Anxiety Wellness Center of Chicagoland

03/24/2026

You love your partner... so why won't your mind stop questioning it? Relationship OCD can turn normal uncertainty into relentless doubt. This post explains what ROCD really is - and why the problem isn't your relationship.

Struggling with constant relationship doubts? Discover how Relationship OCD differs from normal anxiety and ways to manage intrusive thoughts.

03/11/2026

Ever feel like your brain won't quit racing - even when you're exhausted? In my latest post, I help you understand why overthinking happens and give practical tools to step back, gain perspective, and live more in the present moment.

Overthinking can keep your mind racing. Learn why it happens and practical tools to gain perspective and live more in the present.

03/04/2026

One of the hallmarks of OCD?

The need for certainty.

When an intrusive thought shows up, your brain demands an answer.

Instead of debating it, try:

“Maybe. Maybe not.”

No reassurance.
No fixing.
No proving.

That’s how you stop feeding the cycle.

02/26/2026

Eating disorders are often hidden, showing up in our habits, thoughts, and physical and mental health.💜 This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, I’m joining to shine a light on these experiences and support those struggling. By sharing resources and leading with compassion, we can bring hope and healing to every body.

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Join NEDA for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) to raise awareness, educate the public, and inspire hope and community.

02/25/2026

Eating disorders commonly co-occur with other mental health struggles. Understanding the full picture helps reduce stigma and improve access to care. Healing is possible.

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02/24/2026

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is a reminder that eating disorders don’t just happen “off the field.” Athletes face unique challenges around performance and body image. Learn the warning signs and how parents and teens can get support.

Eating disorders in athletes are often hidden behind discipline and drive. Learn the warning signs and how to support young athletes.

02/24/2026

In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, it's important to highlight that eating disorders affect every BODY, in every community. Stigma, stereotypes, and barriers to care often get in the way—but by sharing resources, raising our voices, and supporting one another, we can make a difference. Healing is possible.💜

Learn more, get help, share hope: nationaleatingdisorders.org/nedaw

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02/23/2026

Every BODY belongs. Every story matters. 💜

This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, I’m proud to partner with to spread hope and provide life-changing information and resources. Eating disorders are often hidden, but we are bringing them into the light.

Learn more, get help, share hope: nationaleatingdisorders.org/nedaw

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02/13/2026

Ever notice the nerves before a big game? The Olympics show us how high-stakes pressure can feel - and my latest post breaks down what kids experience and how parents can ease sports anxiety without lowering expectations.

Sports anxiety in kids is rising. What the Olympics reveal about performance pressure—and how parents can help without lowering standards.

01/29/2026

Not all struggles make a scene. Some show up quietly - racing thoughts, burnout, second-guessing yourself, feeling "fine" but secretly drained.

These are some of the most common therapy concerns people bring in - and they're more normal than you think. Needing support doesn't mean something's wrong. It just means you've been carrying more than feels manageable.

✨ Read the full post to see the quiet struggles most people don't talk about.

Think your problems aren't bad enough for therapy? These common therapy concerns are more normal than you think - and worth support.

12/15/2025

Holiday gatherings can stir up food anxiety, body image stress, and old patterns - even for adults who've been managing them for years. My latest post shares gentle, self-compassionate strategies to stay grounded and take care of yourself this season.

Holiday gatherings can intensify food anxiety. Learn gentle, self-compassionate ways to stay grounded and protect your well-being this season.

11/13/2025

This season can bring a lot of talk about gratitude - but what if it doesn't come easily this year?

If you're feeling weighed down or disconnected while everyone else seems to be counting blessings, that doesn't make you ungrateful - it makes you human.

In my latest blog post, I share thoughts on making space for both gratitude and grief, and how to find small anchors of steadiness when things feel heavy.

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When gratitude feels hard, you're not failing - just human. Learn gentle ways to reconnect with thankfulness, even in the tough seasons.