Anxiety Therapy for High Achievers Near Frankfort, IL
For teens and adults who look like they have it all together and feel like they’re falling apart
Frankfort teens juggle hard classes, sports and big plans, and plenty of parents are carrying just as much at work and at home. When that drive turns into constant worry, our New Lenox therapists help you find a healthier way to strive.
- Help for perfectionism, test nerves and performance pressure
- About 11 minutes from Frankfort along US-30
- Evening hours available
- In-network with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and UMR
- No waiting list, and we reply within 24 hours
Signs to watch for
What Perfectionism Can Look Like at Home
None of these on its own means something is wrong. A pattern of several that lasts a few weeks or more is worth a conversation.
Hours on a 20-Minute Assignment
Rewriting, rechecking and starting over because it has to be perfect before it can be turned in.
Meltdowns Over an A-Minus
A small setback feels like a disaster, and the reaction is much bigger than the moment.
Sick Before Big Days
Stomachaches, headaches or no appetite before tests, tryouts, recitals or games.
Can’t Rest Without Guilt
Downtime feels wasted, so your teen fills every hour and still feels behind.
Avoiding Anything New
Turning down chances to try something unless they already know they will be good at it.
Asking “Is This Okay?” Again and Again
Needing constant reassurance before turning in work or making a choice.
Pressure in Frankfort
When Doing Well Starts to Feel Like Not Enough
Frankfort is home to Lincoln-Way East, and younger students come up through Frankfort School District 157-C and Summit Hill District 161. Strong schools and high expectations are part of what makes the community special. For many teens, that drive is a gift. For some, it quietly turns into anxiety.
High-achieving teens rarely look like they are struggling. They turn in every assignment, make the team and smile for the photos. Underneath, they may be rereading the same page five times, lying awake replaying a mistake or feeling sick before every game.
That kind of anxiety is easy to miss since it often gets praised. Teachers notice the effort, coaches notice the drive, and the teen keeps pushing until something gives.
How we help
Therapy That Respects Your Teen’s Drive
We are not trying to make your teen care less. The goal is to help them keep their goals without letting fear run the show. Together, your teen and their therapist work on:
- Noticing the all-or-nothing thinking that turns a B into a catastrophe
- Getting more comfortable with mistakes, so they stop feeling dangerous
- Calming skills to use before a test, a game or a performance
- Speaking up with teachers and coaches with more confidence
- Making room for real rest without the guilt
Rest might look like a walk on the Old Plank Road Trail or an evening at Breidert Green with friends, with no homework guilt attached. Learn more about performance anxiety, test anxiety and overthinking.
Built for busy schedules
Therapy That Fits Around Practice and Homework
11 min
From Frankfort to our office
A short drive west on US-30 to New Lenox
Evenings
Evening hours available
By appointment
24 hrs
To hear back from us
No waiting list for new clients
50 to 55
Minutes per session
Your first assessment runs about an hour
Can’t make it in on a busy night? Switch to a telehealth session from home.
Your therapist
Who Frankfort Teens Often Work With
Every therapist on our team helps with anxiety. For perfectionism and performance pressure, these three are a great place to start.
Sidra Shoaib, LPC
During her school counseling training, she guided more than 200 students through course selection, college applications and scholarships, so she knows the pressure high achievers carry. She works with kids and teens ages 5 to 17.
In-network: Aetna, BCBS and Cigna
Danielle Moon, LSW
Works with kids 10 and up, teens and adults on anxiety, low self-esteem and school problems. She gets to know the whole person, including their strengths and what makes them laugh.
In-network: Aetna, BCBS and Cigna
Alexandra Morgan, LCPC
Helps teens who are really hard on themselves. She blends CBT with compassion-focused therapy to swap harsh self-talk for the kind of understanding you’d give a friend.
In-network: Aetna, BCBS and Cigna
Paying for counseling
Insurance and Rates, Simply Explained
In-Network Insurance
Every therapist on our team takes Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, and Cigna and Evernorth. Have UnitedHealthcare or UMR? Call us and we will check your plan.
Self-Pay Rates
$200 for the first assessment and $150 per session after that. If you would like a therapist at an IEP meeting, that is $150 per hour.
Out-of-Network Benefits
Paying privately? We can give you a Superbill, a detailed receipt you can send to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
Counseling for every age
Counseling for Kids, Teens and Adults Near Frankfort
Looking for counseling near Frankfort for your child, your teen or yourself? Our licensed counselors see clients from Frankfort at our New Lenox office and by telehealth anywhere in Illinois. Every counselor on our team specializes in anxiety, and we also help with depression, trauma, self-esteem and big life changes.
Child Counseling
For kids 5 and up who are dealing with worry, big feelings, school stress or separation anxiety. Sessions are built for kids, with simple tools they can use at home, and parents stay in the loop.
