Why Do I Wake Up Anxious Every Morning?

May 18, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Wake Up With Anxiety? Do you ever wake up in the morning with a racing heart, tight chest, or a sense of dread — even before your feet hit the floor? If so, you’re not […]

Can Therapy for Sports Betting Addiction Help Me?

May 1, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Sports Betting Addiction Therapy As an addictions counselor at the Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic here in Chicago, I often hear stories from clients who didn’t see their sports betting habits as a problem—at first. […]

Do You Have Distorted Reflections in the Mirror?

April 20, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Distorted Reflections: Body Image Problems It started when Elise was twelve—the moment she first became aware of her body not as a part of her, but as something to be judged. It was subtle at […]

How Low Self-Esteem Ruins Long-Term Happiness

April 5, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Low Self-Esteem and Happiness If you’ve ever doubted yourself, felt like you weren’t good enough, or struggled to truly believe someone could love or accept you as you are—you’re not alone. As a psychotherapist based […]

7 Ways To Cope with Financial Fears

March 20, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Financial Fears: A Closer Look As a Chicago-based anxiety therapist, I see firsthand how financial worries can take a serious toll on mental health. Concerns about job stability, stock market losses, retirement savings, and pensions […]

What To Do When You Feel Like a Fake

March 2, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Feel like a Fake? Have you ever looked around at your life — your job, your relationships, your accomplishments — and had this nagging feeling that you don’t really belong? That at any moment, someone […]

CBT Techniques for Managing Anxiety and Depression

February 20, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

CBT Techniques As a CBT therapist based in Chicago, I have worked with many clients who are navigating the challenges of anxiety and depression. These are two of the most common mental health issues, and […]

How To Be OK with Your Imperfections

February 1, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Got Imperfections? In a world obsessed with perfection, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that your flaws define you. Social media feeds are filled with meticulously curated images, advertisements promise quick fixes […]

How To Tell Someone You Love They May Need Counseling

January 20, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Tell some they need counseling? As a therapist based in Chicago, I often encounter individuals whose first step toward healing began with a gentle nudge from a friend or loved one. Suggesting counseling to someone […]

Why Am I Always Worried About the Future?

January 1, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Worried About the Future? If you find yourself constantly worrying about the future, you’re not alone. As an anxiety therapist based in Chicago, I often work with individuals who feel trapped in an endless cycle […]