Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Chicago, IL
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, OCD, panic, ADHD, and low self-esteem.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change, or weighed down by self-doubt— You don’t need to figure it all out on your own. I offer evidence-based therapy rooted in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling exhausted by their inner critic, unsure how to manage emotions, or afraid their fears will always be in control. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s going on, clarify what matters most to you, and build the skills to move through discomfort with greater confidence and self-trust.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, OCD, panic, ADHD, and low self-esteem.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change, or weighed down by self-doubt— You don’t need to figure it all out on your own. I offer evidence-based therapy rooted in compassion, curiosity, and collaboration. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling exhausted by their inner critic, unsure how to manage emotions, or afraid their fears will always be in control. Together, we’ll make sense of what’s going on, clarify what matters most to you, and build the skills to move through discomfort with greater confidence and self-trust.
If you are looking for someone to help you work through challenges related to anxiety, rumination, or negative beliefs about yourself and how others perceive you, I can offer connection, humor, and guidance on your journey. I work with clients whose thought patterns and emotions often impact their behavior and relationships in ways that create more suffering. Perhaps you feel limited in your ability to change and have tried many different paths to get rid of your unwanted thoughts and emotions. I offer a warm and directive approach based on values, resilience, and connection so you can become the person you hope to be.
If you are looking for someone to help you work through challenges related to anxiety, rumination, or negative beliefs about yourself and how others perceive you, I can offer connection, humor, and guidance on your journey. I work with clients whose thought patterns and emotions often impact their behavior and relationships in ways that create more suffering. Perhaps you feel limited in your ability to change and have tried many different paths to get rid of your unwanted thoughts and emotions. I offer a warm and directive approach based on values, resilience, and connection so you can become the person you hope to be.
Berghorst provides evidence-based skills and treatments for anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobias, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder), obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), and related behavioral and emotional dysregulation in children, adolescents, and adults.
Dr. Berghorst uses a strengths-based approach and empirically-supported methods, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Along with clinical work, she is on faculty at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Berghorst provides evidence-based skills and treatments for anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobias, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder), obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD), and related behavioral and emotional dysregulation in children, adolescents, and adults.
Dr. Berghorst uses a strengths-based approach and empirically-supported methods, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Along with clinical work, she is on faculty at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
I specialize in OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and depression while also supporting parents with coaching and helping women navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and fertility challenges.
In our sessions, we’ll focus on practical strategies that can be implemented immediately. From managing self-critical thoughts to addressing perfectionism, I help clients build confidence, strengthen relationships, and find greater fulfillment. I also share neuroscience-backed tools and techniques for lasting growth and success.
I specialize in OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and depression while also supporting parents with coaching and helping women navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and fertility challenges.
In our sessions, we’ll focus on practical strategies that can be implemented immediately. From managing self-critical thoughts to addressing perfectionism, I help clients build confidence, strengthen relationships, and find greater fulfillment. I also share neuroscience-backed tools and techniques for lasting growth and success.
Hello! I'm a fully Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois as well as Colorado (LPC). I have been in practice for 5 years. My specialty is clients who are struggling with ADHD and/or developing coping skills for emotion regulation.
Hello! I'm a fully Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Illinois as well as Colorado (LPC). I have been in practice for 5 years. My specialty is clients who are struggling with ADHD and/or developing coping skills for emotion regulation.
I specialize in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for the treatment of PSTD, as well as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERPs) for the treatment of OCD.
Finding the right fit is essential when seeking a new therapist. In order to do the hard work of therapy, it's important to feel safe, understood, and respected. As a therapist, I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative space for clients to overcome the barriers standing in the way of living life to the fullest.
I specialize in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for the treatment of PSTD, as well as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERPs) for the treatment of OCD.
Finding the right fit is essential when seeking a new therapist. In order to do the hard work of therapy, it's important to feel safe, understood, and respected. As a therapist, I provide a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative space for clients to overcome the barriers standing in the way of living life to the fullest.
