Anxiety Therapists in Chicago, IL
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Rose Metivier
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, DBT-C, CAMS-II
Verified
14 Endorsed
Verified
14 Endorsed
I work with a wide range of clients dealing with issues related to depression,
anxiety
, addiction, trauma, grief/loss, anger management, young adult issues, women's issues, mood disorders, self-injury, identity, life changes/transitions, relationship difficulties, work/life balance, and empowerment. I can be a part of driving your change forward as we explore your goals, build a firm commitment to your future, and take the power back in your life to make and maintain those changes.
Megan Allcock
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I believe therapy is a place where you can explore yourself and truly grow into the person you want to be. I approach every client with warmth, acceptance and compassion. I provide a space where clients can come as you are and I will meet you there to walk alongside you throughout your struggles. I firmly believe in working collaboratively with clients to help find the style of therapy that works best for your personality. I have experience working with teens and young adults struggling with
anxiety
, depression, grief, transitions and self esteem.
Not accepting new clients
Bailey Bostler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you someone experiencing
anxiety
, struggling to set boundaries, coping with an adjustment, and/or dealing with complex trauma? It can be hard to move forward from feeling like you are alone. I am here to support individuals wanting to achieve their goals and feel empowered. I cultivate a non-judgmental environment where you can feel like you can be yourself and feel safe. I work from a collaborative approach where we will work together to find the best individualized path for you and what you would like to achieve.
Yuliya Wallace
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Through our life experiences, we can develop habits and patterns of thinking that can move us away from feeling like our true selves and disconnected from others. I aim to help clients increase awareness of those unwanted thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to break free from feeling stuck or disconnected. Additionally, I provide psychological evaluations to assist in creating diagnoses and treatment recommendations for ADHD, learning difficulties, depression,
anxiety
, trauma, and other mental health disorders.
Amelia Harper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have experience working with individuals who have experience trauma, depression,
anxiety
, changes in life.
I understand that life has ups and downs which looks different to everyone and pain is something we all experience. I approach therapy with a strengths based approach and believe that even when people are struggling that have many strength that helped get them where they are today. I believe that you are the expert of your own life and my role is to support you non-judgmentally while helping you work towards the goals you choose. I am currently offering telehealth session and limited in-person sessions.
Anna Lamden
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, MA, MS
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Finding the right therapist can be a daunting task, especially if you are overwhelmed by depression or
anxiety
, struggle with disordered eating, have been hurt in previous relationships, or simply feel like no one gets it. However, you have taken the first step by stopping here. In addition to my extensive clinical and academic experience, my personal journey in therapy has deepened my ability to be empathetic, insightful and non-judgmental. Our relationship will be a collaborative partnership, one created to help you become a happier, more productive, healthier version of yourself.
Aquantonette Slaughter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have counseled in the areas of: depression,
anxiety
, anger, trauma, low self-esteem, communication issues, life-transitions, and grief.
In today’s times, navigating through life may be challenging when faced with various issues, and direct and indirect stress may impact your day to day mental health. Sometimes those issues can alter your thought process and perspective causing negative feelings to arise, and at times may have you feeling stuck on how to create a different path for yourself. If you are experiencing similar situations, or in need a safe space to fully express yourself, I would like to extend my services to you. I believe in a collaborative approach to creating a new path and gaining a different perspective of life, while tailoring treatment as needed.
Ruchi Ray
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have extensive experience with individuals who struggle with post-traumatic stress,
anxiety
, emotional regulation, domestic violence, human trafficking, and personality disorders.
It is crucial for us to have the courage and motivation to break our own unhealthy cycles and gain insight into our potentials. You deserve a respectful and individualized approach to therapy, and I am committed to helping you create and maintain healthy changes in your life. I am an empathic and supportive therapist who will also be direct and challenge you to move forward to reach your goals. With over seven years of clinical experience, I work with you so you can become your best advocate, strengthen your will to run against self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviors, and find/maintain relationships that will nurture your inner self.
Susan Jane Snapp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with
anxiety
or depression? Are you a couple needing help with your relationship? Do you have ADHD and need a coach to help you manage life's challenges more effectively? I am a cognitive behavioral therapist who can provide solutions focused therapy to improve the quality of your life. I have 30+ years of experience and my goal is to provide a safe, comfortable, place where you can talk about your concerns and work with me to find solutions to your problems that make sense to you.
Grace Oczon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of experience include trauma, depression,
anxiety
, self-esteem, grief and loss, gender and sexuality, socio-political stress, immigrant/generational trauma, couples/family issues, and life transitions.
