📍 Lombard, IL · DuPage County

Anxiety
Therapists in Lombard, IL

Real therapists. Real results. Our licensed clinicians in Lombard specialize in anxiety, offering personalized care that goes beyond the 50-minute hour.

  • ✓ Licensed & experienced
  • ✓ PPO insurance accepted
  • ✓ In-person & online
  • ✓ Same-week appointments
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Dayrise Wellness therapy office in Lombard, IL
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Meet the anxiety
therapists who will work with you

Every therapist at our Lombard center is licensed, experienced in anxiety, and committed to building a plan around your life, not a generic protocol. You'll meet your therapist before committing to anything.

Jami Aitken, LCSW, Director of Clinical Services at Dayrise Wellness
Jami Aitken, LCSW Director of Clinical Services Anxiety · Depression · Trauma · Bipolar disorder · Grief

With a Master’s in Social Work and formal training in CBT, Jami Aitken leads our team with expertise in depression, anxiety, trauma, and family therapy. Jami’s goal is to foster open communication and build strategies for strong relationships among her clients.

Megan Bomicino, LCPC, Director of Operations at Dayrise Wellness
Megan Bomicino, LCPC Director of Operations Trauma · Anxiety · Eating disorders

A former collegiate athlete and experienced counselor, Megan specializes in sport and health psychology. She helps clients facing co-occurring mental health challenges, guiding them to gain insight and awareness to live fulfilling, meaningful lives.

Ray Chukwudi, LSW, Clinical Therapist at Dayrise Wellness
Ray Chukwudi, LSW Clinical Therapist Anxiety · Depression · Trauma

Ray is a dedicated therapist with a passion for supporting individuals and families through trauma, anxiety, and life challenges. She creates a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore their experiences, build coping skills, and move toward healing with confidence and clarity.

Rayven Cornelio, LCSW, Clinical Therapist at Dayrise Wellness
Rayven Cornelio, LCSW Clinical Therapist Anxiety · Depression · Stress & Burnout

Rayven is a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker who creates a warm, authentic space where clients feel comfortable being themselves. She supports people through anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

Rhealee Fernandez, LSW, Clinical Therapist at Dayrise Wellness
Rhealee Fernandez, LSW Clinical Therapist Depression · Trauma · LGBTQIA+

Rhealee takes a trauma-informed approach and helps clients work through difficult past experiences and recognize their own resilience. She draws on DBT, ACT, CBT, Prolonged Exposure, and queer-affirming therapy.

Colleen Horgan, LCSW, Clinical Therapist at Dayrise Wellness
Colleen Horgan, LCSW Clinical Therapist Anxiety · Depression · Trauma

Colleen is a compassionate therapist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She creates a safe, supportive space for healing and personal growth.

Lauren Hughes, LSW, Clinical Therapist at Dayrise Wellness
Lauren Hughes, LSW Clinical Therapist Anxiety · OCD · Grief

Lauren is a compassionate therapist with expertise in OCD, phobias, anxiety spectrum disorders, and grief counseling. With training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), ACT, and DBT, and a Master’s from Aurora University, she equips clients with tools to face challenges and align with their values.

Mariam Ideis, LPC, Clinical Therapist at Dayrise Wellness
Mariam Ideis, LPC Clinical Therapist Anxiety · Depression · ADHD

Mariam is a compassionate therapist with 10 years of experience supporting individuals through complex trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life challenges. She creates a safe, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to do the difficult work and build lasting skills for the future.

Cyndi Marquez, LPC, Clinical Therapist at Dayrise Wellness
Cyndi Marquez, LPC Clinical Therapist Anxiety · ADHD · Depression · ACT

Cyndi is a compassionate therapist who supports adolescents and young adults through anxiety, life changes, and relationship issues. She creates a warm space where clients from all backgrounds can build coping skills, set goals, and grow into the version of themselves they want to be.

Liz Pusateri, LPC, NCC, Clinical Therapist at Dayrise Wellness
Liz Pusateri, LPC, NCC Clinical Therapist Anxiety · Depression · ADHD

Liz is a warm and collaborative therapist who supports children, teens, and adults through challenges like anxiety, OCD, trauma, and family stress. She uses evidence-based tools, art and play, and an individualized approach to help clients grow with confidence and clarity.

Cameren Rutz, LCSW, Clinical Therapist at Dayrise Wellness
Cameren Rutz, LCSW Clinical Therapist Anxiety · Depression · Life Transitions

Cameren is a direct, empathetic, and solution-focused therapist who supports teens, college-age clients, and adults. She specializes in anxiety, mood disorders, life transitions, and interpersonal challenges.

Becca Wagner, LCSW, Clinical Therapist at Dayrise Wellness
Becca Wagner, LCSW Clinical Therapist Anxiety · Depression · ADHD

Becca is a warm, strengths-based therapist specializing in teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions. She draws from CBT, DBT, and attachment-based approaches to help clients build self-awareness and grow.

