We created the Light On Anxiety Resource Library so visitors can obtain access to helpful information and tools, as well as original content created by our staff and other clinical experts.
Our collection of articles, blogs, and videos has been carefully selected with you in mind. Our recommended resources are here to help you obtain greater clarity and guidance on how to obtain freedom from anxiety.
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Meet Hannah Sweet
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Hannah Sweet earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver, where she also received a Certificate in School Social Work. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Disability Studies from the University of Dayton.
Hannah has experience working in both pediatric and elementary school settings. She believes in meeting each client where they are and strives to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. Hannah enjoys collaborating with clients to build on their strengths, develop effective coping skills, and work toward meaningful goals.
Hannah utilizes evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), while tailoring treatment to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. She believes in taking a collaborative, strengths-based approach that helps clients build confidence, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Outside of the office, Hannah enjoys cooking for family and friends, taking workout classes, watching TV, and spending time with animals.
Do these thoughts sound familiar? 🧠💭
In this video, Zughey Flores, MA breaks down automatic negative thoughts, how they can influence the way we see ourselves and everyday situations, and why recognizing these patterns is an important first step toward changing them. 💙
If you find yourself getting stuck in negative thought patterns, therapy can help you learn practical strategies to respond differently. Reach out to Light On Anxiety to learn more.
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Meet Bella Roesing
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Bella Roesing is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal and Social Justice from University of St. Francis, and went on to complete her M.Ed in School Counseling from DePaul University.
She is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate life’s challenges and finding what wellness looks like for them. Isabella draws from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), integrating interventions that help clients identify negative thought patterns while creating meaningful change through collaboration. She has experience in school settings working with children and teens on stress management, building coping strategies, and anxiety.
Isabella believes that change becomes meaningful and sustainable through a strong therapeutic relationship built on authenticity, warmth, and trust. She strives to create a space where the client feels comfortable being themselves and recognizes the value in the client’s expertise of their own life.
Outside of her therapeutic work, Isabella enjoys reading, yoga, thrifting, and exploring new restaurants in Chicago.
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When to talk to a professional Debra Kissen, a licensed clinical psychologist, says it might be...
Debra Kissen, clinical director of Light On Anxiety in Chicago, told Today the appeal is that...
“When life feels uncertain, we want to grab the reins,” Dr. Debra Kissen said.
...Debra Kissen, Ph.D., MHSA, a psychologist and CEO and Clinical Director of the Light on Anxiety...
Slow Breathing Pop-It is a simple, hands-on tool that helps you regulate your breath and calm your body in moments of stress or anxiety. By pressing each bubble in a slow, steady rhythm, you naturally pace your breathing—slowing your inhale and exhale—which signals your nervous system to shift out of fight-or-flight and into a more relaxed state. It’s an easy, portable way to build mindful breathing into your day, whether you’re at home, school, or on the go.
CBT Exercise Cubes are an interactive, hands-on way to practice coping skills and shift unhelpful thought patterns. Each side of the cube prompts a different CBT-based strategy—such as reframing thoughts, grounding in the present moment, or taking a small action step—making it easier to break out of anxious or stuck thinking. By turning the cube and engaging with each prompt, you build flexibility in how you respond to stress, turning insight into action in a simple, approachable way.
Take the guesswork out of managing anxiety with these CBT for Anxiety Worksheets. Each worksheet helps you understand and change the thoughts, behaviors, and physical reactions that fuel anxiety.
Explore core CBT skills—from spotting thinking traps and building exposure hierarchies to calming your body’s alarm system. Use them on your own or with a therapist to strengthen coping skills and maintain progress.
Download a worksheet and start rewiring your brain’s response to anxiety—one practical step at a time.
Your Brain on Anxiety
Understanding the False Alarm
Daily Practice Log
Starting with Action
Common Thinking Errors
Thought Challenging & Reappraisal
The Downward Arrow Technique
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Quick Hacks to Reboot Your Brain
Thought Fusion vs. Defusion
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