Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers

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Light On Anxiety provides accessible, practical, empirically-supported treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychiatric Medication Services to help clients move past anxiety, OCD and related disorders as rapidly as possible. Light On Anxiety’s mission is to provide accessible, practical, empirically supported Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based treatment to help clients move past anxiety, OCD and related disorders as rapidly as possible.

💬 Wish your relationship had fewer arguments and more understanding?You don’t need to be in couples therapy to start mak...
09/06/2025

💬 Wish your relationship had fewer arguments and more understanding?
You don’t need to be in couples therapy to start making changes that matter.

Even subtle shifts in how you speak and respond can reduce tension and create a stronger emotional connection.

Swipe for 3 therapist-backed tips to start improving your communication today 💙

Want more tools and examples to shift the dynamic — even if your partner isn’t ready for therapy?
📖 Read the full blog on our resource page at the link in our bio or visit:
https://lightonanxiety.com/transform-unhealthy-communication-patterns-in-your-relationship-even-without-couples-therapy/

☀️ Light On Anxiety
👩‍⚕️ CBT Treatment for Anxiety and Mental Health
📍 Six Locations in Chicagoland + Telehealth
📞 312.508.3645
📲 hello@lightonanxiety.com

09/03/2025

🧠 Let’s clear up a common myth about hoarding disorder.

As Joie Pecoraro, LSW explains, hoarding disorder is often misunderstood — especially when it’s portrayed in TV shows or movies as simply “being messy” or “collecting junk.”

In reality, hoarding disorder is a complex mental health condition. It's often characterized by a deep attachment to specific items (usually of one variety), and the urge to hold onto them feels overwhelming.

This isn't about laziness or disorganization — it's about emotional attachment, distress, and difficulty letting go. And most importantly: it's treatable 💙

📖 Learn more about hoarding disorder and how Light On Anxiety on our website (link in bio) or visit:
https://lightonanxiety.com/conditions/hoarding/

☀️ Light On Anxiety
👩‍⚕️ CBT Treatment for Anxiety and Mental Health
📍 Six Locations in Chicagoland + Telehealth
📞 312.508.3645
📲 hello@lightonanxiety.com



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🥦 Is it just picky eating… or something more serious like ARFID?While many kids go through picky phases, Avoidant/Restri...
08/28/2025

🥦 Is it just picky eating… or something more serious like ARFID?

While many kids go through picky phases, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) goes deeper — often affecting nutrition, emotional well-being, and daily life.

Swipe through to learn the key differences between everyday picky eating and signs that something more may be going on. If your child avoids entire food groups, shows anxiety around eating, or struggles to get enough nutrients, support is available 💙

📖 Take our self-assessment and learn more at the link in bio or visit:
https://lightonanxiety.com/take-this-assessment-to-see-if-you-are-experiencing-extreme-picky-eating-arfid-vs-normal-picky-eating/

☀️ Light On Anxiety
👩‍⚕️ CBT Treatment for Anxiety and Mental Health
📍 Six Locations in Chicagoland + Telehealth
📞 312.508.3645
📲 hello@lightonanxiety.com

08/27/2025

🐝 Intrusive thought? Try this mindset shift:
Instead of swatting it away, let it pass.

As Mikayla Clary, LCSW shares, intrusive thoughts are like bees — the more you fight them, the more they stick around. But if you stay calm and allow them to come and go without reacting, they lose their power.

This is one of the key principles in treating anxiety and OCD:
✅ Acceptance over avoidance
✅ Responding, not reacting
✅ Letting thoughts come and go — without panic

💬 Struggling with intrusive thoughts? We’re here to help you find calm in the chaos.

