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

hi, I’m Adara.

Your brain is exhausted from doing the absolute most: spiraling, overthinking, stressing about crap you can’t control. It’s time to shut down the chaos & start living. Therapy with me is equal parts hype woman/real talk. I'm a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois & Ohio 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 curiosity, humor, and insight into our work.

My approach is collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also draw from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness & the mind/body connection. All fancy ways to say we are gonna dig deep and learn skills to back it up.

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, & 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, guiding you to heal in the comfort of your own home at your pace

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