You have been carrying this alone for long enough.

Tired of being the strong one?

Anxiety therapy for adults in Riverside who are tired of being the strong one.

  • Specializing in anxiety therapy
  • You will hear back within one business day
Jane Doe, LCSW, seated in her Riverside office
Dr. Riva Okafor, PsyD
Confidential HIPAA-compliant practice
12 years Licensed clinical social worker
Evening slots Sessions after the workday
In person or online Whichever fits your week

Being the one everyone leans on is its own kind of alone.


You are the person people call. You listen, you fix, you hold it together.

And when the call ends, nobody asks how you are.

A window seat in soft afternoon light

What this usually looks like


  • Sleep that never quite restores you
  • A short fuse you do not recognise as yours
Two chairs facing each other in a calm room

Therapy that starts with you, for once.


We work at the pace your nervous system can actually use.

The approach

Think of it as taking the pack off before you decide where to walk.

How the work actually unfolds


Every client starts with a short assessment that maps where anxiety shows up across the week.

  • A clear plan by the end of the first session
  • Tools you can use the same week
  • Evening and online options that fit your schedule
  • A therapist who tells you what she is doing and why
Book a free consult
01·

A first conversation

Twenty minutes, no forms, to see whether this is a fit.

02·

Weekly sessions

Fifty minutes, same time each week, in person or online.

03·

Checking in on progress

Every few weeks we look at what is changing and adjust the plan.

Who You Would Be Working With


Twelve years in practice

Licensed clinical social worker focused on anxiety and overfunctioning.

Trained in evidence-based care

CBT and somatic approaches, matched to what you actually need.

In person or online

Riverside office hours and secure video sessions, your choice.

  • Licensed Psychologist, Illinois
  • Postdoctoral fellowship in anxiety and OCD, Chicago CBT Center

Questions people ask before a first call


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Do you take insurance?

I am an out-of-network provider and give you a superbill after each session.

How soon can I get an appointment?

Most new clients are seen within a week, including evening slots.

Do you offer online sessions?

Yes, every session can run in person in Riverside or by secure video.

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What happens next

  1. Fill out the form below to get started.
  2. Book Schedule your free consultation. No pressure, no obligation.
  3. We talk about what you have been noticing and figure out the next step together.

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Sessions are 175 dollars for fifty minutes. I am out of network for all insurance plans and provide a monthly superbill you can submit for reimbursement.