Anxiety Therapists in Fairview Heights, IL

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Sound Mind Counseling
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. CALL OR TEXT FOR AN APPOINTMENT. I offer flexible hours and texting for convenience or scheduling appointments. Contact me for personalized therapy for individuals (adults and teens) experiencing depression and anxiety, school and job related stressors, and job displacement. I also offer premarital and marital counseling for couples who aim to improve communication and conflict resolution skills.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. CALL OR TEXT FOR AN APPOINTMENT. I offer flexible hours and texting for convenience or scheduling appointments. Contact me for personalized therapy for individuals (adults and teens) experiencing depression and anxiety, school and job related stressors, and job displacement. I also offer premarital and marital counseling for couples who aim to improve communication and conflict resolution skills.
(708) 295-3717 View (708) 295-3717
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Jennifer Ellis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
I specialize in treating Anxiety, Behavioral concerns and Depression.
I believe that my clients have the ability to live an active and productive life on all levels. I focus on providing a non-judgmental and empathic experience for my clients. I listen and help to establish specific achievable goals with everyone I work with. I thrive on building a trusting relationship with my clients. I believe that with supportive, directional therapy, all people can succeed and be effective in their daily life.
I specialize in treating Anxiety, Behavioral concerns and Depression.
I believe that my clients have the ability to live an active and productive life on all levels. I focus on providing a non-judgmental and empathic experience for my clients. I listen and help to establish specific achievable goals with everyone I work with. I thrive on building a trusting relationship with my clients. I believe that with supportive, directional therapy, all people can succeed and be effective in their daily life.
(618) 477-8490 View (618) 477-8490
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Linda S Spriggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
If you are like many people in our country today, you have experienced depression, anxiety, grief, loss, life changes, economic hardship, relationship and family stressors. You may feel that these challenges are overwhelming and that you don't feel you have the support to overcome them alone. I'm here to help you face these stressors and develop new skills to cope and to achieve the dreams you believe in. I believe that everyone has within them the courage and strength to reach their highest potential and that I can help you tap into that inner wealth of resources.
If you are like many people in our country today, you have experienced depression, anxiety, grief, loss, life changes, economic hardship, relationship and family stressors. You may feel that these challenges are overwhelming and that you don't feel you have the support to overcome them alone. I'm here to help you face these stressors and develop new skills to cope and to achieve the dreams you believe in. I believe that everyone has within them the courage and strength to reach their highest potential and that I can help you tap into that inner wealth of resources.
(618) 663-3121 View (618) 663-3121
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Ashlyn Staves
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CADC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Not accepting new clients
Not currently accepting new clients due to maternity leave. I work with a variety of concerns including trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, career counseling, life adjustments and more! I have a passion for helping adolescents, teens and adults work through life’s challenges and meet their goals. I strive to help people live the life they are worthy of living.
Not currently accepting new clients due to maternity leave. I work with a variety of concerns including trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, career counseling, life adjustments and more! I have a passion for helping adolescents, teens and adults work through life’s challenges and meet their goals. I strive to help people live the life they are worthy of living.
(618) 353-1393 View (618) 353-1393
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Stephanie Thomas
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Waitlist for new clients
I help adults and adolescents who experience anxiety, depression, and challenges with communication reduce symptoms by improving upon current strengths and coping skills to build insight into symptoms experienced. My specialty areas include anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, communication issues, and work-life balance. I offer openness and collaboration to those I work with and believe that a collaborative effort has a direct impact on benefits gained from counseling services.
I help adults and adolescents who experience anxiety, depression, and challenges with communication reduce symptoms by improving upon current strengths and coping skills to build insight into symptoms experienced. My specialty areas include anxiety, PTSD, depression, grief, communication issues, and work-life balance. I offer openness and collaboration to those I work with and believe that a collaborative effort has a direct impact on benefits gained from counseling services.
(833) 922-1518 View (833) 922-1518
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Leia Katherine Stein
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
I have experience working with the following: anxiety, depression, family relational problems, abuse, grief, bipolar, ADHD, self- esteem & trauma.
I have been working with children and adults in a variety of environments both within a school and a community based center. I have a background in education and am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I empower individuals to improve their life circumstances using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions.
I have experience working with the following: anxiety, depression, family relational problems, abuse, grief, bipolar, ADHD, self- esteem & trauma.
