Online OCD therapists in Oswego, Illinois IL
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OCD
Resolve Counseling PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD) is a common and chronic mental health disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These symptoms can significantly interfere with a person's daily activities and sense of control.
EXPOSURE AND RESPONSE PREVENTION (ERP) THERAPY ERP is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) specifically designed to treat anxiety disorders, particularly obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It involves gradually exposing individuals to feared objects or situations while preventing them from engaging in their usual rituals or compulsions. This process helps clients confront their fears and learn that they can tolerate anxiety without resorting to compulsive behaviors.
30 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL
OCD
Rachel Purcell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in treating OCD in teens and young adults and utilize evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ERP, and ACT to help my clients feel more in control of their intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. I understand the shame and guilt that can attach to OCD, and work hard to provide a safe environment for my clients.
5 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL
OCD
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In supporting patients struggling with OCD issues, I provide compassionate and evidence-based interventions to help them manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Through therapy, we work on understanding the underlying fears and compulsions driving their OCD behaviors. I offer cognitive-behavioral techniques such as exposure and response prevention to help them gradually confront and reduce their obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Additionally, we focus on developing coping strategies, relaxation techniques, and mindfulness practices to manage anxiety and stress. The goal is to empower patients to regain control over their lives and engage in meaningful activities, despite their OCD symptoms, leading to greater freedom and well-being.
5 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL (Online Only)
OCD
Peter Gould
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in OCD, I provide compassionate and effective treatment for individuals struggling with this anxiety disorder. OCD can be debilitating, and intrusive thoughts often impact your quality of life. My approach, informed by evidence-based therapies such as CBT, is tailored to meet each person's unique needs. I use techniques like exposure and response prevention, along with rational self-talk, to help manage and reduce symptoms.
22 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL (Online Only)
OCD
Dr. Thomas Ballas
Psychologist, PhD; PSYPACT
I am a clinical psychologist with specialized expertise in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). My diverse professional background includes working in hospital settings, private practice, and serving as a medical officer in the U.S. Army. I refined my specialization in OCD and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) through training with renowned OCD expert Dr. Steven Phillipson at the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy.
These experiences have equipped me with a deep understanding of complex mental health concerns and a commitment to delivering effective, evidence-based care. My goal is to help you break free from unhelpful patterns, enhance your emotional well-being, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. Together, we’ll develop an approach tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
10 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL
OCD
Seven Hills Psychology
Psychologist, Psychologist
We offer psychological testing and treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
18 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL
OCD
Lora Proia/ Centered Village LLC Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC, LPC
As a therapist specializing, I help clients disentangle from the exhausting cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that OCD and Obsessive Compulsive like behaviors bring. I have worked with many that have OCD although not certified yet in ERP I do pull from that modality. My treatment empowers individuals to face feared situations without resorting to rituals. I work collaboratively, helping clients build tolerance for uncertainty and reclaim control over their lives. OCD is relentless—but with the right tools and support, it becomes manageable, and life can feel expansive again.
16 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL
OCD
Bloom Behavioral Health Ptrs
Treatment Center, Psy'D, LPC, LMSW, CAADC, CCS
OCD can involve intrusive thoughts, unwanted fears, and repetitive behaviors that interfere with daily life. We use evidence-based approaches to help individuals reduce the impact of obsessions and compulsions, build resilience, and regain confidence in managing anxiety while improving overall quality of life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL
OCD
Debra Nelson
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Exposure and Response prevention is a very specific therapy to address concerns related to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Within this therapy model, we would work together to generate a hierarchy of events or stumbling blocks getting in your way. We then create challenges for concurring each obstacle using learned coping skills from session.
23 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL
OCD
Dr. Linda Leiphart
Psychologist, PsyD
I have extensive training and expertise in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness-Based Therapies, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
22 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL
OCD
Nostos Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
We specialize in working with individuals who suffer from OCD and OCD symptoms.
12 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL
OCD
Guada Psychological Services
Counselor/Therapist, Psychologist, LCPC, LPC, MA Level Clinicians
At Guada Psychological Services, we provide specialized, evidence-based treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD can create cycles of distressing thoughts and repetitive behaviors that interfere with daily life and relationships. Our therapists use proven approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help clients reduce anxiety, break free from compulsive patterns, and regain a sense of control. We work collaboratively to create a personalized plan that supports lasting relief and improved quality of life.
10 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL
OCD
Lenny Gallo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
OCD is more than just liking things neat and organized. It’s a serious and often misunderstood condition that can be incredibly disruptive to your daily life. For many people, OCD can interfere with work, relationships, and everyday routines—and it’s not something you can just “turn off.”
OCD affects people of all ages and walks of life. It often shows up as unwanted, intrusive thoughts (called obsessions) that can feel scary, upsetting, or out of your control. People can have unwanted sexual thoughts, thoughts of harming others, fears about relationships, and contamination, to name a few. To cope, you might feel driven to do certain behaviors or rituals (compulsions) in an effort to quiet those thoughts. Unfortunately, this creates a cycle that can leave you feeling exhausted, isolated, and overwhelmed.
