselves freely. Being bilingual and bi-cultural, she recognizes the importance of cultural sensitivity in therapy. Vanessa’s goal is to empower individuals, guiding them towards insight, coping mechanisms, and self-compassion to foster personal growth and positive change
Her focus lies in helping individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, autism, OCD, and trauma.
With extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), Vanessa’s approach emphasizes compassion, empathy, and respect for each person’s unique path. She creates a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients to express themselves freely. Being bilingual and bi-cultural, she recognizes the importance of cultural sensitivity in therapy. Vanessa’s goal is to empower individuals, guiding them towards insight, coping mechanisms, and self-compassion to foster personal growth and positive change
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Pamela Pawelski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westmont, IL 60559 (Online Only)
EMDR is an effective therapy to treat trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, attachment issues, as well as other distressful life experiences.
Are you struggling with anxiety or having panic attacks? Are you feeling overwhelmed when dealing with life’s challenges? You have the ability to heal and find inner peace and acceptance. I’m not just a talk therapist. I use techniques beyond traditional talk therapy to tap into the parts of you that aren't always accessible through words.
EMDR is an effective therapy to treat trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, attachment issues, as well as other distressful life experiences.
Are you struggling with anxiety or having panic attacks? Are you feeling overwhelmed when dealing with life’s challenges? You have the ability to heal and find inner peace and acceptance. I’m not just a talk therapist. I use techniques beyond traditional talk therapy to tap into the parts of you that aren't always accessible through words.
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I provide treatment for children, adolescents, and adults including those struggling with depression or other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, maintaining healthy relationships, and/or behavioral concerns.
I provide treatment for children, adolescents, and adults including those struggling with depression or other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, maintaining healthy relationships, and/or behavioral concerns.
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Daniel Joseph Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , MPA, GC-C, CPT, CATP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Westmont, IL 60559
You're stressed, overwhelmed, tense, and can't stop worrying. You found out what it's like to have what everyone else has been talking about: Anxiety. Or maybe it's something else you are seeking therapy for. Whatever obstacle you are currently facing, you deserve support and relief. You need to know that what you are going through is difficult. I am a Certified Anxiety Therapist and Trauma expert. I treat anxiety, panic, trauma, grief, sex therapy (for men), breakups/divorce, addiction, OCD, anger, depression, insomnia, ADHD, couples, adolescents, and people/life therapy. Check out my website for much more information!
You're stressed, overwhelmed, tense, and can't stop worrying. You found out what it's like to have what everyone else has been talking about: Anxiety. Or maybe it's something else you are seeking therapy for. Whatever obstacle you are currently facing, you deserve support and relief. You need to know that what you are going through is difficult. I am a Certified Anxiety Therapist and Trauma expert. I treat anxiety, panic, trauma, grief, sex therapy (for men), breakups/divorce, addiction, OCD, anger, depression, insomnia, ADHD, couples, adolescents, and people/life therapy. Check out my website for much more information!
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Danielle has experience providing treatment to individuals experiencing psychosis, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and mood disorders.
Danielle Hanisch is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who obtained her master's degree in Social Work with a specialization in Clinical Social Work from Aurora University. Danielle believes in the Biopsychosocial model to evaluate and counsel multiple areas that contribute to distressing thoughts and emotions. She strives to create a comfortable and safe environment where she can connect with individuals therapeutically and provide treatment by meeting the individual where they are at.
Danielle has experience providing treatment to individuals experiencing psychosis, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and mood disorders.
Danielle Hanisch is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who obtained her master's degree in Social Work with a specialization in Clinical Social Work from Aurora University. Danielle believes in the Biopsychosocial model to evaluate and counsel multiple areas that contribute to distressing thoughts and emotions. She strives to create a comfortable and safe environment where she can connect with individuals therapeutically and provide treatment by meeting the individual where they are at.
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Dr. Smith is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. He works with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, intellectual/developmental disorders, learning disorders, OCD, psychotic disorders, behavior disorders, and more. Dr. Smith completed his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Tougaloo College and his Master's Degree and his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychology-Law Society.
Dr. Smith is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. He works with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, intellectual/developmental disorders, learning disorders, OCD, psychotic disorders, behavior disorders, and more. Dr. Smith completed his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Tougaloo College and his Master's Degree and his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychology-Law Society.
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My therapy practice focuses on individual counseling for adults and SPACE therapy (a parent based treatment) for children with anxiety and/ or OCD.
I believe that therapy is a unique place to take a breath and a step back to figure out the direction to go. Life is a journey with both highs and lows. I believe that everyone can improve their lives and enjoy helping others identify the changes needed to better themselves. I am down-to-earth, relatable and genuine. I also enjoy pointing out the irony of everyday life and getting my clients to laugh at times. I believe therapy is beneficial to everyone and practice it myself.
My therapy practice focuses on individual counseling for adults and SPACE therapy (a parent based treatment) for children with anxiety and/ or OCD.
