Anxiety Treatment
You’re tried of the Rollercoaster that is anxiety
Everyone deals with nervousness or worry from time to time, it is a positive and normal human reaction. However, when anxiety rules the majority of your life, it is exhausting and definitely not positive. Anxiety may feel like you have no sense of grounding, being pulled in so many different directions at once leaves no solid footing underneath you.
Or, you may have a constant wheel of thoughts going around and around in your head with no break from the thoughts in sight. If you suffer from anxiety, your fears and worries are not temporary. They may move from one concern to another, but nonetheless you are still worried most of the time. And, as anxiety persists, you may notice it takes up more and more of your time.
Common Symptoms of Anxiety
Since you are your own unique person with different experiences and backgrounds, your reaction to stressful situations will be unique. At our counseling practice in Chicago, IL, we make sure to get to know you and treat you like the individual you are. Because everyone is different, anxiety can present in different ways. However, our anxiety therapists have noticed themes of anxiety that are worth pointing out. Here are some symptoms that you may experience with anxiety.
Feeling restless
Difficulty concentrating or finding your mind going blank
Muscle tension
Difficulty controlling feelings of worry or a sense of doom
Poor sleep
Rapid breathing and increased heart rate
Anxiety Treatment Can help you get off that crazy rollercoaster
You’re up, you’re down, you’re even doing loop-the-loops and you’re tired of it. At our Chicago, IL area therapy practice, we understand that anxiety is, what seems like, a never ending battle. But, can we tell you a secret? Therapy is SUPER effective and helpful to quiet those thoughts.
We know, it can be scary to talk to someone you don’t know about your fears and admit that you aren’t feeling 100%. So, in an effort to make it not so scary, let us show you what you can expect out of anxiety treatment.
A supportive anxiety therapist who will provide space for you to be who you are right now.
Learn about what is fueling your anxiety and how to best manage it.
Gain skills to re-engage with the people you love in the present moment.
Begin to feel more confident in your decisions.
Become empowered to speak up for yourself and say no.
Experience more freedom and peace.
An anxiety therapist can help
Yep, we know it’s hard to put your faith into someone you don’t know. But, we can tell you this: we will not push you or make you do anything you aren’t ready for. So, if the first step is just meeting one of our anxiety therapists and talking to them about something you love unrelated to anxiety and spending time to get to know them, we think that is great!
Our therapists are here to be your companion on your mental health journey. We are experts in the field and can teach you a lot of really cool things like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety, Internal Family Systems (IFS) for Anxiety, ACT for anxiety, and even EMDR for anxiety. We’ve got a lot of tricks up our sleeves and will make sure to use the tools that best work for you. Additionally, our therapists can meet with your for anxiety treatment in person or with online therapy sessions. So, if anxiety is holding you back from taking the first step to talk with someone, know that we have options for your added comfort and ease.
Begin Anxiety Treatment in Chicago, IL Today
We know that therapy can run to the bottom of the priority list when other things are affecting your life. However, we want you to know that it doesn’t have to be that way! And you deserve healing. That’s why the anxiety therapists at our therapy practice based in Northbrook, IL offer anxiety treatment with the option of online therapy sessions for anyone in Illinois. We want to help you connect with yourself and begin healing from the comfort of your own home. Take the steps below to get started.
OTHER SERVICES AT OBSIDIAN COUNSELING AND WELLNESS
The therapists at our counseling practice in the Northbrook, IL, provide counseling with compassion and authenticity. With evidence-based therapy tools, we help folks in addressing depression, trauma, and work stress which can be done using online therapy sessions or in person. We also specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ folks and highly sensitive people for a variety of struggles. Additionally, we support new parents during times of transition. We know that healing takes time, and our therapists want to be a guide along that journey for you. Reach out when you’re ready.
