Chicago Anxiety Therapy & Supervision

09/02/2026

Finding the right therapist can be an important part of feeling comfortable, understood, and supported in therapy. Our team brings a range of therapeutic approaches, professional backgrounds, and language capabilities to support clients with anxiety, emotional wellness, relationships, personal growth, and more.

We provide individual, couples, and group therapy, with in-network options available for clients with BCBS and Aetna health insurance plans. Sliding-scale rates are also available for uninsured clients.

Whether you are looking for support navigating anxiety, relationships, life transitions, or simply want a space to better understand yourself, our team is here to help.

📞 Call (872) 529-1982 to schedule your free consultation.

We look forward to helping you find a therapist who feels like the right fit.

08/31/2026

Networking is supposed to help us connect, but what happens when connection starts to feel like pressure?

For someone experiencing social anxiety, a networking event can bring a flood of worries: *What should I say? Do I sound awkward? What if they judge me?*

And the anxiety does not always end when the conversation does. We may replay interactions afterward, focusing on everything we think went wrong while overlooking what actually went well.

The goal is not to eliminate anxiety before we connect with others. It is learning that we can feel uncomfortable and still show up authentically. 🤍

Instead of asking, *“How am I coming across?”* try shifting the focus to, *“Who is this person, and what am I genuinely curious about?”*

Networking does not require being the most charismatic person in the room. Sometimes, **one meaningful conversation is enough.**

Read our latest blog for practical strategies to manage social anxiety while networking and build connections with greater confidence.

🔗 https://www.chicagopsych.org/blog/social-anxiety-and-networking-when-connection-feels-like-pressure

📞 872-529-1982
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Learn how social anxiety can make networking feel overwhelming and discover practical strategies to manage anxiety, build confidence, and create genuine connections.

08/24/2026

When to Seek Professional Help for Stress

How do you know when what you are feeling is everyday stress, and when it may be time to talk to someone?

If you find that you cannot work through the problems on your own, the same negative patterns keep repeating, or stress begins affecting your relationships with your children, partner, yourself, or others at work, it may be a sign to seek support.

Other signs can include difficulty sleeping for more than two weeks, eating more or less than usual, or noticing that important relationships are beginning to deteriorate.

You do not have to wait until things become overwhelming. Speaking with a mental health professional can offer guidance, perspective, and support. Sometimes, even one session can be helpful.

🎥 In this clip from the Realno Podcast, Dr. Sonila Sejdaras discusses when everyday stress may be telling us it is time to seek professional help.

08/19/2026

To every working mom who feels like she’s not enough… ❤️

Balancing work, children, responsibilities, and your own needs can feel incredibly lonely, especially when you reach out for support and your experience is dismissed or compared to someone else’s.

But someone else’s narrative does not have to become your own.

Being a good mom is not about doing everything perfectly. It is also about how you speak to yourself when you feel stretched thin. Self-compassion goes deeper than taking a break or practicing self-care. It means challenging that inner voice that says, “I’m not doing enough.”

You are showing up. You are trying. You are loving your children. And you deserve the same compassion you give so freely to everyone else.

🎥 A reminder from Dr. Sonila Sejdaras for every working mom who needs to hear this today.

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08/18/2026

Success on the outside does not always mean calm on the inside.

Many high-performing professionals are known for being driven, dependable, and capable, yet quietly struggle with chronic stress, anxiety, and even panic attacks.

Perfectionism, constant responsibility, and the pressure to always stay one step ahead can keep the nervous system working overtime. Eventually, the body may begin signaling that something needs to change.

In our latest blog, we explore why anxiety and panic can affect even the most successful professionals, what these symptoms may be trying to tell us, and how therapy can help create a healthier relationship with achievement, stress, and well-being.

You can be ambitious without sacrificing your peace.

📖 Read the full article:

https://www.chicagopsych.org/blog/when-success-comes-with-anxiety-understanding-panic-in-high-performing-professionals

Virtual and in-person therapy is available in Chicago, with a free phone consultation.

Explore how chronic stress, perfectionism, and pressure can trigger anxiety and panic in high-performing professionals, and learn how therapy can help restore balance.

08/17/2026

Starting a new job can feel exciting, overwhelming, and uncertain all at once. 💼

For many young professionals, questions like “Am I good enough for this?” or “What if I am not ready?” can quickly turn into workplace anxiety and imposter syndrome.

But feeling uncomfortable in a new role does not mean you do not belong. It can be part of learning, adapting, and growing into a new chapter of your life.

Our latest blog explores the transition from college to the workplace, the emotions behind imposter syndrome, and why you are far from alone in experiencing them.

📖 Read the full blog to learn more:

https://www.healthwellnesscenter.org/blog/new-job-new-me-the-struggles-of-adapting-to-the-workplace-and-imposter-syndrome-in-young-professionals

08/11/2026

Breakups can make it feel like your entire world is falling apart, but sometimes the anxiety we experience in relationships is connected to something deeper: our attachment patterns. ❤️

Understanding whether you lean toward a secure, anxious, dismissive-avoidant, or fearful-avoidant attachment style can help you understand how you seek closeness, respond to distance, and navigate conflict.

Attachment styles are not permanent labels. By understanding these patterns, we can replace blame with curiosity, recognize unmet needs, and work toward healthier, more secure relationships.

📖 Read the full blog:
https://www.chicagopsych.org/.../did-you-break-up-and-now...

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08/03/2026

What if relationship anxiety isn't something to fix, but something to understand?

Many of us hope that once we've "done enough work" on ourselves, our relationships will become effortless. But the truth is, the people we love often reflect the parts of us that still need compassion, healing, and growth.

Relationship anxiety doesn't mean you're broken. It means your connections matter.

In our latest blog, we explore how mindfulness, self-compassion, and deeper self-awareness can transform relationship anxiety into an opportunity for stronger, healthier, and more authentic connections.

📖 Read the full article here:
www.chicagopsych.org/blog/the-mirror-of-intimacy-reframing-relationship-anxiety

If you're struggling with relationship anxiety or feeling stuck in recurring patterns, know that you don't have to navigate it alone. Healing begins with understanding—and support is available.

💙 What has one of your relationships taught you about yourself?

Discover how relationship anxiety can become a path to emotional healing. Learn how self-compassion, mindfulness, and healthy communication strengthen intimate relationships.

07/30/2026

❤️ Supporting those who support our community.

A heartfelt thank you to A+ Italian Steakhouse for their incredible generosity and continued support of Care for Albania. Yesterday, Dr. Sonila Sejdaras had the pleasure of joining the team for dinner, and they graciously treated the meal while reaffirming their commitment to our mission.

We are proud to see Albanian-owned businesses like A+ Italian Steakhouse thriving and giving back. When our community supports one another, we create opportunities, inspire hope, and make a lasting difference together.

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us create a brighter future for children and families.

❤️ Together, we are stronger.