I specialize in OCD, and Mood Disorders, providing a non-judgmental, safe space to empower clients in achieving lasting change and personal growth.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for living your life, carried generational trauma, or held the weight of eldest daughter expectations, you’re not alone.
As a Latina therapist, I create a warm, culturally aware space where first-gen individuals can unpack the pressure to be “enough” and finally breathe.
Your healing honors where you come from—and makes room for where you’re going.
I specialize in OCD, and Mood Disorders, providing a non-judgmental, safe space to empower clients in achieving lasting change and personal growth.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for living your life, carried generational trauma, or held the weight of eldest daughter expectations, you’re not alone.
As a Latina therapist, I create a warm, culturally aware space where first-gen individuals can unpack the pressure to be “enough” and finally breathe.
Your healing honors where you come from—and makes room for where you’re going.
I specialize in working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma using a neurodivergent-affirming and culturally responsive approach.
I have a strong background in supporting individuals from diverse and underserved communities, including members of the Latinx and LGBTQIA+ communities, addressing the unique challenges they face. Additionally, I specialize in working with neurodivergent teens and adults, offering an inclusive and affirming approach that values their experiences.
I specialize in working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma using a neurodivergent-affirming and culturally responsive approach.
I have a strong background in supporting individuals from diverse and underserved communities, including members of the Latinx and LGBTQIA+ communities, addressing the unique challenges they face. Additionally, I specialize in working with neurodivergent teens and adults, offering an inclusive and affirming approach that values their experiences.
I support clients with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, trauma, depression, relationship and communication struggles, identity development, and life transitions.
You may feel weighed down by anxiety, perfectionism, or past experiences that still shape your present. Perhaps you struggle with constant worry, intrusive thoughts, phobias, or patterns of self-criticism that make daily life feel exhausting. In relationships, you may feel disconnected or misunderstood, wishing for deeper communication and closeness. My ideal clients often describe feeling “stuck” - knowing they want change, but unsure how to create it. They long for a safe, authentic space to explore their inner world, gain clarity, and build the confidence to live in alignment with their values.
I support clients with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, trauma, depression, relationship and communication struggles, identity development, and life transitions.
You may feel weighed down by anxiety, perfectionism, or past experiences that still shape your present. Perhaps you struggle with constant worry, intrusive thoughts, phobias, or patterns of self-criticism that make daily life feel exhausting. In relationships, you may feel disconnected or misunderstood, wishing for deeper communication and closeness. My ideal clients often describe feeling “stuck” - knowing they want change, but unsure how to create it. They long for a safe, authentic space to explore their inner world, gain clarity, and build the confidence to live in alignment with their values.
My specialties include working with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, self-esteem and self-image issues, social difficulties, and issues surrounding gender and sexual identity.
I primarily draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in my practice. This approach focuses on helping you to get unstuck by gaining distance from unhelpful thoughts, treating your emotions and internal experiences with more acceptance and self-compassion, and exploring what is most important to you.
My specialties include working with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, self-esteem and self-image issues, social difficulties, and issues surrounding gender and sexual identity.
I primarily draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in my practice. This approach focuses on helping you to get unstuck by gaining distance from unhelpful thoughts, treating your emotions and internal experiences with more acceptance and self-compassion, and exploring what is most important to you.
Lily Counseling - Therapists for High Performers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
You’re the queen of high expectations— polished on the outside, but tense on the inside. You hold yourself to impossible standards: be perfect, be productive, be liked. Meanwhile, the overthinking, self-doubt, and burnout just keep building. How do you quiet that relentless inner critic? How do you succeed without the stress? That’s where we come in. At our practice, we help ambitious women trade anxiety for clarity, confidence, and calm... all while keeping their goals intact.
You’re the queen of high expectations— polished on the outside, but tense on the inside. You hold yourself to impossible standards: be perfect, be productive, be liked. Meanwhile, the overthinking, self-doubt, and burnout just keep building. How do you quiet that relentless inner critic? How do you succeed without the stress? That’s where we come in. At our practice, we help ambitious women trade anxiety for clarity, confidence, and calm... all while keeping their goals intact.
