Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in La Grange Park, IL
I can help to support, empower and provide the necessary tools needed to help you be your best self. I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what is not working and discover what you truly need. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply, break unhelpful patterns, and move forward to a more balanced life.
I can help to support, empower and provide the necessary tools needed to help you be your best self. I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what is not working and discover what you truly need. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply, break unhelpful patterns, and move forward to a more balanced life.
Anjelica earned a BS from Purdue University and an MA from Valparaiso University. Her experience includes counseling adolescents, teens, and adults in residential, inpatient, and outpatient community health settings. She also served as a phone volunteer helping callers in a variety of crisis situations. In therapy, Anjelica works collaboratively with clients to identify areas for growth and formulate achievable goals. Her approaches include CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Person-Centered Therapy, and she will often use humor when appropriate to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
Anjelica earned a BS from Purdue University and an MA from Valparaiso University. Her experience includes counseling adolescents, teens, and adults in residential, inpatient, and outpatient community health settings. She also served as a phone volunteer helping callers in a variety of crisis situations. In therapy, Anjelica works collaboratively with clients to identify areas for growth and formulate achievable goals. Her approaches include CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Person-Centered Therapy, and she will often use humor when appropriate to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
Remember that Friends episode when Ross invited Rachel and Joey over for a joint date night so he could pretend he was fine with them dating? He tried to convince them and himself that he is indeed "Fine". How often do you find yourself saying this or doing something similar? That you're "ok" or that you need to just keep "pushing through". I mean, really, we’ve all been there. Lack of motivation resulting in falling behind at work or other important responsibilities: “I’m fine”. Short fuse because you’re overwhelmed: “I’m fine.”
Remember that Friends episode when Ross invited Rachel and Joey over for a joint date night so he could pretend he was fine with them dating? He tried to convince them and himself that he is indeed "Fine". How often do you find yourself saying this or doing something similar? That you're "ok" or that you need to just keep "pushing through". I mean, really, we’ve all been there. Lack of motivation resulting in falling behind at work or other important responsibilities: “I’m fine”. Short fuse because you’re overwhelmed: “I’m fine.”
George combines clinical expertise with compassion, offering care that helps people manage symptoms, improve relationships, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. George specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, while also offering care for individuals navigating hoarding behaviors, midlife transitions, and later life changes. He is experienced in addressing complex mental health concerns, including trauma and PTSD, psychosis, and reproductive or postpartum challenges.
George combines clinical expertise with compassion, offering care that helps people manage symptoms, improve relationships, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives. George specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, while also offering care for individuals navigating hoarding behaviors, midlife transitions, and later life changes. He is experienced in addressing complex mental health concerns, including trauma and PTSD, psychosis, and reproductive or postpartum challenges.
Karen (Kari) Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. She has earned her MSW in social work from Loyola University Chicago. In addition, she has an MA in School Leadership from Concordia University Chicago. Kari spent 28 years in the public school system working with ages 2 years to 22 years old, along with parents. Additional experiences include clinics and hospitals with multi-generational ages, as well as treatment with older mature adults.
Karen (Kari) Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. She has earned her MSW in social work from Loyola University Chicago. In addition, she has an MA in School Leadership from Concordia University Chicago. Kari spent 28 years in the public school system working with ages 2 years to 22 years old, along with parents. Additional experiences include clinics and hospitals with multi-generational ages, as well as treatment with older mature adults.
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.
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.
Cory Grad is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with five years of experience. He has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Loyola University and a Master of Social Work from Aurora University. Cory believes the mind can be a paradise or a prison, depending on the direction we steer it. He feels the meeting between client and therapist is a sacred time in which both parties work collaboratively to help the client heal, learn, and grow. By the time treatment concludes, the client is not “fixed” but rather, returning to the flow of life.
Cory Grad is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with five years of experience. He has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Loyola University and a Master of Social Work from Aurora University. Cory believes the mind can be a paradise or a prison, depending on the direction we steer it. He feels the meeting between client and therapist is a sacred time in which both parties work collaboratively to help the client heal, learn, and grow. By the time treatment concludes, the client is not “fixed” but rather, returning to the flow of life.
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Dr. Lukse is a licensed clinical psychologist who practices cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She specializes in working with individuals with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia, binge eating disorder, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs, like skin picking and hair pulling). She also works with individuals and caregivers adapting to living with chronic illness and/or disabilities. She offers telehealth services in Illinois, New York, Missouri, and Iowa.
