Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Chicago, IL

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Barbara Duran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Chicago, IL 60657
Barbara Duran is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 5 years of experience as a master’s level clinician working with older adults and their families. Barbara has experience with motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychotherapy. Barbara’s experience includes facilitation of leading support groups for caregivers, grief support, risk assessment, and care planning. Barbara values person-centered and strength-based care. In her free time, Barbara enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends. She loves being in touch with nature and walking as often as she can.Barbara Duran is a Licensed Maste
Barbara Duran is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 5 years of experience as a master’s level clinician working with older adults and their families. Barbara has experience with motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychotherapy. Barbara’s experience includes facilitation of leading support groups for caregivers, grief support, risk assessment, and care planning. Barbara values person-centered and strength-based care. In her free time, Barbara enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends. She loves being in touch with nature and walking as often as she can.Barbara Duran is a Licensed Maste
(872) 245-0293 View (872) 245-0293
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Willow Florence Krafcik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Willow brings their whole self to working with their community. Their goal is always to give clients the opportunity to feel seen, heard and supported. They are non-judgmental, caring and somewhat goofy. Willow has experience working in a variety of settings around chronic-illness (including EDS, long-covid, POTS, and MCAS), identity development, trauma, anxiety, depression and disability concerns, and has training in trauma-informed play therapy and utilizing expressive arts in therapeutic work. Their approach is grounded in attachment-theory, narrative therapy, harm reduction, disability justice, and family systems theory.
Willow brings their whole self to working with their community. Their goal is always to give clients the opportunity to feel seen, heard and supported. They are non-judgmental, caring and somewhat goofy. Willow has experience working in a variety of settings around chronic-illness (including EDS, long-covid, POTS, and MCAS), identity development, trauma, anxiety, depression and disability concerns, and has training in trauma-informed play therapy and utilizing expressive arts in therapeutic work. Their approach is grounded in attachment-theory, narrative therapy, harm reduction, disability justice, and family systems theory.
(872) 395-4915 View (872) 395-4915
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Joshua Della Villa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Chicago, IL 60611
My training includes practical experience in various therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy. I’ve completed extensive coursework in couples and family therapy, sex therapy, trauma, and addictions. At the core of my practice is a belief in the inherent resilience and capacity for change within every individual. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on a range of evidence-based practices to create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals and values.
My training includes practical experience in various therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy. I’ve completed extensive coursework in couples and family therapy, sex therapy, trauma, and addictions. At the core of my practice is a belief in the inherent resilience and capacity for change within every individual. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on a range of evidence-based practices to create a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals and values.
(872) 245-4222 View (872) 245-4222
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Alexis Acevedo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601
I take a supportive, client-centered approach, creating a safe space to explore what matters at your pace. I offer understanding while gently challenging unhelpful patterns to support real growth. I work with children, teens, adults, older adults, families, and couples, specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, and PTSD. I support new parents navigating early parenthood and adults in their 20s facing life transitions. My goal is to meet you where you are. I am fluent in Spanish. I strive to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust, curiosity, and compassion, helping you build resilience and meaningful change
I take a supportive, client-centered approach, creating a safe space to explore what matters at your pace. I offer understanding while gently challenging unhelpful patterns to support real growth. I work with children, teens, adults, older adults, families, and couples, specializing in anxiety, trauma, depression, and PTSD. I support new parents navigating early parenthood and adults in their 20s facing life transitions. My goal is to meet you where you are. I am fluent in Spanish. I strive to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust, curiosity, and compassion, helping you build resilience and meaningful change
(217) 395-5109 x1 View (217) 395-5109 x1
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Veronica Ortiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Online Only
I work at Chicago Therapy Collective which is a group practice that specializes in service folks of multiple marginalized identities including BIPOC folks and LGBTQIA+ folks. We meet clients where they're at from a trauma-informed, intersectional feminist perspective that is backed in science and psychology. We are here to support clients in becoming the most authentic versions of themselves, living in their pleasure, and having the resources to approach life's challenges as they come.
