An exposure plan
You and your therapist list your triggers and rank them, then work through them one step at a time.
📍 Lombard, IL · DuPage County
OCD Therapist
in Lombard, IL
Therapy for OCD, including exposure and response prevention (ERP), at our Lombard office. For ages 12 and up, in person or online across Illinois.
- ✓ Licensed therapists
- ✓ Ages 12 and up
- ✓ In-person & online
- ✓ PPO insurance accepted
Your care team in Lombard
OCD therapists
at our Lombard office
Each therapist below is licensed and lists OCD as a specialty. Our Care Coordinator matches you by concern, age, and preference. Your first call is free.
Lauren Hughes, LSW
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · OCD · Grief
Lauren is a compassionate therapist with expertise in OCD, phobias, anxiety spectrum disorders, and grief counseling. With training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), ACT, and DBT, and a Master’s from Aurora University, she equips clients with tools to face challenges and align with their values.
Liz Pusateri, LPC, NCC
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · Depression · ADHD
Liz is a warm and collaborative therapist who supports children, teens, and adults through challenges like anxiety, OCD, trauma, and family stress. She uses evidence-based tools, art and play, and an individualized approach to help clients grow with confidence and clarity.
When to book
Signs it may be time
to talk to a therapist
OCD is more than being neat or organized. If several of these ring true, a session can help. For themes, causes, and how treatment works, read our page on OCD.
Find a therapist for me →Unwanted thoughts
Intrusive thoughts or images that feel upsetting and will not go away.
Checking and rechecking
Locks, stoves, messages, or work, over and over.
Rituals and routines
Washing, counting, or arranging in a set way to ease distress.
Mental rituals
Replaying, reviewing, or praying to cancel a thought.
Seeking reassurance
Asking others again and again whether things are okay.
Avoidance
Staying away from people, places, or objects that set off the cycle.
How therapy works
What OCD therapy
looks like in Lombard
Your therapist picks the approaches that fit you. Most plans combine a few of these.
Response prevention
You practice resisting the ritual that follows a trigger, so the urge fades without it.
Your pace
Each step is planned together and explained first. You always know what comes next.
Medication, if you choose it
Your therapist works with your prescriber when medication is part of your plan.
Parent coaching for teens
Parents learn how to support treatment without feeding the cycle. See family therapy.
Online sessions
Secure video sessions for anyone in Illinois, alone or mixed with visits to the Lombard office.
Getting started
Three steps to your first session
Free consultation
Talk with our Care Coordinator. Share what you are going through and ask your questions.
Meet your therapist
We match you with a Lombard therapist. You set goals together in the first sessions.
Practice and progress
You build skills in session and between sessions. Your therapist reviews progress with you.
The TEAMS™ care model. Dayrise created TEAMS™, our registered model, which combines Therapy, Education, care Coordination, and Lifestyle Support. We are the only center in Lombard with TEAMS™, and we have helped more than 500 clients.
Prefer a different office? See OCD therapists in Naperville. OCD often comes with anxiety: see anxiety therapists in Lombard.
Insurance and payment
Coverage for OCD therapy
in Lombard
We are in-network with BlueCross BlueShield PPO, United Healthcare PPO, and Aetna PPO. Our Care Coordinator checks your benefits before your first session. Read how payment and insurance work.
Not sure if you are covered?
Tell us your plan and we will check your mental health benefits before you book.
Call (331) 425-8625 →Frequently asked questions
OCD therapy in Lombard: your questions
Call or text (331) 425-8625, or book a free consultation online. Our Care Coordinator asks about your symptoms and matches you with a therapist at our Lombard office who treats OCD. You can also meet online from anywhere in Illinois.
Most plans cover it. Our Lombard therapists are in-network with BlueCross BlueShield PPO, United Healthcare PPO, and Aetna PPO. Our Care Coordinator checks your benefits before your first session, so you know your cost up front.
Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is a form of therapy for OCD. You face feared situations in small steps, and you practice not doing the compulsion that usually follows. Your therapist plans each step with you and never springs one on you.
OCD brings unwanted thoughts, images, or urges, plus actions or mental rituals to ease the distress. The rituals take time and get in the way of daily life. A therapist can help you sort out what you are dealing with.
It depends on your symptoms and how long you have had them. Your therapist builds a plan with you and tracks progress against it.
Not always. Some people use ERP alone, and some combine it with medication. Your therapist coordinates with your prescriber when you choose to use medication.
Yes. We see teens ages 12 and up, and parents can learn how to support treatment at home. Read about teen therapy in Lombard or our teen therapy overview.
Yes. Online sessions are open to anyone in Illinois, and you can mix online and in-person sessions at the Lombard office.
Where to find us
Our Lombard office
Address
500 Waters Edge, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148
Phone
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Saturday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Getting here
Located on Waters Edge Lane, easily accessible from I-88 and I-355 in the heart of DuPage County. On-site parking available.
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