Anxiety Wellness Center of Chicagoland

11/13/2025

This season can bring a lot of talk about gratitude - but what if it doesn't come easily this year?

If you're feeling weighed down or disconnected while everyone else seems to be counting blessings, that doesn't make you ungrateful - it makes you human.

In my latest blog post, I share thoughts on making space for both gratitude and grief, and how to find small anchors of steadiness when things feel heavy.

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When gratitude feels hard, you're not failing - just human. Learn gentle ways to reconnect with thankfulness, even in the tough seasons.

10/22/2025

Halloween can be exciting - but for anxious or sensitive kids, it can also be overwhelming. From jump scares and noisy crowds to social expectations, this time of year can trigger a lot of stress for kids (and parents too).

In the newest blog, we're sharing practical, compassionate tips to help your child feel calmer, more confident, and safe during the spooky season. 🎃

Halloween can be overwhelming for anxious kids. Learn why and get practical ways to help your child feel safe and enjoy the season.

10/15/2025

OCD is more common than many people realize — affecting around 240 million people worldwide. This OCD Awareness Week, let’s continue breaking the stigma, replacing misconceptions with understanding and compassion. 💙

Learn more at iocdf.org/ocdweek

10/14/2025

💙 OCD is not an adjective—it’s a real, often misunderstood mental health condition. This OCD Awareness Week, learn what OCD actually is, why words matter, and how effective treatment can help. 💙

OCD is often misunderstood. This OCD Awareness Week, learn why it's not an adjective and how understanding leads to compassion and recovery.

09/26/2025

Do you find yourself triple-checking something that was already fine...or staying up late tweaking a project that doesn't really need more work? That's perfectionism at play - and while it feels productive, it often leaves you exhausted. Here's why it happens (and how to move toward a healthier balance).

Perfectionism feels productive but often leaves you drained. Learn why it happens and how to shift toward sustainable productivity.

09/08/2025

🍁Feeling more anxious as summer ends? The change in seasons can affect your mood and energy. Discover tips to stay grounded this fall.

Learn how the shift from summer to fall affects mental health, and explore CBT-based tools to ease seasonal anxiety and boost mood.

08/19/2025

Does your child get nervous about talking to classmates or making new friends at school? Social anxiety is common, and there are ways you can help. Check out these parent-friendly strategies for supporting kids and teens during back-to-school season.

Is your child facing back-to-school social anxiety? Discover simple tips parents can use to help kids and teens feel more confident.

08/08/2025

With kids starting back to school, there's a whirlwind of emotions in the air. Read my latest blog for some practical tips for parents experiencing back-to-school anxiety.

Feeling back-to-school anxiety as a parent? Use these CBT tools to manage stress, shift your mindset, and ease into the school year.

07/25/2025

Summer is "supposed to" be a time of fun-in-the-sun, relaxation and socialization. However, for some, it can feel exhausting, overwhelming and just anxiety-provoking. Read my latest blog for a few tips on how to stay in control of your anxiety during the summer!

Summer anxiety is real. Learn why it happens and get practical tips to calm your body and mind when the heat turns up.