I believe that therapy is a unique place to take a breath and a step back to figure out the direction to go. Life is a journey with both highs and lows. I believe that everyone can improve their lives and enjoy helping others identify the changes needed to better themselves. I am down-to-earth, relatable and genuine. I also enjoy pointing out the irony of everyday life and getting my clients to laugh at times. I believe therapy is beneficial to everyone and practice it myself.
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My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that every individual holds the potential for profound transformation and deserves unwavering support along the way. I take pride in being a safe-space ally and a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, a testament to my commitment to inclusivity and acceptance. The diversity in thought, experience, and being is not only acknowledged in my office but celebrated. This means that no matter how you identify or what neurotype you have, when you engage with me, you're met with a sanctuary of understanding and a celebration of your individuality.
My approach to therapy is rooted in the belief that every individual holds the potential for profound transformation and deserves unwavering support along the way. I take pride in being a safe-space ally and a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, a testament to my commitment to inclusivity and acceptance. The diversity in thought, experience, and being is not only acknowledged in my office but celebrated. This means that no matter how you identify or what neurotype you have, when you engage with me, you're met with a sanctuary of understanding and a celebration of your individuality.
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Something in your life isn’t working the way you hoped. Your relationships, self-esteem or overall happiness isn’t where you want it to be. You are feeling overwhelmed with all that's going on and are unsure how to get back on track. You may be experiencing anxiety and find the constant worry is controlling your life. Perhaps you're stuck in a relationship that feels blah and are worried things won't ever change. The thought "I know things should be better than this" keeps coming up. You’ve got a lot on your mind, and you wonder if talking to someone would help.
Something in your life isn’t working the way you hoped. Your relationships, self-esteem or overall happiness isn’t where you want it to be. You are feeling overwhelmed with all that's going on and are unsure how to get back on track. You may be experiencing anxiety and find the constant worry is controlling your life. Perhaps you're stuck in a relationship that feels blah and are worried things won't ever change. The thought "I know things should be better than this" keeps coming up. You’ve got a lot on your mind, and you wonder if talking to someone would help.
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I believe that therapy is for everyone, no matter where you may be at in your life. Everyone has the potential to heal and reach their goals. I have helped children, teens, and adults successfully treat anxiety, depression, grief, anger, trauma, body image issues, and difficult life transitions.
I believe that therapy is for everyone, no matter where you may be at in your life. Everyone has the potential to heal and reach their goals. I have helped children, teens, and adults successfully treat anxiety, depression, grief, anger, trauma, body image issues, and difficult life transitions.
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Asking for help can be challenging, but I want to assure you that seeking assistance can be incredibly rewarding and beneficial. As your therapist, my goal is to meet you where you are, gently encourage personal growth, and provide a safe space for you to express yourself. I am honored to help you shape the story of your life. I understand that everyone has their own pace and readiness, and I will never push you beyond what you're prepared for. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I will ask you questions to help you explore and overcome the obstacles that are holding you back from progressing in your journey.
Asking for help can be challenging, but I want to assure you that seeking assistance can be incredibly rewarding and beneficial. As your therapist, my goal is to meet you where you are, gently encourage personal growth, and provide a safe space for you to express yourself. I am honored to help you shape the story of your life. I understand that everyone has their own pace and readiness, and I will never push you beyond what you're prepared for. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I will ask you questions to help you explore and overcome the obstacles that are holding you back from progressing in your journey.
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Joseph Chae
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westmont, IL 60559 (Online Only)
The answer is within... With therapy, we don't just survive but can thrive in challenging times. Highly individualized treatment plans allow setting an eclectic approach from CBT to neurocounseling, so you can experience lasting wellness quickly.
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Resilience & Transformation Psychotherapy Center is a group psychotherapy practice based in Illinois that offers trauma-focused psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. One main goal of our work is to allow you process traumatic experiences so that you are no longer as effected by past painful events. Our work seeks to improve your sleep to be more restful, your live to become more meaningful and worth living. We aim to reduce your PTSD symptoms, such as nightmares, high anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and irritability.
Resilience & Transformation Psychotherapy Center is a group psychotherapy practice based in Illinois that offers trauma-focused psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. One main goal of our work is to allow you process traumatic experiences so that you are no longer as effected by past painful events. Our work seeks to improve your sleep to be more restful, your live to become more meaningful and worth living. We aim to reduce your PTSD symptoms, such as nightmares, high anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and irritability.
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I look forward to working with you! As a specialist in treating trauma, I am passionate about helping clients strengthen resilience & improve relationships. My aim is to help you better handle difficult emotions and feel more self-compassion and self-acceptance. I enjoy helping couples and individuals with relationship issues (such as ineffective patterns of communicating, intimacy/attachment issues, invalidation, shame defense mechanisms) to heal and grow. I integrate wellness, interpersonal neurobiology, somatic psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and attachment theory in my work.
I look forward to working with you! As a specialist in treating trauma, I am passionate about helping clients strengthen resilience & improve relationships. My aim is to help you better handle difficult emotions and feel more self-compassion and self-acceptance. I enjoy helping couples and individuals with relationship issues (such as ineffective patterns of communicating, intimacy/attachment issues, invalidation, shame defense mechanisms) to heal and grow. I integrate wellness, interpersonal neurobiology, somatic psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and attachment theory in my work.
