Anxiety Therapists in Wheaton, IL
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Beth Carlson
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CADC
Verified
Verified
As a fully Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I am committed to walk along side you during your exploration of thoughts, emotions, behaviors and experiences that may be creating barriers towards personal happiness and well-being. I consider it a privilege to be part of your journey towards mental wellness. During my 37 years working in the business sector, I facilitated teams, providing assistance in building communication and conflict management skills. I then took my corporate and life experiences into the field of counseling where I now specialize in addiction, adjustment issues, depression and
anxiety
.
Patricia Mack
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you a woman or couple struggling with
anxiety
or depression during or after pregnancy or coping with pregnancy/infant loss? I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space in which my clients can feel heard and develop coping strategies and perspective.
Are you struggling with important relationships? Are you feeling anxious or depressed and seeking ways to find peace and joy? Are you finding it difficult to cope with the challenges of day to day life, divorce, parenting issues or family conflict? Seeking guidance through therapy is a sign of strength and wisdom.
Waitlist for new clients
Natalie Adair
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Do you feel exhausted by the worry or sadness you have been carrying? Is there a past hurt or broken relationship you know you need to deal with but don’t know how? Do you desire greater joy, peace and purpose for your life but it feels out of reach? Reaching out for help shows such strength and courage. I have been helping people for 13+ years find hope and healing. I have seen clients conquer
fears
and reach goals. I have rejoiced with them as they have moved from brokenness to freedom. You will find my style to be warm, engaged and empowering.
Deepak Santhiraj
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in treating
anxiety
, trauma with post-recovery, self-esteem, cultural issues, men's issues, and circumstances related to the integration of spirituality with psychotherapy.
As a clinician, it is important for me to establish a safe and collaborative environment in which you feel heard, valued, and seen in the midst of your journey. I am passionate about seeing emotional healing, reflective insight, personal awareness, and meaningful growth in my clients. I include trauma, social justice, multicultural, and family lenses to witness this. I am also enthusiastic about encouraging a holistic approach to health and wellness as part of the progress toward wholeness. Additionally, I embrace diversity and culture as part of our collaborative process to establish a strong foundation and promote positive change.
GreenPath Clinic
Psychologist, PhD, LCP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
We provide excellent psychological and holistic care for patients struggling with stress,
anxiety
, depression, chronic pain, weight loss, infertility, and other psychological and medical problems. We prioritize medication-free approaches to treat patients' psychological and physical ailments. With collaborative efforts of psychologists, chiropractors, and a naturopathic physician, we get to the root of your mind and body problems naturally. As a multi-disciplinary team of holistically-oriented healthcare providers, we work together to create an effective, comprehensive treatment to provide lasting health optimizing solutions.
Sara Raja
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
My clinical strengths lie in working with clients struggling with
anxiety
, depression, relationship issues, and low self-esteem.
Are you looking for a trustworthy and compassionate collaborator to help you navigate challenges in your life? I am passionate about helping my clients process their pasts, problem solve and work through current issues, and create meaningful change in their lives. As a therapist, I am gentle and warm and I make it a goal to help clients feel comfortable quickly. By honoring your individuality and the unique circumstances that bring you to therapy, I can help you build upon your strengths, optimize your self awareness, and create the life you want!
David Seisser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with trauma recovery, family of origin issues, self-medicating behaviors,
anxiety
and depression, codependency, and Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA).
I am passionate about holding a comforting and compassionate space for my clients as we walk together towards finding balance physically, mentally, and spiritually. It is my hope that in exploring your story that you may mend the wounds of the past and celebrate the joys of life. I'm a graduate of Aurora University with a Masters in Social Work. I strive to help individuals find freedom from
anxiety
, certainty in the face of confusion, and stable ground in recovering from trauma. As a trauma informed clinician I operate from different therapeutic styles including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Joyce Babb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, MSW
Verified
Verified
Change is possible. I can help. I offer exceptional and compassionate counseling services to help you to achieve your goals so that you can live your life and relationships more fully. I have extensive experience, both in the US and overseas, in working with individuals, couples, families, and groups to address a wide range of issues, including
anxiety
and
panic
disorders; depression; stress management; marital and family problems; parenting skills; attention deficit disorders; life transitions; grief and loss; women's issues; men's issues; substance abuse and addictions; co-dependency, family of origin, perfectionism, and shame issues and more. .
Carol E Davis-Serpas
Counselor, LCPC, MA
Verified
Verified
My specialty areas are helping people suffering with an
anxiety
disorder, with depression, or those who are grieving painful losses.
I work best with people who are in emotional pain and are willing to be partners in the process of healing; people who are seeking comfort, but also desire to learn and grow emotionally.
Not accepting new clients
Natalie Stage
Counselor, MA, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
My specialties include depression,
anxiety
, pre-marital, as well as dealing with chronic illness such as an autoimmune disease.
Hello, my name is Natalie Stage and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with teens, adults, and couples. As a therapist, my goal is to walk beside each individual to learn their personal story and help them achieve full healing that focuses on spiritual, physical, and emotional health.
Elissa Blake Noble
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have extensive training and experience treating depression,
anxiety
, and adjustment issues.
