Alice Bigelow
Licensed Therapist, MA, LCPC
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As your OCD therapist, I’ll show up for you consistently, listen with compassion, and walk you through the process. You will not be alone here. I bring authenticity to my sessions, along with a natural sense of humor that can make challenging moments feel a little more lighthearted. My goal is to help you engage more fully with your life and the people you care about. I also have experience treating mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma, and working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
As your OCD therapist, I’ll show up for you consistently, listen with compassion, and walk you through the process. You will not be alone here. I bring authenticity to my sessions, along with a natural sense of humor that can make challenging moments feel a little more lighthearted. My goal is to help you engage more fully with your life and the people you care about. I also have experience treating mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma, and working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Location
Licensed in Illinois, Michigan
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Agnosticism
Education
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Insurance
Plans accepted by Alice
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare,
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Get to know Alice
Why I became a therapist
I've gone through my own mental health challenges at different times in my life, and seeing the support I received made me want to be part of that support system for somebody else. I've always been told I'm a really good listener and very compassionate, so I wanted to share that with people who are struggling. I was also drawn to OCD because the treatment is so behavioral, and you can really see the change and progress people make.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
The most important thing is showing up consistently so you know you can rely on me. I'm going to be there; I'm going to walk through this with you, and you don't have to do it alone.
My message to you if you're considering therapy
It's okay to be afraid. That's completely normal. Starting exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy can feel like a big step, but you won't be going through it alone. I'm confident we'll be able to work through it together.
Bringing compassion and humor into therapy
I like to bring humor into our sessions and be authentically myself. When we're working through things that feel scary or challenging, a little lightheartedness can make the process feel more approachable while still providing the support you need.
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