What’s The Difference Between Excitement and Anxiety?

December 1, 2024 Calm Anxiety Staff

Excitement and Anxiety As an anxiety specialist based in Chicago, I often hear clients express confusion over emotions that seem strikingly similar but are worlds apart in their impact. Two of the most commonly conflated […]

Do I Need Therapy? Take The Quiz!

November 20, 2024 Calm Anxiety Staff

Do I Need Therapy? Life can feel overwhelming sometimes, and it’s normal to wonder if therapy might be a helpful step. You don’t have to be in the midst of a crisis or at rock […]

Can a Therapist for Travel Anxiety Help Me?

November 10, 2024 Calm Anxiety Staff

Travel Anxiety Therapy Traveling is often thought of as an exciting experience that broadens perspectives and creates cherished memories. But for many people, the idea of packing a suitcase and leaving home is met with […]

7 Ways Anxiety Can Worsen Physical Pain

November 2, 2024 Calm Anxiety Staff

Anxiety and Physical Pain Living with chronic pain can feel like a constant uphill battle. But when anxiety enters the picture, it can intensify physical pain in ways that are often hard to understand. As […]

Can Therapy for Anxious Attachment Style Help Me?

October 20, 2024 Calm Anxiety Staff

Anxious Attachment Style As a therapist specializing in anxiety, I see many clients struggling with various forms of attachment issues. One common challenge is anxious attachment style, a pattern that can create turbulence in relationships […]

What Is Commitment Phobia?

October 6, 2024 Calm Anxiety Staff

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 […]

7 Hacks To Stop Stress Eating

September 22, 2024 Calm Anxiety Staff

Stress Eating – A Closer Look Stress eating, also known as emotional eating, is a common coping mechanism when anxiety overwhelms us. Whether it’s reaching for a bag of chips after a stressful day at […]

Can Major Life Changes Cause Stress and Anxiety?

September 1, 2024 Calm Anxiety Staff

Life Changes, Stress and Anxiety As a therapist specializing in anxiety here in Chicago, I’ve seen firsthand how major life changes can significantly impact mental health. Whether it’s a positive event like getting married or […]

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What You Need To Know About Seasonal Affective Disorder

August 20, 2024 Calm Anxiety Staff

Seasonal Affective Disorder 101 As a therapist practicing in Chicago, I’ve seen firsthand how the city’s long, cold winters can impact mental health. One condition that tends to become more prevalent during these darker months […]

10 Benefits of Meditation to Generate Inner Peace

July 20, 2024 Calm Anxiety Staff

Benefits of Meditation As an anxiety therapist practicing on the North Side of Chicago, I’ve seen firsthand how the stresses of urban life can take a toll on our mental health. The constant noise, the […]