to empower people to believe in themselves and discover that more is possible.
who we are:
Lionheart Exposure Therapy is a primarily virtual practice specializing in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, and phobias through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), widely recognized as one of the most effective forms of exposure therapy.
ERP focuses on learning new ways of responding to anxiety– helping you move forward with it rather than waiting for it to disappear. At Lionheart, we believe confidence grows through action. Therapy centers on helping you step back into the areas of life that anxiety has been keeping you from, and expand what feels possible.
Some fears are best faced where they actually show up– in real life.
While therapy is offered virtually across Illinois, Lionheart also provides real-world exposure sessions in the St. Charles area. During these sessions, we step into everyday environments together– practicing exposures in real time with guidance and encouragement along the way.
Anxiety doesn’t have to determine the size of your life. Together, we can start to live bigger.
Lionheart is a solo-run practice led by founder and therapist Alexa Reinecke, LCPC, allowing for a more personalized and consistent therapeutic experience.
Meet Alexa and learn more about her approach to therapy →
The name Lionheart was chosen because it represents bravery, courage, and determination — the very qualities that exposure therapy helps people discover within themselves.
Lionheart is a reminder that there is something powerful in you, even when anxiety tries to convince you otherwise.
The spirit of fearlessness isn’t about never feeling fear. It’s about feeling the fear and choosing to move forward anyway.
Lionheart reflects the transformation that happens when courage is practiced and you begin to realize that you are bold, steady, and capable even in the face of fear.