I work at Chicago Therapy Collective which is a group practice that specializes in service folks of multiple marginalized identities including BIPOC folks and LGBTQIA+ folks. We meet clients where they're at from a trauma-informed, intersectional feminist perspective that is backed in science and psychology. We are here to support clients in becoming the most authentic versions of themselves, living in their pleasure, and having the resources to approach life's challenges as they come.
(773) 360-3257 View (773) 360-3257
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Mia Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
I few of the main approaches I draw from include CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, IFS, mindfulness, and expressive therapies like play and art therapy to help clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and better understand themselves in a supportive space.
I enjoy working with children, teens, college students, and young adults, especially those navigating the uncertainty and pressure that often comes with growing up and major life transitions. Clients may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, grief, or feeling overwhelmed by school, relationships, or identity. Some come in not knowing exactly what’s wrong, just that things feel heavy. I offer a collaborative, supportive space to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and build tools to feel more grounded and confident.
I few of the main approaches I draw from include CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, IFS, mindfulness, and expressive therapies like play and art therapy to help clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and better understand themselves in a supportive space.
I enjoy working with children, teens, college students, and young adults, especially those navigating the uncertainty and pressure that often comes with growing up and major life transitions. Clients may be struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, grief, or feeling overwhelmed by school, relationships, or identity. Some come in not knowing exactly what’s wrong, just that things feel heavy. I offer a collaborative, supportive space to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and build tools to feel more grounded and confident.
(872) 328-4587 View (872) 328-4587
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Julie Gruca
Counselor, MA, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
Let's be real, life is tough sometimes. It can be hard enough just to get through the day, only to be up all night fighting worries that won’t let go. Feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, and having barely enough energy to get through the next day. Trying to control anxiety isn’t working, the intrusive and unwanted thoughts just keep coming on stronger. It’s getting harder to remember the last time you felt good and even more difficult to know how or where to start to sort it out. Even though you’re feeling stuck, you know things could be better. Reconnecting to yourself and to what makes life meaningful is not as far away as it might
Let's be real, life is tough sometimes. It can be hard enough just to get through the day, only to be up all night fighting worries that won’t let go. Feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, and having barely enough energy to get through the next day. Trying to control anxiety isn’t working, the intrusive and unwanted thoughts just keep coming on stronger. It’s getting harder to remember the last time you felt good and even more difficult to know how or where to start to sort it out. Even though you’re feeling stuck, you know things could be better. Reconnecting to yourself and to what makes life meaningful is not as far away as it might
(773) 917-8225 View (773) 917-8225
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Dr. Jillian Thrall
Psychologist, PhD
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
I conduct psychological evaluations and provide individual and family therapy for children, teens, and adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and emotional or behavioral concerns. I use a strengths-based and collaborative approach to help clients gain insight, build coping and communication skills, and improve functioning across home, school, and social settings. By prioritizing the therapeutic relationship, fostering resilience, and using evidence-based strategies, I support individuals and families in making meaningful, lasting change through both short-term and long-term therapy.
I conduct psychological evaluations and provide individual and family therapy for children, teens, and adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and emotional or behavioral concerns. I use a strengths-based and collaborative approach to help clients gain insight, build coping and communication skills, and improve functioning across home, school, and social settings. By prioritizing the therapeutic relationship, fostering resilience, and using evidence-based strategies, I support individuals and families in making meaningful, lasting change through both short-term and long-term therapy.
(773) 362-4880 View (773) 362-4880
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Whitney DeMeuse
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, ALMFT
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
Are you ready to dive into self-exploration and start cultivating meaningful change in your life? If you are looking for a therapist who is supportive and compassionate, yet direct and willing to challenge you when necessary, you have come to the right page! Hi, I’m Whitney - I work with individuals, couples, and family systems, including children and adolescents. I treat a range of presenting problems; however, I especially enjoy working with relational concerns, emotion dysregulation, grief/loss, and anxiety. Whatever your goals may be, I'll do my best to support you in reaching them and empower you throughout the journey.
Are you ready to dive into self-exploration and start cultivating meaningful change in your life? If you are looking for a therapist who is supportive and compassionate, yet direct and willing to challenge you when necessary, you have come to the right page! Hi, I’m Whitney - I work with individuals, couples, and family systems, including children and adolescents. I treat a range of presenting problems; however, I especially enjoy working with relational concerns, emotion dysregulation, grief/loss, and anxiety. Whatever your goals may be, I'll do my best to support you in reaching them and empower you throughout the journey.
