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When You’re Always “On” and Never Yourself

July 15, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

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 […]

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What Happens in Your Brain During a Panic Attack — And Why CBT Works

June 25, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

It comes without warning. Your heart slams against your chest. Your breathing goes shallow. Your hands tingle. Something is terribly wrong — except nothing is wrong at all. You are sitting at your desk, or […]

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How to Calm Anxiety: 5 Techniques That Can Help Right Now

June 23, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

Trying To Calm Your Anxiety? At our Chicago anxiety therapy clinic, we often remind clients that anxiety is not “just in your head.” It is a real mind-body response, and learning how to work with […]

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CBT and EMDR Therapy in Chicago’s Edgewater Neighborhood

June 22, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

If you’re walking along Broadway in Edgewater, past the vintage theaters and diverse storefronts, carrying constant worry that feels impossible to turn off, you’re not alone. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) affects countless Chicago residents, creating […]

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Hypervigilance After a Toxic Relationship: What CBT Can Do

June 12, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

You left. You did the hard thing. And yet — you still flinch when your phone buzzes. You still scan your partner’s face for signs that something is wrong. You still rehearse conversations before they […]

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What Is CBT? A Comprehensive Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

June 8, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

By Grace Heaney, LPC, CCATP | Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic, Chicago When people call our Chicago counseling office, one of the first things many of them ask is: “Do you do CBT?” Cognitive Behavioral […]

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What Are Intrusive Thoughts? A CBT Therapist Explains

June 8, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

A thought flashes through your mind while you’re crossing a bridge: What if I jumped? You’re holding a kitchen knife and a dark image appears. You’re sitting in a meeting and suddenly wonder if you […]

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15 Common Types of Cognitive Distortions

June 6, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

Your mind is telling you something is wrong. But is it right? Cognitive distortions are patterns of thinking that feel completely true in the moment — and yet consistently lead us toward anxiety, self-doubt, and […]

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Types of Online Therapy for Anxiety: Which One Actually Works?

May 28, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

By Grace Heaney, LPC, CCATP — Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic, Chicago Before I became a therapist, I worked in the business world. I know what it looks like to […]

What Kind of Therapy is Best for Anxiety and Panic In Chicago?

May 23, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

If you’ve experienced a panic attack, you already know it doesn’t feel like “just anxiety.” Your heart hammers. Your chest tightens. Your brain fires off worst-case scenarios at full volume. And somewhere in the middle […]