Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Hinsdale, IL
I have served clients from 5 (yrs.) through 90 (yrs.) in academic, clinical, and nursing home settings. I approach therapy within a client-centered climate, using the tenets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), through a solution-focused lens. I help clients identify obstacles and explore solutions, believing that if one wants something to change, one has to be willing to foster change. The client and I will explore barriers and remove roadblocks that have denied them their joy. I work with my clients to explore their version of a better life in a quest to make it their reality. In essence, we are on this journey together.
I have served clients from 5 (yrs.) through 90 (yrs.) in academic, clinical, and nursing home settings. I approach therapy within a client-centered climate, using the tenets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), through a solution-focused lens. I help clients identify obstacles and explore solutions, believing that if one wants something to change, one has to be willing to foster change. The client and I will explore barriers and remove roadblocks that have denied them their joy. I work with my clients to explore their version of a better life in a quest to make it their reality. In essence, we are on this journey together.
Jill Whitaker, LCPC, at LifeStance Health, helps individuals across Illinois find balance, healing, and personal growth through compassionate and evidence-based care. She works with adults and teens to address challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship struggles. Jill is dedicated to helping clients develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and confidence while navigating life’s complexities with purpose and hope.
Jill Whitaker, LCPC, at LifeStance Health, helps individuals across Illinois find balance, healing, and personal growth through compassionate and evidence-based care. She works with adults and teens to address challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship struggles. Jill is dedicated to helping clients develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and confidence while navigating life’s complexities with purpose and hope.
I specialize in OCD, anxiety, panic, health anxiety, specific phobias, BDD, and ARFID using ERP, CBT, ACT, and DBT.
There's something really special about the moment a person realizes they don't have to keep fighting their own mind alone. Whether you're a young person just starting to make sense of what you're experiencing, or someone who has been quietly carrying anxiety or OCD for years, you deserve support that truly meets you where you are. I became a therapist because I believe healing is possible for everyone. Not just managing. Not just coping. Real, lasting change that gives you your life back. The intrusive thoughts, rituals, and constant worry are real, and they are treatable. You found your way here for a reason. I am so glad you did.
I specialize in OCD, anxiety, panic, health anxiety, specific phobias, BDD, and ARFID using ERP, CBT, ACT, and DBT.
There's something really special about the moment a person realizes they don't have to keep fighting their own mind alone. Whether you're a young person just starting to make sense of what you're experiencing, or someone who has been quietly carrying anxiety or OCD for years, you deserve support that truly meets you where you are. I became a therapist because I believe healing is possible for everyone. Not just managing. Not just coping. Real, lasting change that gives you your life back. The intrusive thoughts, rituals, and constant worry are real, and they are treatable. You found your way here for a reason. I am so glad you did.
Your strengths lie in your lived experiences — we’ll find the strengths and use them to help reduce symptoms. We’ll build resilience through the processes of change and help you cultivate flexibility and adaptability in your mind, emotional world, and relationships. We’ll find the way to more peace and closeness in your relationships, and in your own mind. You (and/or your kiddo) have value and worth.
Your strengths lie in your lived experiences — we’ll find the strengths and use them to help reduce symptoms. We’ll build resilience through the processes of change and help you cultivate flexibility and adaptability in your mind, emotional world, and relationships. We’ll find the way to more peace and closeness in your relationships, and in your own mind. You (and/or your kiddo) have value and worth.
The human experience of anxiety is normal and adaptive. We would not be adequately prepared for important challenges in life if we did not experience some anxiety and fear. Anxiety is not longer adaptive when it overpowers the person and creates obstacles and challenges that interfere with daily life. At this point, a diagnosable condition may have developed. I provide specialized treatment for adults with the various anxiety disorders, including social anxiety disorder (social phobia), generalized anxiety disorder, panic, specific phobias, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I also treat conditions that commonly occur with anxiety disorders like depression or sleep disturbance.
The human experience of anxiety is normal and adaptive. We would not be adequately prepared for important challenges in life if we did not experience some anxiety and fear. Anxiety is not longer adaptive when it overpowers the person and creates obstacles and challenges that interfere with daily life. At this point, a diagnosable condition may have developed. I provide specialized treatment for adults with the various anxiety disorders, including social anxiety disorder (social phobia), generalized anxiety disorder, panic, specific phobias, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I also treat conditions that commonly occur with anxiety disorders like depression or sleep disturbance.