I have been working with children and adults in a variety of environments both within a school and a community based center. I have a background in education and am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I empower individuals to improve their life circumstances using clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions.
(833) 401-5717 View (833) 401-5717
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Simply Graceful Consulting
Licensed Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
My love-based, spiritual, mindset approach helps clients alleviate the bases of theirs fears in their belief system.
I'm here to support, encourage, walk with, and extend love to all my beautiful souls who have battled with indecisiveness about making decisions, co-dependency in relationships (Where we depend on others to meet our emotional needs, feel secure, and worthy), negative self-talk, lack boundaries, get stuck in cycles of over-thinking, commit to being loyal at the cost to self, and have a constant relationship with insecurity and low self-esteem. I want to help you learn to trust yourself, love yourself/accept yourself, honor your inner voice, respect and exert your voice, value your time, commit to the importance of meeting your needs.
My love-based, spiritual, mindset approach helps clients alleviate the bases of theirs fears in their belief system.
I'm here to support, encourage, walk with, and extend love to all my beautiful souls who have battled with indecisiveness about making decisions, co-dependency in relationships (Where we depend on others to meet our emotional needs, feel secure, and worthy), negative self-talk, lack boundaries, get stuck in cycles of over-thinking, commit to being loyal at the cost to self, and have a constant relationship with insecurity and low self-esteem. I want to help you learn to trust yourself, love yourself/accept yourself, honor your inner voice, respect and exert your voice, value your time, commit to the importance of meeting your needs.
(618) 227-7345 View (618) 227-7345
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Angela Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Navigating life's challenges can be tough for anyone. Significant life changes rarely come one at a time, giving us enough to process, plan and adapt. A loss of a job, divorce, chronic illness of our own or a loved one, and other life stressors can have experiencing shifting roles, responsibilities and routines, which can be uncomfortable and distressing. If you are also experiencing anxiety and/or depression, these are also the times we notice significant worsening of our symptoms. The good news is that you don't have to face these moments in life alone.
Navigating life's challenges can be tough for anyone. Significant life changes rarely come one at a time, giving us enough to process, plan and adapt. A loss of a job, divorce, chronic illness of our own or a loved one, and other life stressors can have experiencing shifting roles, responsibilities and routines, which can be uncomfortable and distressing. If you are also experiencing anxiety and/or depression, these are also the times we notice significant worsening of our symptoms. The good news is that you don't have to face these moments in life alone.
(618) 617-6641 View (618) 617-6641
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Rachel Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fairview Heights, IL 62208  (Online Only)
Hi there, I admire you for recognizing your courage seek mindful transformation! I specialize with disorders such as, Traumatic experiences, devastation, grief, anxiety, depression and, Borderline personality disorder. As a member of the NASW, Educator of the Trauma fellowship, I'm an eclectic therapist with a variety of specialties using DBT to assist with Borderline, A.R.T and EMDR for Trauma work, CBT and ACT to process Grief and a variety of other evidence based practices.
Hi there, I admire you for recognizing your courage seek mindful transformation! I specialize with disorders such as, Traumatic experiences, devastation, grief, anxiety, depression and, Borderline personality disorder. As a member of the NASW, Educator of the Trauma fellowship, I'm an eclectic therapist with a variety of specialties using DBT to assist with Borderline, A.R.T and EMDR for Trauma work, CBT and ACT to process Grief and a variety of other evidence based practices.
(618) 300-5748 View (618) 300-5748
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Nicole Schaeffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Fairview Heights, IL 62208  (Online Only)
My areas of specialty include, but are not limited to: trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, relationships, anxiety, and depression.
Therapy provides an opportunity to process, grow, and heal from various challenges in life. Everyone can benefit from support, especially during tough and trying times. Many individuals will prioritize other’s needs before their own. There is no better time to start therapy than today.
My areas of specialty include, but are not limited to: trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, relationships, anxiety, and depression.
Therapy provides an opportunity to process, grow, and heal from various challenges in life. Everyone can benefit from support, especially during tough and trying times. Many individuals will prioritize other’s needs before their own. There is no better time to start therapy than today.
(618) 243-7665 View (618) 243-7665
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April Lacey
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairview Heights, IL 62208  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Often the clients I see are adult and teen populations that are working through life transition concerns, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, depression, relationship concerns, defiance issues, grief, and work stress.
