Licensed Professional Counselor

Alexa Reinecke

LPC

I’m dedicated to helping teens and adults navigate the many changes, challenges, and transitions that life brings. I work closely with individuals managing depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), offering a supportive space to grow and heal.

My specialty is Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD and complex anxiety disorders, including social anxiety. This approach empowers my clients to change their relationship with anxiety, moving beyond fear to live a life aligned with their values. With experience in hospital-based programs, I’m passionate about teaching effective coping skills and demystifying the role of anxiety to help clients break free from its cycles. In our work together, we’ll often draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for value-based growth, as well as techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support balanced, sustainable progress.

Central to my practice is the belief that a genuine therapist-client connection is key to meaningful change. I bring warmth, humor, and authenticity to each session, fostering a space that feels safe and welcoming for all.

About Alexa:

  • Likes relaxing with her English Cream Retriever, Noki, or enjoying a new crime/thriller miniseries

  • She’s a fan of sunny beaches, spending time with family and friends, and writing poetry

  • Passionate about women’s health and dedicated to empowering women to advocate for themselves and set healthy boundaries in all areas of life

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented type of talk therapy that can help manage mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, and emotional concerns, such as coping with grief or stress.

  • Used commonly as a treatment for OCD, the exposure component of ERP refers to practicing confronting the thoughts, images, objects, and situations that make you anxious and/or provoke your obsessions.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps you move beyond negative thoughts and feelings in a meaningful way by accepting that your thoughts and emotions are an appropriate response to certain situations and committing to making changes in your life that match your values.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy, specially adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely.

Top Specialties:

  • Anxiety

  • Mood Disorders

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Areas of Expertise:

  • ADHD in Teens

  • Adolescent and Young Adult Issues 

  • Borderline Personality (BPD)

  • Codependency

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression

  • Dual Diagnosis

  • Identity Issues

  • Life Transitions

  • Peer Relationships

  • Phobias

  • Relationship Issues

  • School Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Self-Harming

  • Social Anxiety

  • Sports Performance

  • Stress

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Women's Issues

I’m in network with:

Aetna

Anthem

BCBS PPO

Cigna / Evernorth

Call (630) 940-6828 or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com to set up an appointment or schedule a 15-minute free phone consultation.

“Central to my practice is the belief that a genuine therapist-client connection is key to meaningful change. I bring warmth, humor, and authenticity to each session, fostering a space that feels safe and welcoming for all.”

— Alexa Reinecke

Questions about insurance?

Give us a call or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com. We can often work with insurance companies if we are out-of-network. If we are an out-of-network provider or you do not have insurance, our rate is currently $135.00 for a 53 minute session. However, we also offer reduced rates in special circumstances. Finances should never be a deterrent for seeking help! We work with families to come up with a number that works for you.