Business Details
Expert Anxiety Treatment in Hinsdale, IL
Verdandi Anxiety Clinic & Consulting is a boutique private practice dedicated to evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders and related conditions. Founded by Dr. Ellen Jorstad-Stein, a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of specialized experience in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the clinic integrates mindfulness-based interventions and motivational enhancement to address anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. Dr. Jorstad-Stein's expertise stems from advanced training at institutions like Temple University, the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, and the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she worked alongside pioneers in CBT, including Dr. Aaron Beck and Dr. Richard G. Heimberg. The practice emphasizes present-focused care, drawing from both clinical rigor and Scandinavian cultural values of mindfulness and intentional living.Services are tailored for older children, teenagers, and adults, with a commitment to accessibility through virtual therapy options and convenient in-person sessions in Hinsdale, Illinois. The clinic also provides specialized support for cancer patients and their families, addressing anxiety related to medical conditions. Dr. Jorstad-Stein's academic contributions, including peer-reviewed publications and national conference presentations, underscore the practice's dedication to advancing anxiety treatment. Community engagement remains central to the clinic's mission, reflecting a legacy of service rooted in the founder's family history. By combining clinical excellence with compassionate care, Verdandi Anxiety Clinic & Consulting empowers clients to navigate anxiety and reclaim meaningful, purpose-driven lives.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Virtual Therapy Services
Trauma Counseling
OCD Treatment
PTSD Therapy
Social Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Medical Anxiety Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of specialized experience in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders.
- Our treatment integrates evidence-based CBT with mindfulness-based interventions and motivational enhancement.
- We provide virtual therapy services for accessibility during public health guidelines.
- Our founder trained under CBT pioneers Dr. Aaron Beck and Dr. Richard G. Heimberg.
- We serve clients across the lifespan, from older children to older adults.
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps clients identify and modify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Our practice specializes in CBT for anxiety disorders, including exposure and response prevention for OCD and cognitive processing therapy for PTSD. With over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Jorstad-Stein tailors CBT techniques to address individual needs, empowering clients to develop practical coping strategies and achieve measurable improvements in symptoms.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy integrates present-moment awareness with traditional psychotherapy to reduce anxiety and enhance emotional regulation. Drawing from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, this approach helps clients observe their thoughts without judgment while fostering intentional behavioral changes. Our practice incorporates mindfulness techniques to complement CBT, supporting clients in managing stress, breaking cycles of rumination, and cultivating greater psychological flexibility.
Virtual Therapy Services
Virtual Therapy Services provide accessible, secure mental health care through video conferencing platforms. Designed to accommodate clients during public health guidelines, these sessions maintain the same evidence-based quality as in-person visits. Our virtual services cater to individuals seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions, ensuring continuity of care regardless of geographic location or mobility constraints while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
Trauma Counseling
Trauma Counseling addresses the psychological impact of traumatic experiences using specialized interventions like cognitive processing therapy. Our practice offers targeted support for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and adjustment disorders, helping clients process distressing memories and develop resilience. By combining trauma-informed care with CBT techniques, we assist individuals in reducing symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, and emotional dysregulation to restore functional daily living.
Social Anxiety Treatment
Social Anxiety Treatment focuses on reducing excessive fear of social scrutiny and performance situations through evidence-based interventions. Utilizing exposure therapy and cognitive restructuring, our approach helps clients challenge negative self-perceptions and gradually engage in avoided social interactions. With expertise in treating social anxiety disorder across the lifespan, we equip clients with practical skills to manage physical symptoms, improve self-confidence, and participate fully in personal and professional activities.
People
Ellen Jorstad-Stein
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ellen Jorstad-Stein is a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders. She trained under CBT pioneers Dr. Aaron Beck and Dr. Richard G. Heimberg, and has published research in peer-reviewed journals. Her practice integrates mindfulness-based interventions and motivational enhancement.
Questions
What anxiety disorders do you treat?
We treat generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, specific phobias, and trauma-related conditions using evidence-based therapies.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we currently offer virtual therapy services to accommodate public health guidelines while maintaining high-quality, confidential care for anxiety and related conditions.
What age groups do you work with?
We provide services for older children, teenagers, and adults, tailoring treatment approaches to developmental needs and life-stage challenges across the lifespan.
Are specialized treatments available for OCD?
Yes, we specialize in exposure and response prevention therapy for OCD, a gold-standard CBT technique proven effective for managing obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
How do you approach trauma-related anxiety?
We use cognitive processing therapy and trauma-informed care to address PTSD and adjustment disorders, helping clients process traumatic experiences and reduce distressing symptoms.
Can you treat anxiety related to medical conditions?
We offer specialized counseling for anxiety and depression related to cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship, with services available for patients and their families.
