The OCD & Anxiety Center

02/13/2026

Sometimes, we need a little reminder that it’s okay to take what we need. As Valentine’s Day reminds us to celebrate love, don’t forget you’re worthy of your own 🩷🧡💛💚🩵💜

Thank you

02/12/2026

We want to comfort the people we love, but reassurance can sometimes keep anxiety stuck. Treatment focuses on building confidence and reducing reliance on others for relief. Curious what that means? Start here, and contact us to learn more 💜

02/10/2026

Relationship OCD doesn’t just affect romantic partners. It can show up with kids, friends, parents, or anyone important in your life. The good news is that it’s treatable, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

In out latest blog, learn how therapy helps people step out of constant analysis and back into connection:

https://theocdandanxietycenter.com/when-doubt-takes-over-your-relationships-a-look-at-relationship-ocd/

Valentine’s Day tends to bring extra attention to romantic relationships. We are surrounded by messages that suggest love should feel clear, certain, and easy to recognize. If doubt appears, it can feel like a warning sign. For people living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, that cultural messag...

02/09/2026

Change is built in the choices you make when it would be easier not to try.
We see the effort. We know it’s hard.
It’s worth it 💜

02/04/2026

What does progress actually look like when you’re doing this work? Take a look 👀

02/04/2026

We would love to have you join us as we embark on this exciting partnership with Recovery DBT!

Beyond thrilled to announce...

On Friday, February 27th, we’re hosting an Open House at to mark the start of our new 4-day-a-week Intensive Outpatient Program, developed in partnership with .

This program brings together skills with evidence-based OCD treatment, including Exposure and Response Prevention ( ), to provide a truly intensive level of care for individuals who need it.

We would love for you to join us for breakfast, a mobile coffee bar (delicious, thanks to ) and of course, meaningful conversation as you tour our new space.

Hope we see you there. Please RSVP to: patientcare@recoverydbt.com

02/02/2026

The sensations of discomfort can be a sign you’re building something new. Keep growing 🌱

01/30/2026

We’re excited to share that we’ll be opening a new office in Barrington, IL in April 2026 ✨

This expansion allows us to bring specialized, evidence-based care for anxiety, OCD, and related concerns to more individuals and families in the Northwest suburbs.

📍 New Location (Opening April 2026):
27790 W. Highway 22, Suite 5
Barrington, IL

We look forward to becoming part of the Barrington community and continuing to support meaningful, lasting progress in mental health care. 💜

01/22/2026

If you’re tired, tense, irritable, and can’t shut your brain off… this might not just be “stress.”

Generalized anxiety often hides behind physical symptoms, sleep issues, and decision paralysis. We’re unpacking the lesser-known signs of generalized anxiety disorder - and how treatment can actually help.
👉 Click here to read: https://loom.ly/O6VsMwo

When people think about symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, they often picture constant worrying or feeling on edge. While these are common signs, GAD can show up in ways that might surprise you. Many people experience physical and emotional symptoms they don’t immediately connect with anxie...

01/21/2026

If anxiety’s showing up again, it doesn’t mean you’re back at square one. Often, anxiety gets louder when you’re facing fears or changing old patterns. That discomfort can be a sign your nervous system’s learning, not failing!

01/19/2026

When you follow what matters to you, anxiety loses some of its power. You deserve a life guided by values 💜

01/16/2026

Did you know it’s Mental Wellness Month? 🎉
We want you to know that mental wellness doesn't mean feeling calm all the time, especially if you have anxiety or OCD.

In this week’s blog, we’re talking about what mental wellness actually looks like when anxiety is loud, intrusive thoughts show up, and calm feels overrated.

Read our blog to learn more. 🧠✨

During Mental Wellness Month, conversations about mental health often focus on calmness, balance, and peace. While these ideas sound appealing, they can create a misleading message for people living with anxiety or obsessive compulsive disorder. When mental wellness is defined as feeling calm, many....