Eliana Bonaguro LMHC

About 70% of my practice is dedicated to treating OCD and related concerns such as perfectionism, skin picking, and hair pulling. I also support clients with co-occurring issues, including depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and depersonalization. My treatment approach combines CBT, ERP, and mindfulness, tailored to each client’s needs. I provide therapy in both English and Italian, offering a collaborative and supportive space that helps clients reduce symptoms, build coping skills, and improve daily functioning. My goal is to help clients feel more balanced, resilient, and empowered in their lives.

I specialize in OCD and related conditions such as perfectionism, skin picking, and hair pulling. Many clients also experience co-occurring disorders, including depression, panic disorder, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, or depersonalization. My approach combines CBT, ERP, and mindfulness-based strategies, adapted to each person’s unique needs. Treatment is collaborative and practical, focused on reducing symptoms, building healthier coping skills, and improving daily functioning. My goal is to help clients feel more balanced, resilient, and confident in their ability to manage challenges and create meaningful change in their lives.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with advanced training in CBT and ERP for OCD and anxiety through the Beck Institute. I have several years of experience treating OCD and related disorders, including perfectionism, skin picking, and hair pulling. My work emphasizes structured, collaborative care that reduces compulsions and improves daily functioning. In addition to clinical practice, I authored Yesterday It Rained: An Illustrated Guide to Living with Anxiety, a creative resource designed to make evidence-based concepts more accessible and supportive for clients.

I welcome clients from different backgrounds and want therapy to feel safe, respectful, and personal. I adjust CBT and ERP to fit each person’s needs and values, keeping treatment collaborative and practical. My goal is for every client to feel understood and supported. I work with clients from many different backgrounds and aim to make therapy feel supportive and respectful for each person. I adapt CBT and ERP to fit individual experiences and values, and I believe treatment works best when it feels collaborative.