Anxiety is a relatively common mental health concern that people may experience at various points. Certain life events, such as a new job, relationship, death, or birth can trigger a bout of anxiety. Other people have an anxiety disorder that clouds much of their day-to-day life. Counseling interventions for anxiety range depending on its severity.
Available Treatment Options
One of the most common approaches to therapy for anxiety is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), where therapists assist people in identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing coping mechanisms that promote healthier behaviors. Other approaches include Exposure Therapy, where a person and their therapist work toward decreasing the anxiety surrounding a specific situation or thing by slowly exposing them to it. Mindfulness and relaxation interventions also are helpful for anxiety.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Anxiety
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist passionate about helping you experience new ways of understanding, managing, and living life. I help clients that have experienced childhood traumas, relational challenges in their marriage, preparation for marriage, managing somatic response to the environment surrounding you, strengthen emotional connections, and recover the hope and joy that was...
I help adults and teens looking to become more aware, learn and better themselves. Maybe there is something that needs to shift/change or maybe it is just a growth-oriented process. I have done a lot of my work with people who identify as Trans/Gender Non-Conforming/Nonbinary. Other queer populations who I have a lot of experience helping include couples, polyamorous relationships, the Latinx...
Hello! As a therapist, I look at the whole person. I want to see you from your perspective. Together we would identify different areas of strength and areas of need. I have experience in many evidence-based practices and would work with you to identify goals that you are comfortable with. I present as an upbeat, down to earth person that wouldn't be considered your "typical therapist". My...
I have over ten years of experience working with a variety of issues. I work well with people living with addiction, PTSD, and complex trauma, as well as related issues. I have experience with depression, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and life transitions. My commitment is to provide a compassionate, supportive environment and build trust so that clients can get to the root of what is not...
I enjoy working with clients seeking help with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, LGBTQA+ issues, family issues and reintegration, and mindfulness. I am passionate about verbal and non-verbal communication, staying in the moment, and balance, primarily using cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectal behavioral therapy....
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Is problematic or compulsive sexual behavior causing problems in your relationships, job or other important areas of your life? Perhaps you or a loved one are concerned and would like help learning more constructive ways to deal with stress, life transitions, anxiety or depression. My expertise includes working with adult males (both adjudicated and non-adjudicated), adults with Autism Spectrum...
My practice centers around providing clients with the skills that they need to thrive in the face of stressful situations. Prior to entering private practice, I worked as a clinical psychologist on the spinal cord injury unit at TIRR. These individuals would have never otherwise sought mental health care but were faced with one of the most stressful and challenging experiences of their lives. M...
There is a special place in my heart for helping people who have been hurt by life events. Most of us want to forget or bury the painful memories, and yet by sharing these stories one can open the door to healing. I feel honored to bear witness as individuals bravely tell their stories and reclaim their personal power. I have almost 20 years of experience with EMDR, Sexual Assault, Abuse, PTSD,...
Adulting is hard. Amiright? Growing up is a battle, and most of the battles we’re facing aren't even connected to school, debt, careers, bills, etc. Maybe you're attempting to reconcile the hurt child inside of you with the person you’re trying to become today, and it feels like trying to exist inside of a hurricane. Maybe you feel the heartbreak of loneliness as friends have moved away, and th...
I am the owner and psychotherapist at Essential Therapy Chicago. I've had years of experience helping clients grow and find emotional healing in private practice settings. In my work, I aim to create an open, welcoming therapy environment where clients feel empowered to make positive changes in their personal lives and relationships. I work with clients to identify their strengths and to set go...
I am a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to empower and support my clients and their families in developing healthy adaptive skills as well as managing mental illness and life stressors through an integrative, solution focused counseling approach. I have experience in a range of treatment methods and I tailor my therapeutic approach to address the specific needs of the individual,...
My work focuses on helping clients heal from relational trauma. Most of my clients have experienced some trauma in their lives from abuse, assault, bullying, or breakdowns in parental or romantic relationships. My other specialties include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and spiritual health. I want clients to be free from shame, negative self-beliefs, and emotional pain. I aim to hel...
I believe in the fundamental wholeness of all people, in mind/body/spirit connection, and in the desire and capacity of all of us to grow and heal. My purpose is to guide, support and empower you to find your strengths and personal resources for your own best solutions. All of us do experience hard times in life. With a broader and experienced outside perspective, you can overcome obstacles and...
Dedicated mental health professional with excellent clinical skills demonstrated by 15 years in the healthcare industry as an licensed practical nurse, military mental health technician, case management, facilitating individual and group therapy with expertise in working with military, veteran, LGBT, and adult populations. Professionally trained counselor with a master’s degree from a CACREP...
