Therapist in Naperville, Illinois Ellaine Cooper Taillandier, Therapist

Ellaine Cooper-Taillandier, LCSW is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space for clients to work through life’s challenges and build meaningful change. She specializes in the treatment of OCD, anxiety disorders, panic disorder, phobias, hoarding disorder, and depression. She uses evidence-based approaches to help clients reduce intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, avoidance patterns, panic symptoms, and chronic self-doubt. Ellaine is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and helps clients gradually face fears, tolerate uncertainty, and regain a sense of control and confidence in daily life.

In addition to anxiety and OCD-related concerns, she has a strong focus on trauma treatment, using Prolonged Exposure (PE), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She supports clients in processing traumatic experiences, improving emotional regulation, and building long-term resilience.

Ellaine also works extensively with children and adolescents, bringing warmth, creativity, and developmentally appropriate interventions to treatment. She incorporates play, art, storytelling, and interactive strategies to help younger clients express emotions, manage anxiety, and develop coping skills. Her style is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens through both skill-building and connection.

Outside of her clinical work, Ellaine enjoys spending time with her children, board games and card games, jogging, traveling, nature, painting, and hiking. These activities support her belief in balance, mindfulness, and the importance of connection in overall well-being.