Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Franklin Park, IL
Sara Mueller, LCPC, is a compassionate, relaxed therapist that educates clients while they learn, grow, and heal. She believes seeking therapy is a sign of strength and strives to bring creative approaches to the treatment process. In therapy, Sara helps clients of all ages struggling from depression, ADHD, parenting, grief, self-esteem, trauma, and more. She’s also especially skilled at treating: Anxiety in Children, Adolescents, and Teens: Excessive worry can get in the way of your child’s education, friendships, and activities.Sara uses skills and approaches from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy( CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (D
Sara Mueller, LCPC, is a compassionate, relaxed therapist that educates clients while they learn, grow, and heal. She believes seeking therapy is a sign of strength and strives to bring creative approaches to the treatment process. In therapy, Sara helps clients of all ages struggling from depression, ADHD, parenting, grief, self-esteem, trauma, and more. She’s also especially skilled at treating: Anxiety in Children, Adolescents, and Teens: Excessive worry can get in the way of your child’s education, friendships, and activities.Sara uses skills and approaches from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy( CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (D
Erica Bell, provides a welcoming environment where clients feel safe to open up in a non-judgmental space. She empowers her clients to be an active part of the therapeutic process and works with them to achieve their goals and create a life balance. Erica received a BA from DePaul University and an MA from Northern Illinois University. She has provided counseling in crisis situations as well as community, private practice, and residential settings.Erica Bell, provides a welcoming environment where clients feel safe to open up in a non-judgmental space. She empowers her clients to be an active part of the therapeutic process and work
Erica Bell, provides a welcoming environment where clients feel safe to open up in a non-judgmental space. She empowers her clients to be an active part of the therapeutic process and works with them to achieve their goals and create a life balance. Erica received a BA from DePaul University and an MA from Northern Illinois University. She has provided counseling in crisis situations as well as community, private practice, and residential settings.Erica Bell, provides a welcoming environment where clients feel safe to open up in a non-judgmental space. She empowers her clients to be an active part of the therapeutic process and work
Tiffany believes everybody can benefit from working with a therapist. Every client is unique and deserves an individualized approach to help live their authentic life. Her approach is authentic, warm, energetic, and positive. Her mental health work experience includes working in Community Mental Health for individual and group counseling, running groups for self-esteem, and substance addictions, as well as private group practice. Clients have noticed an increase in self-awareness, self-reflection, and how to use the awareness to their advantage.
Tiffany believes everybody can benefit from working with a therapist. Every client is unique and deserves an individualized approach to help live their authentic life. Her approach is authentic, warm, energetic, and positive. Her mental health work experience includes working in Community Mental Health for individual and group counseling, running groups for self-esteem, and substance addictions, as well as private group practice. Clients have noticed an increase in self-awareness, self-reflection, and how to use the awareness to their advantage.
Sharon Stengel is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2017. As a mental health professional, Sharon can offer clients a unique combination of empathy, expertise, and personalized treatment plans to meet each of their specific needs. Sharon’s ability to listen actively and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to openly express their thoughts and emotions makes her a valuable resource for individuals seeking mental health. In her spare time, Sharon enjoys spending time outside with her dog, cooking, and reading.
Sharon Stengel is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2017. As a mental health professional, Sharon can offer clients a unique combination of empathy, expertise, and personalized treatment plans to meet each of their specific needs. Sharon’s ability to listen actively and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to openly express their thoughts and emotions makes her a valuable resource for individuals seeking mental health. In her spare time, Sharon enjoys spending time outside with her dog, cooking, and reading.
Dave Klemm is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2016. Dave has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. He utilizes a wide variety of techniques including IFS (Internal Family Systems), existential, DBT, and trauma informed care. Dave offers a judgment-free, open, and welcoming experience as a therapist. Outside of work, Dave enjoys video games, spending time in nature, watching many genres of movies, listening to music, finding exciting places to explore, and reading.
Dave Klemm is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2016. Dave has experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. He utilizes a wide variety of techniques including IFS (Internal Family Systems), existential, DBT, and trauma informed care. Dave offers a judgment-free, open, and welcoming experience as a therapist. Outside of work, Dave enjoys video games, spending time in nature, watching many genres of movies, listening to music, finding exciting places to explore, and reading.
