Steven Krysztoforski
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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My approach to OCD therapy is always compassionate and collaborative. I'll work closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan and ensure you feel supported at every step. We'll work at a pace that’s manageable, with a strong focus on building resilience and self-compassion. I'll incorporate techniques for emotional regulation and mindfulness to help you navigate difficult moments and feel more grounded in your progress. I also specialize in treating conditions that often overlap with or impact OCD, including anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma.
My approach to OCD therapy is always compassionate and collaborative. I'll work closely with you to create a personalized treatment plan and ensure you feel supported at every step. We'll work at a pace that’s manageable, with a strong focus on building resilience and self-compassion. I'll incorporate techniques for emotional regulation and mindfulness to help you navigate difficult moments and feel more grounded in your progress. I also specialize in treating conditions that often overlap with or impact OCD, including anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma.
Location
Licensed in Illinois, New York
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
Education
Touro College
Insurance
Plans accepted by Steven
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, Highmark, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Partners Direct Health, United Healthcare,
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Get to know Steven
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
I had anxiety and depression in response to losing a parent when I was 15 and had to learn how to respond to those feelings. I think we all know how it feels to be overwhelmed and afraid at times, and I feel like all therapists have experienced some kind of trauma that they learned to heal from.
The most rewarding part of treating OCD
Helping people live fuller, less fear-driven lives gives my work deep meaning. That sense of purpose drives me to give my best. I believe in the ripple effect, too—when you make progress in therapy, it can positively impact your relationships and can extend to your broader community. Knowing that my work has the potential to create such a ripple of positive change motivates me.
My message to you if you're struggling right now
ERP is about embracing the fear that we feel. Fear is how we rationalize our anxiety, and that anxiety is that response to the unknown, toward what is the best response to avoid being uncomfortable. ERP is a great method to not only teach the skills of managing OCD, but also for strengthening your muscles to be comfortable with the uncomfortable.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
I will try to understand and feel your experiences as best that I can through my body language and the attention and respect that I give you, as well as the humor that I use to balance our interactions.
Why our members love working with Steven
S.M.
I don’t know what I’d do without Steven. He has helped my son with skills and as a family we now have tools to use for his OCD. I am so grateful for Steven.
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