Business Details
6 Years
experience
Expert Anxiety Treatment Center in Hinsdale
Verdandi Anxiety Clinic & Consulting is a specialized practice dedicated to evidence-based treatment of anxiety disorders and related conditions. Founded in 2020, our approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and motivational enhancement to address anxiety across the lifespan. With expertise in treating generalized anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and social anxiety, we provide individualized assessment and therapy for clients from older children to adults.Our practice combines clinical excellence with compassionate care, emphasizing present-focused living to help clients overcome obstacles that interfere with daily life. We serve communities across the Western Suburbs of Chicago and offer virtual therapy services to ensure accessibility during public health guidelines.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Virtual Therapy Sessions
Psychological Assessment
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We specialize in evidence-based CBT for anxiety disorders with over a decade of clinical experience
- Our treatment integrates mindfulness-based approaches and motivational enhancement techniques
- Services available virtually and in-person across Western Suburbs of Chicago
- Founder trained under internationally recognized anxiety disorder experts
- Comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment plans for all anxiety-related conditions
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized treatment for anxiety disorders using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Our approach addresses generalized anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and social anxiety through individualized sessions. We combine exposure therapy with mindfulness techniques to help clients manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Virtual Therapy
Secure virtual therapy sessions for anxiety treatment during public health guidelines. This service maintains therapeutic effectiveness while ensuring accessibility for clients across Illinois. Sessions follow CDC-recommended protocols for safe mental health care delivery.
Psychological Assessment
Comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of anxiety disorders and related conditions. Our evaluations identify specific anxiety patterns to create targeted treatment plans. We assess clients from older children to adults using standardized clinical tools.
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Integrative approach combining mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy for anxiety management. Techniques include present-moment awareness training and acceptance-based strategies to reduce anxiety's impact on daily life.
Exposure Therapy
Specialized treatment for phobias and avoidance behaviors using systematic exposure techniques. This evidence-based approach gradually reduces fear responses through controlled, therapeutic exposure to anxiety-provoking situations.
People
Dr. Ellen Jorstad-Stein
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in CBT for anxiety disorders. Trained under Dr. Richard Heimberg at Temple University, with postdoctoral research in psycho-oncology. Specializes in evidence-based treatment for anxiety across the lifespan.
Questions
What anxiety disorders do you treat?
We treat generalized anxiety disorder, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias, and health anxiety using evidence-based approaches.
Are virtual therapy sessions available?
Yes, we currently offer virtual therapy services following CDC guidelines for anxiety treatment accessibility.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Hinsdale and surrounding Western Suburbs of Chicago including Downers Grove, Lisle, and Oak Brook.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our primary approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and motivational enhancement techniques tailored to individual needs.
Do you treat anxiety related to medical conditions?
Yes, we provide treatment for anxiety and depression related to cancer diagnosis and other medical conditions on a case-by-case basis.