Suzanne Grey, LCSW, adapts to the needs of her clients through open conversations about therapy goals and collaboration on an ideal treatment plan. Her mission is to help build a sense of empowerment and resilience within her clients and give them tools to help ‘ride out the wave’ of intense emotional instability as it occurs. Suzanne’s experience being on the opposite end of the therapeutic relationship helps her know how daunting and challenging it can be to confront trauma and pain. She inspires clients to interpret challenges as opportunities for personal growth and to make meaning from their life experiences.
Suzanne Grey, LCSW, adapts to the needs of her clients through open conversations about therapy goals and collaboration on an ideal treatment plan. Her mission is to help build a sense of empowerment and resilience within her clients and give them tools to help ‘ride out the wave’ of intense emotional instability as it occurs. Suzanne’s experience being on the opposite end of the therapeutic relationship helps her know how daunting and challenging it can be to confront trauma and pain. She inspires clients to interpret challenges as opportunities for personal growth and to make meaning from their life experiences.
Exploring one’s mental health is important and fundamental to living a balanced life. I believe in creating a compassionate and trusting environment for my clients to share their thoughts, which will in turn promote a safe space for exploring life’s challenges. I find that developing a strong rapport with my clients will help guide them to discover their own distinct coping skills. I am passionate about helping clients with their personal growth in order for them to feel fulfilled in their daily lives. My counseling approach utilizes an integrative array of therapeutic techniques to fit each individual’s unique needs.Exploring one’s
Exploring one’s mental health is important and fundamental to living a balanced life. I believe in creating a compassionate and trusting environment for my clients to share their thoughts, which will in turn promote a safe space for exploring life’s challenges. I find that developing a strong rapport with my clients will help guide them to discover their own distinct coping skills. I am passionate about helping clients with their personal growth in order for them to feel fulfilled in their daily lives. My counseling approach utilizes an integrative array of therapeutic techniques to fit each individual’s unique needs.Exploring one’s
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
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Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT-informed therapy, ACT, ERP, CPT, and mindfulness, I tailor therapy to each person’s unique needs.
If anxiety feels like an over-caffeinated creative director running your life, or if trauma feels like quicksand pulling you down, therapy can be the space where you find balance and a way forward. Many of my clients come to their first session feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and weighed down by the pressure of holding it all together. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD symptoms, or going through a life transition such as pregnancy and postpartum, relationship changes, career shifts, and family adjustments, this can be the safe space for you.
Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT-informed therapy, ACT, ERP, CPT, and mindfulness, I tailor therapy to each person’s unique needs.
If anxiety feels like an over-caffeinated creative director running your life, or if trauma feels like quicksand pulling you down, therapy can be the space where you find balance and a way forward. Many of my clients come to their first session feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and weighed down by the pressure of holding it all together. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD symptoms, or going through a life transition such as pregnancy and postpartum, relationship changes, career shifts, and family adjustments, this can be the safe space for you.
Hi, I'm a Mental Health Clinician at Ellie Mental Health Aurora, dedicated to brightening my clients' mental wellness journey. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Illinois State University with a minor in Criminal Justice and a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, I've been delving into the complexities of the human mind for five years. My specialized areas encompass forensic psychology, crisis intervention, trauma, eating disorders, mood disorders, and emotional regulation. Join forces with me, and let's transform your mental health journey into an unforgettable journey!
Hi, I'm a Mental Health Clinician at Ellie Mental Health Aurora, dedicated to brightening my clients' mental wellness journey. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Illinois State University with a minor in Criminal Justice and a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, I've been delving into the complexities of the human mind for five years. My specialized areas encompass forensic psychology, crisis intervention, trauma, eating disorders, mood disorders, and emotional regulation. Join forces with me, and let's transform your mental health journey into an unforgettable journey!
In sessions, I primarily use ACT, CBT, DBT, ERP and evidence-based art therapy for both processing and clinical assessment.
Any one client that walks in the door is vastly different but I do believe every person in therapy has the capacity to find healing and closure from life's difficulties. It is my personal belief that I am here to guide clients through that process and help them develop healthy coping skills to keep in their tool box moving forward as new conflict or stressors arise. I have an extensive background in community mental health and working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. I firmly believe clients are the experts on their own life, and as a clinician, it is my job to act as a partner in that process.