Adults, couples, and parents with children: your life is unique. Hinsdale Therapy Group provides every client therapy that is easily accessible, supportive & individualized. Using a treatment philosophy that embraces growth, connection, & understanding, we provide the following services: individual child, adolescent & adult; couples & family; parenting. Our therapists can help with a wide range of issues, & provide you an individualized experience that helps you achieve your goals. We believe that everyone can benefit from therapy at different times in their lives. Our team is carefully assembled to provide services to all ages.
Adults, couples, and parents with children: your life is unique. Hinsdale Therapy Group provides every client therapy that is easily accessible, supportive & individualized. Using a treatment philosophy that embraces growth, connection, & understanding, we provide the following services: individual child, adolescent & adult; couples & family; parenting. Our therapists can help with a wide range of issues, & provide you an individualized experience that helps you achieve your goals. We believe that everyone can benefit from therapy at different times in their lives. Our team is carefully assembled to provide services to all ages.
Hello, if you are looking for an experienced person, not only in counseling, but in the school of life, you have found the right person. I have many experiences to draw from as I have lived a varied life. I have worked a variety of jobs to include the military and being a special-education teacher. I won't judge you no matter what mistakes you have made on life's journey. I understand how difficult life can be. I also understand how to help children and families with their inter-relationships and dynamics. I work a lot with PTSD and trauma. I also provide many practical solutions. I really care about you!
Hello, if you are looking for an experienced person, not only in counseling, but in the school of life, you have found the right person. I have many experiences to draw from as I have lived a varied life. I have worked a variety of jobs to include the military and being a special-education teacher. I won't judge you no matter what mistakes you have made on life's journey. I understand how difficult life can be. I also understand how to help children and families with their inter-relationships and dynamics. I work a lot with PTSD and trauma. I also provide many practical solutions. I really care about you!
As a practice, we focus most on ERP, ACT, CBT, DBT, NET, Child Centered Play Therapy and Parent Management Training.
At different times throughout your life, there may be obstacles interfering with your personal sense of peace and well being, peace in your relationships, and/or your family’s joy and peace. You may not feel like yourself (or you may feel like your child isn’t his/herself). You may feel lost trying to identify the problems or choose a course. We can help. With compassion, insight, and expertise, we will assess the various issues and their layers, and together we will come up with a plan to help you find peace within yourself and your family.
As a practice, we focus most on ERP, ACT, CBT, DBT, NET, Child Centered Play Therapy and Parent Management Training.
At different times throughout your life, there may be obstacles interfering with your personal sense of peace and well being, peace in your relationships, and/or your family’s joy and peace. You may not feel like yourself (or you may feel like your child isn’t his/herself). You may feel lost trying to identify the problems or choose a course. We can help. With compassion, insight, and expertise, we will assess the various issues and their layers, and together we will come up with a plan to help you find peace within yourself and your family.
Some people feel everything deeply. They know no other way - Avijeet Das. Feelings are a deeply important part of life and relationships. However, when people struggle to ride the waves of feelings, they can start to develop symptoms. I have a particular interest in helping people, including the littlest, ittiest people, who face behavioral challenges and/or struggle to understand and express their emotions. I especially love working with those who experience emotions intensely.
Some people feel everything deeply. They know no other way - Avijeet Das. Feelings are a deeply important part of life and relationships. However, when people struggle to ride the waves of feelings, they can start to develop symptoms. I have a particular interest in helping people, including the littlest, ittiest people, who face behavioral challenges and/or struggle to understand and express their emotions. I especially love working with those who experience emotions intensely.
I use evidence-based interventions, including CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, and play-based approaches, tailored to each client’s needs.
Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression, school-related challenges, and major life transitions can leave children, adolescents, and adults feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and unsure of what to do next. For the past 17 years, I have helped clients develop the skills, confidence, and practical strategies needed to navigate these challenges and move forward with greater resilience and self-understanding.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression, school-related challenges, social-emotional difficulties, and life transitions.
I use evidence-based interventions, including CBT, DBT, ERP, ACT, and play-based approaches, tailored to each client’s needs.
Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression, school-related challenges, and major life transitions can leave children, adolescents, and adults feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and unsure of what to do next. For the past 17 years, I have helped clients develop the skills, confidence, and practical strategies needed to navigate these challenges and move forward with greater resilience and self-understanding.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, ADHD, depression, school-related challenges, social-emotional difficulties, and life transitions.
