Feel your best

You deserve to be free from the anxiety that holds you back. My passion is helping people to find peace and fulfillment in their lives.
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My goal as your therapist is to help you to free yourself from anxiety, increase your self-confidence, and experience greater joy and fulfillment in your life. I specialize in health anxiety, general anxiety, panic attacks, phobias and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I am an active therapist who not only listens and understands, but also teaches you techniques to more effectively manage your difficulties and achieve your goals. Mental health problems often start out as ways of coping. When something bad happens, you might worry about what else could go wrong. This could lead you to over-prepare, try to control outcomes, and avoid certain situations. Over time, you may lose your ability to relax and enjoy life. I can help you to develop more effective skills and to reclaim your life and connect with what bring you meaning and satisfaction. Please reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. I welcome clients of every ethnicity, cultural background, gender and sexual identity. I practice cultural humility. I work with many LGBTQ+ folks. I have extensive experience working with immigrants - particularly those from Spanish-speaking countries - and first-generation Americans. (Se ofrece la terapia en ingles o en español.)
Audrey Gerdt, LCSW, LMSW-C
Licensed psychotherapist

Services

My specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Health Anxiety
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Disorders
  • Fears/Phobias
  • College Mental Health
  • Self Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma

Approaches

  • Strength-Based
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness and Yoga-informed
  • Relational Therapy
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Insurance Accepted

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Out of Pocket

Testimonials

“Audrey has such a positive and calm presence. She is passionate about building her skills to make sure she can provide the care that each individual will need. She is very down to earth and reflective. I'm grateful to have her as a colleague!”

Madeline Brigell, LCSW

“Audrey is a compassionate and intelligent therapist with years of experience. I would not hesitate to recommend Audrey to anyone as she is extremely thorough in her work, well read, and attuned the the needs of each of her individual clients.”

Rachel Hall, LCSW, ATR

“Audrey brings deep clinical knowledge to her work, and is committed to constant learning. Treatment is tailored to the individual, breaking things down step-by-step to make change feel possible. Approachable and down-to-earth also describe her well!”

Amy Daigler, LCSW

Location

downtown Oak Park, IL

A street map for office location at Oak Park, IL 60301-1015

Oak Park, IL 60301-1015