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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Evanston, IL


Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Evanston, IL
Evanston residents seeking OCD treatment can access specialized care through Headway's network, featuring providers trained in I-CBT, exposure therapy, and SSRI management for contamination fears, checking behaviors, and intrusive thoughts. Sessions are flexible, affordable with insurance, and therapists are ready to help you build a personalized recovery plan.
Welcome! I’m a passionate and dedicated Licensed Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting both youth and adults on their paths to healing. My focus lies in helping individuals navigate trauma, overcome anxiety disorders, and improve emotional well-being through child therapy and trauma-focused interventions.
As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, my goal is to create hope and help people to realize that together we can overcome whatever struggles they are facing. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, and LGBTQIA+ issues. I have been a nurse for 27 years, and I strive to show compassion and understanding to everyone who needs help.
Welcome! My name is Kandice Hightower, and I am a dual board certified nurse practitioner specializing in family and psychiatric mental health. With over 18 years of experience as a nurse, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, knowledgeable care to every person I work with. I have experience treating ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder, and I truly enjoy helping clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. If you are ready to take the first step, I would be happy to support you on this journey. Book today!
I believe quality mental health care starts with feeling heard and respected. I take a collaborative, patient-centered approach and work to understand the whole person, not just symptoms. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space while offering thoughtful, evidence-based psychiatric care tailored to each individual’s needs.
I am committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and affirming environment where people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and life experiences feel respected and supported. My goal is to provide a safe place where you can be yourself, explore challenges openly, and discover your strengths. Together, we'll focus on meaningful growth, practical strategies, and helping you thrive on your own terms.
About our therapists who can help with OCD located within 20 miles of Evanston, IL



- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 100%OCD
- 93%Stress management
- 93%Trauma

- 98%Aetna
- 93%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 84%Cigna
- 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 63%Ascension

- 98%English
- 14%Spanish
- 7%Polish
- 5%French
- 5%German

- 100%In-person or online

- 65%Woman
- 30%Man
- 5%Non-binary

- 37%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 33%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 19%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 7%Clinical Psychologist
- 5%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

- 100%Individual therapy
- 33%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 23%Child or adolescent therapy
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