OCD therapists in Alton, IL
Browse OCD therapists in Alton, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Alton, IL
OCD
Peter Klein
Therapist, BABCP Accredited, BACP Registered Member
I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for OCD, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Therapy focuses on understanding obsessive thoughts, reducing compulsive behaviours and helping clients regain control over their lives.
14 Years Experience
Online in Alton, IL
OCD
Juliette Grantham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
I'm Juliette Grantham, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist specializing in OCD.
Obsessive-compulsive difficulty can take over an enormous amount of a life: intrusive thoughts you find abhorrent and cannot stop having, rituals that must be completed in a particular way, checking and rechecking, reassurance you need to ask for again almost immediately, and the private exhaustion of arithmetic nobody else can see. Much of it is difficult to describe to the people closest to you, which tends to add shame to everything else.
I work psychoanalytically, which means we take up what the obsessions and compulsions are doing rather than only working to reduce them. They carry an unconscious logic worth understanding, frequently concerning responsibility, aggression, doubt, or contamination in senses well beyond the literal. Understood at that level, they tend to loosen their hold more durably than they do when managed from the outside. Some people whose compulsions are severely disruptive to daily functioning choose to do behavioral work concurrently, and that can sit alongside this without conflict.
If OCD has been taking up more of your life than you want it to, I would be glad to talk.
2 Years Experience
Online in Alton, IL
OCD
Dr. Danielle Goodwin
Psychologist, Psy.D.
OCD is a form of anxiety that involves having obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. This can often increase when feeling stressed. Together, we can learn how to manage stress and the obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors via use of CBT.
25 Years Experience
Online in Alton, 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 Alton, IL (Online Only)
OCD therapists in Alton, IL Statistics
OCD therapists in Alton, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (86%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (64%), and Behavioral Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 86% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 64% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 28% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Teen |
| 45% | Senior |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 45% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Persons with Disabilities |