How CBT Builds Self-Esteem: 10 Evidence-Based Strategies

December 28, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

CBT and Self-Esteem In Chicagoland area, where the pressures of daily life can sometimes take a toll on one’s mental health, finding effective strategies to boost self-esteem becomes crucial. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emerges as […]

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Can CBT Therapy Help with Having Anxious Thoughts?

December 15, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

CBT Therapy & Anxious Thinking If you’ve ever found yourself caught in a spiral of “what if” thoughts or catastrophizing about future events, you’re not alone. Anxious thinking is one of the most common challenges […]

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Getting Started with CBT Therapy

December 12, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Getting Started with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Chicago Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is something many Chicagoans request when they call up our counseling office for service. It is often used to treat conditions like anxiety and […]

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Work Burnout Therapy in North Center: When High Achievement Becomes Chronic Anxiety

December 9, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

You’ve built a successful career. You live in one of Chicago’s most educated neighborhoods. Your LinkedIn profile looks impressive, your home is beautiful, and by all external measures, you’re thriving. So why do you feel […]

Do Some Logan Square Professionals Feel Like Frauds?

December 1, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

The Logan Square Imposter Effect Welcome to Logan Square, one of Chicago’s most dynamic and ambitious neighborhoods. Known for its independent spirit, thriving arts scene, and innovative entrepreneurs, this area is defined by a culture […]

Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Scientific?

November 27, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Cognitive Therapy: A Closer Look As a Chicago Therapist, I often use cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, depression and addictions. The general purpose of this psychological treatment, in which negative thought patterns about one’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]