Anxiety Therapy in Chicago

Start feeling like you again.

Compassionate, evidence-based anxiety therapy, in person in Chicago or online across Illinois. Your first step starts here.

In-network with major insurance Licensed Chicago therapists In-person & virtual sessions

Covered by insurance

Accepted insurance plans: United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, CampusCare, and Aetna
You're not alone

Struggling with your mental health? You're not alone.

Sometimes your mental health can weigh you down and make even small joys feel out of reach. It can sit over everything like a cloud that follows you through the day. You might find yourself pulling back from people, or losing interest in what you used to love. Whatever you're carrying, you don't have to carry it by yourself, and anxiety therapy in Chicago can help.

Anxiety therapy in Chicago: a path to healing

Feeling better often starts with anxiety therapy. It's more than a conversation. With a personalized, compassionate approach, anxiety therapy can ease the weight you carry and help you find a way forward. Each session is shaped around what you need, and over time it makes room for real understanding and lasting change.

Does any of this feel familiar?

Constant worry about what's ahead, or replaying past conversations on a loop.

Panic, a racing heart, or other physical symptoms of anxiety.

Pulling back from activities and people you used to enjoy.

Anxiety therapy in Chicago can bring relief and help you feel like yourself again.

What we help with

Anxiety therapy can help with…

Difficulty making decisions or feeling at peace

When every choice feels overwhelming and calm stays just out of reach, therapy helps you quiet the noise and trust yourself again.

Depression or anxiety

For the heaviness that dims your days and the worry that won't switch off, we work together to lighten the load.

Trauma or PTSD symptoms

Past experiences can keep their grip long after the moment has passed. We make a safe space to process them and move forward.

Panic attacks and physical symptoms

When your heart races and your chest goes tight, you'll build tools to calm your body and feel in control again.

Life transitions and stress

New jobs, moves, loss, or change of any kind can shake your footing. Therapy helps you find steady ground again.

Relationship challenges

From conflict to connection, we help you understand your patterns and build the relationships you want.

And more.
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What working with Empowered Therapy looks like

Stop suffering in silence.

Anxiety therapy in Chicago gives you a place to face what's weighing on you instead of carrying it alone. In a supportive, confidential space, you can find practical coping strategies and start building toward a healthier, more rewarding life.

A safe, confidential space

An open, judgment-free environment where you can express what you're really feeling.

Practical tools & techniques

Real strategies to manage anxiety and work through what's keeping you stuck.

A true collaboration

We listen closely and work alongside you, sometimes with exercises to practice between sessions.

Tailored to you

The length and rhythm of your sessions flex to fit your needs and your therapist's approach.

A wide range of evidence-based approaches

Empowered Therapy is a multidisciplinary practice with clinicians trained across many modalities, so your care can be shaped around what works best for you.

CBT DBT EMDR IFS ACT Somatic Mindfulness-Based Trauma-Informed Psychodynamic
How it works

Get started in three steps

Put yourself first and begin the process to feel like you again.

1

Fill out the form

Your first step to healing starts here. Reach out by form, call, or email.

2

Schedule your appointment

Our team helps you book a convenient time with a therapist who's the right fit for you.

3

Feel like you again

Begin your tailored sessions and rediscover your true self, one step at a time.

Meet the team

Meet your therapists

Licensed clinicians who specialize in anxiety, trauma, and the things that get in the way of feeling like yourself. We'll help you find the right fit.

Jessie Levinson, LCSW, PMH-C

Jessie Levinson

LCSW, PMH-C · She/Her/Hers

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker who creates a warm, non-judgmental space. Jessie takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach to perinatal mental health, life transitions, and changing identities.

Perinatal & Postpartum Anxiety & Depression Life Transitions ACT Trauma-Informed
Kathryn Krause, LCPC

Kathryn Krause

LCPC · She/Her/Hers

Drawn to people's stories, Kathryn helps individuals and couples work through anxiety, perfectionism, grief, and life transitions in a collaborative, authentic space where you feel truly heard.

Anxiety & Perfectionism Couples Grief & Loss CBT EFT
Michael Han, LPC

Michael Han

LPC · He/Him/His

A process-oriented therapist offering a warm, affirming, culturally sensitive space. Michael's approach is casual, direct, collaborative, and trauma-informed across identity, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

LGBTQ+ Complex Trauma ADHD Anxiety & Depression ACT
Alexandra Oeser, MAATC

Alexandra Oeser

MAATC · She/Her/Hers

An art therapist with an integrative, person-centered style. Alexandra supports clients through grief and loss, ADHD, anxiety, and depression, often weaving creativity and humor into the work.

ADHD Grief & Loss Anxiety DBT Art Therapy
5-star Google reviews

Trusted by the Chicago community

Linda was great getting me onboarded. She made it very personal and after calling multiple therapy offices, I feel like she made it very easy for me to find somewhere I would be comfortable. Looking forward to starting therapy now!

Morgan Taylor · Google Review

I utilized Empowered Therapy for both individual and couples counseling and had wonderful experiences with both!

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Frequently asked questions

Starting counseling & therapy
Getting started at Empowered Therapy is simple. Fill out the form on this page or call us directly, and we'll talk through your questions and match you with the therapist who's the best fit for you.
The cost & insurance
We're in network with United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield, CampusCare, and Aetna, so for many clients sessions are covered with a copay. Reach out and we'll verify your benefits before your first appointment so there are no surprises. We can also walk you through self-pay options if you're out of network.
Telehealth & in-person sessions
You can meet with your therapist whichever way feels most comfortable, in person at our Chicago office or through secure virtual sessions anywhere in Illinois. Many clients mix both depending on their week.
How long and how often are sessions?
Most clients meet weekly when they're starting out, and sessions generally run about 45 to 50 minutes. As you make progress, you and your therapist can adjust the frequency to fit your needs.
What kinds of therapy do you offer?
As a multidisciplinary practice, our clinicians are trained in a wide range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, ACT, and somatic and trauma-informed methods. Your therapist will tailor the approach to what works best for you.
How do I choose the right therapist?
You don't have to figure it out alone. When you reach out, we'll learn a bit about what you're looking for and match you with a clinician whose specialties and style fit your needs. If it isn't the right fit, we'll help you find one that is.
How soon can I get started?
We aim to get you scheduled as quickly as possible. Once you reach out, our team will be in touch to find a convenient time that works for you.
Chicago, IL
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You deserve to feel like yourself again. Fill out the form and our team will reach out shortly to match you with the right therapist.

  • In-network with major insurance
  • Licensed Chicago therapists
  • In-person & virtual sessions

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