In addition to addressing general issues and stress, I specialize in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Anxiety Disorders (including Social Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Specific Phobias/Fears, and Generalized Anxiety/Worry), and Hypochondriasis/Health Anxiety.
I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to assist you in understanding how your thoughts, feelings, & behaviors all influence one another. For OCD & Anxiety, I use a method of treatment known as Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP). The combination of CBT & ERP is the most effective form of treatment for OCD.
In addition to addressing general issues and stress, I specialize in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD), Anxiety Disorders (including Social Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Specific Phobias/Fears, and Generalized Anxiety/Worry), and Hypochondriasis/Health Anxiety.
I use Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to assist you in understanding how your thoughts, feelings, & behaviors all influence one another. For OCD & Anxiety, I use a method of treatment known as Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP). The combination of CBT & ERP is the most effective form of treatment for OCD.
2) Effective treatment for anxiety and OCD.
People are not their diagnoses even though these labels can sometimes be informative. I prefer to get to know you. Specifically, what do you want out of therapy? What is currently working for you, not working? What brings you in to see me in this moment? Therapy is not only about reducing our suffering, but also finding meaning and fulfillment in our lives. It is about getting to know ourselves, parts that we love, parts that we are afraid of, parts that we don't yet understand. People are also not things that need to be "fixed", instead, this is a place for healing, self-compassion, and growth.
2) Effective treatment for anxiety and OCD.
People are not their diagnoses even though these labels can sometimes be informative. I prefer to get to know you. Specifically, what do you want out of therapy? What is currently working for you, not working? What brings you in to see me in this moment? Therapy is not only about reducing our suffering, but also finding meaning and fulfillment in our lives. It is about getting to know ourselves, parts that we love, parts that we are afraid of, parts that we don't yet understand. People are also not things that need to be "fixed", instead, this is a place for healing, self-compassion, and growth.
My areas of expertise include: OCD; mood and anxiety disorders; relationship difficulties; life transitions; intrusive thoughts; family conflict; communication skills; first- and second-generation immigrants; and maladaptive coping.
With a strong belief in human resilience, I work with individuals who feel stuck and limited by life's challenges. By developing a safe and trusting relationship with my clients, I empower them to find the strength within themselves to make positive change.
My areas of expertise include: OCD; mood and anxiety disorders; relationship difficulties; life transitions; intrusive thoughts; family conflict; communication skills; first- and second-generation immigrants; and maladaptive coping.
With a strong belief in human resilience, I work with individuals who feel stuck and limited by life's challenges. By developing a safe and trusting relationship with my clients, I empower them to find the strength within themselves to make positive change.
Finding a comfortable and safe relationship with a therapist can make such an impact. I strive to create a collaborative, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with my clients. My aim is to help you achieve a more meaningful understanding of yourself and your struggles, feel more effective in your life and relationships, and experience an improved sense of well-being.
Finding a comfortable and safe relationship with a therapist can make such an impact. I strive to create a collaborative, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with my clients. My aim is to help you achieve a more meaningful understanding of yourself and your struggles, feel more effective in your life and relationships, and experience an improved sense of well-being.
My ideal client seeks support for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, relational trauma, neurodivergence, or OCD and may find it hard to express emotions verbally.
I offer a holistic Integrated Care Approach, combining my nursing expertise in chronic disease, autoimmune conditions, and stress with mental health therapy. My specialties include Expressive Art Therapy, Somatic Therapy, DBT, Mindfulness, CPT for PTSD, ERP, and I-CBT.
My ideal client seeks support for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, relational trauma, neurodivergence, or OCD and may find it hard to express emotions verbally.
I offer a holistic Integrated Care Approach, combining my nursing expertise in chronic disease, autoimmune conditions, and stress with mental health therapy. My specialties include Expressive Art Therapy, Somatic Therapy, DBT, Mindfulness, CPT for PTSD, ERP, and I-CBT.
