OCD Therapy · Online throughout Illinois
Therapy for OCD and intrusive thoughts.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves unwanted, distressing thoughts, images or urges (obsessions) and the behaviors or mental rituals used to reduce that distress (compulsions). Intrusive thoughts can feel frightening and isolating, but they're a recognized and treatable part of OCD. We offer online OCD therapy for young adults throughout Illinois.
How OCD can show up
OCD takes many forms, and not all compulsions are visible to others.
- Intrusive thoughts that feel out of character
- Checking, repeating or seeking reassurance
- Mental reviewing or trying to 'figure out' a thought
- Doubt about relationships or feelings (sometimes called relationship OCD)
- Needing things to feel 'just right'
- Avoiding people, places or objects that trigger fear
Exposure and response prevention (ERP)
ERP is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy and one of the most researched approaches for OCD. With your therapist, you gradually and voluntarily approach feared thoughts or situations while practicing not performing the compulsion. Over time, this can help you tolerate uncertainty and reduce the hold OCD has on your day. ERP is collaborative and paced with you; nothing is forced.
Is outpatient therapy the right fit?
Fit is assessed individually during your consultation and early sessions. If your symptoms call for a more intensive level of care, we'll help you think through referral options.
Who you'd work with
- Mary Claire Schibelka, LCPC
Founder & Lead Counselor · Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Illinois
Availability: Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–12 PM (Central)
Practical details
- Telehealth in Illinois
- Secure video sessions for clients physically located in Illinois. Based in Chicago.
- Licensure
- Both counselors are Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC) in Illinois.
- Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO (Illinois), Aetna, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, Cigna, Medicare, Curative. Participation varies by therapist and plan. Insurance & fees
- Requesting an appointment
- Start with a free 15-minute consultation, or email hello@cloudninecounseling.co or call 312-612-9644. Please don't share clinical details by email.
Common questions
Do you use ERP for OCD?
Yes. Exposure and response prevention, a form of CBT, is among the approaches Cloud Nine uses. Acceptance-based strategies from ACT may also be integrated.
What is relationship OCD?
Relationship OCD is an informal name for OCD that centers on doubts about a partner or your feelings for them, often with checking, comparing or reassurance-seeking. It's treated with the same principles as other forms of OCD.
Can ERP be done over telehealth?
Many parts of ERP can be practiced through video sessions, often in the places where symptoms actually happen. Your therapist will talk with you about what fits your situation.
Cloud Nine Counseling is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 for immediate danger.