OCD Treatment in Naperville.
Freedom from the cycle is possible
What Is It?
Reclaiming Life from Obsessions & Compulsions.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and/or behaviors (compulsions). At our Naperville clinic, we see how these rigid cycles hijack daily life—but we also know how to break them.
Meet Our OCD Specialists.
Expert Care for Complex Needs
Sara Banks, LCSW
Specialties
Specializing in ERP and Trauma-Informed OCD treatment.
Dr. Jonathan Woodin, PsyD
Specialties
Clinical Psychologist focused on values-based action despite intrusive thoughts.
Takeisha Rheams, LCPC
Specialties
Helping clients break free from compulsive cycles using CBT and Solution-Focused strategies.
Nagla Mostafa, LMFT
Specialties
Systemic support for individuals and families navigating the impact of OCD.
Treatment
Evidence-Based Treatment for OCD.
We utilize the gold-standard approaches for OCD treatment, avoiding generic talk therapy in favor of active, skills-building methodologies.
Signs & Symptoms
Common Signs & Symptoms.
OCD symptoms can fluctuate in severity and may be triggered by stress. They typically fall into two categories:
- Obsessions: Fear of germs or contamination
- Obsessions: Unwanted forbidden or taboo thoughts (involving sex, religion, or harm)
- Obsessions: Aggressive thoughts towards others or self
- Obsessions: Having things symmetrical or in a perfect order
- Compulsions: Excessive cleaning and/or handwashing
- Compulsions: Ordering and arranging things in a particular, precise way
- Compulsions: Repeatedly checking on things (e.g., repeatedly checking to see if the door is locked or that the oven is off)
- Compulsions: Compulsive counting
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about OCD.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is widely considered the gold standard psychotherapy for OCD. It involves exposing you to the thoughts, images, and situations that make you anxious and helping you make the choice not to do a compulsive behavior primarily.
Generic talk therapy can sometimes worsen OCD by providing reassurance, which functions as a compulsion. Specialized treatment focuses on behavior change and tolerating uncertainty rather than analyzing the "why" of the thoughts.
Ascend Therapy specializes in behavioral psychotherapy. While we do not prescribe medication, we collaborate closely with psychiatrists and nurse practitioners to ensure a holistic treatment plan if medication is indicated.
Your new chapter
starts today.
Every transformation begins with a simple outreach. Our clinical team is ready to guide your first steps.