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5 Chicago Locations That Trigger Panic Attacks

December 2, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Coping with Panic Attacks If you’ve ever felt your heart race on a packed Red Line train or experienced sudden shortness of breath in a crowded Loop office building, you’re not alone. Panic attacks don’t […]

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 […]

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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Imposter Syndrome: When You Feel Like a Fake!

November 19, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Imposter Syndrome: A Closer Look Imposter Syndrome is a common psychological phenomenon that affects people from all walks of life, regardless of their accomplishments or abilities. It is characterized by persistent feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, […]

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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 […]

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 […]

What Is Gestalt Therapy?

October 25, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Gestalt Therapy: A Chicago Therapist’s Perspective As a therapist practicing in the heart of Chicago, I often meet clients who feel stuck—emotionally, mentally, or even physically. They might be overwhelmed by anxiety, disconnected from […]

Why Do I Get Anxious at Night?

October 5, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Anxious at Night? If you’ve ever crawled into bed, ready to unwind after a long day, only to find your mind suddenly racing with worry, you’re not alone. Many people experience heightened anxiety at night […]

Am I Burned Out Or Do I Have Bad Anxiety?

September 28, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Burnout or Anxiety: A Closer Look We’ve all been there: running on fumes, dragging ourselves out of bed, and staring at the computer screen wondering how we’ll get through the day. In a city like […]