☀️ Light On Anxiety
👩‍⚕️ CBT Treatment for Anxiety and Mental Health
📍 Six Locations in Chicagoland + Telehealth
📞 312.508.3645
📲 hello@lightonanxiety.com

📣 Exciting news for current and future clients!Starting this fall, Light On Anxiety will officially accept United Health...
08/26/2025

📣 Exciting news for current and future clients!
Starting this fall, Light On Anxiety will officially accept United Healthcare insurance 💙

We know how important it is to access high-quality, evidence-based mental health care without unnecessary financial stress. This new insurance option makes it even easier to connect with our compassionate team for support with:
✔️ Anxiety
✔️ OCD
✔️ Panic
✔️ Life transitions
✔️ And more

Whether you’re already part of the LOA community or thinking about starting therapy, we’re here to walk with you—now with more options for care.

💬 Have questions about getting started or how your United Healthcare coverage works with Light On Anxiety? Reach out to us anytime!

☀️ Light On Anxiety
👩‍⚕️ CBT Treatment for Anxiety and Mental Health
📍 Six Locations in Chicagoland + Telehealth
📞 312.508.3645
📲 hello@lightonanxiety.com

🎒 Back-to-school season can be exciting — but also emotionally overwhelming.For some children, the transition sparks big...
08/21/2025

🎒 Back-to-school season can be exciting — but also emotionally overwhelming.

For some children, the transition sparks big emotions, behavioral changes, or increased anxiety. These responses may fall under what’s known as Adjustment Disorder — a short-term condition where emotional or behavioral symptoms arise in response to a stressful life change.

In this blog, we explore:
✔️ What Adjustment Disorder looks like in children
✔️ How to foster emotional resilience during transitions
✔️ Ways parents and caregivers can offer support

💬 If your child is struggling with the transition back to school, you’re not alone — and help is available.

📖 Read the full blog in our resource page at the link in bio or visit:
https://lightonanxiety.com/adjustment-disorder-navigating-back-to-school-transitions-with-resilience/

☀️ Light On Anxiety
👩‍⚕️ CBT Treatment for Anxiety and Mental Health
📍 Six Locations in Chicagoland + Telehealth
📞 312.508.3645
📲 hello@lightonanxiety.com

08/19/2025

💊 Let’s talk about how psychiatric medication really works.
As Nicole Adamowicz, PMHNP-BC, explains — medication isn’t a magic fix, but it can make a meaningful difference.

When you're dealing with anxiety, OCD, depression, or other mental health challenges, symptoms can sometimes feel so overwhelming that daily life (and even therapy!) becomes hard to manage. That’s where medication can help.

Medication can:
✔️ Reduce symptom intensity
✔️ Make daily functioning easier
✔️ Create space to benefit more from therapy

It’s not about changing who you are — it’s about giving your brain the support it needs so you can show up for yourself 💙

💬 Curious if medication might be a helpful next step? Reach out to connect with our team.

☀️ Light On Anxiety
👩‍⚕️ CBT Treatment for Anxiety and Mental Health
📍 Six Locations in Chicagoland + Telehealth
📞 312.508.3645
📲 hello@lightonanxiety.com

📚 Is your child facing challenges with school-related anxiety, learning differences, or navigating the academic world — ...
08/15/2025

📚 Is your child facing challenges with school-related anxiety, learning differences, or navigating the academic world — and you're feeling stuck on how to move forward with an IEP or 504 plan?

Light On Anxiety offers Educational Consulting Services to support parents who are struggling to understand and advocate for the school accommodations their child needs.

Whether you’re just starting the process or unsure how to make an existing plan more effective, we’re here to help with:

✅ 1:1 parent consultation
✅ Guidance on IEPs, 504 plans, and school advocacy
✅ Executive functioning tools and emotional support strategies
✅ Personalized care that bridges mental health and academic success

💻 Learn more on our website 💙

☀️ Light On Anxiety
👩‍⚕️ CBT Treatment for Anxiety and Mental Health
📍 Six Locations in Chicagoland + Telehealth
📞 312.508.3645
📲 hello@lightonanxiety.com

08/14/2025

✈️ Flying anxiety has been on the rise — and if you’ve found yourself feeling more nervous about air travel lately, you are not alone.

Whether it’s turbulence, takeoff, or just the “what ifs” leading up to your flight, fear of flying can shrink your world and keep you from the experiences you want.

