Anxiety Therapy in Chicago
In-person anxiety therapy in Chicago and virtual therapy throughout Illinois.
You may look capable and put-together on the outside, while your mind rarely gives you a break. You replay conversations, second-guess decisions, worry about disappointing people, or feel like you're constantly anticipating what could go wrong. Maybe high standards have helped you accomplish a lot, but they also make it difficult to slow down without feeling guilty or anxious.
At HumanKind Psychological Services, we provide anxiety therapy for adults in Chicago who struggle with chronic worry, overthinking, perfectionism, people-pleasing, self-criticism, and the pressure to always be doing more. Our therapists help clients better understand the patterns driving their anxiety and develop more flexible, sustainable ways of responding to stress, uncertainty, and expectations.
We offer in-person therapy at our Lakeview Chicago office and virtual therapy for clients throughout Illinois.
What does Anxiety look (and feel) like?
Anxiety looks different for everyone. You might struggle with:
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Constantly overthinking decisions or conversations
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Worrying about making mistakes or disappointing other people
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Feeling unable to relax when there is still something you “should” be doing
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Setting extremely high standards for yourself
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Procrastinating or avoiding things because you're afraid of doing them wrong
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Seeking reassurance or second-guessing your choices
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Difficulty setting boundaries or saying no
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People-pleasing because conflict stresses you out/ you're too worried about people being mad at you
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Feeling responsible for other people's feelings
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Trouble tolerating uncertainty or lack of control
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Physical tension, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, or panic symptoms
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Feeling successful on paper but chronically stressed or dissatisfied
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Moving immediately to the next goal without being able to enjoy what you've accomplished
How Anxiety and Perfectionism Overlap:
Perfectionism doesn't always look like wanting everything to be flawless. It can look like overpreparing, procrastinating, constantly checking your work, having difficulty delegating, replaying mistakes, comparing yourself to other people, or believing you should always be able to handle more.
For high-achieving people, anxiety can even hide behind behaviors that are rewarded by other people: working harder, being exceptionally reliable, anticipating everyone's needs, or never letting yourself drop the ball. Therapy can help you distinguish ambition and conscientiousness (which can be strengths, or natural parts of your personality that serve you well) from patterns that keep you chronically anxious, self-critical, or exhausted.
Our Approach to Anxiety Therapy
At HumanKind, we believe good anxiety therapy is a blend of art and science. We weave various psychological theories into our work and tailor therapy to your individual needs and presenting concerns. First and foremost, we show up as real people, not buttoned-up blank slates like the stereotypical therapist. Depending on your needs, your therapist may draw from evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), exposure-based approaches, Adlerian Psychology, Feminist Theory, Existential Psychology, and Family Systems theory.
It's important that you and your therapist are a good match in terms of personality and style. We work hard to build trusting, collaborative relationships with each of our clients. Therapy can be hard work and isn't always fun, but together we can navigate it in a meaningful way when there is mutual respect and trust in the process.
If your clinician ever misses the mark or says or does something that doesn't land well with you (which is likely, since we're all human!), please let us know. We want to work through any misunderstandings and make sure you feel cared for and understood. A positive relationship between client and therapist can be healing in and of itself!
Our goal isn't to eliminate anxiety altogether, but to help you respond to anxious thoughts and feelings differently so they have less control over your choices, relationships, and daily life.
Insurance & Fees for Anxiety Therapy
HumanKind Psych is paneled as an in-network provider for the following insurance plans:
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois (PPO Plans and Blue Choice Plans)
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Cigna PPO
If we are not in-network with your insurance plan, you may see us as an out-of-network provider and submit a bill to your insurance company. They may reimburse you.
Our out-of-pocket fees are as follows:
Initial Intake Session (60-75 minutes) - $225
Therapy Session (50 minutes) - $185
We also reserve select spots on our caseloads for sliding-scale arrangements based on financial need.