Wondering if Therapy for Anxiety Is Right for You?
I’m Jennifer Waterman, LCSW, founder of JR Counseling Services, Inc., and a telehealth therapist serving…
Therapist / Licensed Clinical Social Worker
I’m Jennifer Waterman, LCSW, founder of JR Counseling Services, Inc., and a telehealth therapist serving La Grange, Chicagoland, and clients across Illinois. I have nearly two decades of experience and specialize in helping clients manage anxiety.
Have you ever wondered if therapy is right for you? You’re not alone. Continue reading to learn how therapy can help you manage anxiety and feel more in control of your life.
We’ve all experienced anxiety at some point in our lives. Anxiety, or worry, is a natural human emotion that alerts us to danger or helps prepare us for something important. Sometimes, however, symptoms can become so intense that they feel difficult to manage. Anxiety often shows up through both physical and psychological symptoms.
If you recognized yourself in any of these symptoms, support is available. Therapy can help you understand what’s happening in your body and mind—and how to respond with more ease.
Treatment for anxiety typically involves identifying triggers, recognizing early warning signs, developing coping strategies for managing anxiety when it starts, and shifting thought patterns that may be keeping anxious thoughts and feelings present.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a proven, evidence-based approach that helps teach the brain different ways of responding to anxiety. The idea behind CBT is that how we think influences how we feel, and how we feel influences how we respond. Sometimes we get locked into patterns of thinking the same way, feeling the same way, and responding in the same way. Working with an experienced therapist who specializes in anxiety can help you identify thought patterns that may be contributing to your anxiety and develop practical, useful coping strategies to manage symptoms more effectively.
When you decide it’s the right time in your life to begin therapy, you can submit a request through my website. I will follow up within one business day to schedule a completely free 15-minute consultation.
This brief phone call allows us to discuss your reasons for seeking counseling and gives you an opportunity to learn more about me and my approach. If we mutually decide to move forward, I will send intake documents for electronic signatures and review insurance and payment information with you. We will then schedule your first telehealth session using a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.
Therapy sessions are 55 minutes. The first few sessions focus on getting to know each other and understanding your goals for therapy. I will also make recommendations regarding session frequency. Most clients attend therapy weekly or every other week. Some clients continue for a few weeks or months, while others stay longer. Every person is unique, and each therapy experience is unique as well.
I specialize in helping adults (18+) with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, caregiver stress, and women’s issues, including pregnancy and prenatal concerns, postpartum challenges, pregnancy loss, infertility, perimenopause, and menopause.
I offer daytime and evening telehealth appointments. I am in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and UnitedHealthcare, and I also accept private pay clients.
Support is available, and you don’t have to navigate anxiety alone. When you’re ready, schedule a free 15-minute consultation to take the first step toward feeling more grounded and supported.
No pressure, just an opportunity to see if this is the right next step for you.
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