She also specializes in Exposure & Response Prevention ( ERP), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), & Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) .
Shannon is a National Board Certified, LCPC in the state of Illinois. She earned her MA in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a concentration in Trauma & Crisis Intervention. She has experience working individually with adults & the aging population. She primarily works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, phobias, interpersonal & relationship challenges, & life transitions. She also provides support to individuals who have experienced trauma, adverse life experiences, & those navigating grief and loss.
She also specializes in Exposure & Response Prevention ( ERP), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), & Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) .
Shannon is a National Board Certified, LCPC in the state of Illinois. She earned her MA in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a concentration in Trauma & Crisis Intervention. She has experience working individually with adults & the aging population. She primarily works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic, phobias, interpersonal & relationship challenges, & life transitions. She also provides support to individuals who have experienced trauma, adverse life experiences, & those navigating grief and loss.
Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy ( ERP), IFS, CBT, DBT, RO-DBT & ACT are all helpful treatments I use for treating OCD, anxiety disorders, trauma & Eating Disorders.
I specialize in treating adults and teens struggling with OCD, Panic attacks, Phobias, Anxiety & Eating Disorders. We will collaborate on your treatment goals and work towards getting you your life back using evidence based treatments. Therapy may also include evaluating past influences and current values & strengths. I also work with couples using Gottman.
Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy ( ERP), IFS, CBT, DBT, RO-DBT & ACT are all helpful treatments I use for treating OCD, anxiety disorders, trauma & Eating Disorders.
I specialize in treating adults and teens struggling with OCD, Panic attacks, Phobias, Anxiety & Eating Disorders. We will collaborate on your treatment goals and work towards getting you your life back using evidence based treatments. Therapy may also include evaluating past influences and current values & strengths. I also work with couples using Gottman.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by worry and fear, no matter what you do? Anxiety leaves us feeling trapped, disconnected, and insecure. You may be fed up with the anxious, intrusive thoughts, feeling out of control or like you’re going crazy. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to work on this. You’re ready to live without being consumed by worry and fear. Most of all, you’re ready to take control of your life.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by worry and fear, no matter what you do? Anxiety leaves us feeling trapped, disconnected, and insecure. You may be fed up with the anxious, intrusive thoughts, feeling out of control or like you’re going crazy. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to work on this. You’re ready to live without being consumed by worry and fear. Most of all, you’re ready to take control of your life.
I use CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, and Motivational Interviewing, along with elements of attachment-focused and somatic work.
Reaching out for therapy can feel difficult, but it can also be the first step toward feeling more in control and less stuck. If you’re dealing with anxiety, overthinking, OCD, mood swings, or patterns that keep repeating in your life or relationships, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I work with individuals who feel caught in cycles of worry, avoidance, emotional overwhelm, or self-doubt. Together, we identify what’s keeping those patterns going and build practical, personalized strategies to help you respond differently—so you can feel more steady, confident, and in control.
I use CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, and Motivational Interviewing, along with elements of attachment-focused and somatic work.
Reaching out for therapy can feel difficult, but it can also be the first step toward feeling more in control and less stuck. If you’re dealing with anxiety, overthinking, OCD, mood swings, or patterns that keep repeating in your life or relationships, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I work with individuals who feel caught in cycles of worry, avoidance, emotional overwhelm, or self-doubt. Together, we identify what’s keeping those patterns going and build practical, personalized strategies to help you respond differently—so you can feel more steady, confident, and in control.
I'm most impactful navigating heightened anxiety, relationship conflicts, parenting concerns, phase of life adjustments, and life transitions including but not limited to perimenopause & menopause. I'm the right fit if you're seeking solutions & change. Clients appreciate my direct, goal-oriented approach. Together, we will achieve your targeted goals and discontinue therapy with an invitation to return for a visit as needed for wellness boosts and additional support. As a seasoned therapist, I have substantial experience working with children, adolescents, couples, families and individual adults. Let's start a conversation.
I'm most impactful navigating heightened anxiety, relationship conflicts, parenting concerns, phase of life adjustments, and life transitions including but not limited to perimenopause & menopause. I'm the right fit if you're seeking solutions & change. Clients appreciate my direct, goal-oriented approach. Together, we will achieve your targeted goals and discontinue therapy with an invitation to return for a visit as needed for wellness boosts and additional support. As a seasoned therapist, I have substantial experience working with children, adolescents, couples, families and individual adults. Let's start a conversation.
