Anxiety Therapy in Chicago | Ashé Counseling & Coaching
Anxiety Therapy in Chicago, Illinois & Texas

When your mind will not slow down, therapy can help you find steadier ground.

Ashé Counseling & Coaching offers anxiety therapy for adults, teens, professionals, caregivers, students, and high-functioning people who may look fine on the outside while feeling overwhelmed on the inside.

Anxiety is not always loud.

Sometimes anxiety looks like a full calendar, a polished smile, a long list of responsibilities, and a nervous system that never feels fully off. You may be managing work, family, relationships, school, caregiving, or leadership while privately feeling tense, distracted, exhausted, or afraid of falling behind.

Common reasons people seek anxiety therapy

Clients often come to therapy for racing thoughts, panic symptoms, trouble sleeping, people pleasing, perfectionism, social anxiety, health anxiety, relationship anxiety, work stress, burnout, and difficulty making decisions without second guessing themselves.

How therapy supports anxiety

Therapy can help you understand the patterns behind anxiety, build coping tools, practice emotional regulation, strengthen boundaries, improve relationships, and create a more grounded way to move through daily life.

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Not sure if anxiety is what you are experiencing?

Our anxiety self assessment can help you reflect on common symptoms like overthinking, tension, sleep issues, avoidance, irritability, and emotional overwhelm.

What Anxiety Can Feel Like

Anxiety can show up in more than one part of your life.

Mind

Overthinking

Racing thoughts, worst case scenarios, replaying conversations, or difficulty making decisions.

Body

Tension

Chest tightness, stomach discomfort, headaches, restlessness, fatigue, jaw tension, or trouble sleeping.

Relationships

People Pleasing

Fear of disappointing others, avoiding conflict, needing reassurance, or feeling responsible for everyone.

Work & School

Burnout

Pressure to perform, perfectionism, difficulty resting, irritability, or feeling emotionally depleted.

Chicago Locations & Online Care

Choose the setting that works best for your life.

Meet with an anxiety therapist in River North or Logan Square, or connect virtually from anywhere in Illinois.

River North Anxiety Therapy

In-person anxiety therapy in River North at 40 E. Huron Street, convenient to downtown Chicago, the Near North Side, Gold Coast, Streeterville, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Logan Square Anxiety Therapy

In-person anxiety therapy in Logan Square for adults, teens, couples, professionals, and families across Chicago’s Northwest Side.

Virtual Anxiety Therapy in Illinois

Secure online anxiety therapy for clients throughout Illinois, offering more flexibility for work, school, caregiving, transportation, and busy schedules.

Helpful Next Steps

Choose the next step that feels right for you.

Anxiety Self Assessment

Reflect on symptoms and patterns that may be connected to anxiety.

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Client Resources

Explore worksheets, wellness tools, mental health resources, apps, and podcasts.

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Curated Reading

Books for understanding anxiety beyond the therapy room.

These clinician-informed resources can complement therapy by helping you explore anxious thoughts, panic, emotional regulation, social anxiety, and practical coping skills.

Feeling Good by David D. Burns book cover
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Feeling Good

David D. Burns

A foundational guide to recognizing and changing thought patterns connected to anxiety and low mood.

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The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris book cover
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

The Happiness Trap

Russ Harris

A practical introduction to making room for difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward what matters.

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The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne book cover
Anxiety Workbook

The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook

Edmund J. Bourne

Structured exercises for worry, panic symptoms, avoidance, relaxation, and everyday anxiety management.

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How to Be Yourself by Ellen Hendriksen book cover
Social Anxiety

How to Be Yourself

Ellen Hendriksen

A compassionate resource for fear of judgment, self-consciousness, confidence, and social anxiety.

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Under Pressure by Lisa Damour book cover
Teen Anxiety

Under Pressure

Lisa Damour

A thoughtful resource for understanding emotional pressure, stress, and anxiety in teens.

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The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook book cover
Emotional Regulation

DBT Skills Workbook

McKay, Wood & Brantley

Practical exercises for mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and relationships.

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FAQ

Anxiety Therapy Questions

What kind of therapy helps anxiety?

Many approaches can support anxiety, including CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based therapy, trauma-informed care, psychodynamic therapy, DBT skills, and nervous-system-focused strategies.

Do I need a diagnosis to start anxiety therapy?

No. You can begin therapy because you feel overwhelmed, stressed, worried, burned out, or ready for support.

Do you offer anxiety therapy for teens?

Yes. Ashé offers teen therapy for clients ages 12 and up, including support for anxiety, school stress, mood changes, identity, confidence, and emotional regulation.

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You deserve support that helps your life feel more manageable.

Book online, take the anxiety self assessment, or browse the therapist directory to find care that fits your needs.