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Kim Nowak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60646
I treat clients using various treatment approaches, and rely heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention ( ERP), Behavioral Activation and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I specialize in treating adults with all anxiety disorders, including OCD. I also work with clients struggling with depression, experiencing grief, and going through various life adjustments.
I treat clients using various treatment approaches, and rely heavily on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention ( ERP), Behavioral Activation and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
I specialize in treating adults with all anxiety disorders, including OCD. I also work with clients struggling with depression, experiencing grief, and going through various life adjustments.
(708) 773-7936 x706 View (708) 773-7936 x706
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Leah McNamee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647
Hello, I'm Leah. As a fully licensed clinician who has been practicing for over 8 years, I have supported clients in a number of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, navigating issues related to marginalization, and addressing any issue that you feel is inhibiting you from living your ideal life.
Hello, I'm Leah. As a fully licensed clinician who has been practicing for over 8 years, I have supported clients in a number of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, navigating issues related to marginalization, and addressing any issue that you feel is inhibiting you from living your ideal life.
(773) 232-3756 View (773) 232-3756
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Caterina Frollano
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Caterina Frollano, LPC, specializes in treating adults and adolescents with mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, trauma, women’s health concerns, multicultural identity development, and life transitions. She has extensive experience with international populations, including international students, and is fluent in Italian. Caterina uses an integrative approach drawing from DBT, CBT, psychodynamic, and culturally informed therapies.
Caterina Frollano, LPC, specializes in treating adults and adolescents with mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, trauma, women’s health concerns, multicultural identity development, and life transitions. She has extensive experience with international populations, including international students, and is fluent in Italian. Caterina uses an integrative approach drawing from DBT, CBT, psychodynamic, and culturally informed therapies.
(872) 246-7447 View (872) 246-7447
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Kelly Bucher
Counselor, LCPC
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
I am skilled in the delivery of exposure and response prevention therapy ( ERP), CBT, and DBT.
I believe that mental health is at the core of overall wellbeing, and I understand that seeking support for yourself or a loved one is not easy. That said, I aim to create a welcoming atmosphere where you feel comfortable, safe, and connected. In sessions, I will gently and appropriately challenge you to make incremental yet meaningful changes in your life. I will also provide you with effective and practical coping skills so you can support yourself in and outside of session. I work with teens, young adults, adults and parents. I specialize in the treatment of OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, and depression.
I am skilled in the delivery of exposure and response prevention therapy ( ERP), CBT, and DBT.
I believe that mental health is at the core of overall wellbeing, and I understand that seeking support for yourself or a loved one is not easy. That said, I aim to create a welcoming atmosphere where you feel comfortable, safe, and connected. In sessions, I will gently and appropriately challenge you to make incremental yet meaningful changes in your life. I will also provide you with effective and practical coping skills so you can support yourself in and outside of session. I work with teens, young adults, adults and parents. I specialize in the treatment of OCD, anxiety, eating disorders, and depression.
(312) 386-5311 View (312) 386-5311
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Alexandra Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60642
Most of us were never taught how to be in relationship, with partners, with family, or even with ourselves. We learned by absorbing what we saw, what we experienced, and what we had to do to feel safe or loved. Those early lessons don’t disappear. They quietly shape how we communicate, how we argue, how we withdraw, and how we long for connection.
Most of us were never taught how to be in relationship, with partners, with family, or even with ourselves. We learned by absorbing what we saw, what we experienced, and what we had to do to feel safe or loved. Those early lessons don’t disappear. They quietly shape how we communicate, how we argue, how we withdraw, and how we long for connection.
(708) 607-9615 View (708) 607-9615
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Sam Shabsin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
While I work with clients of all ages, I am especially passionate about supporting children, teens, and young adults as they navigate the unique joys and pressures of growing up. I bring a mix of empathy, humor, and authenticity to our sessions to ensure therapy feels like a safe, warm space where you can truly be yourself. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related stress, as well as helping clients work through body image, family dynamics, and the complexities of grief and trauma. My goal is to empower my clients with a 'toolbox' of coping strategies to use outside of session.
