Anxiety Therapists in 61021
Kelsey Reuter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dixon, IL 61021
Are you wanting to be kinder towards yourself but don't know where to start? Do you feel stuck, anxious, out of control, or depressed? Are you feeling "stuck" in life, experiencing relational or communication issues, or navigating life transitions? Would you like to find relief from isolating circumstances or traumatic experiences? Negative self-talk, uncertainty, and stress can impact our ability to be our best selves. I aim to provide a safe therapeutic environment to allow you to truly heal. My intention is for you to find hope, freedom, and direction through therapy.
Are you wanting to be kinder towards yourself but don't know where to start? Do you feel stuck, anxious, out of control, or depressed? Are you feeling "stuck" in life, experiencing relational or communication issues, or navigating life transitions? Would you like to find relief from isolating circumstances or traumatic experiences? Negative self-talk, uncertainty, and stress can impact our ability to be our best selves. I aim to provide a safe therapeutic environment to allow you to truly heal. My intention is for you to find hope, freedom, and direction through therapy.
Huma Pekcan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dixon, IL 61021
Our experiences and environment shape us greatly. They define how we perceive the world, impact our relationships, and contribute to developing our strengths. Sometimes we start to see patterns in our lives that are not in alignment with what we expect or what we want for ourselves. Feelings of despair may emerge. People may feel overwhelmed, anxious, experience loss of pleasure, or perhaps and overall loss of meaning. If you have disturbing memories still impacting you today, if you feel anxious in certain situations or overwhelmed attempting to cope with the difficulties in your life, I may be able to assist.
Our experiences and environment shape us greatly. They define how we perceive the world, impact our relationships, and contribute to developing our strengths. Sometimes we start to see patterns in our lives that are not in alignment with what we expect or what we want for ourselves. Feelings of despair may emerge. People may feel overwhelmed, anxious, experience loss of pleasure, or perhaps and overall loss of meaning. If you have disturbing memories still impacting you today, if you feel anxious in certain situations or overwhelmed attempting to cope with the difficulties in your life, I may be able to assist.
Federico Parola
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dixon, IL 61021
I started my journey as a family therapist in 2017. I have been providing direct care in a variety of settings to children, adolescents and adults. My approach includes modalities that are attachment based, experiential, and trauma informed. I have experience working with clients battling with anxiety, family challenges, life transitions, and parenting.
I started my journey as a family therapist in 2017. I have been providing direct care in a variety of settings to children, adolescents and adults. My approach includes modalities that are attachment based, experiential, and trauma informed. I have experience working with clients battling with anxiety, family challenges, life transitions, and parenting.
Yazmine Howard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dixon, IL 61021
I have often found that this manifests itself in the form of depression, stress, anxiety, and family discord.
My name is Yazmine Howard, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Chicagoland area and currently have a decade of experience working with primarily African-American adolescents, adults, and families. My experiences include crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, group & individual therapy, along with family therapy. I utilize an integrative approach in my sessions and prioritize the therapeutic relationship and rapport that is developed with each client to increase the outcomes of therapy.
I have often found that this manifests itself in the form of depression, stress, anxiety, and family discord.
My name is Yazmine Howard, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Chicagoland area and currently have a decade of experience working with primarily African-American adolescents, adults, and families. My experiences include crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, group & individual therapy, along with family therapy. I utilize an integrative approach in my sessions and prioritize the therapeutic relationship and rapport that is developed with each client to increase the outcomes of therapy.
Amanda Bordner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dixon, IL 61021
Unhealthy relationship patterns, anxiety and eating and sleeping issues could all have their roots in past hurts and broken trust.
You can enjoy healthy relationships, you can belly laugh and really mean it. You can feel like yourself again. You deserve better than feeling you're faking it and just getting through your days.
Unhealthy relationship patterns, anxiety and eating and sleeping issues could all have their roots in past hurts and broken trust.
You can enjoy healthy relationships, you can belly laugh and really mean it. You can feel like yourself again. You deserve better than feeling you're faking it and just getting through your days.
Life Solutions: Integrative Healing
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dixon, IL 61021 (Online Only)
Let me help you to navigate through life's challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, life role transitions, and more, while creating new and healthy patterns.
I believe in building connections with clients that honor the therapeutic process and facilitate change. I provide a comfortable and supportive therapeutic relationship that fosters a positive experience. I believe you are the expert in your life and I respect the your right to choose your own path and create the change you want to see. If you need guidance and researched-based services to make those changes happen, I will partner with you to get the work done.
Let me help you to navigate through life's challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, life role transitions, and more, while creating new and healthy patterns.
I believe in building connections with clients that honor the therapeutic process and facilitate change. I provide a comfortable and supportive therapeutic relationship that fosters a positive experience. I believe you are the expert in your life and I respect the your right to choose your own path and create the change you want to see. If you need guidance and researched-based services to make those changes happen, I will partner with you to get the work done.
Paulette M Selmi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Dixon, IL 61021
Dr. Selmi is a licensed psychology located in Sterling, Illinois, 61081. Behavioral health interventions, FOID evaluations, family court expertise. Mental health intervention used are evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Behavior Therapy (BT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dr. Selmi is fully trained in these focused evidence and scientifically-based methods. A large array of presenting problems can be addressed, including depression, anxiety, panic-anxiety, behavioral problems (children and adolescents), couples, family, parenting and co-parenting difficulties with divorced or separated parents.