Hi there, I’m April! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and work with clients statewide via telehealth. There are times in life when we hit a rough patch, lose direction, or encounter difficulty adjusting and coping with changes that occur in life. These experiences can be overwhelming and often can cause us to doubt our ability to overcome them. I decided to become a therapist because I wanted to help people rediscover their strengths, and the tools they have within themselves to cope with life's challenges.
Often the clients I see are adult and teen populations that are working through life transition concerns, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, depression, relationship concerns, defiance issues, grief, and work stress.
Hi there, I’m April! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and work with clients statewide via telehealth. There are times in life when we hit a rough patch, lose direction, or encounter difficulty adjusting and coping with changes that occur in life. These experiences can be overwhelming and often can cause us to doubt our ability to overcome them. I decided to become a therapist because I wanted to help people rediscover their strengths, and the tools they have within themselves to cope with life's challenges.
(224) 328-2636 View (224) 328-2636
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Tina Maltese Gio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed and like everything just keeps piling up? Do you find yourself blowing up at little things or constantly people pleasing? Many clients I see are struggling with exactly this and just want to feel calmer, more confident and to stop the constant worrying and second guessing themselves. They want to be able to feel in control of their emotions and their relationships. By working together, we can make this a reality!
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed and like everything just keeps piling up? Do you find yourself blowing up at little things or constantly people pleasing? Many clients I see are struggling with exactly this and just want to feel calmer, more confident and to stop the constant worrying and second guessing themselves. They want to be able to feel in control of their emotions and their relationships. By working together, we can make this a reality!
(630) 835-0670 View (630) 835-0670
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Jessica Biffar
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Are you experiencing fear, anxiety, overwhelming despair or uncertainty? Are you struggling with navigating life after experiencing trauma, life transitions, or unhealthy relationships? I want you to feel safe and seen, and learn to trust your instincts/ body to know how to heal.
Are you experiencing fear, anxiety, overwhelming despair or uncertainty? Are you struggling with navigating life after experiencing trauma, life transitions, or unhealthy relationships? I want you to feel safe and seen, and learn to trust your instincts/ body to know how to heal.
(708) 295-3803 View (708) 295-3803
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Jocelyn Acoff
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairview Heights, IL 62208  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with accomplishing your life goals or feeling stuck? I offer confidential individual psychotherapy sessions to adult, young adults, and teens 13 or older who are struggling with anxiety, depression, psychotic mental health diagnoses, grief and many other life issues.
Are you struggling with accomplishing your life goals or feeling stuck? I offer confidential individual psychotherapy sessions to adult, young adults, and teens 13 or older who are struggling with anxiety, depression, psychotic mental health diagnoses, grief and many other life issues.
(618) 226-2253 View (618) 226-2253
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Milana Foxworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fairview Heights, IL 62208  (Online Only)
I can help you with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or any life transition.
I help women use their strengths, find their purpose, and handle life changes. I can help you create your ideal life. Life is unpredictable, so we need to be safe mentally, emotionally, and physically. I also help you build healthy relationships with yourself and others.
I can help you with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or any life transition.
I help women use their strengths, find their purpose, and handle life changes. I can help you create your ideal life. Life is unpredictable, so we need to be safe mentally, emotionally, and physically. I also help you build healthy relationships with yourself and others.
(618) 776-2747 View (618) 776-2747
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Jennifer L Jackson
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Hello, my name is Jennifer Lee Jackson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 14 years of clinical experience working with clients living with depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Excoriation Disorder, addiction, unhelpful thinking styles, low self-esteem, codependency, poor boundary setting, PMDD, and trauma. I am an eclectic therapist who uses Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical, Eclectic, Psychodynamic, and Couples Therapy during treatment with my clients. I believe in creating an egalitarian relationship with you to foster a safe and empowering environment for long-term recovery and stability.
Hello, my name is Jennifer Lee Jackson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 14 years of clinical experience working with clients living with depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Excoriation Disorder, addiction, unhelpful thinking styles, low self-esteem, codependency, poor boundary setting, PMDD, and trauma. I am an eclectic therapist who uses Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical, Eclectic, Psychodynamic, and Couples Therapy during treatment with my clients. I believe in creating an egalitarian relationship with you to foster a safe and empowering environment for long-term recovery and stability.
