Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapists in Naperville, IL
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Amy Brinkman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, RYT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling isolated, anxious, or stuck? You are not alone. I am passionate about helping you find your way back to finding peace and balance in your life. I work with women and men of all ages, adolescents, and kids age 7 and up offering treatments such as
ERP
therapy for OCD, EMDR for trauma, and ACT and CBT for self-esteem, self-image, phobias, parenting, life transition issues, adolescence, anger management, co-dependency, relationship issues, divorce, depression, and perfectionism. I am also a yoga teacher and offer mind body interventions into our sessions when fitting.

Soyoung Suh
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience in Exposure/Response Prevention (
ERP
) to treat OCD, Phobia, and other anxiety disorders.
I believe therapy is a process of growth in which a client and a therapist collaborate with each other. I strive to provide safe and caring environment where clients can explore their potential to grow.

Beyond Borders CBT
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We specialize in the treatment of OCD using ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy),
ERP
(Exposure and Response Prevention) and I-CBT (Inference-based CBT).
Perhaps you've been struggling with complex OCD, a Body Focused Repetitive Behavior like Trichotillomania or Skin Picking, or a Tic disorder or Tourette and have been to numerous therapists that just don't seem to get it or provide the treatment you are looking for. Sound familiar? We want to help you get back to the big, beautiful life you deserve, and we have the expertise, training, and experience to help you get there. We are a team of therapists licensed to serve 20+ states, who utilize practical evidence-based treatments to help you not just survive but thrive.

Kenna De Fina
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CRADC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I'm competent in and offer the following treatment modalities: CBT, ACT,
ERP
, EMDR, DBT.
You deserve therapy that will meet your needs and a connection that actually helps you grow. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by worries, or feel anxiety is taking over your life, I can help you navigate these emotions and learn how to take back control of your own life. My work focuses on helping you break free from that cycle of anxiety, panic, OCD, or PTSD. You don't have to keep living with fear when there's a way out. You are more than your worries. You deserve to heal that pain. I’m here to hold a safe space for you when you're ready to start collaborating with me. Let's unravel the worries so they aren't overwhelming anymore.

Loni Itah
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ACT, and Exposure and Response Prevention (
ERP
).
When we live our lives in a state of constant fight-or-flight, we can go into survival mode. Worries, phobias, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, and/or repetitive/compulsive behaviors can make us feel hopeless and avoidant of things that seem too risky. We can find ourselves overthinking, overanalyzing, and feeling powerless. If you're feeling like life hasn't been moving in a positive direction, or as though you've been at a standstill, unable to maneuver how to proceed or unable to believe you can tolerate the uncertainty of a "bad" move, let me support you.

Jessie Buck
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Utilizing evidence based practices of Exposure and Response Prevention (
ERP
), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we will work together to better manage your worries and fears and overcome compulsive and avoidant behaviors.
OCD & anxiety can feel debilitating, but it doesn’t have to be that way. If you find that your day-to-day decisions are ruled by your symptoms, you've come to the right place. I can help you better manage anxiety disorders such as OCD, generalized anxiety, panic & agoraphobia, social anxiety, and specific phobias. My goal is to help you get back to the life you want to be living.

Talvir Shahi
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Hello! I am the Clinical Co-Director and Psychotherapist with The Naperville Counseling Center. My clinical experience focus on working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with substance abuse, relationship issues, work-life balance, stress, anxiety, depression, mood management, cultural identity issues, life transitions, and self-esteem. I enjoy working with individuals from various backgrounds and cultures. I also speak Punjabi and have full comprehension of Hindi/ Urdu and provide bilingual counseling services to my clients.

Danielle Pincente
LCPC
Verified
Verified
Danielle Pincente, LPC, believes creating a safe and comfortable environment for clients is the most important aspect of counseling. She first focuses on making sure clients feel heard, understood and accepted, and then works to challenge the struggles they are facing. She finds building a strong rapport with clients creates a therapeutic alliance that makes significant progress. Danielle earned both an undergraduate and graduate degree from Eastern Illinois University, and she is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Adler University.

Kyle A Weber
Psychologist, PhD, CEDS-S
Verified
Verified
Dr. Weber has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in residential centers, in-patient psychiatric hospitals, and out-patient clinics, including home and school-based settings. In Dr. Weber's training she focuses in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals diagnosed with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders by providing diagnostic evaluations and individual counseling. Dr. Weber values the importance of psychological assessment to aide in treatment and has extensive experience in psychological assessment.