I believe in the importance of creating a warm, safe, and collaborative therapeutic environment to help clients explore and confront life challenges. We will join together in therapy to identify what may be getting in the way of leading the life you want, manage and solve problems, and make healthy decisions towards a well-balanced life. We will process how to navigate difficult life situations utilizing your inner strengths and insights, while offering new perspectives and strategies to find the best path towards healing and growth.
Gigi Mary Clinard Borge
Counselor, MA , NCC, LPC, EMDR
Verified
Verified
Whether you seek relief from depression,
anxiety
, trauma, grief, PTSD, relationship difficulties or other challenges, I am excited to collaborate with clients who desire to live their unique lives fully, participate in their healing process and seek to establish genuine, compassionate relationship with themselves and others! I believe most of us are doing our best to become who we hope to be, and can benefit from seeking appropriate support. Therefore, I don’t see a diagnosis, but an amazing human who wants to thrive despite life’s many challenges.
Stenzel Clinical Services, Ltd.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Some of our specialties include;
anxiety
, depression, bi-polar, marriage, eating disorders, anger, co-dependence, grief, life transition, self-injury, abuse and trauma.
We recognize how difficult it can be to seek help with mental health issues. Our goal is to meet you where you are in a supportive, encouraging way. We never use shame as a motivator. Instead we seek to provide a balance between giving you time and space to heal and challenging and encouraging you to move forward to a healthier place. We have a staff of over 40 therapists each with different specialties; we all possess the same single passion: to walk with our clients on the path of healing.
Maggie Spoelhof
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My areas of interest/work include trauma, depression and
anxiety
, family conflict, divorce, women's issues, and spirituality.
Hello, I'm Maggie! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). The bulk of my work history has been in child welfare and working with children and youth in the context of their families. We all have a lot of navigating to do and I really enjoy walking alongside individuals as they pilot life's transitions. Adjusting can be hard, scary work. How can I help support you along life's path in ways that empower and, at times, challenge you? Let me help encourage and support you in discovering your potential through healthy change. Let's redefine your potential and find purpose by starting exactly where you are, today.
Not accepting new clients
Mary Jackson Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Are you a woman struggling with infertility, challenged with
anxiety
or depression during pregnancy, after having a child or coping with pregnancy/infant loss? Each of these specific struggles are worthy of validation of feelings, empathetic listening, development of coping strategies and an objective supportive place to gain perspective.
Are you finding yourself feeling unable to cope with the challenges of day to day life, job stress, divorce, family strain, relationship problems, and/or symptoms of depression and
anxiety
? Seeking out brief solution focused therapy is sometimes a great way to refocus and get back on track. Therapy does not need to be long term. Therapy can focus on the here and now while using the past to connect the dots to today's struggle. Therapy is an investment in yourself, your family and your future.
Lisa Ridinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Most people seek counseling when they have exhausted all efforts at making their pain go away, or in changing the dynamics of an important relationship, or in making a successful life change or transition. Do you find yourself feeling, thinking, and behaving in ways that you wish you could change? You know what you are supposed to do, but for the life of you you can't seem to do it! Are you discouraged and frustrated? Sad and afraid? Do you struggle with depression,
anxiety
, trauma, anger, and loneliness? To find healing, "what was hurt within a relationship, must be healed within a relationship." We were created for relationship.
Barbara Giordan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
She worked extensively with women, children, adolescents, and couples and has treated individuals struggling with a variety of issues including, but not limited to,
anxiety
, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), chronic illness and grief.
Barb Giordan, MSW, LCSW, is gentle, compassionate and open. Her life is shaped by a passion to help others, and she is honored and privileged to listen to people's stories and come along side those who are suffering. Barb received an MSW from the University of Connecticut and a BA from Fairfield University. With over 20 years experience in the mental health field, Barb worked in an inpatient hospital, a day school program, and several private practice settings, including a Christian counseling center.
Laurel Schone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
My areas of focus include
anxiety
, intercultural adjustment, grief, and life transitions.
Hello, my name is Laurel! I believe strongly in being a safe place for you to bring your authentic self into counseling, without fear of judgment. Connecting with you genuinely is deeply important to me, and I believe that building trust is a crucial part of our therapeutic relationship. Counseling can be a little like farming - we work together to cultivate your field, digging out stones of beliefs, feelings, etc. that are in the way, and nourishing new growth by giving language and tools for the things you’re dealing with. You're an expert on you! My goal is to be a genuine, empathetic, approachable tool to help my clients thrive.
Not accepting new clients
Laura A Bauhof
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Even when you are feeling stressed, worried or depressed it can be hard to reach out for help. I offer experience in assessment and therapy to help individuals and families facing difficulty with depression,
anxiety
, parenting or child behavior issues, and ADHD. I also offer a safe place to address concerns related to identity development, life transitions, stress management, and other issues. Even though your problem may be similar to others' your experience is unique. I hope to learn about the unique personal, family and cultural circumstances that impact you to help you find your way.
Kristine Buelow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialty areas are working with
anxiety
, depression, life transitions, and trauma.
You can expect me to listen to you non-judgmentally with some humble humor, while giving you useable skills and strategies to try that will be beneficial to you. I don't see my therapy approach as one size fits all, because we are all unique in our life experiences, strengths, and struggles. My role is help you find some personalized solutions to move forward in your life goals.
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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.