I honor the courage it takes for you to have made it to this point in your journey. I work to facilitate a space of curiosity that leads to deeper insight, awareness, and self-compassion to help bring meaningful change where it is needed. I believe that resilience, the capacity to recover from adversity, is a key ability for mental and emotional health. Building this capacity is a healing practice. I use resiliency skills in the “here and now” during our sessions to build healthy habits for sustainable wellness. I also value collaboration, and often invite feedback to ensure your voice and purpose is at the center of the work,
Gary A. DeLeonardis
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
You want to feel satisfied in your relationships, have meaningful connections with family and friends, value your workplace or college experience, heal from past wounds, and be better able to manage life stresses and
anxiety
.
You know the feelings…overwhelmed, frustrated and afraid that things may not change or you don’t know how to take that first step. You’re feeling stuck and not sure what to do about it. Change can be scary but you can face that fear with courage and self-compassion.
Andrea Gargano, Counseling & Therapeutic Services
Counselor, LCPC, RYT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
My areas of interest include trauma,
anxiety
, depression, grief/loss, spirituality, life transitions, attachment issues, and relationship issues.
I strive to help my clients heal, rebuild their lives, and increase resiliency. I guide my clients to not only pay attention to what is showing up cognitively and emotionally but also within their body. Utilizing the wisdom of the body can help to release thoughts and emotions that leave people feeling stuck.
Beren Karlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
When struggling with mental health, many individuals feel powerless and hopeless. These feelings can lead to depression or
anxiety
, avoidance of things we used to enjoy, or feeling disengaged from the life we want to live. My goal is to help adult feel supported and confident to re-engage in life. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, while also working with individuals who struggle with depression,
anxiety
, stress, or burnout.
Ashley Barba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, C-IAYT
Verified
Verified
Heal your connection with yourself so you can feel like yourself again. I am a licensed social worker and yoga therapist with over 12 years combined experience working with adolescents and adults in several settings (community mental health, healthcare, schools and private practice) coping with
anxiety
-related disorders, depression, PTSD, ADHD, trauma and general life stress. Personally, I enjoy helping clients develop an accepting and empowering relationship with themselves so they can feel more connected to themselves and others. I am committed to an integrative approach that reflects the client’s needs and goals.
Samantha Núñez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and affirming space for all children and adolescents. I come to every session with a warm and empathetic energy, always inviting them to come as they are. I do this through empathetic listening, validation, and support. I tailor the therapeutic work based on the strengths and needs of the child/adolescent I am supporting, and I bring a client-centered and strengths-based approach to each therapeutic relationship. I have experience in working with children/adolescents who struggle with
anxiety
and depression and need support in coping with daily stressors and transitions.
Not accepting new clients
Natalie Rothstein
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you're looking to navigate difficulties in your life, learn more about yourself, become more mindful, grow or feel more comfortable with who you are, I may be a good therapist fit. I work with adults for individual therapy. My specialty areas include:
anxiety
, depression, grief & loss, life transitions, self-worth, relationship issues, body image, LGBTQ+, and more. I'm a trauma-informed therapist and I strive to incorporate an anti-racist and anti-oppression lens that considers harm reduction. I continue to explore these areas through learning and doing work to deepen my understanding and awareness personally and professionally.
Zoe Mittman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am so glad that you are here! Looking for a therapist can often be daunting. I believe that you can cultivate the most change in life through discomfort and challenging experiences. Stumbling upon my page means that you have already embarked upon that journey. You have chosen to prioritize your mental health. I am passionate about working with adolescents and young adults who may be struggling with
anxiety
and mood disorders, ADHD, life transitions, and everyday stressors. I bring empathy and compassion by creating a warm and welcoming space, so that you feel understood and heard.
Sara Stumpos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with clients to lessen their experiences of
anxiety
, depression, emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal issues.
I specialize in working with youth, families, and individuals who are seeking guidance towards living a life of acceptance, understanding and stability. I have significant experience helping people process and understand the impact of traumatic events on daily living, while aiding in the healing process necessary to move forward.
Daniel Wimsatt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have over 20 years of clinical experience helping individuals with a variety of life challenges. Some of the issues that I specialize in are:
anxiety
, depression, addiction, substance abuse, life transitions, and grief and loss. I strive to work from a place of non-judgement, creating support and emotional safety within the therapeutic relationship. I believe that emotional wellness and change in therapy are only possible when people feel encouraged and safe. One of my primary goals is to help my patients find a deeper connection to their authentic selves.
Tijuana R. Gipson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I work with adults who are navigating
anxiety
, grief, stress, low self-esteem and interpersonal struggles. My main goal in treatment is to assist individuals in unpacking their challenges and building upon their strengths. I do this by using a collaborative and strength-based approach to mental wellness. I believe that the relationship between client and clinician in the initial stages of treatment are the most critical. Therefore, I approach each session with empathy, compassion, reassurance and a tiny dash of humor when appropriate.
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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.