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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 Adenike Cotton
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Adenike Cotton is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate who earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Human Development from Howard University. She later received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Clark Atlanta University.
Adenike has experience working with adolescents and adults in individual, group, and family therapy settings. Her clinical background includes collegiate counseling and intensive outpatient care, where she has supported clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, relationship concerns, major life transitions, and the LGBTQ population.
Adenike believes that effective therapy begins with a trusting, collaborative relationship where clients feel respected, heard, and supported. She provides evidence-based, culturally responsive care and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to help clients better understand themselves, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Adenike recognizes that each person's experiences, relationships, culture, values, and identities influence their mental health and healing. She strives to create an affirming, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore challenges openly and build on their strengths. She works collaboratively with each client to develop a personalized approach that aligns with their goals, values, and unique experiences.
Outside of work, Adenike enjoys hosting game nights, staying active, and exploring new hobbies.
Meet Nina Rzeszutko
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Nina Rzeszutko, MS, earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, panic disorders, ADHD, life transitions, and more in the private practice setting.
Nina is passionate about bringing a warm and genuine approach to her work. She enjoys using humor as a way to lighten the load of life, and emphasizes a collaborative approach in the therapy room. Nina utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other expressive modalities to help her clients take control of their lives and discover the best versions of themselves.
Every individual’s therapeutic journey is unique and deserves to be treated as such. Working with inclusivity in mind and a strengths based approach, Nina’s priority is to provide comprehensive, holistic, and tailored care to meet the needs of each client she works with. She hopes to empower her clients to take action in creating the life they want for themselves, and discover their ability to be unapologetically authentic.
Outside of work, Nina enjoys baking and cooking, reading good books, adding records to her vinyl collection, going on walks, and spending time with her friends and family. She looks forward to connecting with you and walking by your side on your healing journey!
Meet Boram Kim
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Boram Kim earned her bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her ongoing interest in the intersection of art and psychology and its use in treating trauma, led her to complete an MA in Clinical psychology, Counseling Practice at Roosevelt University.
Boram works with children, adolescents and adults through a client centered approach which begins by creating an approachable, safe space that meets the client where they are. Boram’s integrative approach to therapy is solution focused, using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) through a developmental and trauma informed lens. Her clinical interests include but are not limited to anxiety, stress management, women's health, mind-body connection, complex trauma and art expression.
Outside of her therapeutic work, Boram also teaches psychology at a community college. In her downtime, she maintains a work- life balance by focusing on physical health, exploring different art mediums, and spending time with her family and friends.
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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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