Light On Anxiety Treatment Center

★★★★★ 4.4 (7 reviews) RECOVERY

📍 1160 Park Ave W SUITE 6E, Highland Park, IL 60035

Light On Anxiety Treatment Center is a mental health therapy practice (not primarily a recovery/wellness studio) offering evidence-based cognitive ...

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—

Behavioral Activation (BA)—

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—

Imaginal Exposures—

In Vivo Exposures—

Interoceptive Exposures—

Mindfulness—

Psychiatric Medication Services—

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About This Studio

Light On Anxiety Treatment Center is a mental health therapy practice (not primarily a recovery/wellness studio) offering evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy and related psychological treatments. The Highland Park location provides 8+ distinct therapy modalities delivered by licensed clinicians, with both in-person and virtual appointments available by booking. The practice specializes in anxiety disorders and OCD with a structured, short-term treatment model and accepts insurance.

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What Sets Them Apart

Specializes exclusively in evidence-based anxiety and OCD treatment with 40+ specific conditions treated
Structured short-term treatment model with goal of achieving results in as little as 3 months
Multi-location convenience (7 Chicago-area locations) plus virtual telehealth options
Highly organized practice with streamlined online portal and treatment planning system

Service Details

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Evidence-based CBT delivered in individual sessions, group therapy, or Intensive Outpatient Treatment format. Focuses on current anxiety symptoms through structured, skills-based approach including cognitive therapy to challenge worry thoughts and behavioral techniques. Sessions are designed to be short-term with goal of client independence.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Action-oriented CBT-based treatment for OCD, intrusive thoughts, and anxiety-related conditions. Uses multiple exposure techniques (visual, auditory, proprioceptive, in vivo, interoceptive) to desensitize clients to feared stimuli and train the brain to disengage from compulsions. Treatment includes comprehensive evaluation, customized ERP plan, mindfulness-based distress tolerance training, and relapse prevention support.

Behavioral Activation (BA)

Therapeutic approach encouraging engagement in meaningful activities to combat depression and anxiety. Focuses on increasing positive behaviors to break cycles of avoidance and inactivity, promoting improved mood and well-being.

Mindfulness

Training in present-moment awareness without judgment. Teaches cultivation of awareness and acceptance of thoughts, emotions, and sensations to promote self-awareness and emotional regulation.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies. Helps clients learn emotion regulation, improve interpersonal skills, and cope with distressing situations more effectively.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Encourages acceptance of thoughts and feelings rather than control or avoidance. Emphasizes values-based action to promote psychological flexibility and well-being.

Interoceptive Exposures

Gradual exposure to physical sensations that provoke anxiety or discomfort (e.g., breathing through a straw to simulate trouble breathing). Trains the brain that anxiety sensations are uncomfortable but not dangerous and can be tolerated.

In Vivo Exposures

Facing feared situations or stimuli in real-life settings without safety behaviors or compulsions. Helps individuals confront and overcome fears, building confidence and reducing avoidance behaviors.

Imaginal Exposures

Systematic confrontation and processing of feared thoughts or memories in the imagination. Helps clients confront traumatic experiences or intrusive thoughts, reducing emotional impact and promoting healing.

Psychiatric Medication Services

Mental health medication management provided as part of comprehensive treatment. Available as component of therapy services recognizing medication as valuable part of treatment addressing biological and psychological factors.

Your First Visit

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Monday	8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday	8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday	8 AM–8 PM
Thursday	8 AM–8 PM
Friday	8 AM–8 PM
Saturday	8 AM–5 PM
Sunday	8 AM–5 PM

The Team

Team of trained and experienced clinicians specializing in evidence-based anxiety and OCD treatment at Highland Park location.

Ari Marion Therapist — LCSW

Dr. Keely Dee Therapist — Psy.D.

Dr. Shana Franklin Therapist — PhD

Gretchen Kurtz Therapist — BA

Miranda Borkan Therapist — MSW

Maret Thorpe Therapist — LCSW

Ryne Rubio Therapist — LCPC, NCC

Data last verified: 2026-03-16

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