Therapy for Anxiety
in Barrington, IL
Helping people discover ways to manage whatever life throws at them
Many people find life overwhelming when
there's too much on their plate
Most people who start therapy for anxiety feel like they are going around in circles, repeating negative patterns. Perhaps you can relate. Maybe you check things off of your to-do list but you don't feel like you're getting anything done and when it comes to getting things done for yourself- it’s not happening. Add in caring for little ones at home and it feels like you're constantly chasing and not being the best version of yourself as a parent, friend or spouse.
Stuck in negativity and feeling restless and having a hard time making decisions, you may feel like life is spent constantly feeling "on edge".
Do You Feel Stressed, Ashamed, Overwhelmed?
Do any of the following resonate with you?
You feel unable to do your day-to-day responsibilities.
You have an insane schedule that doesn't let you rest.
You are irritable when it comes to your kids and your family.
You feel dread, fear, strange thoughts, and a pounding heart.
You feel like there are so many things to manage and your forever growing "to-do list" leaves you feeling completely overwhelmed.
If these sound true for you, I want you to know that even though you might feel like a failure for needing help, that couldn't be further from the truth. It takes courage to become aware of what you are going through and ask for help.
It's not selfish to prioritize caring for yourself. You don't have to always prioritize work or your family’s needs over your own needs.
Therapy for Anxiety Can Help You Feel Less Anxiety And Stress
It’s possible to feel better.
Imagine a life where you could...
Stop worrying all the time.
Control how you respond to anxious thoughts.
Stop letting anxiety affect the way you live or make any decisions for you.
Engage in parenting and partnering the way you’d like to.
Change your life for the better.
Manage Your Anxiety
Therapy for anxiety helps you rise above your challenges and start moving toward your ideal life with less stress and more calm
You will get the toolbox of practical actions you need to lower your overall anxiety in life, ways to manage your stress, and tools to cope with it.
Even if you are not sure if your problem is serious enough, Therapy for anxiety may be able to help. I’ve helped people struggling with constant worry find their way to feeling calmer without having to disconnect from everything like their job, their family or their partner.
My clients discover that it's possible to be productive without living life and doing work at a frenzied pace.
How Therapy for Anxiety Works
Therapy for anxiety consists of 50-minute, one-on-one sessions that help you work through your concerns. In addition to listening, I will share thoughts when it's helpful and guide you towards solutions, I play an active role.
Here’s how it will work step-by-step:
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First, I provide a safe, accepting space so that you will feel comfortable sharing your struggles with me.
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Through hearing your story, I will start to get a picture of what your challenges are.
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We will start with helping you with immediate concerns like managing difficult emotions and challenging life situations.
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We will also work to discover what your goals are in therapy and in life.
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Keeping your unique goals in mind, we’ll figure out what’s needed to help you reach them.
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Throughout our sessions, you will start making progress towards the life you desire. We will check in periodically to assess whether therapy is helping and what we can do differently together if necessary.
Research shows that therapy for anxiety can positively change your thinking, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors. It can help you let go of what’s holding you back.