Kathryn Buhle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Whether support for you looks like understanding and challenging behaviors, learning what a healthy relationship looks like, or shifting negative beliefs about yourself, I work with my clients to identify values and goals which will guide our work together. I believe in the power of feeling heard and understood by another person to feel empowered to create change that might feel too hard to do by yourself.

Jonathan Woodin
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP
Verified
Verified
I work primarily with adults and adolescents struggling with any combination of anxiety disorders, depression and bipolar disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and sexual dysfunction. I work best with people who are willing to make changes to get back into living their lives according to their personal values.

Ashley Pinto
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Integrative Counseling Group is a multicultural, multilingual practice that combines evidence-based psychotherapy techniques with natural, research-based wellness coaching for a mind-body approach to your mental health. We focus on education, building both insight and tools to help our client's feel more empowered in managing their own mental health in the future. We have advanced training in working with trauma, PTSD, and perinatal mental health, in addition to working with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, chronic medical issues, and challenges related to immigration.

Biljana Krzywinski
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
If you are anything like me, you have probably been scrolling for some time looking for the best fit therapist for your needs. I hope I am that therapist for you! My name is Biljana (pronounced Bee-ya-na) and I have been working in private practice for 6 years now. I have my Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a specialization in working with Children and Adolescents.

Michelle Sierzega
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Through my work with numerous individuals struggling with psychological issues, emotional pain and existential crises of various origins, individuals diagnosed with mental illness, first responders, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system, I have learned that we all have essentially the same goals — the identification and creation of a life with which we are content, and the ability to effectively and comfortably experience the full range of our emotions without fear.
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Samantha McGann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PEL
Verified
Verified
Clients who work with me are mostly adults and teenagers. They work to overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, pregnancy/postpartum and pregnancy loss issues, suicidal ideation, self-harm behaviors, anger management, survive sexual assault, and tackle school avoidance concerns. I also have experience with families, conflict resolution and specializes in the reintegration process from a mental health hospitalization back into the school setting. I am well-versed in Special Education Law and have worked with children with 504 Plans and IEPs both in and out of the school system.

Heather Treat
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Mindfulness is a way of life for Heather and it helped her develop her identity as a therapist. Heather now identifies as a contextual behavioral therapist using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) interventions/skills and an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach to intervene with her guests. She has one criteria for her guests: Willingness. Guests experience her as someone who teaches skills and helps them set attainable goals. Heather believes all people inherently have everything they need to move forward in their lives. She likes to help them find what they need and use it.

Mike Hobart
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Mike Hobart, LPC, emphasizes a humanistic orientation in working with clients based on a respect for their uniqueness and potential. He uses a warm, empathetic approach to help people through whatever life challenges they might be facing. Mike received a BA from University of Illinois and an MS from Benedictine University. Throughout his career, Mike counseled clients of varying ages with a wide variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse and trauma.

Samantha Zurek
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
It takes a great amount of strength and courage to reach out and ask for help, or even explore that option. We can all use extra support at times throughout our life, whether we are experiencing high levels of stress, symptoms, or have been going through major adjustments in life. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who believes therapy is a collaborative relationship that assists individuals in building their tool box, instills hope, and helps them overcome obstacles that create difficulty in their life.
Letha Rivet-Howell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Letha loves to work with INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES and COUPLES, empowering them reach their mental health goals. She has expertise with teens struggling with anxiety and depressive disorders. But her skills aren’t limited to young adults. She also has great success with both men and women experiencing the ups and downs of life. Her background in BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS helps her immensely with clients who have OCD, ODD, and general anxiety disorders. She’s the perfect match for them and others, regardless of what they’re issue is, or what they’re burdened with. She employs the following strategies to make any client’s life better:

Jacklyn Martinez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In my work it’s important for my clients to learn more about their unique strengths, goals, and specific needs. Within the nature of therapy, I work toward establishing a therapeutic alliance that creates an environment for clients to feel validated, heard, and motivated to work through problems. As a therapist who has experienced some of the same struggles my clients have, I reinforce the importance of giving more ourselves compassion while working through difficult times in our lives.
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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.