Meet Molly

I am Molly Duran, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), with over ten years of experience. It is my priority to build a strong collaborative therapeutic relationship while creating a warm, inviting, and safe space where you can feel comfortable and supported. I am strength-based and utilize a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. I feel the best approach is one specifically designed to each client’s unique circumstances and would be honored to be a part of your journey towards healing, growth, and transformation. I am licensed in both Illinois and California.

Credentials

I earned my Masters of Social Work from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and Type 73 School social work certificate at Loyola University Chicago.

I have a background working with diverse clientele in a variety of settings which includes being a victim-advocate in Chicago Cook County courts where I assisted victims of felony crimes navigate the criminal justice system. I has also worked in community mental health as a Wraparound Facilitator in the Los Angeles area providing in-home social work and crisis intervention services to children, teens, and their families. Additionally, I have experience working as a school social worker providing individual and group therapy.

I also served as Director for an outpatient mental health agency adjacent to University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign campus providing both individual and group intensive therapy (IOP) for eating and mood disorders.

Trainings/Membership

  • Completed specialized training (BTTI) for OCD through the International OCD foundation (IOCDF)

  • Received training & certificate for comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics/Tourette’s (CBIT) through the Tourette Syndrome Behavior Therapy Institute (TS-BTI)

  • Trained in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) and Failure to Launch (FTL) by creator Eli Lebowitz Yale Child Study Center

  • Trained in Written Exposure Therapy (WET) for PTSD

  • I’m also a member of the IOCDF and receive ongoing consultation and training.

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You’re not alone.

I strive to provide warm, compassionate therapy tailored to your unique needs. My specialties include:

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Helping you reduce compulsions and intrusive thoughts with evidence-based strategies of Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ICBT), & Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT).

  • Anxiety & Panic – Tools to manage worry, panic attacks, and daily stress.

  • SPACE-(Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) parent-based approach that helps parents respond to their child’s anxiety/ OCD in ways that are supportive, compassionate, and empowering.

  • Tics & Tourette’s – Support for controlling tics and coping with symptoms.

  • Other Related Concerns – Stress, mood disorders, perfectionism, and compulsions.

Every session is a safe, judgment-free space where you can learn practical skills and feel supported on your journey to calm and confidence.

I primarily work with teens and adults ages 12 and older in Illinois and California.

In Person

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Telehealth

IL&CA

Telehealth only for clients who reside in CA

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