Therapy for Anxiety in Chicago

Anxiety Disorders Therapy, Chicago, IL

Anxiety therapy can help with racing thoughts, insomnia, lack of focus, panic attacks, and fatigue. These are just a few of the symptoms that can negatively impact the lives of individuals who suffer. Anxiety and stress-related issues are highly treatable. Stressful, negative thoughts may be unrelenting and difficult to manage, but they don’t have to control your life. There are solutions that can address the root of the problem, and we want to assure you that recovery is possible. If you are feeling overwhelmed, SpringSource Psychological Center has compassionate therapists with expertise in treating anxiety disorders. We offer trauma-informed individualized treatment that combines a variety of therapies such as CBT, DBT, RO-DBT, ACT, IFS, and more to help. So why not start this journey today and end the unnecessary suffering?

There is Help and Hope

SpringSource Psychological Center is here to help. You may be afraid to seek help or still believe that you can control or will away your symptoms. You might hold onto this belief despite all evidence to the contrary. Beginning your recovery journey with a qualified therapist, though intimidating, is manageable and involves taking just one small step at a time. 

Do you worry about the future and feel like your anxiety is taking over your life?

SpringSource Psychological Center, located in Chicago and Northbrook, IL, specializes in helping individuals who struggle with stress and anxiety. We offer solutions that address the root causes of these symptoms by providing evidence-based, personalized treatment plans and group therapy sessions, as well as resources for those seeking more information about their condition. SpringSource believes in the healing power of recovery from anxiety and stress-related issues by addressing their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. We provide hope for those who feel they have nowhere else to turn and advocate for a holistic approach to recovery that considers all aspects of what might be going wrong in in a person’s life.  

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Therapy can help with mindfulness and bring calm to those who are struggling with their mental health

Anxiety disorders do not discriminate. It’s true that women and young people are statistically more likely to suffer. That being said, these disorders affect both young and old, all classes, genders, and ethnicities. Out-of-control stress can happen to anyone. You might be asking yourself, “How can I recognize the signs, and when should I seek help?” Below, you will find a list of the most common symptoms. If any of these affect your day-to-day life negatively, you may want to seek the help of a qualified professional.

• Increase in fear-based thoughts and constant worry.
• Free-floating anxiety that can hit at any time with no apparent trigger.
• When not in acute stress, you may be obsessively fearful of the next attack.
• Insomnia—difficulty falling and staying asleep.
• Feelings of unreality and being disconnected from your body.
• Experiencing dizziness, heart palpitations, sweaty palms, or shortness of breath–you may have gone to the E.R. only to be told nothing is “physically” wrong with you.
• Depression.
• You may have begun to avoid people, places, and things that cause stress.
• Excess fatigue and difficulty concentrating.
• Obsessively fixated on and worried about the future.
• Finding it impossible to “stay present.”
• Panic Attacks.
• Physical symptoms such as muscle tension, stomach aches, and gastrointestinal issues.

A qualified anxiety therapist can gently help you understand and conquer these symptoms, as well as uncover other stress identifiers. You never have to go it alone. There is no reason to suffer in isolation, especially when there are so many evidence-based therapies that can free you to live your best life!

Don’t let stress get in the way of living a happy, healthy life

The first step toward recovery begins with recognizing what is happening in your mind and body. SpringSource will help you understand how anxiety functions, assisting you in discovering its potential causes and identifying where you may be experiencing gaps in treatment. We will then collaborate on a specific and personalized treatment plan.

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7 Types of Anxiety Disorders

GAD Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Characterized by fear and stress that is constant and not necessarily attached to an identifiable trigger. Obsessive worry that is difficult or impossible to stop, struggle with decision making (choosing right or perfect to avoid future problems), and feeling a loss of control over your mind.

Panic Disorder

Characterized by intense terror, physical symptoms such as dizziness, racing heart, sweating, feeling like you are going to faint or even die, feeling like the world around you is not real, out-of-body experience, and living in fear of when or where the next attack will take place.

Social Anxiety Disorder

Difficulty performing in social situations, fear of public speaking, fear of being judged, humiliated, embarrassed, or rejected, leading to avoidance and isolation.

OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) performed in attempts to reduce anxiety or prevent a feared event. These compulsive rituals (such as hand washing, lock checking, and counting) and distressing thoughts (unwanted, aggressive, or forbidden thoughts and fears around such things as germs, contamination, and losing control) cause significant impairment in daily functioning.

PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/CPTSD Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Onset can be caused by a severe, violent event or by the accumulation of repeated trauma, neglect, or abandonment. Symptoms include flashbacks (reliving the event), acute stress, emotional numbness, tearfulness, irritability, avoidance, hypervigilance, nightmares, and being easily startled.

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Intense fear and worry about being separated from attachment figures, loved ones, parents, or close family members.

Phobia Disorders

Experiencing irrational and debilitating fear concerning a particular object, activity, place, or situation, such as fear of heights, enclosed spaces, or spiders. Phobias are more extreme than fears and can disrupt a person’s ability to function.

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SpringSource has solutions that can help you take back control of your thoughts and feelings

If you have been struggling with anxiety and stress, we can help. Our therapists are trained in the most effective methods for addressing your symptoms so you can begin to heal and, most importantly, start feeling better today. Depression, fear of being judged or criticized, social anxiety—these are just a few of the many types of anxiety disorders we treat. We will meet you where you are and treat you with compassion and understanding. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been suffering; we can help. You deserve peace and happiness too!

Anxiety Therapy Chicago: Recovery Tools From Chicago Therapists

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Be proactive about managing symptoms, so they don’t get out of hand

Anxiety disorders, while sometimes debilitating, are highly treatable with therapy, medication, or both. A therapist can help you with tools to manage your symptoms and help you find healing from the underlying causes. With help, you can find calm and learn how to recognize and address symptoms before they cause you overwhelming distress.

It’s not easy to deal with intense anxiety by yourself. SpringSource Psychological Center is here for you when you need it most. Why suffer any longer than you have to?

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Contact Us Today

In a world that can often feel overwhelming, it might seem impossible to live life to its fullest. We know that living with an anxiety disorder can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to rule your life. At SpringSource, we believe there are many paths to healing. Our goal is always to help individuals get back on their feet and lead fulfilling lives, free from stigma and shame, while enhancing their quality of life. Various tools can help those experiencing anxiety disorder symptoms, but finding what works for you is essential. The SpringSource team is here to help every step of the way! If you feel that anxiety is affecting the quality of your life, why not call us today? We would love to help you regain the ability to live a happy and healthy life.

Call us at 224-202-6260 or fill out the contact form below.