OCD doesn’t always look the same. It can also show up in related ways, such as:
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) – Obsessive thoughts about perceived flaws in appearance
Skin Picking (Excoriation Disorder) – Repeated picking at the skin, often causing injury
Hair Pulling (Trichotillomania) – Compulsive pulling out of hair from the scalp, eyebrows, or other areas
My approach to treating OCD is rooted in the evidence-based methods of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). ERP is considered the gold standard for OCD treatment. Together, these approaches help you face fears in a safe, supportive way—so you can break free from the cycle of obsessions and compulsions. I am a part a part of the International OCD Foundation's Therapist Network and have been trained in ERP through the organization. To find out more about OCD, Click here.
Side Note: OCD and PTSD (TRAUMA)
About 19% of people with OCD also have a history of trauma. The research in this area is still evolving, and the truth is we don't have the best methods for treating both. Some of the strategies that are highly effective for OCD might not be appropriate for someone actively struggling with PTSD, and vice versa.
Currently, Prolonged Exposure (PE) is considered the gold standard for treating PTSD. That said, some individuals don't respond well to that. Others respond well to approaches like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) or IFS (Internal Family Systems). If you’re dealing with both OCD and trauma, we’ll work together to determine the best path forward—one that’s safe, effective, and tailored to your unique needs.
PLEASE NOTE: Some treatment for OCD will be unconventional. In some cases, I may require house visits and family participation, but be assured that all treatment related to OCD is always in the interest of helping you manage unwanted thoughts and rituals.
13 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL (Online Only)
OCD
Dr. Pam Heilman
Psychologist, Psy.D., LCP
I completed the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute with the International OCD Foundation in 2023 and I have extensive experience working with clients who have OCD and related conditions. I frequently utilize Exposure and Response Prevention to help clients identify triggers and feared situations and then help them to gradually face these challenges. Part of this work also involves helping clients identify compulsions or "safety behaviors" that they have been using in an attempt to neutralize the anxiety. The goal is to begin facing feared situations without use of compulsions. This helps the brain to relearn that these situations can be faced and that anxiety will subside over time.
10 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL (Online Only)
OCD
Jennifer L Abel
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I use primarily exposure and response prevention (ERP). I've treated dozens of people with OCD. I've always been keenly interested in OCD. My review comparing SSRIs (anti-depressants that help OCD) and ERP was published in the peer reviewed journal Behaviour Research & Therapy. I found that ERP is more effective unless you are severely depressed or have poor insight. Most people with OCD, at some level, understand their fears are unwarranted but feel they can't stop and realize they have OCD. If this describes you then you are likely to respond well to ERP.
30 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL (Online Only)
OCD
Jason Herr
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I help individuals build a stronger and more stable sense of self-worth. Drawing on extensive clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns—including anxiety, depression, trauma, personality dynamics, and life transitions across community mental health and private practice settings—I support clients in identifying patterns of self-criticism, perfectionism, and self-doubt that interfere with growth. Together, we develop greater self-awareness, confidence, and emotional resilience so clients can approach relationships, work, and personal goals with a stronger sense of identity and self-trust.
16 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL (Online Only)
OCD
Margaret Shouse
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
OCD can be a very difficult thing to navigate alone, and you don't have to. I am here to meet you where you are at in this moment, and to work with you on how to gain control back into your life. We will take this at your pace. Dealing with OCD can feel debilitating being in a constant loop that you cannot get out of. I am here to bring warmth compassion and understanding while also working with you to make changes that will give you more peace of mind.
6 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL
OCD
Bergen Counseling Collective
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
The thoughts won't stop. You know they don't make sense, or at least part of you knows, but the anxiety is so intense that you do the ritual anyway. Check again. Wash again. Replay the thought until you're sure, except you're never really sure. People who don't have OCD don't understand how consuming it is, how much mental energy it takes, how exhausting it is to fight your own brain all day. We understand OCD and how to treat it effectively. That means evidence-based approaches, not just talk therapy, that help you break the cycle of obsession and compulsion and reclaim your life from the disorder. Telehealth throughout Illinois. BCBS PPO and Aetna accepted.
20 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL
OCD
Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) along with Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), all within a positive and humanistic therapeutic environment to help people with OCD. We'll work together to help you overcome your symptoms and feel more in control. These methods are proven and powerful, and many people find some relief early in treatment.
25 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL (Online Only)
OCD
Amanda S. Vaught
Psychologist, PsyD
I work collaboratively with clients to understand how obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors affect their lives. Using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), we identify unhelpful patterns and practice new ways of responding to anxiety and uncertainty. Together, we build skills to reduce compulsions, manage intrusive thoughts, and regain a sense of control. My goal is to help clients find relief, confidence, and freedom from OCD’s grip.
14 Years Experience
Online in Oswego, IL (Online Only)
OCD therapists in Oswego, Illinois Statistics
OCD therapists in Oswego, Illinois average 15 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are OCD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (92%), and Depression (76%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | OCD |
| 92% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 76% | Depression |
| 76% | Social Anxiety |
| 67% | Stress |
| 62% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 57% | Self Esteem |