Anxiety therapists in Chicago Loop, Illinois IL
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Anxiety or Fears
Dr. Shelley Sommerfeldt
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, from racing thoughts, constant worry, physical tension, and a sense of being stuck in your own mind. I help individuals understand the roots of their anxiety, develop healthier coping strategies, and regain a sense of calm and control. Through a supportive, evidence-based approach, we’ll work together to reduce anxiety and help you feel more grounded, confident, and at ease in your daily life.
24 Years Experience
Online in Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Mary Mesiha
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Anxiety is very treatable, and change is possible. You don’t have to keep feeling this way. Together, we’ll identify what’s triggering your anxiety, find ways to ease the symptoms, and gently work through the underlying patterns so you can feel more at ease in your daily life.
27 Years Experience
Online in Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Annette Popernik
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Anxiety makes us scatter-brained, irritated, annoyed, edgy, overwhelmed, and so much more. We get frustrated with anxiety and we get anxiety about having anxiety. Let's identify the ways anxiety shows up for you and how we can address this. It's not about fixing it or making it go away but rather about learning how to cope with it when it arises. We can actually decrease the intensity over time but we cannot expect it to be "cured." You are enough. You are not your anxiety.
9 Years Experience
Online in Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Ashley Pinto
Therapist, LCPC, CCTP
For many women, anxiety and panic are not just thoughts in the mind—they are experiences held in the body. Chronic worry, sudden waves of fear, tightness in the chest, racing thoughts, or a constant sense of being on edge are often signs of a nervous system stuck in survival mode. These responses can develop over time in response to stress, overwhelm, trauma, or long-standing pressure to stay “high-functioning” while ignoring your own needs.
Through integrative somatic therapy, I help women learn to work with their nervous systems rather than against them. Our work focuses on restoring a felt sense of safety, increasing capacity for calm, and gently unwinding fear-based patterns at a pace that feels supportive and empowering. Healing doesn’t mean eliminating anxiety altogether—it means building resilience, choice, and trust in yourself and your body so fear no longer runs the show.
I no longer offer weekly insurance-based 53 minute sessions. After a decade of seeing clients under this model, I've shifted my practice to private pay customized services that better meet the needs of my niche clients. My customized Therapy Intensives are specially designed to offer you a more a more spacious, efficient, and streamlined for a deeper and more transformative experience. They are intended to be short-term and can serve as an adjunct to ongoing therapy with your already established therapist, such as in the case that you really enjoy the work you are doing with them but they do not specialize in an area that I do. I also offer monthly extended sessions (90 minutes to 2 hours) for those looking for a hybrid option, that allows for deeper work as well as ongoing support. Please visit my website for more details on how we can work together.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chicago Loop, IL
Online in Chicago Loop, IL Illinois
Anxiety or Fears
Samantha Jones
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I'm here to offer a safe and judgement-free space to explore your fears and anxieties and work towards managing your symptoms.
5 Years Experience
Online in Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Sue De Santo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I help individuals who feel stuck in cycles of worry, overthinking, and self‑doubt learn to feel calmer and more grounded in their daily lives. Over time, you can feel more spacious inside, respond rather than react, and move through life with greater confidence and ease.
35 Years Experience
Online in Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Reginald K. Riggins
Psychologist, PhD
I have many years of experience working with clients suffering from anxiety and feared-based concerns. I utilize evidenced-based approaches such as exposure therapy and cognitive therapy to reduce symptoms, cultivate skills and improve one's confidence and competence with being able to tolerate once intolerable situations.
7 Years Experience
Online in Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Dr. Caroline Hicks
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Anxiety and fear can be approached from a variety of therapeutic techniques. Depending on severity, we can stay flexible in approaches to your anxiety and fear that you are experiencing. I like to note that many anxieties and fears are rooted in real experiences that are worthy of unearthing and healing. For those who come with anxieties that are based in reality, such as experiencing oppression or aggression from society, we will work together to find a path that allows you to feel like you get to live a life of value and finding ways to decrease your anxiety without necessarily losing access to safety.
9 Years Experience
Online in Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Jeff Fish
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
You’re not broken—and you’re not alone. Anxiety and fear are tough, but they don’t define you. In our work together, we won’t get stuck in what’s going wrong. Instead, we’ll explore what’s already helping, even in small ways, and build on your strengths to create the changes you want. You already have tools within you—we’ll uncover them together. Whether you're hoping for more calm, clarity, or confidence, we’ll keep the focus on your goals and what’s possible, starting right where you are.
21 Years Experience
Online in Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Anxiety or Fears
Jason Herr
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I work with individuals experiencing persistent worry, overthinking, and physical symptoms of anxiety that interfere with daily life. Drawing on extensive clinical experience treating anxiety and related concerns across community mental health and private practice settings, I incorporate biological and neurological education to help clients understand how anxiety affects the brain, body, and nervous system.
Anxiety is a naturally occurring process that can build slowly or appear suddenly. While many people associate anxiety only with panic attacks, it more often shows up as overthinking, constant analyzing, chronic worry, and a low-grade sense of never feeling fully safe. This ongoing activation can cause the limbic system to become overactive and gradually diminish the body’s ability to relax. Anxiety often gives the false impression of control over situations that are ultimately outside of our control.
In our work together, I teach practical skills to regulate the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, reduce reactivity, and restore a sense of internal stability. Together, we develop tools to manage uncertainty, increase tolerance for lack of control, and respond to stress with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.
16 Years Experience
Online in Chicago Loop, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Anxiety therapists in Chicago Loop, Illinois Statistics
Anxiety therapists in Chicago Loop, Illinois average 17 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (33%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 43% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 28% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 27% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 25% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 23% | Military / Veterans |
| 20% | Hispanic / Latino |