CBT
What To Do When You’re Chronically Responsible
You’re the one who notices the contract has a typo before it’s sent, who remembers the permission slip is due Friday, who picks up the phone when the call is from a number that always […]
Month: July 2026
Anxiety Therapy
When AI Makes You Doubt Yourself: Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism and Work Anxiety
You use AI to organize a presentation, tighten a proposal, or find the right words for a difficult email. The result is good — maybe better than what you would have produced alone, and definitely […]
CBT
CBT for Perfectionism: Breaking the All-or-Nothing Thinking Cycle
In the high-pressure environments of Chicago’s corporate, legal, and medical sectors, “perfectionism” is often worn as a badge of honor. We are conditioned to believe that our relentless drive is the only thing standing between […]
CBT
When You’re Always “On” and Never Yourself
You handle it. Whatever “it” is this week — the project that’s behind, the family member who only calls when something’s wrong, the friend group that needs someone to make the plans — you handle […]
Anxiety Therapy
Is ChatGPT a Good Therapist? What AI Can—and Can’t—Do
If you’ve typed a worry into ChatGPT at 1 a.m. and felt a little calmer afterward, you’re not imagining it. AI chatbots can genuinely feel supportive — they respond instantly, they never seem annoyed, and […]
Anxiety Blog
5 Tips For Coping With a Panic Attack When Driving
You’re cruising down Lake Shore Drive on a beautiful Chicago morning when suddenly your chest tightens. Your heart starts racing. Your hands grip the steering wheel as sweat beads on your forehead. You wonder if […]
Anxiety Blog
Struggling with Self-Esteem in Chicago?
If you constantly question your own worth, second-guess decisions you’re qualified to make, or brace yourself for criticism that hasn’t happened yet, you’re not imagining it — and you’re not alone. Low self-esteem is one […]
Anxiety Blog
What Is Commitment Phobia?
Commitment Phobia: A Closer Look As an anxiety therapist in Chicago, I often hear people express frustrations about partners who seem unwilling or unable to fully commit. “Why won’t they take the next step?” “Why […]
Anxiety Therapy
Dating Anxiety: Why Dating Feels So Stressful
Dating Anxiety: Why Dating Can Feel So Stressful Dating is supposed to feel exciting, hopeful, and maybe even fun. But for many people, it feels more like a high-pressure performance. You might overthink every message […]
Anxiety Therapy
The Science of EMDR: A Neurological Reset for Chicago Professionals Facing Burnout
Chicago is a city of high performance. Whether you are navigating the fast-paced financial world in the Loop, managing a creative agency in Wicker Park, or balancing a demanding healthcare career near Northwestern Memorial, the […]