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Our collection of articles, blogs, and videos has been carefully selected with you in mind.Β Our recommended resources are here to help you obtain greater clarity and guidance on how to obtain freedom from anxiety.Β
βWhat if I lose control and hurt my child?β βWhat if I snap and stab someone?β...
Toilet training is one of those developmental milestones that can look remarkably different from one child...
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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. π
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 Bachelorβs 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 lifeβs 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 clientβs expertise of their own life.
Outside of her therapeutic work, Isabella enjoys reading, yoga, thrifting, and exploring new restaurants in Chicago.
Meet Allyson Utz
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Allyson Utz is a recent graduate with a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ball State University, and she is in the process of applying to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. She discovered her passion for psychology and youth development during her time at Indiana University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Youth Development.
Allyson has experience working with clients across the lifespan, and more recently, her clinical work has focused on children, adolescents, and young adults. She has experience providing individual therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults within a private practice setting and has also facilitated teen and adult groups. Allyson is dedicated to providing clients with a guaranteed space where they can move at their own pace, be heard, acknowledged, and understood. She is passionate about empowering clients by building their self-esteem.
Allyson leads with a client-centered approach and strives to foster a collaborative therapy space. She believes in providing integrative and evidence-based care and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her work. She finds that working on values helps clients connect with themselves and understand what causes them discomfort so they can move toward what is important to them and connect with others. Allyson believes that flexibility is an invaluable skill and works with clients to hone their adaptability.
Anyone and everyone is welcome in Allysonβs therapy space and can expect to be met with unconditional acceptance. She wants to be with clients in the moments they are most and least proud of and help them navigate how aspects of their lives are helping them move toward or away from their values and goals. She possesses a genuine curiosity about people and life, which she leads with in therapy. Allyson has a zeal for learning and views education around mental health as ever-evolving; there is always more to learn!
Outside of her clinical work, Allyson enjoys going to the gym, listening to music, taking dance classes, and discovering new coffee shops to read in. She also loves spending quality time with friends and family and is an avid moviegoer.
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Another way to remain calm is to practice mindfulness. βPeople think about mindfulness as relaxation,β Kissen...
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 breathingβslowing your inhale and exhaleβwhich signals your nervous system to shift out of fight-or-flight and into a more relaxed state. Itβs an easy, portable way to build mindful breathing into your day, whether youβre 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 strategyβsuch as reframing thoughts, grounding in the present moment, or taking a small action stepβmaking 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 theseΒ CBT for Anxiety Worksheets. Each worksheet helps you understand and change the thoughts, behaviors, and physical reactions that fuel anxiety.
Explore core CBT skillsβfrom spotting thinking traps and building exposure hierarchies to calming your bodyβs 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 brainβs response to anxietyβone 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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