Therapy for Stress & Anxiety due to High-Pressure Lives
Welcome to EGS Therapy in Northfield, IL
If This Sounds Like You…
I work with many people who appear to have things together on the outside. They manage careers, families, and responsibilities while also struggling with anxiety, stress, perfectionism, burnout, or self-doubt all on their own.
They often tell themselves:
"I should be able to handle this."
"Other people have it worse."
"I don't understand why I feel this way."
"Once I get through this next thing, I'll be okay."
From the outside, others may see someone who is successful, dependable, and capable. What they don't see is the constant pressure, overthinking, exhaustion, or loneliness that can come from carrying so much on your own.
… You don't have to wait to consider therapy.
Meet Emily
I am an experienced therapist who works with adults and adolescents that have tried hard to succeed and achieve their goals, yet still find themselves struggling with anxiety, stress, self-doubt, burnout, or perfectionism.
Using an active, evidence-based approach, I help clients understand the patterns that keep them stuck, develop new skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
What I Help With
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Constant worry or overthinking
Panic attacks
Trouble sleeping
Difficulty relaxing
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Concern about mistakes
Fear of failure
High standards
Doubt about actions
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Parenting difficulties
Conflict and arguments
Repeated unhealthy patterns
Communication breakdown
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Intrusive thoughts
Compulsive behaviors
Mental rituals
Intense anxiety
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Self-doubt
Imposter syndrome
Perfectionism
People-pleasing
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Disordered eating
Body dissatisfaction
Control issues around food
Chronic dieting
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Persistent sadness or emptiness
Irritability
Feeling numb or empty
Loss of interest or pleasure
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Work overload
Caregiver fatigue
High-responsibility roles
Emotional exhaustion
Let’s Get Started
Ready to Feel Different?