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Life begins at the end of your comfort zone...

 

Specializing in evidence-based treatment for anxiety, OCD, depression, and related disorders

 
 

Offering Telehealth & In-Person Appointments

In the best interest of our community, our patients, and public health, we are continuing to offer Telehealth as well as in-person appointments. As a health care facility, we continue to follow current recommendations of the American Psychological Association (APA) as well as the laws and guidelines of the State of Illinois. Telehealth and in-person appointments both offer effective treatment modalities and allow us to meet our patients’ needs.

If you'd like to make an appointment or have any questions about the services we provide, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Our Clinic

At the Center for Anxiety & OCD (CAO), we have an unwavering commitment to providing gold-standard treatment. We are deeply engaged with the empirical, research-based elements of our field, and use this specialized expertise to drive our approach. We value the accessible and approachable application of science as we encourage patients to face fears and challenges head-on, and lead lives unburdened by anxiety. We are mindful of each patient’s unique life context and tailor treatment to our patients’ individual needs. We are dedicated to providing cutting-edge, effective care in a warm and attentive environment, fostering meaningful change and behavioral health. Whether it is through individual or group therapy, collaboration with family members, or our consultation with other professionals, we work diligently to advance scientific knowledge, provide training, and help those who suffer from anxiety and related disorders find treatment and hope.

 

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What We Treat

We are skilled in assessing the full range of clinical diagnoses and providing the most effective treatment recommendations tailored to each individual patient. As specialists, we have expertise in the treatment of mild to severe / complex anxiety and related concerns across the lifespan.

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How We Treat

We have an unwavering commitment to providing evidence-based treatment that works. Our treatment is grounded in scientific research and extensive clinical experience, so patients and families can feel confident they are receiving the most effective interventions to help them face their fears and reach their goals.

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Who We Treat

Our team provides treatment to individuals of all ages. With deep knowledge of developmental psychology and research, we have unparalleled understanding of how particular challenges manifest at different stages of development. This allows us to work with patients across the lifespan within a framework of growth and change.

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Our Practice

Our doctors and clinicians are experts in the field and partners in treatment. Together with our patients, we engage in hands-on, goal-oriented, and practical skill-building, taking thoughtful steps in manageable increments. As specialists, we apply a unique artistry to evidence-based treatment tailored to each individual. Retraining the brain is hard work – with an empathetic push, we empower our patients to conquer their anxiety and get back into their lives.


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Workshops & Training

CAO is dedicated to the wellness of the broader community. We host workshops, consultations, and training opportunities on a variety of evidence-based topics at our place or yours.

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Careers

Our mission at CAO is to provide skilled and compassionate clinical care based on cutting-edge research on treatments that work. We are committed to engaging in the highest quality training and supervision of clinicians at all levels of professional development in order to provide the most effective services possible to our patients.