Anxiety Therapy for Adults Navigating Cultural Identity and Relationships in Chicago, IL

I help adults struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, and cultural family pressures heal from grief and intergenerational trauma while setting healthy boundaries.

Specializing in anxiety, depression, intergenerational trauma, and couples therapy. Book your appointment today with availability for online sessions within 7 days.

 
 

Hi, my name is Shirley, and I provide anxiety therapy in Chicago, IL!

I provide online anxiety therapy for individuals and couples in Chicago and those living in Illinois. I help kindhearted people who are constantly taking care of others break unhealthy patterns that create stress and anxiety. Those who are tired from feeling out of control, shrinking yourself, or that you don’t have a voice worth listening to.

Book a free 15-minute consult with me via Zoom to see if therapy is right for you and how I can best support you. Let's create a personalized plan to help you move beyond anxiety and depression, starting your journey to relief sooner.

Does this sound like you?

You’re overwhelmed with self-doubt and tired of always being the people pleaser.

You can’t hear your own voice anymore because the life you’re living doesn’t feel like it’s truly yours. Growing up, you were the “responsible one” in your family, always putting your own needs on the back burner to keep the peace. You’ve carried that role with pride for years—being the dependable, “mature” one everyone could count on. But now, it feels like all those years of ignoring your own needs are catching up with you in ways you can no longer ignore.

You find yourself constantly irritable, panicked, or overwhelmed by racing thoughts. You snap at little things that never used to bother you, and it’s harder than ever to focus. Maybe others are starting to notice the shift, too. You feel burnt out, exhausted, and stuck in unhealthy cycles of numbing or distraction just to get through the day.

And your relationships? They’re feeling the strain. Arguments with your partner seem to come out of nowhere, and those small, passive-aggressive comments are starting to feel like battles. You don’t know if this dynamic can change—or if you even want it to.

What’s worse is that no one seems to notice how much you’re struggling. You’ve spent so much time keeping up appearances and avoiding conflict that asking for help feels foreign.

But deep down, you’re ready for a change. You’re ready to break free from the patterns you’ve carried for so long. You don’t want to pass this on to your children. As you consider your role as a parent (or even your future self), you wonder if there’s another way—a way to heal, grow, and stop the cycle of intergenerational trauma for good.

You might think, “Is it even possible? Is it worth it?”

Let me tell you… it absolutely is.

Therapy is a space where you can finally prioritize you. Together, we’ll explore the roots of these patterns, rebuild your sense of self, and help you create healthier, more fulfilling relationships. It’s time to take that first step toward healing—for yourself, your relationships, and the legacy you want to leave.

Specialized Therapy to Help You Thrive!

Whether you're managing anxiety, breaking free from family patterns, or navigating relationship challenges, I’m here to guide you toward the change you seek.

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