Do You Have Gold Coast Anxiety?

November 26, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Gold Coast and Anxiety: A Closer Look As an anxiety therapist practicing in Chicago, I often meet with clients from the Gold Coast who share a common struggle: anxiety. On the surface, life in the […]

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Reclaiming the Present: How EMDR Therapy Effectively Treats PTSD

November 26, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Introduction: When the Past Disrupts Your Life For residents across Chicago, from the corporate intensity of the Loop to the established, family-focused atmosphere of North Center, the daily pressure of city life is substantial. But […]

Can Time Become Distorted When You Meditate?

November 20, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Meditation and Time Distortions Hello, and welcome back to the blog. As an anxiety therapist in Chicago specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I spend a lot of time helping people understand the link between […]

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7 Red Flags Your Temper Is Causing Problems

November 17, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Is your temper a problem? As a Chicago therapist who specializes in emotionally based counseling services, I have witnessed firsthand the destructive impact that uncontrolled anger can have on individuals and their relationships. While anger […]

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What To Do if Your Job Makes You Depressed

November 16, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Does your job make you depressed? If your job makes you depressed, you aren’t alone. In today’s fast-paced and demanding work culture, it’s not uncommon for people to experience feelings of depression and burnout due […]

How CBT Rewires Your Anxious Brain

November 9, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

CBT Rewires The Brain If you’ve ever wondered whether therapy can actually change your brain—not just your thoughts—the answer is a resounding yes. As a cognitive behavioral therapist practicing in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, I’ve witnessed […]

7 Ways To Cope with Nervousness

November 2, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Coping With Nervousness Do you struggle with nervousness? Tired of feeling anxious in everyday situations? Do nerves hold you back from reaching your true potential? At the Calm Anxiety CBT Clinic in Chicago our therapists […]