Anxiety therapists in Chicago, IL
Browse Anxiety therapists in Chicago, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Anxiety
Dr. Aretha Steele (Mindful Healing Counseling)
Psychologist, PsyD
Hello! If anxiety is making life feel like a rollercoaster, you're not alone. We specialize in helping teens and adults like you navigate the twists and turns of anxiety. Together, we can explore strategies to manage stress, face fears, and find a sense of calm. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can express yourself freely. Let's work on building resilience, uncovering your strengths, and making strides towards a more peaceful and fulfilling life. Remember, you've got the power to overcome anxiety, and we're here to guide you every step of the way. Your well-being is important, and we are excited to be part of your journey toward a brighter future!
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17 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Anxiety
Stephanie Kaufman Wolken
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Stephanie is passionate about providing evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for older adolescents, young adults and adults with OCD, depression, anxiety and related disorders. Stephanie received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration, one of the top training institutions in the field of social work. Prior to that, she graduated cum laude from Northwestern University with a double major in Psychology and Science in Human Culture. Stephanie has provided individualized treatment across outpatient and school settings, serving patients of all ages. Additionally, she gained extensive training and experience providing evidence-based treatment across outpatient clinics specializing in OCD, anxiety and related disorders.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Anxiety
Allison Lobel
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I work with children, teens, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, whether it shows up as constant worry, panic, or feeling overwhelmed in daily life. My approach blends insight-oriented and practical strategies, helping clients understand the roots of their anxiety while developing effective tools for calming the mind, managing stress, and restoring balance in their lives.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60613
Online in Chicago, IL
Anxiety
Gemstone Wellness, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, LCPC, LCSW, LPC
At Gemstone Wellness, anxiety is not treated as something to simply “manage” or suppress—it is understood as a meaningful signal shaped by your nervous system, your history, and the environments you’ve had to adapt to. Rather than focusing only on symptom reduction, therapy begins by helping you understand why your anxiety exists and what it has been trying to protect.
Our approach is grounded in nervous system regulation and trauma-informed care. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed by racing thoughts, chronic worry, panic, or a persistent sense of unease. We work collaboratively to slow these patterns down—helping you recognize triggers, understand the mind-body connection, and build the capacity to respond rather than react. Over time, this creates a greater sense of stability, clarity, and internal safety.
Treatment is not one-size-fits-all. We integrate a range of approaches—including cognitive and behavioral strategies, mindfulness, body-based awareness, and trauma-focused work—while remaining flexible to your needs, pace, and preferences. Tools are offered thoughtfully, not prescriptively, so that therapy feels supportive rather than overwhelming or performative.
Importantly, we recognize that anxiety is often rooted in deeper experiences: trauma, identity-based stress, cultural expectations, loss, or longstanding patterns of self-protection. Therapy at Gemstone Wellness makes space for these layers. We move beyond surface-level coping into insight—helping you untangle the beliefs, experiences, and relational patterns that keep anxiety in place.
The work is both practical and relational. You will gain tools to navigate moments of distress, but you will also develop a different relationship with yourself—one grounded in self-trust rather than fear. As that shift happens, anxiety often softens, not because it is forced away, but because it is no longer carrying the same burden alone.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60604
Online in Chicago, IL
Anxiety
Alignment Psychotherapy, PLLC
Psychologist, LP, PhD
There are a multitude of theorectical, biological, psychological, and social lenses through which we can understand anxiety. We tailor anxiety treatment to the needs of the client, as well as to the way in which anxiety is presenting. For example, we might use cognitive behavioral approaches focused on challenging anxious thoughts, decreasing physical symptoms of anxiety, and reducing avoidance behaviors. Alternately, we may work with clients to adopt a more mindful and accepting stance towards anxiety while engaging in committed values-directed action. We also may work to explore how anxiety symptoms reflect responses to challenging developmental or life experiences, or past trauma. No matter the the approach, our goal is not to simply reduce our patients' overall levels of anxiety, but to help them live more meaningful and engaged lives.
3 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Anxiety
Nefertiti Nowell
Therapist, Dr.
Seeking help is a powerful step to improving your quality of life. Talking to someone about whatever your concerns are is something that almost anyone can benefit from, but many people are afraid to reach out. If you are considering therapy or coaching, I applaud you, and I really do want to help you find what you need to feel POWERFUL and help you develop the tools to have peace in your life.
I enjoy working with diverse clients, and have treated patients on the inpatient as well as outpatient basis. I began providing therapy in 1996, and have worked full time in several local hospitals before deciding to work full time in outpatient private practice. Though I work with many populations, I enjoy helping individuals with issues of trauma as well as working with couples. I work with all age ranges and have helped clients with a range of diagnosis. I use a variety of techniques, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. I am also a Certified Hypnotist and a trained mediator.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Online in Chicago, IL
Anxiety
Jameeka Moore
Psychologist, PsyD
Avoidance, escape and reassurance seeking may have become a very significant part of your life as you attempt to cope with the worry thoughts and uncomfortable bodily sensations that you experience. I want to help you break out of this ineffective cycle. I use Exposure and Response Prevention as well as other Cognitive Behavioral Strategies to help you learn how to better understand and challenge your anxiety and fears so that you can live a more values oriented and less restrictive life.
