Anxiety

Anxiety is a persistent fear or worry about everyday situations in life. It’s human and normal to experience some anxiety. It can even provide us information about what’s dangerous and help us stay motivated to reach our goals. But, when anxiety is constant and enduring it may be a sign of an underlying problem.

Anxiety can range from slight agitation or uneasiness to totally a debilitating reality. Sometimes the cause of anxiety is not obvious, while other times it is triggered by a specific situation, person, or thing. Fear and apprehension are the most pronounced anxiety symptoms, but are often accompanied by problems concentrating, confusion, selective attention and physical symptoms like sweating, muscle tightness, restlessness, insomnia, racing heart, and headaches.

Many people try to avoid their anxiety and just go about their lives avoiding things that make them anxious. While this works in the short term, it often contributes to worsening fears and more avoidance. If you want to take the power back and are looking for a therapist for Anxiety in Chicago, Tandem Psychology may be the solution for you.

Types of anxiety:

• Panic Disorder
• Phobias
• Social Anxiety Disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Anxiety doesn’t have to bother you any longer. It’s very treatable! With your anxiety therapist you can learn coping skills, resolve the underlying issues that cause your anxiety, recognize the errors in your thinking that create anxiety, stop avoiding people, situations and activities, and regain control over your life. Our anxiety therapists use research proven methods - CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based therapy, relational therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and EMDR - to help you get relief.

Be free to be you, without the worry!

Anxiety is the top reason that people come to therapy. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concerns, impacting more than 19% of the population each year. In fact, some consider the prevalence of anxiety an epidemic.

Despite its prevalence, if anxiety is constantly with you, it’s time to seek the help of an anxiety therapist. You may see yourself as powerless or even a problem to others. Your family may have a history of anxiety or you may feel the need to overprotect or overcontrol. Maybe you need more coping skills to manage anxiety brought on by relationship problems, job loss, grief, or financial problems. Whatever the cause, excessive worry can cause problems in your relationships, health, sleep, or job. With the help of a skilled anxiety therapist, an anxiety disorder doesn’t have to dominate your life.

If you’re looking for help managing anxiety, please schedule an in-person appointment at our Lakeview offices or a telehealth appointment to meet virtually. We have a team of exceptionally trained and experienced psychologists, social workers, and clinical counselors ready to help you overcome your anxiety.