Dr. Lukse is a licensed clinical psychologist who practices cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She specializes in working with individuals with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia, binge eating disorder, and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs, like skin picking and hair pulling). She also works with individuals and caregivers adapting to living with chronic illness and/or disabilities. She offers telehealth services in Illinois, New York, Missouri, and Iowa.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me! My ideal clients are looking for a strength-based approach where they are more than a "psychiatric diagnosis." My clients come from many backgrounds - they are children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families - and are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, women’s issues, anger management, ADHD, autistic spectrum disorder, addiction issues, couples therapy, and working through LGBTQ+ issues. I partner with my clients in the change process and empower them through using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and other tailored approaches.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me! My ideal clients are looking for a strength-based approach where they are more than a "psychiatric diagnosis." My clients come from many backgrounds - they are children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families - and are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, women’s issues, anger management, ADHD, autistic spectrum disorder, addiction issues, couples therapy, and working through LGBTQ+ issues. I partner with my clients in the change process and empower them through using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and other tailored approaches.
Life can throw a lot at you, and sometimes you just need someone who can understand you and be in your corner. Whether you’re navigating career changes, relationship stress, anxiety, pressure to meet expectations, or a major life shift, I can partner with you to better navigate all that is being thrown at you. I draw from evidence-based and social-emotional frameworks; bringing my expertise and years of experience to our sessions. You don’t have to have everything figured out to start, we can sort through it together. My goal is to help you feel more confident, increase your skills and have a better sense of how to move forward.
Life can throw a lot at you, and sometimes you just need someone who can understand you and be in your corner. Whether you’re navigating career changes, relationship stress, anxiety, pressure to meet expectations, or a major life shift, I can partner with you to better navigate all that is being thrown at you. I draw from evidence-based and social-emotional frameworks; bringing my expertise and years of experience to our sessions. You don’t have to have everything figured out to start, we can sort through it together. My goal is to help you feel more confident, increase your skills and have a better sense of how to move forward.
Life’s challenges—whether sudden or ongoing—can feel overwhelming, unfair, and isolating. However, facing our challenges and fears can lead to self-discovery, personal growth, and positive self-esteem. I strongly believe that, with appropriate guidance and support, each person has the ability to heal, evolve, and flourish. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, life transitions, low self-esteem, trauma, or grief, together, we will create a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, valued, and respected. I am committed to working collaboratively with you and tailoring interventions to meet your individual needs and goals.
Life’s challenges—whether sudden or ongoing—can feel overwhelming, unfair, and isolating. However, facing our challenges and fears can lead to self-discovery, personal growth, and positive self-esteem. I strongly believe that, with appropriate guidance and support, each person has the ability to heal, evolve, and flourish. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, life transitions, low self-esteem, trauma, or grief, together, we will create a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, valued, and respected. I am committed to working collaboratively with you and tailoring interventions to meet your individual needs and goals.
I work with individuals and couples who feel anxious, overwhelmed, lonely, or disconnected in their relationships. I specialize in anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and supporting neurodivergent clients, including ADHD. Much of my work focuses on attachment styles, intimacy concerns, and communication challenges. I provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and meaningful support for older adults navigating isolation, grief, or life transitions. My holistic, strengths-based approach emphasizes nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and building deeper, more secure connections.
I work with individuals and couples who feel anxious, overwhelmed, lonely, or disconnected in their relationships. I specialize in anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and supporting neurodivergent clients, including ADHD. Much of my work focuses on attachment styles, intimacy concerns, and communication challenges. I provide affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and meaningful support for older adults navigating isolation, grief, or life transitions. My holistic, strengths-based approach emphasizes nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and building deeper, more secure connections.
There are a range of reasons why intimacy might feel out of reach, or why we feel disconnected from ourselves (or our partner.) Perhaps it’s all of the “stuff” you were taught about what intimacy is supposed to look like in a relationship. Or residual conflict is keeping you at a distance versus creating closeness. Maybe unrealistic body standards have invited themselves into the bedroom and are getting in the way of feeling present and pleasure. Or perhaps you and your partner have been at odds with your differing relationship needs, and are feeling defeated in finding a system that “works" for both of you.