Dr. Selmi is a licensed psychology located in Sterling, Illinois, 61081. Behavioral health interventions, FOID evaluations, family court expertise. Mental health intervention used are evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Behavior Therapy (BT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dr. Selmi is fully trained in these focused evidence and scientifically-based methods. A large array of presenting problems can be addressed, including depression, anxiety, panic-anxiety, behavioral problems (children and adolescents), couples, family, parenting and co-parenting difficulties with divorced or separated parents.
Lischwe Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC, SAP
Verified Verified
Dixon, IL 61021
Behavioral health counseling for individuals, couples and families. Substance abuse evaluations and treatment including the DOT SAP protocol. Common presenting issues include various forms of depression, anxiety, relationship problems and post traumatic stress disorder. Specialities include clients with simultaneous mental health and addiction problems as well as issues particular to men.
Behavioral health counseling for individuals, couples and families. Substance abuse evaluations and treatment including the DOT SAP protocol. Common presenting issues include various forms of depression, anxiety, relationship problems and post traumatic stress disorder. Specialities include clients with simultaneous mental health and addiction problems as well as issues particular to men.
Brenda Beard LCSW Certified AAIT Practioner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dixon, IL 61021
Brenda Beard LCSW, Certified AAIT Practitioner. Loving, Spiritual, Light hearted, Nonjudgemental, Generous, Wise, Provoking. Daughter of the Universe Who cares deeply about ending suffering of all beings. Who feels joy when observing the growth of her clients. Who needs to convey we are all the same. Who gives her life passion to serving people. Who fears the furnace monster and the eerie anglerfish (Google it!). Who would like to see an end to the fragmented consciousness. Resident soul of her earthly meat suit.
Brenda Beard LCSW, Certified AAIT Practitioner. Loving, Spiritual, Light hearted, Nonjudgemental, Generous, Wise, Provoking. Daughter of the Universe Who cares deeply about ending suffering of all beings. Who feels joy when observing the growth of her clients. Who needs to convey we are all the same. Who gives her life passion to serving people. Who fears the furnace monster and the eerie anglerfish (Google it!). Who would like to see an end to the fragmented consciousness. Resident soul of her earthly meat suit.
Allyson Scott
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW
Verified Verified
Dixon, IL 61021 (Online Only)
My name is Allyson and I have clinical expertise in a variety of settings with adults who have difficulties with life transitions, negative self-talk, anxiety and identity. I provide a warm and inviting environment with excellent rapport building skills to join the client in goal setting to improve quality of life during hard times. I develop an individualized program tailored to the social and emotional needs of the client. I focus on Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Racial Issues, Racial Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Addiction and more.
My name is Allyson and I have clinical expertise in a variety of settings with adults who have difficulties with life transitions, negative self-talk, anxiety and identity. I provide a warm and inviting environment with excellent rapport building skills to join the client in goal setting to improve quality of life during hard times. I develop an individualized program tailored to the social and emotional needs of the client. I focus on Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Racial Issues, Racial Trauma, PTSD, Grief, Addiction and more.
Melissa Gates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dixon, IL 61021
I am devoted both to helping my clients with the distress and overwhelming challenges life can present, while inspiring them to find balance, empowerment and contentment as they reach for their goals and personal potential. My depth of experience has led me to a firm belief that individuals can achieve their own idea of happiness through a holistic approach that focuses on the mind, body and spirit. My therapeutic approach is tailored to my clients’ needs and goals. My role is to create a safe, empowering, respectful environment. Your role is to take the first step that will lead you to discover your path to healing.
I am devoted both to helping my clients with the distress and overwhelming challenges life can present, while inspiring them to find balance, empowerment and contentment as they reach for their goals and personal potential. My depth of experience has led me to a firm belief that individuals can achieve their own idea of happiness through a holistic approach that focuses on the mind, body and spirit. My therapeutic approach is tailored to my clients’ needs and goals. My role is to create a safe, empowering, respectful environment. Your role is to take the first step that will lead you to discover your path to healing.
Jeanette Marie Trotter
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dixon, IL 61021
Are you going through difficult circumstances or overwhelmed by emotions that make you feel like you are out of control? Pain, chaos and brokenness are words used to describe desperation and the need for real help, now. Know that it is normal and healthy to receive help while you regain balance and make a fresh start. My passion is to help you discover meaning in and solutions for the challenges you are facing, by facilitating growth in all areas of your life. Thank you for your interest in learning more about the services Jeanette Trotter, LCPC, NCC provides.
Are you going through difficult circumstances or overwhelmed by emotions that make you feel like you are out of control? Pain, chaos and brokenness are words used to describe desperation and the need for real help, now. Know that it is normal and healthy to receive help while you regain balance and make a fresh start. My passion is to help you discover meaning in and solutions for the challenges you are facing, by facilitating growth in all areas of your life. Thank you for your interest in learning more about the services Jeanette Trotter, LCPC, NCC provides.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.