Business Details
6 Years
experience
Expert Anxiety Treatment in Hinsdale, IL
Verdandi Anxiety Clinic & Consulting was founded by Dr. Ellen Jorstad-Stein, a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of specialized experience in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders. Our practice integrates evidence-based approaches including CBT, mindfulness-based interventions, and motivational enhancement to treat conditions like generalized anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and social phobia. We serve clients across the lifespan from older children to adults, with particular expertise in anxiety related to medical conditions and cancer survivorship. Our team maintains active membership in the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and adheres to the highest professional standards. With offices in Hinsdale, we provide accessible care to communities across Chicago's western suburbs while offering virtual therapy services statewide.Our founder's academic background includes training under Dr. Richard G. Heimberg and research experience at Temple University with Dr. Aaron Beck, the founder of CBT. We maintain active involvement in professional organizations and community service initiatives, reflecting our commitment to both clinical excellence and community engagement. Our treatment philosophy emphasizes present-focused awareness, aligning with the Norse concept of 'Verdandi' as the keeper of the present moment. We provide comprehensive assessment and individual therapy services tailored to each client's unique needs and treatment goals. Our approach combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to help clients overcome anxiety-related obstacles to living fulfilling lives.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Treatment
OCD Therapy
PTSD Counseling
Social Anxiety Therapy
Health Anxiety Treatment
Panic Disorder Treatment
Trauma-Informed Care
Virtual Therapy Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of specialized experience in CBT for anxiety disorders
- Our treatment integrates mindfulness-based approaches and motivational enhancement techniques
- We provide evidence-based care for complex anxiety presentations including medical-related anxiety
- Our founder trained under internationally recognized anxiety disorder experts
- We maintain active professional memberships in leading mental health organizations
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Our anxiety treatment programs utilize evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy techniques tailored to individual needs. We specialize in treating generalized anxiety disorder, health anxiety, and anxiety related to medical conditions. Our approach incorporates mindfulness-based interventions to help clients develop present-moment awareness and reduce anxiety's impact on daily life.
OCD Therapy
Specialized OCD therapy employs exposure and response prevention techniques developed through decades of clinical research. We address various OCD presentations including contamination fears, harm-related obsessions, and perfectionism. Our treatment integrates cognitive restructuring to challenge unhelpful thought patterns while developing healthier coping mechanisms.
PTSD Counseling
PTSD counseling utilizes cognitive processing therapy and trauma-informed care principles to address trauma-related symptoms. Our approach helps clients process traumatic experiences while developing grounding techniques for managing distressing memories. We specialize in treating complex PTSD presentations and trauma-related anxiety disorders.
Social Anxiety Therapy
Social anxiety treatment combines cognitive restructuring with exposure therapy to address performance anxiety and social interaction fears. We help clients develop practical skills for public speaking, job interviews, and social situations through graduated exposure exercises and behavioral experiments.
Virtual Therapy Services
Our virtual therapy platform provides secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions for anxiety treatment. This service follows CDC guidelines for telehealth delivery while maintaining evidence-based treatment integrity. Virtual sessions offer flexibility for clients across Illinois while ensuring consistent, high-quality care.
People
Dr. Ellen Jorstad-Stein
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Jorstad-Stein is a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in CBT for anxiety disorders. She trained at Temple University under Dr. Richard Heimberg and worked with Dr. Aaron Beck at the University of Pennsylvania. Her background includes research at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital and the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Questions
What anxiety disorders do you treat?
We specialize in treating generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, OCD, PTSD, specific phobias, health anxiety, and anxiety related to medical conditions.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide secure online therapy sessions following CDC telehealth guidelines while maintaining evidence-based treatment approaches for anxiety disorders.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our primary approach is cognitive behavioral therapy, supplemented by mindfulness-based interventions and motivational enhancement techniques tailored to each client's needs.
Do you treat children and adolescents?
We provide treatment for older children, teenagers, and adults, with specialized approaches adapted to each developmental stage and individual needs.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients in Hinsdale and surrounding western suburbs including Downers Grove, Lisle, and Oak Brook, with virtual services available across Illinois.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour notice for appointment cancellations to accommodate other clients and maintain scheduling flexibility for all our clients.