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Erin Braden
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Westmont, IL 60559 (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Clients! I aim to build a safe and supportive space for growth, handling difficult emotions and strengthening self-compassion. I strive to help clients understand and increase their own ability to navigate life's obstacles. I am a very open-minded practitioner and integrate a range of approaches into my practice to fit what works best for you. You are the expert on you and my job is to support you in your experience, you are not alone. If this sounds like it might be a good fit for you, please do not hesitate to reach out. I look forward to working with you!
Now Accepting New Clients! I aim to build a safe and supportive space for growth, handling difficult emotions and strengthening self-compassion. I strive to help clients understand and increase their own ability to navigate life's obstacles. I am a very open-minded practitioner and integrate a range of approaches into my practice to fit what works best for you. You are the expert on you and my job is to support you in your experience, you are not alone. If this sounds like it might be a good fit for you, please do not hesitate to reach out. I look forward to working with you!
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Therapy can be such an important part of truly understanding who you are and finding effective ways to manage anxiety, stress and life's challenges. I work with teens and adults struggling with eating disorders, body image issues, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and many other concerns. I provide a warm and welcoming space for you to settle in and get comfortable so we can set reasonable goals and get you on the path to feeing better. I understand that everyone is different and has their own unique set of needs and I am happy to work together to find what approach is best for you.
Therapy can be such an important part of truly understanding who you are and finding effective ways to manage anxiety, stress and life's challenges. I work with teens and adults struggling with eating disorders, body image issues, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and many other concerns. I provide a warm and welcoming space for you to settle in and get comfortable so we can set reasonable goals and get you on the path to feeing better. I understand that everyone is different and has their own unique set of needs and I am happy to work together to find what approach is best for you.
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Kelley Dunn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westmont, IL 60559
Being vulnerable takes tremendous strength and opening yourself up to create an authentic and genuine life requires conviction. I work with couples in premarital and marital counseling, as well as helping all adults with relationship issues. Issues like infidelity, lack of intimacy and communication struggles are common and together we can work to resolve them. My goal is to help you rebuild your relationship into something much healthier than before. I also help adults with grief, chronic illness, anxiety and depression.
Being vulnerable takes tremendous strength and opening yourself up to create an authentic and genuine life requires conviction. I work with couples in premarital and marital counseling, as well as helping all adults with relationship issues. Issues like infidelity, lack of intimacy and communication struggles are common and together we can work to resolve them. My goal is to help you rebuild your relationship into something much healthier than before. I also help adults with grief, chronic illness, anxiety and depression.
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Patrick Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westmont, IL 60559
Trauma is something that happens to all of us, we often times don’t even realize it has occurred or how it is present in our lives. I am here to work with you and aid you in figuring out what trauma may mean for you and how you can become empowered. I am a CSAT that operates under the mindset that behaviors can be the result of past trauma. I welcome any gender that is seeking support in sex addiction, trauma, relationship issues and anxiety/depression.
Trauma is something that happens to all of us, we often times don’t even realize it has occurred or how it is present in our lives. I am here to work with you and aid you in figuring out what trauma may mean for you and how you can become empowered. I am a CSAT that operates under the mindset that behaviors can be the result of past trauma. I welcome any gender that is seeking support in sex addiction, trauma, relationship issues and anxiety/depression.
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Stella Center Chicago-SGB, TMS, Spravato, Ketamine
MD, LCSW, PMHNP, RN
Verified Verified
Westmont, IL 60559
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or PTSD? We can help. Stella Center offers in-office medical treatments for mental health paired with virtual integration therapy to bring dramatic healing in the window of transformation following treatment. Get relief from symptoms like disrupted sleep, panic attacks, irritability, hypervigilance, difficulties concentrating, sexual dysfunction, and more. Our protocols include Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray, ketamine infusions, the dual sympathetic reset - an advanced stellate ganglion block (SGB), Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) integration therapy, and more.
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or PTSD? We can help. Stella Center offers in-office medical treatments for mental health paired with virtual integration therapy to bring dramatic healing in the window of transformation following treatment. Get relief from symptoms like disrupted sleep, panic attacks, irritability, hypervigilance, difficulties concentrating, sexual dysfunction, and more. Our protocols include Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray, ketamine infusions, the dual sympathetic reset - an advanced stellate ganglion block (SGB), Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) integration therapy, and more.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist who offers professional yet warm and caring help to those struggling with life's challenges. I have devoted my clinical work to assisting adult individuals with a broad spectrum of concerns. Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression and anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication and relationship concerns.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who offers professional yet warm and caring help to those struggling with life's challenges. I have devoted my clinical work to assisting adult individuals with a broad spectrum of concerns. Specifically, I enjoy working with individuals in the following areas: depression and anxiety, substance abuse, life transitions, low self-esteem, communication and relationship concerns.
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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.