Chicago’s Specialized Anxiety Treatment Center
Where ancient mindfulness wisdom meets evidence-based therapy in Lakeview. All therapists specially trained in clinical anxiety treatment.
Expert Chicago Anxiety Treatment for Every Disorder
Living with anxiety in Chicago doesn’t mean you have to struggle alone. Our therapists specialize in anxiety disorders—from social anxiety and panic attacks to OCD and generalized worry. Every member of our Lakeview team has completed specialized anxiety treatment training, and we’re proud to be an LGBTQ+ affirming practice.
See our specialized treatment areas below.
🪷 Social Anxiety Therapy Chicago
Social anxiety disorder can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming. Our Chicago therapists use evidence-based CBT techniques and gradual exposure therapy to help you build confidence at our Lakeview clinic.
🧘 Generalized Anxiety (GAD)
Constant worry and tension don’t have to control your life. Our anxiety therapists in Chicago focus exclusively on treating GAD using CBT and mindfulness-based interventions in Lakeview.
🌬️ Panic Attack Treatment
Panic attacks can strike without warning. Our Chicago anxiety specialists use proven exposure-based treatments and interoceptive therapy to stop the panic cycle quickly.
🌀 OCD Therapy Chicago
Obsessive thoughts and compulsions respond best to Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). We create individualized plans that target your specific obsessions.
👁️ EMDR Therapy Chicago
Process traumatic memories at their root. Our EMDR-trained therapists help your brain reprocess experiences that fuel current anxiety, available in-person and via telehealth.
🩺 Health Anxiety Treatment
Excessive worry about physical symptoms can consume your thoughts. We use CBT and mindfulness specifically designed for health anxiety.
🦅 Phobias & Specific Fears
Whether it’s fear of flying, heights, or needles, specific phobias can limit your life. Our Chicago therapists use systematic desensitization to help you face these fears.
🛡️ PTSD & Trauma Therapy
Traumatic experiences can fuel hypervigilance and avoidance. Our trauma therapists use CBT and somatic techniques to reclaim your sense of safety.
☸️ Mindfulness Therapy
Integrate Buddhist-informed mindfulness with evidence-based CBT. Learn meditation and present-moment awareness skills at our Lakeview clinic.
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
We provide affirming care addressing minority stress, coming out anxiety, and identity. We create a safe therapeutic space in Lakeview.
💼 Work Burnout & Stress
Demanding work culture can lead to professional exhaustion. We help high-achievers address “billable hour” burnout and establish boundaries.
🌊 Stress Management Chicago
Daily stress doesn’t have to be chronic anxiety. Learn practical skills including mindfulness meditation and cognitive reframing to build resilience.
🧠 CBT Therapy Chicago
CBT is the gold-standard treatment for anxiety. Identify and change the thought patterns and behaviors that fuel worry and panic.
💎 Schema Therapy Chicago
Address deep-rooted patterns and core beliefs. We use this integrative approach to heal early life experiences that drive anxiety.
💭 Negative Thinking Therapy
Break free from catastrophizing and all-or-nothing thinking. We help you master the thought patterns that keep you trapped in worry.
Real Results from Real Chicago Clients
See how our specialized anxiety treatment has helped people just like you
Finally Found Relief from Social Anxiety
“I struggled with social anxiety in Chicago for years before finding Calm Anxiety Clinic in Lakeview. The CBT techniques my therapist taught me changed everything. I can now attend work meetings and social events without panic.”
— Sarah M., Lincoln Park
Social Anxiety Treatment
No More Panic Attacks
“After just a few sessions at this anxiety clinic near Wrigleyville, my panic attacks decreased significantly. The EMDR therapy combined with mindfulness practices gave me tools I still use daily. Their Lakeview location is so convenient.”
— Michael T., Roscoe Village
Panic Disorder Treatment
Best Anxiety Therapist in Chicago
“The anxiety therapists here really understand anxiety disorders in a way other Chicago therapists I’ve seen didn’t. They focus only on anxiety treatment, and it shows. My generalized anxiety is finally manageable.”
— Jennifer L., Lakeview
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
🌆 Serving Chicago’s North Side Communities
Our anxiety treatment center is conveniently located in Lakeview at 3354 N. Paulina St, Suite 209, serving residents of Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Roscoe Village, Wrigleyville, Boystown, North Center, and surrounding Chicago neighborhoods. Easy CTA access via Brown, Red, and Purple lines. See our Chicago areas served.
