Ms. Claire Adams Licensed Social Worker

Ms. Claire Adams, Licensed Social Worker, 150112176 is practicing under the supervision of Krista Mersino (Illinois, LCSW, 149.026292) at Belmont Depression and Anxiety Center.

Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.

Does your brain ever feel like it’s playing an endless game of “What-If”? What if I forgot to lock the door? What if I’m a terrible person? What if… (fill in the blank)? Meanwhile, compulsions—like checking, washing, or mental reviewing—promise relief but only keep you stuck in the OCD cycle. Sound familiar? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to face this alone, either. I specialize in OCD treatment, helping people navigate the endless what-ifs, intrusive thoughts, and exhausting rituals involved. I use research-backed approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), CBT, ACT & RO-DBT, based on my training in psychology and clinical social work from the University of Chicago. We’ll work together to face your fears in a manageable way, with a little humor and humanity—because OCD takes itself way too seriously, and we don’t have to. You’ll learn how to step back from compulsions, make peace with uncertainty, and finally reclaim your life.