(312) 626-7594 View (312) 626-7594
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Liz Jeremiah
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
trauma, domestic violence, substance use, LGBTQ, depression, PTSD, depression/anxiety regarding medical problems, eating disorders, psychosis, motivation, goal achievement.
I am currently welcoming new clients who are wishing to create and achieve goals while exploring his or her life's journey. Understanding and reprocessing traumatic experiences is a large part of the experience, and I believe that everyone has the potential to heal. Anger, sadness, joy, fear and so many other emotions add spice to our lives. I strive to help others master and accept the way emotions, thoughts, and behaviors impact our relationships. If you are looking to grow in a safe environment and find your niche, I would be honored to embark on that journey with you.
trauma, domestic violence, substance use, LGBTQ, depression, PTSD, depression/anxiety regarding medical problems, eating disorders, psychosis, motivation, goal achievement.
I am currently welcoming new clients who are wishing to create and achieve goals while exploring his or her life's journey. Understanding and reprocessing traumatic experiences is a large part of the experience, and I believe that everyone has the potential to heal. Anger, sadness, joy, fear and so many other emotions add spice to our lives. I strive to help others master and accept the way emotions, thoughts, and behaviors impact our relationships. If you are looking to grow in a safe environment and find your niche, I would be honored to embark on that journey with you.
(618) 476-5001 View (618) 476-5001
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CACTS Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCPC
Verified Verified
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Children and adolescents experience a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulty regulating emotions, and challenges with impulse control. These issues make it difficult to deal with unfortunate but common factors, like family or sibling conflict, parental divorce, or unexpected loss. Many children respond to these issues and factors with less-than-desirable behaviors, such as electronic/video game addiction, educational challenges, difficulty making friends, substance abuse issues, or destructive and defiant behaviors.
Children and adolescents experience a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, difficulty regulating emotions, and challenges with impulse control. These issues make it difficult to deal with unfortunate but common factors, like family or sibling conflict, parental divorce, or unexpected loss. Many children respond to these issues and factors with less-than-desirable behaviors, such as electronic/video game addiction, educational challenges, difficulty making friends, substance abuse issues, or destructive and defiant behaviors.
(618) 212-8230 View (618) 212-8230
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Mindy Harms-Coleman
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
I specialize in trauma recovery, PTSD, addictions, unhealthy relationships, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, phase of life issues, burnout, compassion fatigue and secondary trauma.
Do you often feel alone, like no one understands you or 'gets' you? Do you struggle with healthy, meaningful relationships? Do you feel like something "isn't quite right" or is missing in your life? Have you tried therapy before and it didn't work out? For every client that walks through my door I help feel less alone and ease emotional burdens. I help you navigate the most difficult hardships in your life by providing a safe and supportive healing space. I help you establish healthy, fulfilling and meaningful relationships, starting with YOU. I look forward to meeting you and walking this healing journey together!
I specialize in trauma recovery, PTSD, addictions, unhealthy relationships, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, phase of life issues, burnout, compassion fatigue and secondary trauma.
Do you often feel alone, like no one understands you or 'gets' you? Do you struggle with healthy, meaningful relationships? Do you feel like something "isn't quite right" or is missing in your life? Have you tried therapy before and it didn't work out? For every client that walks through my door I help feel less alone and ease emotional burdens. I help you navigate the most difficult hardships in your life by providing a safe and supportive healing space. I help you establish healthy, fulfilling and meaningful relationships, starting with YOU. I look forward to meeting you and walking this healing journey together!
(708) 295-3166 View (708) 295-3166
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Annabelle 'tai' Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Do you feel stuck in your past trauma or overanalyze your feelings? Whether you have anxiety, depression, or PTSD, you don’t have to work through it alone. Through therapy, we can collaborate and achieve goals that are important to you. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in IL. I worked as a substance abuse counselor during my internship, and since then, I have been working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. My goal is to provide you with the tools and resources to navigate and heal through life’s challenges.
Do you feel stuck in your past trauma or overanalyze your feelings? Whether you have anxiety, depression, or PTSD, you don’t have to work through it alone. Through therapy, we can collaborate and achieve goals that are important to you. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in IL. I worked as a substance abuse counselor during my internship, and since then, I have been working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. My goal is to provide you with the tools and resources to navigate and heal through life’s challenges.
(618) 427-1511 View (618) 427-1511
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Anxiety Therapists

What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.