Anxiety Therapy

We all know what it feels like to be nervous or anxious from time to time. It’s a part of normal life. However, when a person begins to have recurrent anxiety, it can drastically impact his or her ability to function at work, home, or in school. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 13 suffer from anxiety disorders (World Health Organization, 2021). While anxiety disorders are treatable, only 36.9 % of people seek treatment (ADAA). There are several different types of anxiety and consequently different interventions.

Common Symptoms associated with Anxiety:

• Apprehension: recurrent worry about things and having difficulty controlling the worry
• Difficulty with concentration
• Feeling keyed up
• Muscle tension, feeling lightheaded, rapid heart rate, sweating

It’s important to recognize when you need help for anxiety. Our team at Associates in Psychotherapy are experienced in diagnosing and treating different anxiety disorders.

At Associates in Psychotherapy, we aim to understand your unique circumstances that are causing your symptoms. Together, we will devise a plan that will reduce your symptoms/distress, foster a deeper understanding of things that may perpetuate or trigger your symptoms, and support you as you regain a sense of control over your life. We have offices in Deerfield, Evanston, Barrington, and Chicago, and see clients virtually, in-person and hybrid. In addition, we offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy which supports clients in gaining more insight and understanding into underlying reasons for their anxiety.

How therapy can help:

We understand it's tough to put your faith and trust in someone you don't know. Our qualified therapists are equipped to help clients seeking relief from symptoms of anxiety and stress. At Associates in Psychotherapy, we strongly believe in providing a supportive, safe, and judgment-free space so our clients can improve the quality of their lives while also reducing unpleasant thoughts and feelings associated with anxiety. Our trained therapists draw from a multitude of evidence-based interventions that will empower you to cope and learn strategies to reduce your anxious thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help you identify triggers, change thought patterns, and teach you specific behavioral strategies and coping skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is another treatment approach that our team commonly utilizes, and can help you learn how to better manage your emotions, increase your ability to tolerate distress, practice mindfulness, and improve your interpersonal relationships. Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also helpful for clients dealing with anxious symptoms, and can help reduce your struggle to control unpleasant experiences, remain in the present, and find ways to change the undesirable things in your life. We understand that there are many factors that contribute to anxiety, and that it is a natural response that helps us feel safe. At the same time, we also know that too much of it can be exhausting, debilitating, leave us feeling powerless, and take the joy out of just about anything.

We can help you in your journey toward recovering from anxiety. We are here to help you by providing guidance and support as you navigate through this difficult process. You CAN regain happiness and fulfillment in your life, and therapy can help get you there.