You do not have to stay tangled up in OCD & Anxiety

ERP-Trained Therapist · LCSW Licensed in IL & IA · Specializing in OCD & Anxiety Since 2016 · Ages 4+ · In-Person & Telehealth · Multilingual: English and Serbian

Hi, I'm Jelena. I became a therapist because I love solving hard problems.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a mom of three, and someone who has spent nearly a decade doing one thing: helping people with OCD and anxiety get their lives back. I was born and raised in Montenegro, moved to the US at a young age, and found my way to this work through training across inpatient, partial hospitalization, and specialty outpatient settings, including years at a dedicated OCD and anxiety center.

I've worked with kids as young as 4 and adults who've struggled for decades. What I've learned along the way is that real change doesn't come from just talking about anxiety. It comes from facing it, with the right tools, a clear plan, and a therapist who is just as invested in your progress as you are.

I'm fluent in English & Serbian. I'll meet you where your anxiety lives, sometimes literally.

I implement treatment based on evidence, encompassing Exposure and Response Prevention, Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions).

This is all I do

Untangled was built around the conditions that require real specialty training

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Panic, social anxiety, phobias, separation anxiety, and more

OCD

Intrusive thoughts, rituals, reassurance-seeking. Treated with gold-standard ERP.

Helping kids & teens get back to school without the dread.

SCHOOL ANXIETY

BFRB

Hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, and related conditions

CHILD & TEEN THERAPY

Anxiety, OCD, ARFID, PANS/PANDAS, and more, met with age-appropriate care.

Evidence based care, delivered with warmth.

ERP Gold Standard for OCD

CBT For anxiety, depression & related conditions

ACT Building psychological flexibility

ComB Evidence Based Treatment for BFRB's

HRT Habit Reversal Training

CBT-I For insomnia and sleep difficulties

I-CBT (Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

Evidence-Based. Genuinely Personal.

I use the approaches that research has proven work for OCD and anxiety, applied in a way that is specific to you. Focused, effective, and designed around your goals.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

In-Person & Telehealth Therapy

Care Built Around You

I specialize in OCD, anxiety, and related conditions, helping you build the skills and confidence to face what's been holding you back and reclaim your life.

I offer a high-touch, personalized therapy experience, ensuring you receive the dedicated time, attention, and support you need to create meaningful transformation.

Whether you’re in Chicago, Naperville, or anywhere throughout Illinois, I offer flexible therapy options that fit your lifestyle, providing expert care wherever you are.

Taking the first step is often the hardest part. Reach out. I'd love to hear what's going on.

PHONE: +1 630-394-5878

Serving Naperville, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Wheaton, Warrenville, Lisle, Woodridge & surrounding suburbs · Telehealth in IL & IA · © 2026 Untangled OCD and Anxiety Specialists

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EMAIL: jelena@untangledocd.com

ADDRESS: 640 South Washington St. Suite 212 Naperville, IL, 60540, United States

LICENSED IN: Illinois & Iowa | Indiana coming soon

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I offer in-person sessions in the Naperville area and telehealth across Illinois and Iowa. If you need a home visit for school refusal, anxiety support, or family coaching, I can do that. If you need intensive sessions, I can do that too.