In sessions, I primarily use ACT, CBT, DBT, ERP and evidence-based art therapy for both processing and clinical assessment.
Any one client that walks in the door is vastly different but I do believe every person in therapy has the capacity to find healing and closure from life's difficulties. It is my personal belief that I am here to guide clients through that process and help them develop healthy coping skills to keep in their tool box moving forward as new conflict or stressors arise. I have an extensive background in community mental health and working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. I firmly believe clients are the experts on their own life, and as a clinician, it is my job to act as a partner in that process.
I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress, and other anxiety related conditions. My approach emphasizes giving the client control over the process of approaching the things, situations, and experiences that they fear. The goals for many of my clients often include reevaluating the things, situations, and experience that they fear to reduce anxiety; to decrease and/or eliminate medications for managing anxiety; and to live a more fulfilling life.
I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress, and other anxiety related conditions. My approach emphasizes giving the client control over the process of approaching the things, situations, and experiences that they fear. The goals for many of my clients often include reevaluating the things, situations, and experience that they fear to reduce anxiety; to decrease and/or eliminate medications for managing anxiety; and to live a more fulfilling life.
If you feel like you've been holding it together on the outside but struggling underneath, you're not alone. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, major life changes, and periods of intense stress can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward.
I work with teens and adults facing life's challenges. From everyday stressors to significant crises. Together, we'll process what's keeping you stuck, develop practical coping strategies, and build a stronger sense of stability and confidence. With extensive experience in crisis response, I help clients navigate both immediate challenges and long-term healing.
If you feel like you've been holding it together on the outside but struggling underneath, you're not alone. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, major life changes, and periods of intense stress can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward.
I work with teens and adults facing life's challenges. From everyday stressors to significant crises. Together, we'll process what's keeping you stuck, develop practical coping strategies, and build a stronger sense of stability and confidence. With extensive experience in crisis response, I help clients navigate both immediate challenges and long-term healing.
I specialize in treating adults struggling with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I'm passionate about helping clients process and navigate work-life balance and career, caregiving for ill family members, and grief. I also understand the unique mental health challenges faced by employees of high-performing organizations and competitive athletes, including overcoming the negative consequences of perfectionism.
I specialize in treating adults struggling with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I'm passionate about helping clients process and navigate work-life balance and career, caregiving for ill family members, and grief. I also understand the unique mental health challenges faced by employees of high-performing organizations and competitive athletes, including overcoming the negative consequences of perfectionism.
With 25 years of experience across education, healthcare, and university settings, I bring a deep understanding of life transitions, career development, and personal growth to my therapy practice. My background includes academic advising, leadership development, and teaching in a counselor preparation program, keeping me current in the field and grounded in evidence-based approaches. I’ve benefited from therapy through various life seasons—marriage, parenting, career shifts, and caregiving. I believe in practical, compassionate counseling that empowers reflection, resilience, and forward movement.
With 25 years of experience across education, healthcare, and university settings, I bring a deep understanding of life transitions, career development, and personal growth to my therapy practice. My background includes academic advising, leadership development, and teaching in a counselor preparation program, keeping me current in the field and grounded in evidence-based approaches. I’ve benefited from therapy through various life seasons—marriage, parenting, career shifts, and caregiving. I believe in practical, compassionate counseling that empowers reflection, resilience, and forward movement.
I provide individual as well and intensive therapy to address a wide variety of concerns, challenges and life transitions. I use approaches that have been scientifically shown to be effective.
I view the therapeutic process as a partnership between myself and the client that is sacred. I seek to provide an open, supportive forum in which to explore your life, move towards your values and increase psychological flexibility. With my support you can identify the areas of your life that are not working and make a plan to create growth, change and improvement, allowing you to live the life you desire.
I provide individual as well and intensive therapy to address a wide variety of concerns, challenges and life transitions. I use approaches that have been scientifically shown to be effective.
