Exposure Therapy Chicago
Relate to Fear Differently
Exposure therapy helps you gradually and safely approach what fear has taught you to avoid. The process is collaborative, individually paced, and structured
In person in Chicago · Online throughout Illinois
I offer exposure therapy for adults whose lives have narrowed because of anxiety, fear, and avoidance. As a team, we will build a plan that fits your pace and your values, so you can respond differently to fear and reclaim the parts of life that matter most.
My work integrates exposure-based approaches with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Crucible Neurobiological Therapy (CNT). The goal is to help you relate to discomfort different and focus on what matters to you.
Common concerns
What exposure therapy can help with.
- Fear of flying and travel anxiety
- Social anxiety, fear of judgment, rejection, public speaking, dating, and workplace interactions
- Interpersonal trauma and relationship-related fears
- Panic attacks and fear of physical sensations
- Health anxiety and reassurance-seeking cycles
- Specific phobias
- Avoidance of difficult memories, situations, emotions, or conversations
What therapy looks like
I tailor therapy to your own learning history and needs
We start by understanding what you avoid, how fear shows up in your body, and what it costs you. From there, we build a gradual, structured plan that matches your readiness.
Sessions are collaborative and compassionate. You are never pushed into anything before you feel prepared. We move at a pace that respects your nervous system and your values.
We practice skills from ACT and DBT such as mindfulness, willingness, and distress tolerance so you can feel fear without being ruled by it.
My approach
I use The ACT Crucible.
I integrate exposure-based methods with ACT and Crucible Neurobiological Therapy (CNT) to help clients tolerate discomfort, reduce avoidance, and respond to fear in ways that align with what they care about. The work is always paced, pragmatic, and relational.
Serving Chicago & Illinois
In person in Chicago, online across Illinois.
I offer exposure therapy in person in Chicago and online for clients throughout Illinois and Michigan. As an LCSW and LMSW trained in ACT and CNT, I help adults work through flying anxiety, social anxiety, panic, phobias, health anxiety, and trauma-related avoidance.
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Starting therapy is not easy
Therapy is a big investment in your life. I take this responsibility seriously, and I would be honored to be your fellow traveler on your journey to live more fully and meaningfully.
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