Anxiety Therapy · Online throughout Illinois
Anxiety therapy for when your mind won't slow down.
Anxiety is often what brings people to therapy. It can look like constant overthinking, panic that seems to come out of nowhere, perfectionism, or a body that never quite relaxes. Our licensed counselors work with young adults across Illinois to understand what keeps anxiety going and to build practical ways to respond to it.
What anxiety can look like
Anxiety doesn't always look like worry. For many young adults it shows up in everyday ways that are easy to dismiss.
- Replaying conversations long after they end
- Panic attacks or a racing heart without a clear trigger
- Perfectionism and fear of making mistakes
- Trouble sleeping because your mind won't turn off
- Avoiding situations that feel uncertain
- Feeling on edge most of the day
How we approach anxiety
Treatment is tailored to you. Depending on your needs and your therapist, sessions may draw on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to examine anxious thinking, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to change your relationship with difficult thoughts, and DBT-informed skills for emotional regulation. We also look at how anxiety connects to relationships, family patterns and the pressure of early adulthood.
What progress can look like
Therapy can't promise a life without anxiety, and change takes different amounts of time for different people. Many clients work toward noticing anxious patterns sooner, relying less on avoidance or reassurance, and feeling more able to do the things that matter to them.
Who you'd work with
- Mary Claire Schibelka, LCPC
Founder & Lead Counselor · Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Illinois
Availability: Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–12 PM (Central)
- Sarah Burke, LCPC
Counselor · Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Illinois
Availability: Mon–Thu 5–8 PM · Sat 8–11 AM (Central)
Practical details
- Telehealth in Illinois
- Secure video sessions for clients physically located in Illinois. Based in Chicago.
- Licensure
- Both counselors are Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC) in Illinois.
- Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO (Illinois), Aetna, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, Cigna, Medicare, Curative. Participation varies by therapist and plan. Insurance & fees
- Requesting an appointment
- Start with a free 15-minute consultation, or email hello@cloudninecounseling.co or call 312-612-9644. Please don't share clinical details by email.
Common questions
Do you treat panic attacks?
Yes. Panic and panic attacks are among the concerns our counselors work with. Therapy focuses on understanding the panic cycle and practicing ways to respond to physical symptoms differently.
Is anxiety therapy available online in Illinois?
Yes. All sessions are held by secure video for clients who are physically located in Illinois at the time of the session.
Can therapy help with anxiety-related sleep problems?
Sleep difficulty driven by worry or racing thoughts is something we address as part of anxiety treatment. If a medical sleep issue may be involved, we encourage speaking with a physician as well.
Do you prescribe medication for anxiety?
No. Our counselors provide psychotherapy and do not prescribe medication. We're glad to coordinate with your prescriber when you authorize it.
Cloud Nine Counseling is not an emergency service. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 for immediate danger.