Barbara Weeks, LSW, Clinical Therapist at Dayrise Wellness
Barbara Weeks, LSW Clinical Therapist Anxiety · Depression · LGBTQIA+

Barbara is a compassionate, client-centered therapist who supports adults and older adults through grief and loss, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and stress. She is a Certified Grief Educator and provides affirming care to the LGBTQ+ community.

Atavia Whitfield, LSW, Clinical Therapist at Dayrise Wellness
Atavia Whitfield, LSW Clinical Therapist Anxiety · Trauma

Atavia is a collaborative, strengths-based therapist who supports youth and adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, stress, and emotional regulation challenges, using evidence-based approaches to help clients build coping skills and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Chloe Zunkel, LSW, Clinical Therapist at Dayrise Wellness
Chloe Zunkel, LSW Clinical Therapist Anxiety · Depression · ADHD

Chloe is a warm, strengths-based therapist who specializes in supporting adolescents and young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She creates a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.

Anxiety
can feel invisible, but they're real

Most of our Lombard clients aren't in crisis. They're high-functioning on the outside, exhausted on the inside. Our therapists specialize in exactly that gap.

Anxiety shows up as constant worry, a racing mind, and a body that will not relax. Our therapists help you understand what drives it and give you skills that work in daily life. If low mood is the bigger concern, see our depression therapists in Lombard.

Want to understand more first? Read about anxiety, its symptoms, causes, and treatment options, or just reach out and we'll help you sort out what's actually going on.

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  • Constant overwhelm

    Anxious even when things are "going well." The worry never turns off.

  • Emotional exhaustion

    Waking up already tired. Getting through the day takes everything.

  • Overthinking spirals

    Mind racing at night, replaying conversations or dreading what's next.

  • Feeling flat or numb

    Things that used to bring joy feel empty. Just going through the motions.

  • Withdrawing from others

    Canceling plans feels like relief, even when you're lonely.

  • Burnout as a lifestyle

    Pushing harder hoping it clicks, but the emptiness grows instead.

Evidence-based approaches,
built around you, not a protocol

Our therapists don't apply one method to everyone. They draw from multiple proven approaches based on what's actually driving your anxiety.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Our therapists use CBT to identify and reframe the thought patterns fueling anxiety. An evidence-based standard, and what most of our clients respond to fastest.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

When emotions feel overwhelming, our DBT-trained therapists teach concrete regulation skills, particularly effective for emotional intensity and relationship stress.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Our ACT-trained therapists help you stop fighting your thoughts and start living in line with your values, moving forward even when anxiety is present.

Trauma-Informed Care

Many of our therapists are trained in trauma-informed approaches. Anxiety often have roots deeper than the present. We address them gently and at your pace.

Family Systems Therapy

Our therapists treat the relational system around you, not just the individual. When anxiety affects one person, it ripples through the whole family.

Telehealth Sessions

Can't make it to Lombard? Our therapists offer secure video sessions for all Illinois residents, same quality, from anywhere.

Anxiety therapists
for every stage of life

Teen anxiety therapist Lombard IL

Teens & Adolescents

Our therapists give teens real tools, not lectures, to manage anxiety, low mood, and the pressure that comes with school, identity, and growing up.

Adult anxiety therapist Lombard IL

Adults & Professionals

Successful on paper, depleted inside. Our therapists specialize in helping high-functioning adults break the anxiety-burnout cycle before it takes everything.

Family anxiety therapist Lombard IL

Families

Our family therapists help families communicate better and support each other through anxiety, treating the system, not just the individual.

Three steps to your first session

Free therapist matching call Lombard

Free consultation call

Our Care Coordinator listens, answers your questions, and hand-matches you with the therapist whose background and style fits what you're going through. No commitment required.

Personalized therapy plan Lombard

Meet your therapist

Your therapist takes time to understand your specific anxiety triggers, history, and goals, then builds a care plan around your actual life, not a standard protocol.

Build resilience with anxiety therapist Lombard

Build lasting resilience

Work with your therapist to develop real emotional tools so you can handle stress, setbacks, and uncertainty with the calm and confidence that comes from genuine growth.

Our therapists go beyond
the 50-minute session

There are other therapy practices in Lombard. What makes Dayrise different is the depth of support our therapists provide, before, during, and between sessions.

  • Matched to the right therapist

    You're not assigned to whoever's available. Our Care Coordinator hand-matches you based on your specific situation, personality, and goals.

  • The TEAMS™ care model

    The only center in Lombard with TEAMS™: our therapists work within a multidisciplinary model combining Therapy, Education, care Coordination, and Lifestyle Support.

  • Proactive, not reactive

    Our therapists help you build emotional strength before anxiety escalate, not just after a crisis hits.

