About us


Who we are

Since 1995, The Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Chicago has been the source for the best anxiety care in the greater Chicagoland area. We provide you with the tools you need to regain control of your life, and teach you to manage and overcome your fears, worries, and compulsions to live your life with confidence.

Our team of clinical psychologists and licensed clinical professional counselors is specially trained in the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety, phobias, OCD, panic attacks, and other anxiety-related disorders. Our therapists have received their degrees at leading institutions and we uphold rigorous standards for ongoing postgraduate education and clinical training, resulting in the most advanced, evidence-based treatment for our patients.

Our values

Empowerment & Self-Confidence

Focused on helping individuals achieve peace of mind and strong self-confidence.

Inclusivity and Diversity

Committed to serving and representing people of all ages, races, and backgrounds.

Faith & Spiritual Inclusivity

Respects and incorporates faith and spiritual beliefs into care practices.

Personalized & Comprehensive

Offers tailored care to meet the unique needs of each client, including a hybrid model of in-person and virtual treatments.

Extraordinary Care

Dedicated to providing best-quality care using the latest treatments, regardless of setting or insurance constraints.

Our team

Our therapists have unique backgrounds as researchers and clinicians,
enabling us to deliver compassionate, goal-oriented treatment in the most cost-effective manner.

Karen Cassiday

PhD, ACT


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Alison Alden

PhD, Clinical Psychologist


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Rahan Ali

PhD, Clinical Psychologist


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Ying Hsu​

MEd, LPC


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Christina Maxwell

MA, LCPC, LMHC


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Nina Pacholec

PhD, Clinical Psychologist


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Brian J. Schmaus

PhD


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Stephanie Visjager

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner


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Mission & Vision

Mission

To help everyone become their best self with peace of mind and unshakable self-confidence.

Vision

To be a leader in providing inclusive, high-quality, and personalized care that empowers individuals of all backgrounds and life stages, integrating diverse treatment methods and respecting the role of faith and community in mental wellness.

Canine Staff Members


Cookie


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Shiloh


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Oakley


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Wasabi


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Odie


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Our Office Locations

Individual treatment sessions are held in our Deerfield, Chicago or Springfield offices. In addition to meeting you in our offices, our therapists can also conduct sessions in your home, office, or wherever you feel most anxious. We work in settings as varied as schools, elevators, malls, and airplanes, enabling you to gain confidence in the real-life situations that are part of your unique life context.

North Suburbs

707 Lake Cook Rd., Suite 310
Deerfield , IL 60015
8775590001

Downtown

656 W. Randolph, Suite 4W
Chicago, IL 60661
8775590001

Springfield

1224 Centre W. Dr., Suite 400D
Springfield, IL 62704
8775590001

















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