Debra P. Wolff, Psy.D.

About Debra P. Wolff

Dr. Wolff received her doctoral and master’s degrees from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. She strives to establish a connection with each patient based on empathy and an understanding of each individual’s unique perspective and life history. She is interactive and believes effective psychotherapy requires a strong collaboration between patient and therapist. Dr. Wolff helps individuals gain insight into the motivations behind their actions, thoughts and emotions, assists them in understanding how they may be replaying ineffective patterns in their lives, and works with them to discover ways to alter these patterns. One of Dr. Wolff’s primary interests is treating individuals with anxiety disorders (such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and phobias). She utilizes very targeted, research-based cognitive-behavioral treatments including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to gradually help patients face their fears either in or outside the office. Some fears are difficult to replicate in the office and working with patients in out-of-office, real-world settings can be the most effective treatment.