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.

05/23/2026

“My stomach hurts… I don’t want to go.” 💔➡️💙

For many kids, anxiety doesn’t show up as words, it shows up as feelings in their body.

School drop-offs become tears.
Lunchtime feels overwhelming.
Bedtime turns into a battle.

But what if those feelings aren’t danger… just a false alarm?

In this session, one of our therapists helped a child understand the difference between a real alarm (true danger) and a false alarm (your body trying to protect you when you’re actually safe).

That one shift changed everything.

✨ Fear became something they could name
✨ Anxiety became something they could navigate
✨ And walking into school alone became possible

This is the power of understanding anxiety, not fighting it, but learning how it works.

💙 If your child is struggling, support can make all the difference. Book a session with Light On Anxiety to help them build confidence and feel safe again.

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



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We are humbled and honored to receive the Institute of Medicine of Chicago Innovation in Healthcare Delivery Award! We’r...
05/22/2026

We are humbled and honored to receive the Institute of Medicine of Chicago Innovation in Healthcare Delivery Award! We’re grateful for the opportunity to continue advancing meaningful change in healthcare.💙

Adventure forward & join the Brave Steps Guild 💙🗺️An exposure-based group for kids with anxiety and avoidance led by Dr....
05/22/2026

Adventure forward & join the Brave Steps Guild 💙🗺️

An exposure-based group for kids with anxiety and avoidance led by Dr. Meena Dugatkin — where bravery grows one adventure at a time.

🔎For children ages 8–12
📅 Tuesdays from 4-5 PM
📍 In person at our Lakeview office
💳 In-network insurance accepted | Private pay $65/session
🔄 Rolling entry until August 25th, 2026

✨ Train your courage one adventure at a time.

✉️ To sign up or for more information, contact drmeenadugatkin@lightonanxiety.com

High school juniors and seniors — if mental health, leadership, or making a real difference in your community matters to...
05/15/2026

High school juniors and seniors — if mental health, leadership, or making a real difference in your community matters to you, this is your moment.

The Mind Matters Fellowship gives you hands-on experience in mental wellness and advocacy. Applications close June 1st.

Tag a student who should apply, or share this with a parent. Link in bio.

Or copy and paste here: https://lightonanxiety.com/professional-services/anxiety-support-services-for-schools/mind-matters-student-fellows-program/

“Trust your gut.”Sounds simple… but what if your gut is actually anxiety?The reality is, anxiety and intuition can feel ...
05/15/2026

“Trust your gut.”

Sounds simple… but what if your gut is actually anxiety?

The reality is, anxiety and intuition can feel very similar and it’s incredibly common to confuse the two.

As featured in TIME, Dr. Debra Kissen, CEO of Light On Anxiety, explains that anxiety can often disguise itself as intuition, making it harder to know when to trust your thoughts and when anxiety may be taking the lead.

Anxiety tends to feel urgent, tense, and focused on worst-case outcomes.

Intuition feels calmer, clearer, and doesn’t pressure you to act immediately.

The challenge is that in the moment, both can feel convincing.

💙 That’s why learning to pause, notice your body, and step back from your thoughts can make such a powerful difference.

✨ Swipe through to learn how to tell the difference between anxiety and intuition and how to start trusting yourself in a more grounded way.

Read more on our Resource Page at the link in bio or visit:
https://lightonanxiety.com/

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



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Congratulations, Alex!💙✨
05/14/2026

Congratulations, Alex!💙✨

We’re proud to share that our Founder and CEO, Dr. Debra Kissen, was the featured speaker at this month’s Women’s Mental...
05/13/2026

We’re proud to share that our Founder and CEO, Dr. Debra Kissen, was the featured speaker at this month’s Women’s Mental Health Professional Alliance meeting 💙

Dr. Kissen presented on Breaking the Cycle of Burnout in Mental Health Professionals, sharing valuable insight and practical strategies for supporting the well-being of those who dedicate their lives to helping others.

Thank you to the WMHPA community for bringing mental health professionals together for connection, collaboration, and continued learning✨

Level up & join the Brave Steps Guild 💜🎮An exposure-based group for kids with anxiety and avoidance led by Dr. Meena Dug...
05/11/2026

Level up & join the Brave Steps Guild 💜🎮

An exposure-based group for kids with anxiety and avoidance led by Dr. Meena Dugatkin — where bravery grows one quest at a time.

👾 For children ages 8–12
📅 Starts May 26, 2026 | Tuesdays from 4-5 PM
📍 In person at our Lakeview office
💳 In-network insurance accepted | Private pay $65/session
🔄 Rolling entry beginning May 26th, 2026

✨ Train your courage one quest at a time.

✉️ To sign up or for more information, contact drmeenadugatkin@lightonanxiety.com

05/11/2026

“My stomach hurts… I don’t want to go.” 💔➡️💙

For many kids, anxiety doesn’t show up as words, it shows up as feelings in their body.

School drop-offs become tears.
Lunchtime feels overwhelming.
Bedtime turns into a battle.

But what if those feelings aren’t danger… just a false alarm?

In this session, one of our therapists helped a child understand the difference between a real alarm (true danger) and a false alarm (your body trying to protect you when you’re actually safe).

That one shift changed everything.

✨ Fear became something they could name
✨ Anxiety became something they could navigate
✨ And walking into school alone became possible

This is the power of understanding anxiety, not fighting it, but learning how it works.

💙 If your child is struggling, support can make all the difference. Book a session with Light On Anxiety to help them build confidence and feel safe again.

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



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05/07/2026

✨ This might be one of our favorite spaces in every Light On Anxiety office…

Welcome to the Brain Gym 💙

It’s designed for those in-between moments when you need a reset, a grounding tool, or a little extra support as you do the hard work of facing anxiety.

Because here’s the truth:
Being brave isn’t easy.
And it deserves to be recognized.

As Dr. Debra Kissen shares, when you (or your child) take steps outside your comfort zone, it’s not about fixing something “wrong” it’s about learning a new skill. And rewarding those brave steps helps your brain understand: this matters, and I can do it again.

Inside our Brain Gym, you’ll find:
✨ Brave point charts to track progress
✨ Tools and worksheets to support exposure work
✨ Fidgets and rewards to reinforce those wins (yes, we’re obsessed with them too)

Because every small step forward deserves acknowledgment.

Next time you’re in one of our offices, stop by the Brain Gym and celebrate your progress 💙

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



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Build skills. Feel more balanced. 💙Join our 10-week DBT Skills Group and learn practical tools to navigate emotions, han...
05/05/2026

Build skills. Feel more balanced. 💙

Join our 10-week DBT Skills Group and learn practical tools to navigate emotions, handle stress, and strengthen relationships.

🗓 Begins May 21
💻 Meets virtually Thursdays at 7 PM
👩‍⚕️ Led by Associate Therapist Michelle Lorenzen

You’ll learn:
• Mindfulness
• Distress Tolerance
• Emotion Regulation
• Interpersonal Effectiveness

You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone—let’s light the way together ✨

📩 Email: michellelorezen@lightonanxiety.com to learn more or join

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1438 West Belmont
Chicago, IL
60657

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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