I treat a range of anxiety presentations including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and anxiety related to life transitions, health concerns, or work stress. Many patients don't fit neatly into one category — and that's okay. I evaluate the full picture before recommending any course of treatment.

ADHD presents in three types: predominantly inattentive (difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, disorganization), predominantly hyperactive-impulsive (restlessness, impulsivity, difficulty waiting), and combined type. In adults, hyperactivity often becomes more internal — a restless, racing quality to thinking rather than physical movement. Many adults with ADHD have had it their whole lives without ever knowing, having found ways to manage until demands outpaced their ability to compensate.

Stress is typically tied to an identifiable external pressure and eases when that pressure lifts. Anxiety tends to persist — it's often disproportionate to the situation, difficult to control, and accompanied by physical symptoms like muscle tension, sleep disruption, or a racing heart. If worry or unease is interfering with your daily life, relationships, or sense of self, it's worth exploring further.

No. Medication is one tool, not a requirement. During your evaluation, we'll discuss your symptoms, history, and preferences in full. If medication is something you're open to, I'll explain the options, how they work, and what to expect. If you're not interested in medication, I can discuss other approaches and provide referrals to therapists or other providers.

The most commonly prescribed medications for anxiety include SSRIs (such as sertraline or escitalopram), SNRIs (such as duloxetine), and buspirone for ongoing management. For acute or situational anxiety, other options may be considered. I take time to explain every recommendation and will never prescribe something without making sure you understand why.

This is one of the most common concerns I hear, and it's a valid one. The goal of treatment is not to eliminate emotion — it's to reduce the interference that anxiety has on your life. We'll start low, move slowly, and check in regularly. If something doesn't feel right, we'll adjust.

Yes. After your initial in-person intake in Chicago, follow-up appointments for anxiety management can be conducted via secure telehealth throughout Illinois. Most patients find this works very well for ongoing care.

Life transitions — a new job, a move, a relationship change, a loss — are among the most common triggers for anxiety. You don't need a clinical diagnosis to deserve support. I work with patients whose anxiety is situational as well as those with longer-standing patterns. We'll figure out what's driving it and address it thoughtfully.

Yes. Medication and therapy together tend to produce better outcomes than either alone. I don't provide therapy, but I'm happy to collaborate with your existing therapist or provide referrals if you're looking for one. Coordinated care is always the goal.