Our Services

Adara Lialios, LCSW, providing virtual therapy for anxiety, OCD, trauma, and anxious attachment in Chicago and all of Illinois and Ohio.
Creating evidence-based therapy resources for adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, and trauma in Chicago, Illinois.

Individual therapy

Now accepting most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and more for virtual therapy in Illinois and Ohio. If you're unsure about your benefits or coverage, I'm happy to help verify your insurance.

Private pay sessions are also available at $150 for those who prefer not to use insurance, with a limited number of sliding scale appointments offered based on financial need.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker Adara Lialios, LCSW, offering virtual ERP and I-CBT therapy for adults across Chicago, and all of Illinois and Ohio for OCD and anxiety
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15 minute consultation — free

This brief phone call is a chance for us to connect, discuss what you're looking for in therapy, and see if we're a good fit. There’s no pressure, just an opportunity to ask questions and get a feel for how I work.

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Our session will be

  • Personalized

    Our initial sessions will be a space to slow down, get curious, and explore what’s been coming up for you. We’ll take time to understand your emotional landscape, identify patterns or challenges, and begin to clarify your goals. From there, we’ll collaboratively create a personalized therapy plan that reflects your unique needs, values, and strengths.

  • Targeted

    Everyone has emotional pain points that can get in the way of feeling whole. In therapy, we’ll work together to identify what’s keeping you stuck. Whether it’s patterns, triggers, or unprocessed experiences, and create a path toward healing and greater self-understanding.

  • Integrative

    Healing is more than just managing symptoms, it’s about tending to the whole person. In our work together, I draw from a range of evidence-based and holistic practices, such as mindfulness, somatic awareness, and lifestyle insights, to support your emotional, mental, and overall well-being.

How you’ll feel

More like your true self. steadier, softer, and stronger.
With clarity in the chaos and a deeper trust in your own voice.

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  • A brief phone call to get to know each other

  • Space to share what you're looking for in therapy

  • An opportunity to ask questions about my approach and specialties

  • Help determining if we’re a good fit before committing to ongoing sessions

  • No pressure. Just a warm, low stress way to explore next steps

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