Spencer R. Potesta

Psychotherapist | Licensed Professional Counselor | MA | NCC
Accepting Clients

Double board certified therapist specializing in complex anxiety such as OCD, Phobia, and Body Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB).

Psychotherapist in Ilinois

Services

About My Clients

He specializes in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Phobia/Agoraphobia, Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB), and Body Dysmorphia Disorder (BDD). He utilizes treatment approaches such as CBT and ERP. He includes a focus on ERP and offers in-person exposure work for clients experiencing strong levels of anxiety responses.

My Background and Approach

In addition to his work utilizing CBT and ERP, Spencer aims to help each client truly understand their symptoms and how to progress. The focus on psycho-education allows clients to feel empowered to manage the responses that they're experiencing. He has an open-ended and direct approach. He comes from a logo-therapeutic (existential) orientation that aims to empower the client to allow them to face whatever is before them. Logo-therapeutic orientation allows for a productive and collaborative therapeutic experience. He also works as a organizational effectiveness consultant within the field of Organizational Psychology.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Spencer sees clients of any background, identity, or beliefs. I have helped lead trainings for Gender & Sexuality and would be honored to work with any individual wanting to begin this journey together. For clients hoping to schedule an appointment, please reach out to me via email: [email protected].

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Rate: $160 - 200/session

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