Topic: Anxiety

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Why is Overthinking so Common? And How to Stop It

It is not uncommon for people to find themselves overthinking. You're trying to study for exams at Northwestern University, but your mind keeps wandering to the future, wondering about the uncertainties and possibilities. Or perhaps you're replaying…

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Navigating Stress and Anxiety: Practical Tips from an Anxiety Therapist in Evanston

As anxiety therapists in Evanston, we see it all the time – the racing heart, the shortness of breath, the constant worry loop. You might experience muscle tension, interrupted sleep, or a loss of concentration when you’re anxious. The weight…

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Anxiety, Mental Health

Living Loving Life and Addressing Social Anxiety: 3 Ways to Enjoy Evanston

Do you love where you live? We are longtime residents of Evanston and feel at home here. The community is diverse, inclusive and accepting. Three of the biggest reasons we like living in Evanston are the lakefront, the cultural offerings and the food! Let’s take a deep dive into each one.

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Anxiety, College Students

Help! How can I Manage College Anxiety and Panic? Tips from an Evanston Anxiety Therapist

You knew that college life would be tough. But you didn’t know it would kick in week two of the first quarter! How could you possibly already have exams and papers due? You’ve begun to live your life in a constant state of panic. Our Evanston therapists can help you get a handle on the anxiety and panic before you burn out your mental health..

Anxiety

Say Goodbye to Holiday Anxiety and Embrace More Peace

The holidays can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Spending money to purchase gifts, choosing the right thing for the people in your life, preparing the meals, attending parties, hosting people in your home, overeating, managing family dynamics, and boundaries… One big, anxiety hot mess! What if you could lessen the stress and get to the other side of the end-of-the-year festivities in one healthy piece? You can!

Anxiety, Mental Health

Chilly Weather? Who Cares! Avoid Anxiety and Enjoy Winter Fun in Evanston

You step outside, and the wind feels way too crisp. The trees stand naked in the chill, their now brown leaves swirling around you. Snow is way too often in the forecast. Together with the shortened daily sunlight, these signs point to one thing: winter is on the horizon. But what if Fall in Evanston didn’t have to equate to the pending doom of winter?

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Life Post-Pandemic, Social Anxiety and Panic Attacks Rising? How to Cope and Thrive

We have spent so much of the past 15 months indoors with limited access to our “normal” activities and livelihoods. Many of us battled being lonely. At times, the acute stress brought on by all of the unknowns weighed us down.

How do we deal with the social anxiety and panic attacks from resuming our “normal” activities? You've been vaccinated, do you want to be indoors with others without wearing a mask? Which activities do you resume?

All of these questions create a new, palpable swirl of anxiety. In my Evanston/Chicago-based practice, my clients struggle to find answers that support the peace they want to create in their post-pandemic lives.

Anxiety, Empty Nesters

“I feel lonely and anxious.” Social isolation, is it hurting me?

Loneliness may be affecting you in ways that you never imagined. It can affect our health as negatively as obesity or smoking.