While I work with clients of all ages, I am especially passionate about supporting children, teens, and young adults as they navigate the unique joys and pressures of growing up. I bring a mix of empathy, humor, and authenticity to our sessions to ensure therapy feels like a safe, warm space where you can truly be yourself. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related stress, as well as helping clients work through body image, family dynamics, and the complexities of grief and trauma. My goal is to empower my clients with a 'toolbox' of coping strategies to use outside of session.
(773) 413-9523 View (773) 413-9523
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Karissa Yu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience. I have worked with people across all ages and diagnoses, including those in crises. My experience includes supporting adolescents, adults, geriatrics, first responders, and veterans. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and addiction.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience. I have worked with people across all ages and diagnoses, including those in crises. My experience includes supporting adolescents, adults, geriatrics, first responders, and veterans. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and addiction.
(708) 726-0958 View (708) 726-0958
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Wynne Jacobson
Counselor, MA, LCPC
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
An ideal client for Wynne is someone feeling weighed down by the demands of life, while wondering if they’re falling short. They may experience feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, or stress, even if they appear to “have it all together”. This client desires a space to feel understood and supported, while also learning tools to feel grounded, reduce stress, reconnect with their self-worth, and build stronger relationships. They also want to better understand themselves, improve their resilience, and approach life’s challenges with self-compassion, ultimately seeking a life that feels authentic, peaceful, and purpose-driven.
An ideal client for Wynne is someone feeling weighed down by the demands of life, while wondering if they’re falling short. They may experience feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, or stress, even if they appear to “have it all together”. This client desires a space to feel understood and supported, while also learning tools to feel grounded, reduce stress, reconnect with their self-worth, and build stronger relationships. They also want to better understand themselves, improve their resilience, and approach life’s challenges with self-compassion, ultimately seeking a life that feels authentic, peaceful, and purpose-driven.
(312) 847-3377 View (312) 847-3377
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Shana Mehta
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Dr. Shana Mehta works with teenagers and adults who struggle with various forms of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. She has expertise with individuals who experience mood difficulties, generalized anxiety or panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, addiction, trauma, divorce, parenting difficulties, and significant life transitions. Additionally, she specializes in eating disorder treatment, specifically binge eating, compulsive overeating, emotional overeating, and mindless eating.
Dr. Shana Mehta works with teenagers and adults who struggle with various forms of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. She has expertise with individuals who experience mood difficulties, generalized anxiety or panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, addiction, trauma, divorce, parenting difficulties, and significant life transitions. Additionally, she specializes in eating disorder treatment, specifically binge eating, compulsive overeating, emotional overeating, and mindless eating.
(630) 716-9361 View (630) 716-9361
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H Kinton Rossman
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
I have a passion for working with transgender/LGBQ+ people to address past traumas and build more fulfilling relationships and lives. I love helping people understand their identities and explore experiences with family both in the past and present. I have skills and experience in helping LGBTQ+ adults to explore their childhood experiences with family and process through any past traumatic experiences. I love exploring and processing through the challenges of being an LGBTQ+ parent/caregiver.
I have a passion for working with transgender/LGBQ+ people to address past traumas and build more fulfilling relationships and lives. I love helping people understand their identities and explore experiences with family both in the past and present. I have skills and experience in helping LGBTQ+ adults to explore their childhood experiences with family and process through any past traumatic experiences. I love exploring and processing through the challenges of being an LGBTQ+ parent/caregiver.
(773) 467-7722 View (773) 467-7722
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Drew Mallery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Chicago, IL 60657
Drew Mallery, LSW, specializes in helping clients in Illinois navigate complex mental health challenges through a trauma-informed approach. He works closely with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, and ADHD. With a deep understanding of attachment and relationship issues, Drew focuses on helping clients explore how their experiences may impact their emotional well-being and connections with others.
Drew Mallery, LSW, specializes in helping clients in Illinois navigate complex mental health challenges through a trauma-informed approach. He works closely with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, and ADHD. With a deep understanding of attachment and relationship issues, Drew focuses on helping clients explore how their experiences may impact their emotional well-being and connections with others.
(872) 245-0223 View (872) 245-0223

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