I work with adults experiencing depression, complex trauma, OCD, anxiety, grief/loss, and life transitions.
When I think of mental wellbeing, I think of community, creativity, play, curiosity, and integrity. Using a decolonization framework, my approach is guided by context and connection, and recognizing how we relate to ourselves, each other, and the world around us. I strive to promote self-awareness, self-agency, and transformation, while walking alongside clients with a gentle nudge. We can find the right pace for building physical and emotional safety, to feel grounded and present. When supporting individuals with some heavy realities, I also see the importance of sharing moments of lightness and humor while building together.
I work with adults experiencing depression, complex trauma, OCD, anxiety, grief/loss, and life transitions.
When I think of mental wellbeing, I think of community, creativity, play, curiosity, and integrity. Using a decolonization framework, my approach is guided by context and connection, and recognizing how we relate to ourselves, each other, and the world around us. I strive to promote self-awareness, self-agency, and transformation, while walking alongside clients with a gentle nudge. We can find the right pace for building physical and emotional safety, to feel grounded and present. When supporting individuals with some heavy realities, I also see the importance of sharing moments of lightness and humor while building together.
I have experience supporting individuals through anxiety, OCD, depression, self esteem/ self confidence and relationship troubles.
Hello! Therapy can be an intimidating step sometimes, but I’m so impressed that you are prioritizing your health and taking this next step. I started my career as a school counselor before transitioning over to private practice. I made the switch so that I could spend more time working with the client on the goals at hand, and to develop the therapeutic relationship. My goal is for all clients to feel safe and comfortable. I strive to create a space that is led by compassion, understanding and inclusion. You can also expect an environment that is free of judgement, or shame, where diversity is celebrated.
I have experience supporting individuals through anxiety, OCD, depression, self esteem/ self confidence and relationship troubles.
Hello! Therapy can be an intimidating step sometimes, but I’m so impressed that you are prioritizing your health and taking this next step. I started my career as a school counselor before transitioning over to private practice. I made the switch so that I could spend more time working with the client on the goals at hand, and to develop the therapeutic relationship. My goal is for all clients to feel safe and comfortable. I strive to create a space that is led by compassion, understanding and inclusion. You can also expect an environment that is free of judgement, or shame, where diversity is celebrated.
With experience in higher levels of care, I support those navigating trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, OCD (including exposure-based treatment), mood challenges, and major life transitions.
Grounded in mindfulness and present-moment awareness, I aim to support you in clarifying values, building insight, and strengthening practical coping skills. Sessions balance reflection with action to foster growth both within and beyond therapy. We’ll approach your emotions with curiosity rather than judgment, fostering self-trust and deeper connection
With experience in higher levels of care, I support those navigating trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, OCD (including exposure-based treatment), mood challenges, and major life transitions.
Grounded in mindfulness and present-moment awareness, I aim to support you in clarifying values, building insight, and strengthening practical coping skills. Sessions balance reflection with action to foster growth both within and beyond therapy. We’ll approach your emotions with curiosity rather than judgment, fostering self-trust and deeper connection
Our perspective is that everyone's life has a story, and therapy is a way to identify and change that story to fit with your goals and values. Seeking therapy can be difficult, and we enjoy supporting people in finding their narrative and re-writing it the way they desire to fit their needs. As strength-based and client-centered therapists, we believe that meeting people where they are enables them to feel at ease and supported in the process. Helping others identify their innate strengths and using them is a large part of my philosophy. We are an anti racist practice and pride ourselves on being able to serve BIPOC populations.
Our perspective is that everyone's life has a story, and therapy is a way to identify and change that story to fit with your goals and values. Seeking therapy can be difficult, and we enjoy supporting people in finding their narrative and re-writing it the way they desire to fit their needs. As strength-based and client-centered therapists, we believe that meeting people where they are enables them to feel at ease and supported in the process. Helping others identify their innate strengths and using them is a large part of my philosophy. We are an anti racist practice and pride ourselves on being able to serve BIPOC populations.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.