Top-Rated Anxiety Therapists Chicago

We encourage anyone who’s interested in therapy for anxiety to connect with us, whether you have a diagnosed anxiety disorder or not. We’ll work together to explore how anxiety shows up in your life and how we can help you find more calm.

At the same time, it can be helpful to understand the different types of anxiety disorders to see which symptoms resonate with you. Here’s a brief look at some of the common types: 

• Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Common symptoms of GAD include racing thoughts, difficulty relaxing, restlessness, and physical symptoms like muscle tension and headaches.

• Panic disorder. This disorder is characterized by panic attacks, which are episodes of intense anxiety that often come with physical symptoms like shaking, sweating, racing heart, and more. 

• Social anxiety disorder. People with social anxiety have a fear of social situations, worrying that they might be judged. They may experience blushing or trembling, avoid eye contact, or fear embarrassment.

• Additional and related disorders. Less common forms of anxiety include illness anxiety disorder (also known as “health anxiety”), agoraphobia, and more. Other disorders, like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), can co-occur with anxiety and have similar symptoms.

Whether you’re ready to get started or still unsure whether you could benefit from anxiety therapy, we encourage you to reach out.

There are many different effective treatments for anxiety. Our therapists use a combination of different methods, including CBT, strengths-based therapy, and more. Other clinicians might use methods like exposure therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), or others.

Before choosing a therapist, we recommend scheduling a consultation to learn more about each therapist's unique approach to see whether it resonates with you.

Yes! If you’re experiencing anxiety, therapy can help tremendously. You’ll have a safe space to share your feelings and get support from a trusted source. Plus, you’ll learn new skills to manage your anxiety and improve your quality of life. 

Research also shows how effective therapy for anxiety can be. For example, check out this meta-analysis that explores how CBT can help people with anxiety.

Yes, if you’re unable to attend in-person sessions or would prefer the comfort of your home, office, or another private space, we also offer online therapy for anxiety in Chicago. Our therapists also offer online therapy for anxiety in Cleveland for those in or around the Ohio area.

Many insurance companies cover anxiety therapy, especially if it’s recommended by a healthcare professional. Most of our Chicago clinicians are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Blue Choice Plans, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare. 

At the same time, our Cleveland clinicians are in-network with Medical Mutual and Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO.

We can help you verify your benefits before your first sessions. But we also encourage you to call the number on the back of your insurance card to receive the most accurate information.