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EMDR Therapy for Work-Related Trauma and Burnout in Chicago

February 5, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

When you think about trauma, workplace experiences might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But for many Chicago professionals, traumatic events at work—from hostile confrontations and workplace harassment to sudden layoffs or […]

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How CBT Became Chicago’s Gold-Standard Trauma Therapy

January 30, 2026 Calm Anxiety Staff

Chicago has a unique relationship with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. While most people think of CBT as a tool for managing anxiety or depression, fewer know that some of the most groundbreaking research proving CBT’s effectiveness […]

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Reclaiming the Present: How EMDR Therapy Effectively Treats PTSD

November 26, 2025 Calm Anxiety Staff

Introduction: When the Past Disrupts Your Life For residents across Chicago, from the corporate intensity of the Loop to the established, family-focused atmosphere of North Center, the daily pressure of city life is substantial. But […]

How EMDR Heals Deep Trauma

October 20, 2023 Calm Anxiety Staff

EMDR and Healing Trauma As a trauma therapist practicing on the North Side of Chicago, I have witnessed the transformative power of various therapeutic approaches. Today, I would like to shed light on a particularly […]