Helping children, adolescents, and adults build confidence, face what feels difficult, and move toward meaningful change.

Evidence-based therapy for OCD, anxiety disorders, specific phobias, depression, ADHD, and related concerns. Virtual therapy available throughout Illinois and Ohio.

Therapy for Anxiety, OCD & Beyond

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When anxiety starts taking up too much space

Maybe worry is keeping you or your child from doing the things you want to do. Maybe intrusive thoughts or compulsions are becoming harder to manage. Maybe fears and avoidance are getting in the way of everyday life.

Therapy can help you understand what's happening, develop practical skills, and gradually build the confidence to approach life differently.

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Specialized Care for OCD & Anxiety

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing OCD and anxiety disorders, including specific phobias, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and other anxiety-related concerns.

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Breaking the cycle of obsessions, compulsions, reassurance-seeking, and avoidance.

OCD & Intrusive Thoughts

Anxiety Disorders

Learning to respond differently to worry, fear, uncertainty, and anxiety.

Specific Phobias

Building confidence by gradually facing fears rather than letting fear dictate your life.

Support for the emotional, behavioral, and practical challenges of depression and ADHD.

Depression & ADHD

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Supporting Your Child Through OCD & Anxiety

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When a child is struggling with anxiety or OCD, parents often find themselves changing routines, providing reassurance, avoiding situations, or stepping in to prevent their child's distress.

You want to help—but sometimes knowing how to help can be difficult.

Through parent coaching and SPACE treatment, I work with parents to respond to anxiety in ways that support their child's confidence and independence while reducing the ways anxiety can become accommodated within the family.

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Evidence-Based Therapy, Personalized to You

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  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Supporting Parents with Childhood Emotions (SPACE)

  • Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT)

I believe therapy should be both compassionate and purposeful. I use evidence-based approaches while tailoring treatment to each person's age, needs, strengths, and goals.

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Jennifer Dote, M.Ed., LCPC, LPCC

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I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio. I work with children ages 5+, adolescents, and adults experiencing OCD, anxiety, phobias, depression, ADHD, and related concerns.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based. I want therapy to be a place where you feel understood while also gaining practical tools and the confidence to make meaningful changes.

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Virtual therapy for clients throughout Illinois and Ohio

Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or your family, virtual sessions make it possible to receive specialized care without adding another commute to your schedule.

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You don't have to navigate anxiety, OCD, or life's challenges alone.

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