The OCD & Anxiety Center

04/27/2026

Anxiety often makes brave steps feel like bad ideas. But stepping toward fear is often where healing begins and where your relationship with anxiety starts to change. ✨

04/24/2026

We’re continuing to enroll for our OCD x DBT group in Marietta! With both in-person and virtual treatment options available, now is a great time to reach out for the support you deserve. ✨

04/23/2026

It will be here before we know it - summer break can be great, but for kids and teens with anxiety, too much unstructured time can sometimes make things harder. Our latest blog talks about simple ways to create a little structure now so summer feels smoother and less stressful. ☀️

It might only be spring, but whether we like it or not, summer is coming quickly. And for many kids and teens, that shift brings a lot more than just a break from school.For kids with anxiety or OCD, summer can mean a loss of structure, more unstructured time, and an  increase in uncertainty - […...

04/22/2026

When “what if…” starts running the show, it can feel impossible to settle your mind. The truth is, certainty is not the goal - learning to tolerate uncertainty is where healing begins.

04/21/2026

We had such a great time this weekend at the Oak Park River Forest Wellness Fair 💜 Grateful to be part of such a supportive community and to connect with so many people about OCD and anxiety treatment!

04/20/2026

A new week is a good place to begin again - one step is enough.

04/16/2026

OCD isn’t diagnosed by a quick checklist - it’s a thoughtful, clinical process that helps make sense of what you’ve been experiencing. If you’ve ever wondered whether your thoughts or behaviors might be OCD, our latest blog breaks down what that actually looks like.

If you constantly have intrusive thoughts or repetitive behaviors, it may be Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. While the symptoms are deeply personal, diagnosing OCD is a clinical process that requires a trained mental health professional. This is to ensure you receive the right support. However, you c...

04/13/2026

Sometimes the most helpful place to start is by asking a different question. 💜

04/09/2026

We’re up and running in Barrington! 🎉

Our newest location is officially open, and we’re so excited to be bringing specialized, evidence-based care to the Barrington community. We treat OCD, anxiety disorders, panic, phobias, and related concerns for children, teens, and adults.

If you’ve been looking for therapy that’s targeted, practical, and actually helps you move forward, we’re here.

Now Serving Barrington, IL We’re excited to share that The OCD & Anxiety Center is now open in Barrington, Illinois. If you’ve been searching for specialized, evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety in Barrington, IL, you’re not alone. Many people spend years trying to manage symptoms on ...

04/06/2026

We’re cheering you on 💜

04/02/2026

When a child is terrified of throwing up, it can take over everything - eating, school, even daily routines. This post breaks down what’s really going on and how we treat emetophobia in kids using evidence-based care.
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If your child is afraid of throwing up, you’re not alone. Many kids go through phases where they feel anxious about getting sick, especially after a stomach bug or seeing someone else vomit. But when that fear starts to take over daily life—impacting eating, school, sleep, or social activities.....

04/01/2026

We’re officially OPEN in Barrington, IL!!! 🎉✨ We’re so excited to bring specialized OCD and anxiety treatment to the Barrington community.

If you or someone you love is looking for support, we’re here 💜