Anxiety Help

Challenges of Anxiety,
Panic & OCD

Feeling trapped by anxiety or panic? You’re not alone. Anxiety disrupts our ability to think clearly, making us feel vulnerable and overwhelmed. Panic can add sudden, distressing physical symptoms like shortness of breath, dizziness, or a racing heart. These sensations are scary but manageable with the right support. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, or OCD, our compassionate therapists are here to help you regain control. Take the first step towards relief today.

Common Anxiety Symptoms

Exhaustion

Exhaustion

Anxiety zaps a great deal of mental energy. In addition to exhaustion, it can often cause physical distress.

Irritability

Irritability

Anxiety often causes people to feel grouchy, snappy or bothered by little things that never seemed to be an issue before.

Insomia

Insomia

Our anxiety serves as a warning system for our brain in response to perceived danger. Once our anxiety system is activated it’s almost impossible sleep.

Common Panic Symptoms

Icon of a racing heart, symbolizing anxiety-induced rapid heartbeat during panic attacks.

Rapid Heartbeat

A sudden feeling of your heart racing or pounding in your chest.
Icon showing difficulty breathing, representing shortness of breath during a panic attack.

Shortness of Breath

Difficulty breathing or feeling like you’re being smothered.

Icon of a dizzying sensation, symbolizing lightheadedness during a panic attack.

Dizziness

Lightheadedness or the sensation that you might faint.

Common OCD Symptoms

Icon showing repetitive hand-washing, symbolizing compulsive behaviors in OCD.

Compulsive Behaviors

Repetitive actions (like hand-washing) performed to reduce anxiety.
Icon depicting perfectionism, representing the need for things to be done exactly right, a common OCD symptom.

Perfectionism

A need for things to be done in a particular way, leading to frustration or distress when not achieved.

Icon of a mind overwhelmed by repetitive thoughts, symbolizing distressing intrusive thoughts in OCD.

Intrusive Thoughts

Unwanted, repetitive thoughts or fears that cause distress.

FAQ

Some of our most frequently asked questions about anxiety disorders.

Yes — anxiety, panic, and OCD are among the most treatable mental health conditions. With the right support and approach, most people experience significant relief. Our therapists are trained in evidence-based methods that address the root of what’s driving your anxiety, not just the symptoms on the surface.

Anxiety is a persistent feeling of worry, fear, or unease that can affect your daily life. Panic attacks are sudden, intense episodes of physical and emotional distress — things like a racing heart, shortness of breath, or dizziness — that can feel overwhelming in the moment. OCD involves recurring intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors performed to reduce that distress. These conditions can overlap, and our therapists are experienced in working with all three.

Common signs of anxiety include exhaustion, irritability, trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, and a persistent sense of dread or worry. If you’re unsure whether what you’re experiencing is anxiety, the best thing you can do is reach out — our team can help you figure out what’s going on and what kind of support makes the most sense for you.

We treat both. Our therapists work with general anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and OCD. If you’ve been struggling with intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, or perfectionism that’s affecting your quality of life, we can help.

Every treatment plan is personalized to you. Your therapist will work with you to understand your specific triggers, patterns, and goals — then build a plan using evidence-based approaches. Sessions are supportive, judgment-free, and paced around what works best for you.

Yes — we accept insurance for therapy services. Coverage depends on your individual plan, so the best first step is to give us a call at (630) 423-6010 or email us at Contact@transformativegrowth.org and we’ll run a benefits check for you before you get started.

As a nonprofit, we’re committed to making sure cost is never a barrier to getting the help you need. Give us a call or reach out through our contact page and we’ll walk through your options — we’ll do everything we can to make it work for your situation.

Yes — we offer telehealth as well as in-person sessions. Keep in mind that telehealth coverage can vary depending on your insurance plan. When you reach out, we’ll run a benefits check and help you figure out the best setup for your situation.

Everyone’s experience is different, but many people start to notice meaningful changes within the first few weeks of consistent therapy. The timeline depends on the nature and severity of your anxiety, your goals, and how you engage with the process. Your therapist will work with you every step of the way and adjust the plan as you progress.

Give us a call at (630) 423-6010, email us at Contact@transformativegrowth.org, or fill out the form on this page. Our team will answer your questions, run a benefits check if needed, and get you matched with the right therapist — we’re here to make the first step as easy as possible.