Teen Counseling
For teens stuck in anxiety, overthinking, school pressure or low self-esteem. Your teen gets a space that’s their own and real skills to use at school and at home.
Adult Counseling
For young adults and adults dealing with anxiety, stress, burnout, depression or a big life change. Meet in person in New Lenox or online, with early and evening times available.
Frankfort questions
What Frankfort Parents Ask Us
Help Your Teen Ease the Pressure
Share a little about what’s going on. We’ll match your family with the right therapist and reach out within 24 hours.
What People Are Saying About Us
5.0 Based on 5 Google reviews
“Davis-Smith Mental Health truly cares about their clients. The therapists are compassionate, skilled, and genuinely committed to helping you grow and heal. It’s clear that Jessica has built a team that shares her values and dedication. Highly recommend to anyone looking for meaningful support and real results.”
Kasia Budyn · Posted on Google
“Jessica provides a safe and welcoming environment for all the teens she sees. She tailors treatment to each teen and is incredibly patient and open to their needs. I have seen first hand the work she does and the connection she has with kids. I cannot recommend her enough as someone who will care for your teen and your family!”
Google User · Posted on Google
“Davis-Smith Mental Health is a trusted resource for providing compassionate, high-quality therapy for teens and emerging adults. I know confidently that clients are supported with empathy, professionalism, and respect. Jessica leads her team with integrity and intention. She clearly prioritizes the well-being of her staff, which allows them to show up fully for the clients they serve. Their commitment to the healing journey is evident in every interaction. I’m grateful to have them as a referral partner and deeply value their work in the mental health community.”
Sherri Wick · Posted on Google
“Jessica is a dedicated therapist and absolutely loves working with teens. You are able to feel the love from the moment you walk through the door. She and her staff will provide a safe and private environment for that one on one attention you deserve.”
Melanie K. Hall · Posted on Google
“Jessica and her team are so passionate and helpful! I would recommend this practice to anyone looking!”
Biljana Krzywinski · Posted on Google
More ways we can help
Other Ways We Help
Anxiety Therapy
Anxiety is the most common reason families come to us, and it’s the foundation of everything we do. Whether your teen is avoiding school, your young adult can’t stop overthinking, or worry has taken over your daily life, we can help. Our therapists use CBT and EMDR to help clients understand what’s driving their anxiety and build real tools to manage it.
Teen Anxiety Counseling
The teen years are when anxiety tends to hit the hardest. School pressure, social stress, comparison, and the weight of figuring out who they are can leave teens feeling overwhelmed and stuck. We work with teens to understand what’s behind the anxiety and give them real skills they can actually use, at school, at home, and in the moments that feel like too much.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is one of the most effective approaches available for anxiety, trauma, and overwhelming emotions. It works by helping the brain reprocess difficult memories and experiences that are keeping you stuck. Our EMDR-trained therapist works with teens, young adults, and adults.
Depression Therapy
Depression and anxiety often show up together. If your teen has lost interest in things they used to enjoy, is sleeping too much or too little, or seems hopeless about the future, therapy can help. We work with clients to find what’s underneath the depression and build a path forward that actually feels possible.
Trauma Counseling
Trauma is one of the most common drivers of anxiety in teenagers and young adults. It doesn’t always look like what you’d expect. It can show up as constant worry, anger, trouble concentrating, or emotional shutdown. Our therapists help clients work through trauma at their own pace, in a space where they feel safe.
Emotional Regulation
When anxiety runs high, emotions feel unmanageable. Some children, teens, and adults feel everything. Small frustrations become explosions. Sadness becomes despair. We help clients understand their patterns and develop strategies for handling intense feelings without shutting down or lashing out.
Relationship Counseling
Anxiety doesn’t just affect the person experiencing it. It changes how they show up in every relationship. We help teens, young adults, and adults work through the ways anxiety and other challenges are impacting their connections with family, friends, and partners.
Life Transitions
Starting high school. Leaving for college. A new job, a divorce, a move. Life transitions can trigger anxiety, depression, and self-doubt, even when the change is something you wanted. We help clients work through the uncertainty and build confidence in who they’re becoming.
Young Adult Counseling
The years between 18 and 30 come with a unique kind of pressure. A lot of young adults are dealing with anxiety they’ve carried since their teenage years but never had the chance to address. We help them get unstuck and start building a life that feels like theirs.
You don’t have to figure this out alone
If something told you to keep reading this far, trust that feeling. Whether it’s for yourself, your teen, or your young adult, the hardest part is deciding to start. We are here when you are ready.
there is courage in change ♥
- Anxiety specialists for children, teens, and adults
- Rated 5.0 on Google
- In-network with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and UMR
- Telehealth anywhere in Illinois
- In-person in New Lenox
- EMDR therapy for anxiety and trauma
- We truly care about every client
- There is courage in change
