Find relief from worry, overwhelm, and overthinking, and reconnect with a calmer, more grounded you.
How We Help With Anxiety
Anxiety looks different for everyone. You may experience:
Body Symptoms
- Racing heart
- Tight chest or shortness of breath
- Stomach aches or nausea
- Trouble sleeping
Thought Patterns
- Constant worry
- Worst-case scenario thinking
- Overanalyzing conversations
- Fear of disappointing others
Emotional or Behavioral Signs
- Irritability or overwhelm
- Avoiding tasks or social situations
- Feeling “on edge”
- Difficulty relaxing
What Anxiety Therapy Looks Like
1. Understanding Your Anxiety
We explore what triggers your anxiety, how it affects your daily life, and what relief looks like for you.
2. Building Skills & Tools
You’ll learn grounding, coping strategies, and new thinking patterns that reduce symptoms.
3. Healing the Root Causes
If anxiety is connected to trauma, perfectionism, identity pressures, or relationships, we gently address those areas together.
4. Long-Term Resilience
Over time, you’ll feel more confident navigating stress without spiraling into overwhelm.
Our Approach to Treating Anxiety
Therapies we use include:
CBT for anxiety thinking patterns
DBT for emotional regulation
Mindfulness & somatic grounding
EMDR for trauma-related anxiety (if relevant)
Relational therapy for attachment-based anxiety
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
What Anxiety Therapy Looks Like
- You can’t turn your mind off
- You feel tense, restless, or keyed up
- You expect the worst even when things are okay
- You avoid tasks because of fear or overwhelm
- Anxiety is affecting relationships, work, or daily life
- You’re tired of feeling “on alert” all the time
Take the First Step Toward Feeling Calm Again
You deserve a life that feels peaceful, grounded, and manageable.
Let’s help you breathe easier, starting today.
Frequently Asked Questions
If anxiety is affecting your daily life, sleep, relationships, work, or peace of mind, therapy can make a meaningful difference. You don’t need to be in crisis to seek help.
Yes. Anxiety affects the nervous system, and therapy teaches techniques to calm the body as well as the mind.
Yes. We provide secure teletherapy across Illinois as well as in-person sessions in our Lisle/Naperville office.
We are trauma-informed and offer EMDR and other approaches designed to safely process trauma-related anxiety.
Not necessarily. Many clients feel better with therapy alone. If medication might help, we can coordinate care with your doctor or psychiatrist.
It varies, but many people begin to notice improvements within a few weeks. Long-term relief grows as you build skills and address deeper patterns.