THERAPY FOR ANXIETY

COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) FOR ADULTS

in-person in Chicago & Northbrook, IL & online in 39 states

Anxiety | Health Anxiety | CBT |

 
 

Are you tired of anxiety and worry taking away from enjoying your life?

Maybe you find yourself worrying about all of the “what ifs,” or perhaps you feel panicky or fearful in situations that did not phase you in the past.  You may be struggling to “turn off your mind.”  Sometimes you feel a lack of control of your feelings or you go too quickly to the “worst case scenario.”  

Anxiety and worry has become burdensome and is negatively impacting every aspect of your life:

  • It is difficult to be present with your work and family due to worry.

  • You worry about your health even after being checked out by your doctor, or worry about every physical sensation.

  • Your sleep has been disrupted by your racing mind.

  • You have had panic attacks and fear having another.

  • You avoid certain tasks, places, or situations due to fear.

  • Your mind gets stuck on a thought and you cannot turn it off.

  • You have routines or rituals that decrease your anxiety.

  • You worry about what others might do or how they might react.

And you want to gain control!

 

We treat anxiety and we can help!

It may feel impossible now, but you can feel more in control of your mind and your body. You can worry less.  You can feel calm. 

And we can help you get there.

CBT for anxiety can help you:

  • Learn tools and strategies that can decrease your discomfort, improve your sleep, and increase your sense of control.

  • Gain confidence in your coping abilities.

  • Develop a different relationship with uncertainty.

  • Identify and avoid the “rabbit holes” of thought.

  • Better understand how you might be inadvertently making your anxiety worse instead of better.

We will partner with you in this process, tailoring each step to your unique situation and needs.  Our approach to CBT is personalized, creative, and flexible and comes from a place of compassion. 

You do not have to live a life ruled by worry, fear, and racing thoughts.

We can help you decrease the symptoms and feel confident to manage whatever comes your way.  

Anxiety is not “crazy,” or “all in your head,” but a real problem with real treatment options.


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You can learn to feel:

  • More in control of your thoughts.

  • Enjoyment and rest in your downtime.

  • Calmness in your body.

  • Peace at bedtime, knowing you will not be awake with your worries.

  • More present with the people and activities that are most important to you.

Your life is too full to be ruled by anxiety.

We are here to help you enjoy living it.

FAQS

Common questions about therapy for anxiety

  • While having a safe and non-judgemental space to discuss your problems can help you feel less of a burden, therapy for anxiety is more than “just talking.” We will get an understanding of the thoughts that fuel your anxiety and we will teach you tools to more effectively manage the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that perpetuate your anxiety.

  • Of course we all have worries and anxieties sometimes. Life is stressful! But when your worry or anxiety interferes with your functioning or your satisfaction with life, it is a good time to reach out for help. You can learn tools to help you manage symptoms now and into the future.

  • With more than 20 years of experience working with people with anxiety, I have developed a personalized approach that combines evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with real world solutions for YOUR life. I can help you use your strengths to better manage your challenges. I do not look for ways to “think positively,” but to find realistic and balanced outlooks that honor the complexity of your life.