I view the therapeutic process as a partnership between myself and the client that is sacred. I seek to provide an open, supportive forum in which to explore your life, move towards your values and increase psychological flexibility. With my support you can identify the areas of your life that are not working and make a plan to create growth, change and improvement, allowing you to live the life you desire.
Taking that first step toward therapy is a brave move, and I am here to ensure you don’t have to walk that path alone. Whether you are navigating the heavy fog of depression, the constant "what-ifs" of anxiety, or the unique neurodivergent challenges of ADHD and OCD, healing is possible. I believe that with the right tools and a compassionate partner, you have the innate capability to thrive.
Taking that first step toward therapy is a brave move, and I am here to ensure you don’t have to walk that path alone. Whether you are navigating the heavy fog of depression, the constant "what-ifs" of anxiety, or the unique neurodivergent challenges of ADHD and OCD, healing is possible. I believe that with the right tools and a compassionate partner, you have the innate capability to thrive.
You are exhausted. Physically and emotionally. Even though you are working so hard to do all the right things, you still end up feeling miserable and unfulfilled. Your days are spent going through a never-ending lists of tasks in your head and your nights are spent trying to escape and find some kind of relief. You long for moments of happiness, but when they come, you can't enjoy them because you know they won't last. You can't shake this nagging feeling that something bad will soon follow. You want to feel comfortable with yourself and your decisions. You want to believe that all this effort will lead to something good.
You are exhausted. Physically and emotionally. Even though you are working so hard to do all the right things, you still end up feeling miserable and unfulfilled. Your days are spent going through a never-ending lists of tasks in your head and your nights are spent trying to escape and find some kind of relief. You long for moments of happiness, but when they come, you can't enjoy them because you know they won't last. You can't shake this nagging feeling that something bad will soon follow. You want to feel comfortable with yourself and your decisions. You want to believe that all this effort will lead to something good.
I have specialized training in treating anxiety and OCD with CBT and ERP approaches.
Sometimes life throws you a curveball or two. Some people have been dealt a difficult card from the start. I believe we all possess the tools needed to get through times of adversity, but at times, may need a little guidance. Having an objective ally to cheer you on can really make the difference in reaching your goals and feeling confident along the way. I strive to create a stimulating, comfortable, and safe place for people to be vulnerable. I tend to have a relaxed conversational style, while using evidenced based materials and approaches. I am committed to jumping in the muck with you so we can find solutions together.
I have specialized training in treating anxiety and OCD with CBT and ERP approaches.
Sometimes life throws you a curveball or two. Some people have been dealt a difficult card from the start. I believe we all possess the tools needed to get through times of adversity, but at times, may need a little guidance. Having an objective ally to cheer you on can really make the difference in reaching your goals and feeling confident along the way. I strive to create a stimulating, comfortable, and safe place for people to be vulnerable. I tend to have a relaxed conversational style, while using evidenced based materials and approaches. I am committed to jumping in the muck with you so we can find solutions together.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
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Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists
Do I need exposure and response prevention therapy?
Many clients decide to seek help for obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors when these symptoms are distressing enough to disrupt everyday life. Any thoughts or behaviors that cause friction in close relationships are also worth addressing. In addition, the client’s symptoms don’t have to be severe for them to benefit from ERP therapy.
Is exposure and response prevention therapy part of cognitive behavioral therapy?
Exposure and response prevention is one specific type of CBT that focuses on behavioral change in response to triggering stimuli. It is related to exposure therapy but adds an additional component of preventing compulsive and harmful responses.
How long does exposure and response prevention therapy take?
While every patient is different, exposure and response prevention therapy typically lasts around 12 sessions, although some treatments can take longer. A therapist will determine if the treatment is complete based on how the client faces their fears, particularly the strongest ones. When a client feels less anxiety about stimuli that once evoked terror or distress, that is generally an indication that they are nearing the end of ERP therapy.
What are the limitations of exposure and response prevention therapy?
The most common pitfalls of exposure and response prevention therapy include not addressing a client’s core fears, allowing the client to avoid their most distressing stimuli, and using imaginary exposure when the client requires real-life exposure (and vice versa). ERP therapy is most effective when the client commits to the full course of treatment; if the client stops early or doesn’t practice what they have learned outside of therapy sessions, they are less likely to have successful outcomes.