Online OCD therapists in Salem, Illinois IL
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OCD
Arroyo Psychological Services
Psychologist
We support clients in understanding and managing intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Therapy focuses on reducing anxiety, increasing control, and improving quality of life through practical strategies.
9 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL
OCD
Heather Watson-Perez
Psychologist, PhD
I provide specialized treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder using evidence-based approaches such as exposure and response prevention (ERP). Therapy focuses on reducing intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors while building tolerance for uncertainty. My goal is to help clients regain control and improve daily functioning.
21 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL
OCD
Brittany Statler, Intuitive Wellness Therapy Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Headline: Take the Steering Wheel Back from OCD
The Specialized Path to Relief
OCD can make your world feel incredibly small, turning everyday moments into a minefield of "what-ifs" and exhausting rituals. In my private-pay practice, I offer a focused, high-touch approach to help you break these cycles using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold standard in OCD recovery.
How We Work Together: A Collaborative Alliance
I understand that the idea of "facing your fears" can feel overwhelming. That is why my approach is deeply client-centered and built on a foundation of total trust.
You Are the Expert on You: We work as a team. While ERP involves progressively leaning into the triggers, thoughts, or places that spark your anxiety, I will never push you further than you are willing or able to go.
The Goal is Mastery, Not Fear: We move at a pace that is challenging but manageable, giving you the tools to experience a trigger without needing a compulsion to neutralize it. This is how you reclaim your brain.
The Private Pay Advantage for OCD
ERP is a highly specialized, nuanced intervention. By choosing a private-pay specialist, you are investing in:
Clinical Freedom: We aren't limited by insurance-mandated timeframes. We can spend the time we actually need on complex exposures.
A Custom Roadmap: Every compulsion is different. My smaller caseload allows me to design a deeply individualized hierarchy of exposures that target your specific intrusive thoughts.
Higher Accessibility: You get a partner who is fully invested in your progress and available for the high-level support that OCD recovery requires.
Ready to break the cycle?
If you’re tired of letting your compulsions run the show, let’s build a plan to get you back to the life you value. Schedule a free consultation to see how we can start this work together.
20 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL (Online Only)
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 Salem, IL
OCD
Jennifer Whaley
Psychologist, PsyD
OCD results in great distress and fear for day-to-day tasks and situations. It is our human nature to try to quell this fear; however, this can be part of what keeps the cycle going. I use an exposure based approach (ERP) of exploring your fears and responses while gaining confidence through practicing actions.
10 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL (Online Only)
OCD
Sarah Farris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Obsessive – Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition that involves unwanted intrusive thoughts, images or urges. As a result, individuals with OCD feel driven to reduce the distress they experience by engaging in compulsions. I utilized evidence-based therapy including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT and I-CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and mindfulness methods to help clients struggling with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Illness Anxiety, and co-occuring conditions. Breaking the overthinking, avoidance and rumination cycle is possible.
14 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL
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 Salem, IL
OCD
Julien Moe
Hypnotherapist, Diploma in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis, Diploma in Life Coaching
OCD is not really an issue if you know how to deal with it. I have been helping my clients with this issue administering hypnotherapies and Dicit hypnotherapy. My clients with this disorder are getting resilient in no time. Now that they can live in peace with no intrusive thoughts.
Hypnotherapy is generally considered a complementary tool, rather than a primary cure, for OCD, designed to reduce anxiety and assist in managing symptoms. It can help patients, as described by Psychology Today, by inducing deep relaxation, reducing fear, and aiding in shifting focus away from obsessions.
10 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL
OCD
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, DBT-LBC™, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
We treat everything from General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), panic attacks, phobias, OCD, etc, each one requiring a trained eye to recognize in order to treat them properly. No matter what it is you're dealing with or how severe, we will help you take back the reins and gain control over your worry once more.
12 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL
OCD
Lincoln Park Psychology, Inc
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologists, LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, CADC, AMFT
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can feel overwhelming and isolating, trapping you in cycles of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that interfere with daily life. Our specialized OCD therapists helps you break free from these patterns through evidence-based approaches that target the root of your symptoms. We understand that OCD isn't about being "neat" or "organized"—it's a serious condition that causes real distress and disruption. Whether you're struggling with contamination fears, intrusive thoughts, checking behaviors, or other manifestations of OCD, we provide compassionate, expert treatment to help you regain control. Through targeted interventions and personalized support, you'll learn to manage symptoms, reduce anxiety, and reclaim your life from OCD's grip.
17 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL
OCD
Faye Williams
Marriage and Family Therapist, ALMFT
OCD can look like religious scrupulosity or perfectionism or intrusive thoughts or anxiety. However it presents, it can be detangled.
4 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL
OCD
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component help with managing intrusive thoughts, reduce compulsive behaviors, and develop effective coping strategies for daily functioning and emotional well-being.
24 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL
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 Salem, IL (Online Only)
OCD
Annette Popernik
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
OCD is a companion. It accompanies us, even when we don't want it to. Sometimes we have rumination and spiraling thoughts that don't go away. (obsession) and we feel that doing a particular thing or thinking a particular thing over and over (compulsion) will make it better. It's okay to struggle with this cycle. You are not bad or flawed. You struggle with OCD. I am highly experienced in exposure and response prevention therapy to help manage OCD. Let's talk about it.
9 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL (Online Only)
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 Salem, IL (Online Only)
OCD
Maria Jose Rendon
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I work with adults navigating OCD, including contamination-focused presentations and relationship OCD, using Exposure and Response Prevention, the gold-standard, evidence-based treatment for OCD, trained through the IOCDF. Many of my OCD clients are professionals or scientists whose perfectionism and OCD feed each other, or first-generation Latinx adults for whom family or cultural expectations add another layer to their intrusive thoughts. I offer sessions in English or Spanish.
9 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL (Online Only)
OCD
Mind Lodge
Therapist, LCPC
Living with OCD can feel exhausting, but change is possible. We offer evidence-based approaches to help clients reduce compulsions and regain control over their lives.
21 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL
OCD
Nicole Houde
Pre-Licensed Professional
I work with individuals experiencing OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard treatment for OCD. OCD often involves intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that can feel distressing and difficult to control. In therapy, we focus on gradually facing feared thoughts and situations while reducing compulsive responses, helping you build tolerance for uncertainty and anxiety. I also incorporate ACT-based strategies to support a different relationship with intrusive thoughts, so they have less impact on your daily life and you can move toward what matters most to you.
1 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL
OCD
Radu Pop
Psychologist, Psychologist, PhD
I specialize in helping adolescents and adults manage obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, anxiety, and perfectionistic thinking. Through evidence-based treatment approaches, I support clients in reducing the impact of obsessions and compulsions, building distress tolerance, and regaining a greater sense of control in daily life.
11 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL
OCD
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Counselor/Therapist, QHHT, RC, SC
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14 Years Experience
Online in Salem, IL
OCD therapists in Salem, Illinois Statistics
OCD therapists in Salem, 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 |