The OCD & Anxiety Center

The OCD & Anxiety Center We offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to children, teens, and adults for anxiety, OCD, trauma, and related disorders. Call for a consult today!

We specialize in exposure-based therapy in the office, at home or wherever anxiety occurs.

The Oscars are this Sunday! 🎬While we’re celebrating great performances, it’s also a good reminder that OCD doesn’t disc...
03/12/2026

The Oscars are this Sunday! 🎬

While we’re celebrating great performances, it’s also a good reminder that OCD doesn’t discriminate. Many well-known actors have spoken openly about living with intrusive thoughts and compulsions, helping to normalize something millions of people experience.

We put together a list of 10 celebrities who have shared their OCD stories - and what we can learn from them.

Read more:

Have you ever wondered if your favorite celebrities deal with the same struggles you do? Well, when it comes to OCD, you might be surprised.

We’ve welcomed quite a few new followers lately, and we’re really glad you’re here 👋 Here's what you should know about w...
03/11/2026

We’ve welcomed quite a few new followers lately, and we’re really glad you’re here 👋 Here's what you should know about what we offer! Reach out today to learn more about how we can help.

📞 630-522-3124
🌐 www.theocdandanxietycenter.com

Treating OCD well requires specialized training - it’s not the same as general anxiety treatment.If you’re a clinician l...
03/10/2026

Treating OCD well requires specialized training - it’s not the same as general anxiety treatment.

If you’re a clinician looking for a strong starting point, this upcoming workshop with our very own Dr. Aviva Katz through Josselyn Academy covers the foundations of OCD diagnosis and the principles of Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment ✨

March 19 | 9am–12pm CT | Virtual | 3 CEUs

Register here:
https://www.josselyn.org/community-programs/joss-u/mar-19-2026-ce-workshop

Anxiety can sound very convincing, but it isn’t a reliable narrator. As you’re tackling exposures this week, we’re cheer...
03/09/2026

Anxiety can sound very convincing, but it isn’t a reliable narrator. As you’re tackling exposures this week, we’re cheering you on 🙌💪🎉

The biggest mistake we tend to see with OCD? Waiting. If symptoms are present, starting now matters. Our newest blog exp...
03/03/2026

The biggest mistake we tend to see with OCD? Waiting. If symptoms are present, starting now matters. Our newest blog explains why:

OCD is not a condition that benefits from waiting. If symptoms are present and interfering with your life, even in small ways, early treatment matters. Obsessive-compulsive disorder strengthens through repetition. The sooner you interrupt the cycle, the easier it is to regain control. Understanding....

Grateful for everyone who joined us at our breakfast and open house with  last Friday 💜 The energy in the room was incre...
03/02/2026

Grateful for everyone who joined us at our breakfast and open house with last Friday 💜 The energy in the room was incredible!

We’re so excited to officially begin the OCD Intensive Outpatient Program THIS FRIDAY in Marietta, Georgia. The program is something truly special and we can’t wait to get started.

If you’ve been thinking about the next step in your recovery - this is it 💫

Have you heard?! 🎉We’re opening in Barrington on April 1st and we’re SO excited. Referrals and inquiries are officially ...
02/27/2026

Have you heard?! 🎉

We’re opening in Barrington on April 1st and we’re SO excited. Referrals and inquiries are officially open as we get ready for launch.

Barrington - we’re getting ready for you 🗺️💜

This Friday! 🌟 Join us for breakfast and a tour of the new space where we’re partnering with Recovery DBT to offer a tru...
02/25/2026

This Friday! 🌟 Join us for breakfast and a tour of the new space where we’re partnering with Recovery DBT to offer a truly specialized OCD program rooted in evidence-based care.

Beyond thrilled to announce...

On Friday, February 27th, we’re hosting an Open House at to mark the start of our new 4-day-a-week Intensive Outpatient Program, developed in partnership with .

This program brings together skills with evidence-based OCD treatment, including Exposure and Response Prevention ( ), to provide a truly intensive level of care for individuals who need it.

We would love for you to join us for breakfast, a mobile coffee bar (delicious, thanks to ) and of course, meaningful conversation as you tour our new space.

Hope we see you there. Please RSVP to: patientcare@recoverydbt.com

🌟 NOW ENROLLING IN GEORGIA 🌟We are launching our OCD x DBT Intensive Outpatient Program in partnership with DBT Recovery...
02/24/2026

🌟 NOW ENROLLING IN GEORGIA 🌟

We are launching our OCD x DBT Intensive Outpatient Program in partnership with DBT Recovery.

This four-day-a-week, 14-week Adherent DBT IOP integrates Exposure and Response Prevention with comprehensive DBT skills training to support adults and adolescents struggling with OCD.

In-person and telehealth options available in Georgia.

Space is limited - register now!

When anxiety gets loud, who’s in charge? Keep choosing what matters to you. You've got this.
02/23/2026

When anxiety gets loud, who’s in charge? Keep choosing what matters to you. You've got this.

The work of facing anxiety is quiet and often exhausting. But every small step you took this week mattered ✨
02/20/2026

The work of facing anxiety is quiet and often exhausting. But every small step you took this week mattered ✨

When OCD targets faith or morality, it can create relentless doubt about being sinful, dishonest, or “not good enough.” ...
02/17/2026

When OCD targets faith or morality, it can create relentless doubt about being sinful, dishonest, or “not good enough.” Scrupulosity is a treatable form of OCD - not a character flaw - and specialized therapy like ERP can help you live your values without being trapped in fear. Read our latest blog to understand the signs and learn what real help looks like:

https://theocdandanxietycenter.com/when-ocd-targets-faith-and-morality-understanding-scrupulosity/

OCD is often portrayed as a fear of germs, excessive handwashing, or endless checking of locks. While those are common themes, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can take many forms. One of the lesser-known but deeply distressing types is Scrupulosity OCD. This theme centers on morality, ethics, and some...

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Oak Brook, IL
60523

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Wednesday 9am - 8pm
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About Us

Dr. Maha Zayed opened The OCD & Anxiety Center as a way of bringing specialized, evidence-based treatments for anxiety, OCD, and related disorders to the western suburbs of Chicago. At OAC, our goal is to provide individualized, customized treatment plans to help inspire patients toward change and to transform their lives quickly and efficiently.

At The OCD & Anxiety Center in Chicago, we treat OCD, anxiety, and related disorders so they don’t keep our patients from living the lives they want to live. Change is difficult, and our clinicians are skilled at making the change process manageable. Our talented, fun-loving team of therapists are committed to ensuring that patients achieve results quickly.

We offer decades of combined experience and provide the most effective, cutting-edge treatments for OCD and anxiety-related disorders, including cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure-based interventions. Our Personalized Intensive Outpatient Program (PIOP) is for individuals who experience complicated OCD and anxiety; PIOP allows these individuals to receive individualized, expert care up to seven days per week from our specialists. Additionally, treatment can take place outside of the office as necessary to help maximize the benefits of treatment.

We work with our patients to develop personalized treatment plans that meet their specific needs and help them overcome the challenges they are currently facing. We also work with children as young as three years old through adults. Lastly, we incorporate each patient’s support system into treatment as much as possible. This includes parents of children and teens, spouses/significant others, religious figures, schools/teachers, and other therapists.