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What ‘Emotional Regulation’ Actually Means in the Therapy Room

May 23, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

By Dian Medrano, LCPC, CCATP — Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic, Chicago “Emotional regulation” has become one of those phrases that shows up everywhere — in therapy contexts, wellness content, […]

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Why Treating Burnout Without Addressing Perfectionism Never Works

May 20, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

You did everything right. You took the sabbatical, went to therapy, set better boundaries, downloaded the meditation app. For a few weeks — maybe a few months — it actually worked. You felt calmer. The […]

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How Social Anxiety Shows Up Differently at Work, in Dating, and in Friendships

May 18, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

Social anxiety has a way of following you. Into the Monday morning team standup. Into a first date at a Logan Square wine bar. Into the group chat where everyone else seems to respond effortlessly. […]

CBT Homework Assignments: Examples and How to Make Them Work

May 15, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

If you’ve started CBT therapy in Chicago, you’ve probably heard the phrase “homework assignments.” And if you’re like most people, that word might bring back memories of high school assignments you procrastinated on until 11 […]

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When Worry Takes Over: GAD Treatment Options in Andersonville

May 8, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

The late afternoon sun filters through the windows of a café on Clark Street, and you’re sitting with a friend who’s chatting about weekend plans. But you’re only half-listening. Your mind is already three steps […]

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Expert Anxiety Therapy Near the West Ridge Neighborhood

May 3, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

Anxiety Therapy for One of Chicago’s Most Diverse Neighborhoods West Ridge — sometimes called West Rogers Park, sometimes just “the 60645” — occupies a unique place in Chicago’s geography. It is simultaneously one of the […]

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How CBT Helps Reduce Stress: Actionable Tools for Daily Relief

April 28, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

April is Stress Awareness Month, which makes it an appropriate time to have an honest conversation — not just about stress, but about what actually helps. If you’ve ever Googled “how to cope with stress” […]

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LGBTQ+ Anxiety: Why It Happens — And How CBT Helps

April 25, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

You live in one of the most LGBTQ+-affirming cities in the country. Maybe you’re a few blocks from the rainbow pylons on Halsted in Boystown. Or perhaps you live in the heart of Andersonville. Your […]

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What Is Death Anxiety? Understanding the Fear That Hides in Plain Sight

April 25, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

Let me ask you something: Have you ever been watching TV with your family, laughing at some sitcom, when suddenly your mind drifts to a thought you don’t want to have? One day, everyone in […]

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Imposter Syndrome – How Therapy Helps When You Feel Fake

April 11, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

Imposter Syndrome: A Closer Look Imposter Syndrome is a common psychological phenomenon that affects people from all walks of life, regardless of their accomplishments or abilities. It is characterized by persistent feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, […]