  • Insurance verified upfront

    Our team verifies your benefits before your first session. No surprise bills. We are in-network with BCBS PPO, United Healthcare PPO, and Aetna PPO.

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Real Google reviews from
Dayrise clients in Lombard

★★★★★

"Every human that makes up this team has proven to be collaborative, compassionate, and lead with integrity. Jamie does, and has always, fought for the best interest of her clients and Krystyna has made such a big impact on this community, she has been a great bridge for helping people find care. Thanks for what you all do!"

Karen O. Google Review · Lombard, IL
★★★★★

"I have had nothing but a positive experience working with Dayrise. Krystyna is incredibly knowledgeable and always responsive and available to answer any questions. I truly appreciate her support and professionalism."

Dakota M. Google Review · Lombard, IL
★★★★★

"Dayrise Wellness is top-tier. The staff is professional, caring, and focused on providing excellent patient care. Krystyna, their Outreach Manager, is fantastic to work with. She's attentive, knowledgeable, and truly invested in her work. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dayrise Wellness to others."

NaKeya M. Google Review · Lombard, IL

Your insurance may cover
our Lombard therapists

Our therapists are in-network with PPO plans from the major insurance providers in Illinois. Our Care Coordinator handles the verification. You focus on finding the right therapist.

Don't see your insurance? Call us at (331) 425-8625 . We'll check your specific plan before your first session.

Not sure if you're covered?

Tell us your insurance and we'll verify your mental health benefits, free before you book anything.

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Questions about finding an
anxiety therapist in Lombard

The right therapist fit is everything, especially for anxiety. At Dayrise, you don't just browse a directory. Our Care Coordinator talks with you first, understands what you're going through, and hand-matches you with the therapist whose background, style, and approach fits your situation. Call (331) 425-8625 or book a free consultation online to get matched.
All of our therapists are licensed (LCSW or LCPC), trained in evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care. Several specialize specifically in anxiety disorders, burnout, and life transitions. You can view full profiles on our Meet the Team page, or let our Care Coordinator recommend the best match for your specific situation.
In most cases, yes. Our therapists are in-network with BlueCross BlueShield PPO, United Healthcare PPO, and Aetna PPO. Mental health parity laws require most plans to cover therapy at the same level as medical care. Our Care Coordinator verifies your specific benefits before your first session. No surprises. Call (331) 425-8625 or reach out online.
We do our best to offer same-week or next-week first appointments. Our Care Coordinator will find the earliest slot that works with your schedule and matches you with the right therapist, not just the next available one. Telehealth appointments are often available sooner.
Therapists (like our LCSWs and LCPCs) provide talk therapy, emotional support, and evidence-based treatment for anxiety. Psychologists hold a doctoral degree and may also do psychological testing. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who focus on medication management. Our therapists at Dayrise provide the ongoing counseling and skills-based work; if medication is also appropriate, we coordinate with prescribing providers.
Yes. All of our therapists offer secure video sessions for Illinois residents who prefer to meet online. Telehealth is just as effective as in-person for anxiety, and often easier to fit into a busy schedule. You can mix in-person and telehealth sessions as your needs change.
Yes. Our therapists work with adolescents from age 12, young adults, adults, and families. Several of our clinicians specialize in teen anxiety, academic pressure, and identity challenges. Parent involvement is welcomed and coordinated with your teen's therapist.
Our therapists work within the TEAMS™ model, a multidisciplinary framework combining Therapy, Education, care Coordination, and Lifestyle Support. This means your therapist isn't working in isolation: they're supported by a clinical team, connected to a Care Coordinator who monitors your progress, and focused on building proactive resilience rather than just managing symptoms session to session.

Anxiety therapists
in Lombard, IL

Address

500 Waters Edge, Suite 100, Lombard, IL 60148

Getting here

Located on Waters Edge Lane, easily accessible from I-88 and I-355 in the heart of DuPage County. On-site parking available.

Spanish-speaking therapists

Therapy in Spanish or English in Lombard

Nearby areas our therapists serve

  • Elmhurst
  • Villa Park
  • Wheaton
  • Glen Ellyn
  • Addison
  • Downers Grove
  • Carol Stream
  • Bloomingdale
  • Glendale Heights
  • Oak Brook

Talk to a therapist
this week

You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out. Our Care Coordinator will listen, match you with the right therapist, and get you started, completely free, no commitment.

  • 100% confidential

    Your information is private and HIPAA-compliant. We never share it.

  • No pressure

    The consultation is just to talk. You decide whether to move forward.

  • Flexible scheduling

    Weekday and weekend slots available. In-person or telehealth, your choice.

  • Insurance verified first

    We check your benefits before your first session. No surprise bills.

Book a free consult

Pick a day and time that works for you. No commitment.

Schedule a free consult

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Ready to meet your therapist, Lombard?

Our therapists are accepting new clients and ready to help you build something better, whether you're dealing with anxiety, burnout, or both.