There are a range of reasons why intimacy might feel out of reach, or why we feel disconnected from ourselves (or our partner.) Perhaps it’s all of the “stuff” you were taught about what intimacy is supposed to look like in a relationship. Or residual conflict is keeping you at a distance versus creating closeness. Maybe unrealistic body standards have invited themselves into the bedroom and are getting in the way of feeling present and pleasure. Or perhaps you and your partner have been at odds with your differing relationship needs, and are feeling defeated in finding a system that “works" for both of you.
My main modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure & Response Prevention ( ERP).
I'm passionate about treating kids, teens, and young adults with a specific specialty in behavioral issues, anxiety & OCD. After working in schools for two years, I am intimately familiar with helping children and families manage academic stressors and navigate the school setting with minimal interference from psychological distress.
My main modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure & Response Prevention ( ERP).
I'm passionate about treating kids, teens, and young adults with a specific specialty in behavioral issues, anxiety & OCD. After working in schools for two years, I am intimately familiar with helping children and families manage academic stressors and navigate the school setting with minimal interference from psychological distress.
Sukhi Sandhu is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2019. Her educational background includes an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign. Sukhi helps adults, adolescents, and families to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole, and safe. Sukhi is aware a single approach is not right for every individual, so she has been trained in a range of modalities, including Trauma-focused CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal family systems.
Sukhi Sandhu is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2019. Her educational background includes an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign. Sukhi helps adults, adolescents, and families to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole, and safe. Sukhi is aware a single approach is not right for every individual, so she has been trained in a range of modalities, including Trauma-focused CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal family systems.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in worry, or weighed down by intrusive thoughts? Struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or OCD can make it hard to feel confident, connected, and at ease in your life and relationships. I help clients slow down, see themselves more clearly, and take practical steps toward living in line with their values.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in worry, or weighed down by intrusive thoughts? Struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or OCD can make it hard to feel confident, connected, and at ease in your life and relationships. I help clients slow down, see themselves more clearly, and take practical steps toward living in line with their values.
Alexis Rodriguez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that graduated from the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work. Ms. Rodriguez specializes in anxiety, depression ADHD, bullying, trauma work, and domestic violence. She utilizes CBT, exposure therapy, operant conditioning, radical acceptance, reframing thoughts, music therapy, interpersonal therapy, positive affirmations, modeling emotional regulation and art therapy in her approach to clients. In her clinical work, Ms.Alexis Rodriguez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that graduated from the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work. Ms. Rodri
Alexis Rodriguez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that graduated from the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work. Ms. Rodriguez specializes in anxiety, depression ADHD, bullying, trauma work, and domestic violence. She utilizes CBT, exposure therapy, operant conditioning, radical acceptance, reframing thoughts, music therapy, interpersonal therapy, positive affirmations, modeling emotional regulation and art therapy in her approach to clients. In her clinical work, Ms.Alexis Rodriguez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that graduated from the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work. Ms. Rodri
You're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted—emotionally drained by anxiety, grief, or the pressure to "hold it all together." Maybe you're a teen or young adult trying to make sense of transitions, identity, or growing responsibilities. You want a space where your thoughts aren’t dismissed, where your experiences are met with understanding, not judgment. You’re hoping to feel more like yourself again—or maybe discover who that truly is. You're ready for change, but you don’t want to do it alone.
You're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or exhausted—emotionally drained by anxiety, grief, or the pressure to "hold it all together." Maybe you're a teen or young adult trying to make sense of transitions, identity, or growing responsibilities. You want a space where your thoughts aren’t dismissed, where your experiences are met with understanding, not judgment. You’re hoping to feel more like yourself again—or maybe discover who that truly is. You're ready for change, but you don’t want to do it alone.
Alexis Blair Rosen is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2014. Using an evidence-based, eclectic approach Alexis will assist the client/s in developing goals based on their reasons for seeking therapy. Examples of specific therapeutic modalities Alexis uses include play therapy, bibliotherapy, mindfulness/yoga, CBT, DBT, EFT, and solution-focused interventions to meet the unique needs of each person. Outside of work Alexis enjoys cooking, hiking, biking, time with family, yoga, and creating picture books.
Alexis Blair Rosen is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2014. Using an evidence-based, eclectic approach Alexis will assist the client/s in developing goals based on their reasons for seeking therapy. Examples of specific therapeutic modalities Alexis uses include play therapy, bibliotherapy, mindfulness/yoga, CBT, DBT, EFT, and solution-focused interventions to meet the unique needs of each person. Outside of work Alexis enjoys cooking, hiking, biking, time with family, yoga, and creating picture books.
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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.