Meet Steven Giannoni, MA

Steven Giannoni
Arlington Heights Virtual

Steven Giannoni earned his Master’s degree in Counseling from Northwestern University and brings both clinical expertise and genuine compassion to his work. He is passionate about helping clients not just manage challenges, but truly grow through them. Steven believes therapy should feel like a safe, supportive partnership — a place where you feel understood, respected, and empowered to move forward at a pace that feels right for you.

He works with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance- or behavior-related concerns. Steven has a special talent for breaking down overwhelming thoughts and emotions into clear, manageable steps. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), he helps clients build practical, real-world tools they can use long after they leave the therapy room.

Clients often appreciate Steven’s calm presence, collaborative style, and ability to balance insight with action. Whether he’s helping a child develop coping skills, supporting a teen through a difficult transition, or guiding an adult toward healthier patterns, his focus is always on building confidence, resilience, and lasting change.

Our therapist Steven has been wonderful to work with and we appreciate the clear goals/metrics to check progress.

— LOA Patient

Education:

Northwestern University

Master of Arts in Counseling - Child and Adolescent Specialization

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Business Institutions Minor

Clinical Interests:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)ADHD & Executive FunctioningAdolescent AnxietyCareer Anxiety & CounselingChild AnxietyChronic Illness & Chronic PainComplex GriefContamination OCDDepressionDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Family CounselingFear of DogsFear of FlyingGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Harm OCDHealth AnxietyLearning DisabilitiesLGBTQIA+ CommunityMen's HealthMind-Body TherapyMindfulnessMotivational InterviewingMulticultural CounselingObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)Panic DisorderParenting Support & CoachingPerfectionismPerformance & Public Speaking AnxietyPerinatal & Postpartum AnxietyPhobiasPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)School Anxiety & RefusalScreen AddictionSeparation AnxietySex & AnxietySocial AnxietySports AnxietySubstance MisuseWomen's Health

If you are looking for therapy, medication or combined mental health treatment, learn more about how Light On Anxiety can create a custom individual treatment plan to fit your goals.

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