16 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Anxiety
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In my practice, I help patients struggling with anxiety and fears by utilizing a comprehensive and personalized approach tailored to their unique needs. I begin with a thorough assessment to understand the specific sources and impact of their anxiety. Education is provided to help patients recognize anxiety triggers and understand the physiological responses involved. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is employed to address negative thought patterns and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Mindfulness and relaxation techniques are taught to enhance self-awareness and reduce stress. Exposure therapy is used to gradually desensitize patients to their fears in a controlled and supportive environment. I also offer strategies for improving emotional regulation and building resilience. Family involvement is encouraged to create a supportive network, and a strength-based approach is used to build confidence and empowerment. Ongoing support and follow-up ensure continuous progress and adjustment of therapeutic strategies. This comprehensive approach aims to empower patients to manage their anxiety effectively, overcome their fears, and lead more fulfilling lives.
5 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Anxiety
Craig Mead
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I can help you improve your understanding of your anxiety, where it comes from, how anxiety manifest in the mind and body, and understanding exactly what you need to do to eliminate it from the source, reduce the frequency it happens, and more effectively reduce it to zero when it does.
12 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Anxiety
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, IL (Online Only)
Anxiety
Gracie Orellano
Marriage and Family Therapist, ALMFT
Anxiety presents itself in various ways, however, I want to help individuals understand what those ways are. We can then work on the skills you want to build to help yourself live your anxiety. For relational clients, Anxiety and anxious thoughts can also show up in different experiences and life transitions that maybe you weren't ready for. Creating a safe space for clients to express their anxieties to their loved ones is one of my priorities.
2 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Anxiety
Sarah Farris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Anxiety can present in a number of ways, including worrying thoughts about several areas of life, rumination, physical tension and restlessness, sleep difficulty/insomnia, mind going blank, and avoidance. Feelings of anxiety can make daily tasks seem overwhelming, leading to doubtful decision making, difficulty performing your best, or interference with the things you care about most. I utilized evidence-based practices designed to treat anxiety and fears, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and mindfulness methods. My therapeutic style includes values driven skill development, supportive therapy, behavioral experiments, and coping strategies to help adults manage worry and overcome fears.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60613
Online in Chicago, IL
Anxiety
Sarah Jeziorski
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, ATR, EMDR-Certified
Anxiety affects both the mind and body, and healing begins by reconnecting with both. Using EMDR, somatic awareness, creative expression, and relational support, I help clients move from overwhelm toward clam, clarity, and self-trust.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60647
Online in Chicago, IL
Anxiety
Subconscious Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapist, C.Ht.
Anxiety and fears can quietly shape thoughts, behaviors, and physical responses, even when there’s no immediate threat. Hypnotherapy works at a subconscious level to interrupt these patterns, helping the mind relearn safety and control. Clients often experience reduced anxiety, clearer thinking, and a greater sense of calm and confidence in everyday situations.
3 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Anxiety
Andrew McKenzie, Psy.D.
Psychologist
Anxiety tries to convince us that certainty is the only path to safety, leaving us caught in cycles of overthinking, worry, or avoidance of challenging but important life activities. Instead of treating anxiety as the enemy, we'll become curious about what it's trying to accomplish and why it has become so persistent. Together, we'll learn more flexible ways of responding to anxious thoughts and feelings so they no longer dictate your decisions. The goal isn't to eliminate anxiety altogether, but to help you build a life that's guided more by your sense of purpose than by fear.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60640
Online in Chicago, IL
Anxiety
Gaelle Vernet
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
My communication style varies based on the person. I try my best to meet the person where they are by providing a safe space for them to be as expressive as they want.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60604
Online in Chicago, IL
Anxiety
Jasmine Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, M.Ed, MS, LCPC
Anxiety is marked by persistent worry, racing thoughts, panic attacks, and overwhelming stress can impact everyday life. Counseling helps clients develop practical tools for coping and emotional regulation skills.
4 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Anxiety
Angela Nguyen
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
As much as I enjoy working with dynamics, I also hold a lot of compassion for the internal dynamic/relationship one has with themselves too. The way that we interact with ourselves and our emotions can exacerbate anxiety. By helping clients hold space for their own emotions, they also learn how to better cope with anxiety/depression/stress/self-esteem.
6 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Anxiety
Mun & Mind Therapy PLLC
Psychologist
Anxiety can feel like a constant pressure to stay alert, prepared, or in control. For many individuals, especially those navigating cultural expectations, family obligations, academic or career pressures, anxiety can become woven into daily life. At Mun & Mind, we help clients understand the roots of their anxiety, develop practical coping strategies, and build a more compassionate relationship with themselves so they can move through life with greater confidence and ease.
2 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Anxiety
Cami K McBride
Psychologist, PhD
Evidence based treatment of worries, anxiety or fears can be highly effective and clients do not need to continue to suffer.
20 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL (Online Only)
Chicago's size and diversity mean therapists here cover an exceptionally wide range of specialties, with strong representation in trauma, anxiety, depression, and cultural identity work across the city's distinct neighborhoods. The South and West Sides experience community-level trauma tied to violence and systemic inequity, driving particular demand for therapists who specialize in PTSD, grief, and resilience-focused work. The city is home to Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine, and the University of Chicago Medicine, with a large independent practice community concentrated in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, and the Loop. Chicago also has robust bilingual therapy communities serving its large Spanish-speaking, Polish, and Mandarin-speaking populations.
Anxiety therapists in Chicago, IL Statistics
Anxiety therapists in Chicago, IL average 16 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (33%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 28% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 25% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 25% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 22% | Military / Veterans |
| 20% | Black / African American |