Anxiety therapists in Park Ridge, Illinois IL
The Juniper Center
Psychologist
You just want to feel better. Or maybe you are looking for help for someone you love. Maybe you are sick of the arguing, tired of feeling depressed & spent, wanting to get rid of anxiety, panic, worry, needing to stop a behavior that is getting in the way, like drinking, drugs. We are here to help.
34 Years Experience
Dr Mari Richko
Counselor/Therapist, ND LCPC CYI ABT PATP
Depression commonly manifests physically, through stomach pains, headaches, disrupted or excessive sleep, and motor control difficulty. While the causes of depression are unknown, a predisposition for it runs in families and it can be triggered by trauma and adverse life circumstances. Depression is diagnosed more frequently in women and tends to display differently in women than in men.
People tend to suffer higher rates of depression after giving birth and in late fall. Depression and anxiety often exacerbate each other and people with depression commonly have difficulty concentrating on tasks and conversations. Some people abuse alcohol and drugs or overeat as a way of coping, causing them to develop other medical problems. Depressed people are also at increased risk for self-harm.
Depression is a mental illness which is characterized by prolonged emotional symptoms including:
Apathy
Sadness
Guilt
Exhaustion
Irritability
Diagnosing depression involves a psychiatric evaluation and physical tests to determine whether a person’s symptoms are actually being caused by a different disorder. A person must have been experiencing symptoms for at least two weeks to be diagnosed with depression. Every case is unique and requires individual attention, but there are a number of effective complementary ways of treating depression, including:
Talk therapy
Medication
Adopting a healthier lifestyle
25 Years Experience
Dr. Adrian Ervington
Psychologist, PsyD
I'm here to provide a safe space for you to explore and manage your anxiety. My goal is to empower you with practical tools and coping strategies, tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're dealing with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or panic attacks, I'm committed to helping you regain control and find peace.
11 Years Experience
Julie Novak
Psychologist, PsyD
Anxiety can feel like it's consuming your life, your energy, your ability to engage with others and enjoy activities. Constant worrying, the what-ifs, fears of the unknown can all impact our ability to leaf a happy and healthy life. I will walk with you through your anxiety teaching effective coping skills to help free you from these struggles.
17 Years Experience
Emily E. Smith
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC, CADC, BC-DMT
Anxiety can have multiple presentations and impact individuals in various ways. I work with client to identify active symptoms and patterns, emotional regulation skills, and help clients to better understand the physical and psychological responses associated with anxiety.
22 Years Experience
Sarah Safron-Chiu
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
I have years of experience in group and individual settings, helping clients to address anxiety that comes in the form of generalized anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive tendencies, and anxiety as it presents in various other forms. In addition to exploring underlying causes and triggers, my treatment approach often integrates CBT and mindfulness techniques to aide in reframing, grounding, and assisting in affect regulation.
20 Years Experience
Paul Losoff
Psychologist, PsyD
Let me help you to regain control of your anxiety, face your fears, and start feeling unburdened by counterproductive thoughts. I know it can often feel insurmountable, but I do believe that with the right support, skills, and strategies, you can overcome your anxiety. Together, we'll work to understand the root of your anxieties and develop tools to help you manage them effectively.
16 Years Experience
Catherine Papagiorgio
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC LCPC CADC
Anxiety and fear are emotions that everyone feels at one time or another but when it gets out of control it can create problems and difficulty in day to day functioning. Learning skills to manage these emotions can be helpful and a start in overcoming them.
23 Years Experience
Matthew Brown, DO, MBA
Psychiatrist
Dr. Brown is an expert in the treatment of OCD and other severe anxiety disorders.
8 Years Experience
Lillian Gecker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I help my clients develop coping strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, while also using talk therapy to go deeper to understand the root of the anxiety. By processing traumatic events or life stressors, or increasing insight into self, my clients build resilience and acceptance to improve their social-emotional wellbeing.
6 Years Experience