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What’s the Difference Between CBT and DBT? A Chicago Therapist Explains

January 15, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

If you’re looking for therapy in Chicago, you’ve probably come across the terms CBT and DBT. Both are evidence-based treatments that can help with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. But what’s the actual […]

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How CBT Helps Lakeview and Southport Professionals Manage Generalized Anxiety

January 8, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

If you’re a professional living in Lakeview or along the Southport Corridor, you know the unique pressures of balancing a demanding career with the vibrant pace of Chicago life. You might wake up already worrying […]

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The Big Law Burnout: Why ‘Billable Hour’ Culture Breeds Maladaptive Perfectionism

January 5, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

It’s 11:47 PM on a Tuesday. You’re still at your desk on the 42nd floor overlooking the Loop, the city lights stretching toward Lake Michigan. You’ve reviewed the same contract paragraph seventeen times. The language […]

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 […]