Why We Focus Exclusively on Anxiety Treatment in Chicago
Anxiety isn’t a character flaw or weakness—it’s a treatable condition that responds best to specialized care. While many Chicago therapists treat anxiety alongside depression, relationship issues, and other concerns, we’ve chosen a different path.
At Calm Anxiety CBT Therapy Clinic in Lakeview, every therapist has specialized anxiety treatment training and dedicates their time to understanding anxiety disorders. This special focus means we’ve developed deep expertise in the subtle distinctions between social anxiety, panic disorder, GAD, OCD, and other anxiety conditions—and we know which evidence-based interventions work best for each.
We believe the path to lasting anxiety relief combines cutting-edge treatments like CBT and EMDR with timeless mindfulness wisdom. You deserve therapists who truly understand anxiety—not just treat it occasionally.
Specialized Anxiety Care in Chicago, Rooted in Compassion
While many Chicago therapists treat anxiety among other concerns, we’ve built our entire Lakeview practice around one mission
Specialized Anxiety Training
Every anxiety therapist at our Chicago clinic has completed advanced specialized training in anxiety disorders—going beyond general psychology degrees to focus exclusively on anxiety-specific interventions and evidence-based treatments.
Evidence-Based + Mindfulness Integration
We integrate proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR techniques with Buddhist-informed mindfulness practices. This combination addresses anxiety at both the cognitive level (changing thought patterns) and the somatic level (calming the nervous system). Research shows this integrated approach produces longer-lasting anxiety relief than single-method treatments.
Comprehensive Anxiety Treatment
From social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety (GAD) to panic attacks, OCD, health anxiety, and specific phobias—we’ve dedicated our Chicago practice to understanding every manifestation of anxiety.
Transform Your Relationship With Anxiety
Ancient Buddhist philosophy teaches us that suffering often comes from our resistance to experience. Modern neuroscience confirms this wisdom—anxiety grows stronger when we fight it and diminishes when we learn to observe it with compassion.
Our Chicago therapists blend evidence-based treatments like CBT and EMDR with mindfulness-informed approaches that have helped people find peace for thousands of years. This integration creates lasting change that goes beyond symptom management.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for thought pattern transformation
- EMDR for trauma-based anxiety processing
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and phobias
- Mindfulness practices rooted in Buddhist meditation
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles
Your Path to Calmer Living in Chicago
A clear journey from first consultation to lasting anxiety relief
Free Consultation Call
We begin with a 15-minute phone consultation to understand your anxiety concerns and determine if we’re the right fit.
Personalized Therapist Matching
Based on your specific anxiety disorder, we’ll pair you with a trained anxiety therapist who specializes in your condition.
Comprehensive Anxiety Assessment
Your Chicago anxiety therapist conducts a thorough evaluation and develops a personalized evidence-based treatment plan.
Evidence-Based Anxiety Treatment
Through CBT, EMDR, exposure therapy, and mindfulness techniques, you’ll learn practical skills to transform your relationship with anxiety.
Ongoing Support & Skill Building
Regular therapy sessions focus on anxiety management skill practice, progress tracking, and integrating techniques into daily life.
Getting Started With Anxiety Therapy Is Simple
Flexible options to make specialized anxiety treatment accessible
Insurance Accepted in Chicago
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO insurance plans and offer straightforward self-pay options for anxiety therapy.
Convenient Lakeview Location
Located at 3354 N. Paulina St, Suite 209, with easy CTA access via Red, Brown, and Purple lines.
In-Person & Virtual Therapy
Choose between face-to-face anxiety therapy at our Lakeview office or secure telehealth sessions from home.
Evening Appointments Available
Flexible scheduling including evening hours to accommodate your work schedule and lifestyle.
HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth
Our secure, encrypted virtual therapy platform serves clients throughout Illinois with the same quality anxiety treatment you’d receive in person.
Easy to Find in Lakeview
Calm Anxiety Clinic
3354 N. Paulina St, Suite 209
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 234-1350
Ready to Find Your Calm in Chicago?
Take the first step toward anxiety relief with Chicago’s specialized anxiety treatment experts