The OCD & Anxiety Center

06/10/2026

🎉 Happy 10th Anniversary to The OCD & Anxiety Center!

For the past decade, we've had the privilege of helping individuals and families navigate OCD, anxiety, phobias, trauma, and other mental health challenges while building lives that feel bigger than fear.

We're incredibly grateful to our clients, referral partners, and community for trusting us to be part of your journeys. Thank you for helping us reach this milestone.💜

06/09/2026

Ever find yourself Googling a symptom "just to be safe" only to feel more anxious afterward?

For people struggling with health anxiety, reassurance often becomes part of the cycle. This week's blog explores why more information doesn't always bring more peace of mind and how evidence-based treatment can help. Read more here:

Most people have Googled a symptom before. A strange headache, an unfamiliar rash, a skipped heartbeat, dizziness, stomach pain, tingling, fatigue - in moments of uncertainty, it is natural to want answers. The internet has made medical information more accessible than ever, and for many people, tha...

06/09/2026

Over the weekend, we had the honor of being part of The Oak Brook Park District’s Tom’s Try-Athlon. It was a memorable day full of family fun 😊 A huge congratulations to everyone who participated, and a big thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to say hi!

06/03/2026

There's a version of you in the future who has learned that anxiety and OCD don't get to make the rules anymore. What do you think your future self would want you to know today? We took a guess... ⬇️

06/02/2026

Summer vacations are ramping up, and air travel can be especially difficult for those who struggle with anxiety. We’re here to help if the thought of flying is keeping you from living the life you want to live✈️💜

For many people, summer travel is associated with excitement, adventure, and a break from routine. Airports become crowded, vacation plans ramp up, and social media fills with photos of beach trips, road trips, and international travel. But for individuals struggling with travel anxiety or fear of f...

06/01/2026

What’s something anxiety doesn’t get a say in this week? 🌱

05/28/2026

Sometimes anxiety in kids doesn’t look the way people expect it to. Early support can make a meaningful difference.

05/21/2026

Memorial Day is almost here and along with it, the unofficial start to summer. Over the summer, gatherings like graduations, vacations, parties, and family events tend to increase. If those experiences leave you feeling more emotionally drained and overwhelmed than relaxed or excited, you’re not alone - and support is available.

Our latest blog explores the very real experience of social anxiety and how evidence-based treatment can help individuals participate more fully and comfortably in the moments that matter most.

For many people, summer is associated with connection, celebration, and relaxation. Graduation parties, weddings, vacations, barbecues, family gatherings, work events, concerts, and neighborhood get-togethers often fill calendars this time of year. Social media reinforces the message that summer is....

05/19/2026

Anxiety isn’t always “just anxiety.” Sometimes what looks like generalized worry is actually OCD hiding underneath the surface.

Understanding the difference informs the direction of treatment - especially when reassurance, overthinking, and rumination start becoming part of the cycle.

Our newest blog breaks down the differences between GAD and OCD, why they’re so often confused, and why accurate diagnosis matters when it comes to effective treatment.

Read more below ⬇️

Many people know they’re anxious. Far fewer know whether what they’re experiencing is actually generalized anxiety, OCD, or a combination of both. On the surface, the two can look surprisingly similar. Both can involve racing thoughts, excessive worry, trouble relaxing, reassurance seeking, diff...

05/18/2026

What a great way to spend a weekend! We’re still feeling energized after getting to be part of the 20th annual Walk the Walk yesterday with The Community House.

We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many families, community members, and fellow providers while supporting mental health awareness in such a fun, meaningful way. Events like this are such a good reminder that conversations about OCD, anxiety, and mental health belong everywhere - out in the community, with families, with kids, and with each other.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, shared your stories, asked questions, or simply said hello. We loved being part of it!

Happy Monday from all of us at The OCD & Anxiety Center 💜