At Anxiety Wellness Center of Chicagoland (AWCC), we provide specialized anxiety therapy for children, teens, and adults.
AWCC focuses on evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders and OCD, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Treatment is thoughtfully adapted across the lifespan, meeting you — or your child — where you are.
If anxiety, OCD, or related concerns are interfering with daily life, support is available.
Anxiety Therapy for Children & Teens
Anxiety disorders are common in children and adolescents. When symptoms begin interfering with school, sports, sleep, friendships, or family life, early intervention makes a significant difference.
Specialized anxiety therapy for kids helps children and teens:
- Reduce avoidance and fear
- Build confidence and independence
- Develop practical coping skills
- Prevent symptoms from becoming more entrenched
Parent Involvement Matters
Anxiety affects the entire family system. For that reason, parent collaboration is often an essential part of treatment.
Parent sessions may be scheduled regularly or as needed and focus on:
- Understanding how anxiety and OCD function
- Learning how to respond supportively (without reinforcing avoidance)
- Reducing accommodations that unintentionally strengthen anxiety
- Creating consistency at home
When a Child Is Resistant to Therapy
It’s not uncommon for a child or teen to resist help. In these cases, Dr. Bauer works directly with parents to provide education, reduce accommodations, and create a strategic plan that supports gradual change.
Progress can begin — even before a child is fully on board.
Anxiety & OCD Treatment for Adults
Anxiety and OCD can take a significant toll on work, relationships, parenting, and overall quality of life. Many adults seeking CBT therapy describe feeling exhausted from chronic worry, intrusive thoughts, perfectionism, or avoidance patterns.
Treatment focuses on:
- Learning practical CBT tools
- Engaging in gradual, evidence-based exposure work
- Reducing compulsions and safety behaviors
- Building long-term resilience and flexibility
Involving Spouses & Loved Ones
When appropriate, spouses or partners may be incorporated into treatment. Loved ones often benefit from understanding how anxiety works — and how to respond in ways that support recovery rather than reinforce fear.
Including important relationships in treatment can:
- Improve communication
- Reduce frustration and misunderstanding
- Decrease unintentional reinforcement of anxiety
- Strengthen connection during the recovery process
Is Anxiety Therapy Right for You or Your Child?
If anxiety or OCD is limiting daily life, school performance, relationships, or overall well-being, evidence-based treatment can help.
Anxiety Wellness Center of Chicagoland provides specialized anxiety and OCD treatment using CBT and ERP for children, teens, and adults.
Take the Next Step
If you’re ready to explore anxiety therapy for yourself or your child, contact AWCC today to schedule a consultation and learn how treatment can help.