Adara Lialios, virtual therapist in Illinois specializing in anxiety, OCD and trauma

hi, I’m Adara.

You might feel caught in anxiety, navigating intrusive thoughts, overwhelmed by past trauma, or stuck in painful relationship patterns. Whatever you're facing, I am here to be your therapeutic hype woman. I'm a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in OCD, anxiety, trauma, and attachment. I believe healing happens in a space where you can feel fully human without judgement. Therapy should be a meaningful conversation, not just a clinical checklist. As a lifelong musician and artist, I also honor the power of creativity in the healing process, bringing warmth, curiosity, humor, and insight into our work.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Trauma-Focused CBT. I also draw from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and somatic awareness to help you reconnect with your inner resilience.

If you’re looking for a therapist who will hype you up AND call you out, I’ve got you. I’ll hold space for the hard stuff, laugh at your dark humor, and keep it honest. No polished perfection required, just a willingness to show up as you are. I’ll meet you there. I offer virtual therapy for IL guiding you to heal in the comfort of your own home at your pace.