Anxiety

Your mind won’t stop running the worst-case scenario. Therapy can help you turn the volume down.

Licensed Therapists

HIPAA Compliant & Confidential

LGBTQ+ Affirming & Anti-Racist Practice

In-Person & Online Sessions Available

You don't have to eliminate anxiety completely. You just need to stop letting it drive.

You’re exhausted from being on alert all the time.

You worry more than you’d like to admit, and some part of you is convinced the worry is keeping you safe. So you avoid the things that trigger it: certain people, certain situations, sometimes just certain thoughts.

From the outside you probably look like you’re holding it together. Underneath, you’re spending most of your energy just trying to keep it that way, and it’s wearing you down.

When You Come to Urban Wellness for Anxiety Management

You will stop avoiding the people, places, and situations your anxiety has been steering you away from
You will learn to catch anxious thoughts early, before they spiral
You will use structured, evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT to build tools that work in the moment
You will work with a therapist who treats anxiety regularly, not occasionally
You will start trusting yourself again, even when things feel uncertain

Who Benefits Most from Anxiety Management

You will benefit if:

You spend a lot of energy avoiding things that make you anxious
You're constantly bracing for something to go wrong
Your worry is affecting your sleep, focus, or relationships
You're tired of managing anxiety alone and want real tools
You want to feel present instead of stuck in your head

You might not be ready yet if:

If you're in crisis, we recommend outpatient services at a local program first. For substance concerns, see our Addiction page.

— we'll make sure you get the right support.

What the Process Looks Like

Talk through what your anxiety looks like day to day and what triggers it
Set goals

Weekly sessions
Practice facing avoided situations at a manageable pace
Build tools for interrupting spiraling thoughts

Review progress
Build a maintenance plan

Explore Our Therapists

Some concerns need a more specific approach. Explore our focused Anxiety Therapists below

Rachel Bader, LCSW

Hi there! I’m Rachel, a therapist in Old Irving Park...

Annabelle Harvey, LSW

I’m a therapist in Portage Park who works with adolescents,...

Grace Sandeman, LPC

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Sauganash who works with...

Laura Somberg, LSW

Hi I’m Laura! I’m a therapist in Edison Park who...

Abby Price, LSW

Hi! My name is Abby. I am a therapist in...

Micaiah Warren, LSW

Hi! I’m Micaiah, I am currently practicing from the UW...

Kaedyn Cheek, LPC

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Sauganash who works primarily...

Ava Rapp, LSW

I’m a Licensed Social Worker in Sauganash working with youth...

Mayra Jaramillo, LSW

I’m a bilingual Licensed Social Worker in Sauganash who works...

Sisheng Gan (Kevin), LPC

Starting therapy can sometimes feel intimidating. Opening up to someone...

Ava Szott, LSW

I’m a Licensed Social Worker in Sauganash who works with...

Erin Loughlin, LCPC

I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Sauganash who loves...

What Will You Pay for Counseling?

Counseling is a fee-for-service program at Urban Wellness. Initial sessions cost $205 and follow-up sessions cost $180. We recommend at least 8 weekly sessions. We are in network with BCBS PPO, Aetna, Cigna, BCBS HMO (Northshore), and United Healthcare.

BCBS PPO

United Healthcare

Cigna

Aetna

BCBS HMO (Northshore)

All Major Cards

HSA/FSA

$

205

INITIAL SESSION

Your First Appointment

A 55-minute intake to understand your story, goals, and begin building your treatment plan.

$

180

FOLLOW-UP SESSIONS

Ongoing Weekly Sessions

We recommend at least 8 sessions for meaningful, lasting progress. Most clients continue beyond that.

Your Next Steps

We’ve made it as easy as possible to begin your healing journey.
Choose the option that works best for you.

Book Appointment

Submit your appointment request online to get started with care. Schedule an Appointment

Email Us

Reach out anytime and our intake team will help guide you. Email the Intake Team

Call Us

Speak directly with our team to get support finding the right fit. 773-774-4444 ext. 0

Text Us

773-677-5002

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