At Light On Anxiety, we’ve seen an uptick in flying anxiety recently — and we want you to know that effective treatment is available.
In this video, Dr. Debra Kissen, Founder and CEO, breaks down what that treatment looks like:

💡 Tools like CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and Exposure Therapy help retrain your brain to feel more confident, calm, and prepared when you fly.

You can move through flying anxiety and get back to living — on your terms.

☀️ Light On Anxiety
👩‍⚕️ CBT Treatment for Anxiety and Mental Health
📍 Six Locations in Chicagoland + Telehealth
📞 312.508.3645
📲 hello@lightonanxiety.com

08/12/2025

Back-to-school season can bring a mix of excitement and anxiety — for both kids and parents.

Light On Anxiety therapist Michelle Lorenzen, MSW shares one of her favorite tips for easing that transition:

✨ Make time to truly connect.
Whether it’s a milkshake run, a cozy walk, or a few quiet moments at home — carving out intentional time with your child can open space for meaningful conversations.

Ask them:
💬 What are your goals or worries for the year ahead?
Then share your own. Showing your child that you also have emotions, hopes, and fears helps normalize their experience and strengthen your bond 💙

💻 Need more back-to-school support? Reach out to us today!

☀️ Light On Anxiety
👩‍⚕️ CBT Treatment for Anxiety and Mental Health
📍 Six Locations in Chicagoland + Telehealth
📞 312.508.3645
📲 hello@lightonanxiety.com

😰 “Just calm down.”🙅‍♀️ Not helpful.When someone is experiencing a panic attack, the words you choose matter.In this pos...
08/07/2025

😰 “Just calm down.”
🙅‍♀️ Not helpful.
When someone is experiencing a panic attack, the words you choose matter.

In this post, we’re covering what NOT to say during a panic attack — and what actually helps instead. Whether you're supporting a loved one or navigating your own anxiety, having the right tools can make all the difference 💙

For a few more helpful tips, head to the full article on our resource page — link in bio!
🔗 https://lightonanxiety.com/what-not-to-say-during-a-panic-attack-and-what-actually-helps-instead/

☀️ Light On Anxiety
👩‍⚕️ CBT Treatment for Anxiety and Mental Health
📍 Six Locations in Chicagoland + Telehealth
📞 312.508.3645
📲 hello@lightonanxiety.com

08/05/2025

🎒 Back-to-school season is right around the corner — and for many kids (and parents!), that means navigating big transitions, big emotions, and big changes in routine.

In this video, Sarah Warner, LSW, one of our compassionate therapists at Light On Anxiety, shares 3 helpful tips for supporting children through school transitions:

1️⃣ Validate their emotions — Let them know it’s okay to feel nervous, sad, or unsure.
2️⃣ Reintroduce routines — Start easing back into sleep schedules, morning checklists, and other daily rhythms.
3️⃣ Set goals together — Give them something to look forward to and feel proud of.

💙 With a little preparation and support, back-to-school can feel less overwhelming — and more empowering for the whole family.

☀️ Light On Anxiety
👩‍⚕️ CBT Treatment for Anxiety and Mental Health
📍 Six Locations in Chicagoland + Telehealth
📞 312.508.3645
📲 hello@lightonanxiety.com

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1438 West Belmont
Chicago, IL
60657

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
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Our mission is to decrease the pain and suffering associated with untreated anxiety disorders.

We offer CBT based treatment to children, adolescents and adults with a focus on anxiety and stress-related disorders, including OCD, PTSD, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobias, separation anxiety disorder, compulsive skin picking, and trichotillomania. We apply the principles of evidence-based treatments, while at the same time treating the whole person, with deep respect for the human spirit and the challenges we all face on our journey through life. We strive to make our clients their own anxiety coaches and to keep treatment as short-term as possible. There is nothing we appreciate more than when clients arrive at a place where they they no longer need external assistance to manage their anxiety symptoms. We often states to our clients, “We strive to become unnecessary in your life.”

Light on Anxiety CBT Treatment Centers offer accessible, effective, practical treatment for anxiety and related disorders. We strive to quickly get you in and out and back to your life.