Lauren Belcastro
She/Her
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
About
When I began having panic attacks in college, I did ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy. The more I leaned into the discomfort of facing my greatest fears, the more freedom and confidence I gained. I started to feel in control of my life again. This showed me the efficacy of ERP, which is also effective for OCD. My brother has OCD, which continues to inform my understanding of the diagnosis. This fuels my passion to make effective treatments more accessible to those who need them. In addition to OCD, I specialize in treating grief, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
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About
When I began having panic attacks in college, I did ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy. The more I leaned into the discomfort of facing my greatest fears, the more freedom and confidence I gained. I started to feel in control of my life again. This showed me the efficacy of ERP, which is also effective for OCD. My brother has OCD, which continues to inform my understanding of the diagnosis. This fuels my passion to make effective treatments more accessible to those who need them. In addition to OCD, I specialize in treating grief, anxiety, trauma, and depression.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
Takes Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Empire, Forest County Potawatomi, Highmark, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Partners Direct Health
LOCATION
Accepting members in Illinois, New York
EDUCATION
- NOCD Academy, OCD Training Program
CULTURAL COMPETENCIES
Christianity, Buddhism, Agnosticism
OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
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