Medication for Anxiety
Anxiety Treatment in Chicago for adults experiencing persistent worry, panic, and overwhelm. Evidence-based therapy and medication management help reduce symptoms, improve emotional regulation, and restore a sense of balance in daily life.
Anxiety Treatment at a Glance
- Who it’s for: Adults dealing with anxiety, panic, overthinking, or burnout
- Conditions treated: Generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, depression, stress-related symptoms
- Approaches used: CBT, mindfulness-based therapy, medication management, integrative care
- Session format: 45–60 minute sessions, individualized treatment plans
- Options available: In-person (Chicago) + virtual telehealth sessions
- Insurance: Covered by major providers (e.g., BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, CampusCare)
Anxiety turns small tasks into big worries, making everyday life harder.
Overthinking and avoiding people can be signs of anxiety taking over.
Feeling constantly on edge can be a sign that anxiety is affecting your peace of mind.
Medication, along with therapy, can help you find your balance.
Feeling Anxious? You’re Not Alone.
Anxiety can make even small tasks feel big. It’s that worry that doesn’t seem to go away, affecting your day-to-day life. You might avoid people or overthink simple decisions. It’s not just being stressed; it’s feeling stuck.
Medication and Therapy: A Balanced Approach
Combining therapy with medication can help you manage anxiety better. It’s about getting to a place where you feel more like yourself again. This balanced approach can ease your mind and help you move forward.
Attending therapy but still seeing symptoms?
We see patients who have…
General Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety
Major Depression Disorder
Pre/Post Partum Depression
ADD
Bipolar Type 2
Hypomania
What is anxiety treatment?
Anxiety treatment is a personalized approach that may include therapy, medication, or both to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It focuses on understanding triggers, building coping skills, and restoring emotional balance.
Treatment is tailored to your needs, whether that means therapy alone or a combined approach.
How does therapy help with anxiety?
Therapy helps identify thought patterns, behaviors, and triggers that contribute to anxiety. Evidence-based methods like CBT teach practical tools to manage worry, reduce avoidance, and regulate emotions.
Over time, therapy helps you feel more in control and less overwhelmed.
When is medication helpful for anxiety?
Medication may be helpful when anxiety symptoms are persistent, intense, or interfering with daily life. It can reduce physical and emotional symptoms, making therapy more effective.
The decision to use medication is always collaborative and based on your comfort level.
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Yes—many people benefit from combining therapy with medication. Therapy builds long-term coping skills, while medication can provide symptom relief in the short term.
This integrated approach often leads to more sustainable progress.
How Anxiety Treatment Works
1. Initial Consultation
We learn about your symptoms, history, and goals to understand what you’re experiencing.
2. Assessment & Treatment Plan
Together, we create a personalized plan that may include therapy, medication, or both.
3. Ongoing Therapy Sessions
You’ll build tools to manage anxiety, process emotions, and change unhelpful patterns.
4. Medication Support (if needed)
If medication is part of your plan, we guide you through options, adjustments, and monitoring.
5. Integration & Long-Term Growth
The focus shifts toward maintaining progress, building resilience, and preventing relapse.
Stop Suffering.
We see a lot of apprehension around medications, which is good. No one wants to be on medication unless they need to be. Many patients have residual symptoms from their anxiety or depression and that’s really when it’s time to discuss medication management. We see a lot of ‘ I thought everyone dealt with this’ or ‘ It’s not as bad as some people have it’ These comparison statements or thoughts that it’s normal to feel like this are something we try to help work on with my patients. Your problems no matter how big or small matter and should never be compared or diminished based on what someone else is working through.
Seek Help
A session is like a getting-to-know-you meeting. We want to know the patient’s thoughts and feelings about medication and treatments, what has worked for them before, what they have tried, and what their long-term goals are. We need to know any medical conditions and other medications they are taking. The goal of the session is to ensure each patient is happy and agrees with their treatment plan even if that means not adding a new medication.
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FEEL LIKE YOU AGAIN
Start your tailored sessions and rediscover your true self, one step at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Starting Medication Management
Beginning med management at Empowered Therapy is simple. Use our contact page to request an appointment or call us directly. We can discuss your questions and select the best treatment for you.
Are virtual sessions available?
Yes. We offer secure telehealth sessions to the greater Chicagolnd area.
How long does anxiety treatment take?
It varies. Some clients see improvement in a few weeks, while others benefit from longer-term support depending on their goals and symptom severity.
The Cost
Insurances we accept include BCBS-PPO, Blue Choice-PPO, UHC-Optum, and Campus Care. We also take private pay clients and offer a sliding scale fee. Please contact our office to confirm your benefits
Your Voice Heard.
BE A REAL PARTNER IN YOUR MENTAL HEALTH CARE.
If you’re interested in adding medication management to your therapy program, please fill out the contact form below.
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Sources / Evidence
- Sex therapy can help improve communication, intimacy, and relationship satisfaction
https://www.aasect.org/what-sex-therapy
“Sex therapy addresses medical, psychological, personal, or interpersonal factors impacting sexual satisfaction” — AASECT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help reduce anxiety and improve relationship functioning
https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/patients-and-families/cognitive-behavioral
“CBT is an effective treatment for emotional and behavioral concerns” — APA - Couples and relationship therapy can improve emotional connection and communication
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/psychotherapies
“Psychotherapy can help improve relationships and emotional well-being” — NIMH