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Obsessive-compulsive disorder therapists & psychiatrists in Illinois
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Top OCD therapists and psychiatrists in Illinois
Illinois residents seeking OCD support can connect with 813 licensed providers on Headway who specialize in evidence-based treatments like Exposure and Response Prevention, Cognitive Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and appointments within two weeks.
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.
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My style is compassionate, direct, and collaborative, creating a space where clients can openly explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
I’m Emily, a licensed psychotherapist and Clinical Social Worker with a specialization in healthcare from Aurora University. I have extensive experience across various levels of care—including inpatient psychiatric settings, residential treatment, PHP/IOP, and community mental health—I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals facing co-occurring disorders, addiction, eating disorders, and trauma.
Through my work with complex cases, I have observed that many challenges are deeply rooted in trauma and systemic issues.
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“As a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience, I help children, adolescents, and adults work through anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, panic disorders, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic style is collaborative, compassionate, and structured. I believe therapy should feel like a partnership where we work together toward meaningful and measurable change.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy works best when it feels collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique experiences.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a space to explore ingrained habits in relationships, to build trust that allows you to feel your emotions and learn new healthy habits.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I take a grounded, practical approach—helping clients learn to ride life's waves instead of fighting against them.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I am a licensed clinical social worker and substance use counselor with specialized training in perinatal mental health.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“With my strong nursing background, I can properly evaluate clients for medical, nutritional, hormonal, and environmental causes of symptoms.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I have specialty training in dialectical behavior therapy to teach patient skills to cope with stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships with others.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“She believes healing doesn't always have to be heavy, and that laughter can be part of the therapeutic journey too.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My clients describe me as a compassionate, good communication skills, encouraging and cultural competence.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I view medication not as a solution in itself, but as a supportive tool to help you work toward your own personal goals and vision for your life.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I offer brainspotting, a body-based intervention used to help the client process and release trauma, emotional pain and anxiety.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
With over 12 years of experience in nursing and behavioral health, I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adolescents, and adults ages 12 and older. My clinical interests include anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma-related conditions, stress-related concerns, and mood disorders.
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I offer a grounded, relational style for practical coping and deeper self-understanding, including affirming care for LGBTQIA+ and transgender clients.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe healing happens when people feel safe, understood, and empowered to make changes that fit their lives.”
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I want my clients to feel confident and empowered. I believe that emotional regulation is the key to keeping us emotionally grounded and also that to manage your emotions you must allow yourself to feel them first.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Laila's clinical approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that focuses on helping clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected to enact change.”
OCD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
“I use evidence-based approaches—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I develop my treatment plan with my clients. I want them to become active participants in their own healinhg.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
“My goal is to meet you where you are. I try to create a space where you feel comfortable being open and honest, but I'm not afraid to be direct when that's what's helpful.”
OCD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe clients find greater success in therapy when they are provided "tools" to help manage their presenting issues.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe that everyone's journey is unique, and I'm committed to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and concerns.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice with a background in working with youth, individuals of all ages and families.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I use an eclectic approach influenced by Person-Centered therapy, so expect our sessions to be conversational.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My work focuses on helping clients unpack shame, rebuild self-worth, and develop a healthier relationship with themselves and others.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I work to build your trust by creating an environment where you feel safe, accepted, understood and heard, with no judgement.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I use supportive and sometimes challenging feedback along with humor when appropriate, to help gain insights and new perspectives into difficult roles and relationships.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm warm, honest, and deeply curious. I believe healing happens when we feel truly seen — and I genuinely want to see you.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I follow a person centered and holistic care model. I am trauma informed and neurodiversity affirming.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe people choose therapy because they want something in their life to change. Whatever the issue, change IS possible.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect to leave sessions with a deeper understanding of their mental health, personalized strategies for coping and improvement, and a sense of empowerment and support in managing their condition.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is collaborative, non-judgmental, and client-centered. I strive to create a space where you feel safe being honest about what you're experiencing while we work together to build tools that support real change in your daily...”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Dr. Gonzales believes that real, lasting progress begins the moment you feel truly understood — and he's dedicated to helping each person build the inner resilience and confidence that makes life feel more meaningful and fulfilling.”
OCD, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe that vulnerability is a vital part of the healing process, and I strive to create a warm atmosphere filled with empathy and curiosity.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, collaborative, and direct. I aim to create a space where clients feel safe enough to be honest about what is and isn't working in their lives, while also being challenged to move toward what matters most to them.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I honor all social work values: service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, human relationships, integrity, and competence.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“I feel it is important to establish a welcoming and comfortable environment and develop a collaborative relationship with my clients.”
OCD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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