Margaret Wehrenberg Psy.D.

About

Margaret Wehrenberg, Psy.D., is the author of 5 books published by W.W. Norton, includingThe 10 Best Ever Anxiety Management Techniques, The 10 Best Ever Depression Management Techniques and her most recent 10 Best Anxiety Busters, an ideal book for the general public. She earned her M.A. studying psychodrama and bioenergetics, and had years of experience as a certified drug and alcoholism counselor, before earning her Psy.D. She now specializes in treating anxiety and depression, and has a private practice in Naperville, IL. She is a frequent contributor of articles to The Psychotherapy Networker magazine, has contributed a chapter to Clinical Pearls of Wisdom (Ed. M. Kerman), and has produced CD for breathing, muscle relaxation and imagery for anxiety management.

Books by Margaret Wehrenberg Psy.D.

Recent Posts

Unnoticed Loss: Disconnection from Ourselves and Others

Some losses get pushed aside by the need to take action or move on. How do these losses affect us, and what can we do about them if they take a toll later?

Anniversary Reactions May Feel Like Anxiety and Depression

Sometimes anxiety and depressed moods are not what they seem. Could they be anniversary reactions?

Depression, Anxiety—or Anniversary Reaction?

We are a year past the beginning of COVID-19 deaths and lockdowns, but a new surge of emotion can masquerade as depression.

Pandemic Fatigue Can Look Like Depression

"We're all in this together." Beat pandemic depression using altruism.

Defeating Pandemic Isolation

Is isolation making you feel disconnected? You're not alone, and you don't have to feel that way.

Is isolation making you feel disconnected? You're not alone, and you don't have to feel that way.

Depression, Helplessness and “The Great Pause”

Is isolation making you feel helpless?

Is isolation making you feel helpless?

The Funhouse Mirror Effect of Depressed Thinking

How can we stop feeling depressed about COVID-19?

How can we stop feeling depressed about COVID-19?

Isolation and Depression: Intertwined, Mutually Reinforcing

Can you socially distance yourself without feeling alone?

Can you socially distance yourself without feeling alone?

Grief and Depression

Are you grieving? Don't let it get you depressed.

Are you grieving? Don't let it get you depressed.

Is Happiness the Opposite of Depression—or Its Enemy?

Happiness is not the opposite of depression. Search for satisfaction instead.

Happiness is not the opposite of depression. Search for satisfaction instead.