Find a good pic yet? Looking for a therapist can be stressful enough because most people are unsure how to find the right therapist. The greatest predictor of success in therapy is the strength of the relationship with your counselor. In other words, it’s best to choose someone that you click with because it’s going to be easier for you to trust the process. I’m definitely a straight shooter, and I tell it like it is, but I always have your best interests in mind. I combine evidence-based treatments with talk therapy, and somehow, humor tends to creep in from time to time too.
Find a good pic yet? Looking for a therapist can be stressful enough because most people are unsure how to find the right therapist. The greatest predictor of success in therapy is the strength of the relationship with your counselor. In other words, it’s best to choose someone that you click with because it’s going to be easier for you to trust the process. I’m definitely a straight shooter, and I tell it like it is, but I always have your best interests in mind. I combine evidence-based treatments with talk therapy, and somehow, humor tends to creep in from time to time too.
You want to be present for your own life, but you're overwhelmed and burnt out. You are hardworking and ambitious, but you're taking care of everyone but yourself. I am so glad you are taking care of yourself and I am privileged to walk with you on the journey.
Let’s unpack the heavy weight you have been carrying while building the future you want. I value creating a strong, trusting relationship which allows my clients to feel comfortable talking about anything and everything. I use internal family systems, feminist theory, person-centered therapy, and other techniques to tailor therapy to my clients’ personal goals.
You want to be present for your own life, but you're overwhelmed and burnt out. You are hardworking and ambitious, but you're taking care of everyone but yourself. I am so glad you are taking care of yourself and I am privileged to walk with you on the journey.
Let’s unpack the heavy weight you have been carrying while building the future you want. I value creating a strong, trusting relationship which allows my clients to feel comfortable talking about anything and everything. I use internal family systems, feminist theory, person-centered therapy, and other techniques to tailor therapy to my clients’ personal goals.
I help individuals navigate anxiety, OCD, and life or career transitions using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ERP, and DBT.
My clients are often navigating major life transitions, such as academic shifts, career changes, or periods of personal instability. Many feel overwhelmed by uncertainty and struggle with anxiety or depression rooted in a need for control in an unpredictable world. This can sometimes lead to compulsive or self-destructive coping patterns. Beyond simply wanting total relief, they seek deeper self-understanding, healthier coping strategies, and a life more aligned with their values and goals.
I help individuals navigate anxiety, OCD, and life or career transitions using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ERP, and DBT.
My clients are often navigating major life transitions, such as academic shifts, career changes, or periods of personal instability. Many feel overwhelmed by uncertainty and struggle with anxiety or depression rooted in a need for control in an unpredictable world. This can sometimes lead to compulsive or self-destructive coping patterns. Beyond simply wanting total relief, they seek deeper self-understanding, healthier coping strategies, and a life more aligned with their values and goals.
Alina believes in therapy being your space for self-exploration. She understands that this involves effort, and aims for a therapeutic relationship that balances this productivity with joyfulness. Alina also has an interest in health psychology, trauma, and exposure therapy. She has worked with patients of all different ages to treat mood disorders, selective mutism, eating disorders, specific phobias, and executive dysfunction. Using an integrated approach of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), her goal is to make therapy work for you.
Alina believes in therapy being your space for self-exploration. She understands that this involves effort, and aims for a therapeutic relationship that balances this productivity with joyfulness. Alina also has an interest in health psychology, trauma, and exposure therapy. She has worked with patients of all different ages to treat mood disorders, selective mutism, eating disorders, specific phobias, and executive dysfunction. Using an integrated approach of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), her goal is to make therapy work for you.
I am delighted you found me here on Psychology Today. My ideal client comes from many different walks of life - children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My ideal client is looking for change and a therapist that is going to "shoot straight" with them and do more than just nod their head in agreement. My ideal client is looking for direction and change in their lives and wants a partner in change. I work with my ideal client on anxiety, major depression, trauma, couples counseling, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD), and substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
I am delighted you found me here on Psychology Today. My ideal client comes from many different walks of life - children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My ideal client is looking for change and a therapist that is going to "shoot straight" with them and do more than just nod their head in agreement. My ideal client is looking for direction and change in their lives and wants a partner in change. I work with my ideal client on anxiety, major depression, trauma, couples counseling, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD), and substance abuse, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
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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.