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Find your balance with Evidence-Based Therapy

Specializing in REBT and CBT for anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation in Chicago.

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About Restartt

Restartt is a Chicago-based therapy practice dedicated to helping people change the way they think so they can change their lives. Founded by Bryanna Tartt, LCSW, a Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) specialist, the practice focuses on structured, skills-based therapy that challenges rigid, self-defeating beliefs and promotes emotional regulation long after sessions end. Restartt has grown from a solo practice into a space where like-minded clinicians help clients confront unhelpful patterns, build resilient mindsets, and take meaningful responsibility for their own growth, redefining what it truly means to “start over.”

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Anxiety & Stress Management

Anxiety often shows up as racing thoughts, constant second-guessing, and the feeling that any mistake means failure. Therapy helps untangle those patterns by examining the thoughts driving them and practicing realistic ways of responding to uncertainty.

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Emotional Regulation

Intense emotions like anger or emotional shutdown can strain relationships and self-esteem. Therapy offers a space to slow that process down by naming emotions, connecting them to underlying thoughts, and more.

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Depression

Depression often brings low mood, guilt, and emptiness alongside painful beliefs like 'nothing will ever change' making even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Therapy helps identify and question those beliefs.

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The REBT Advantage

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a pioneering form of CBT that focuses on resolving emotional and behavioral problems to lead a more fulfilling life.

A practical, skills-based approach to change

Restartt’s therapeutic approach is grounded in a highly active, skills-focused method that helps clients understand the link between their thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Much of the work centers on identifying rigid beliefs and harsh internal demands—the “I must,” “I should,” and “I can’t mess up” messages that fuel anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm. By challenging these beliefs and practicing healthier ways of thinking, clients develop emotional discipline, greater frustration tolerance, and more balanced responses to stress.

To support this work, Restartt draws from several evidence-based modalities, including:

  • Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

  • Rational emotive imagery

  • Motivational interviewing (MI)

  • Strength-based approaches

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Testimonals

  • "I personally think a sign of a good therapist is someone whose impact stays with you for days, weeks, and years after the session ends. On that basis alone, Bryanna exceeds all expectations."

    — R.

  • "Bryanna was an amazing supervisor! I did not know much about REBT before working with her. She is very knowledgeable and challenged me to think critically in the best ways possible. I now feel much more equipped to manage difficult client situations, and overall, more confident as a clinician. Thank you, Bryanna"

    — Zoe Mittman, LSW

  • "I went through 3 different therapists and 2 different companies before meeting Bryanna. I can honestly say that I've made a good choice. Been her client for almost 2 1/2 year and counting. 10 out of 10. I definitely recommend."

    — J.

Discover the power of REBT

To coincide with my mission to make REMBT accessible to everyone, I create content on Youtube! Here is my recent video:

You keep hitting milestones. You keep checking things off. And you still feel behind. That's not a productivity problem. That's a thinking problem — and it's exactly what we're breaking down in this video.

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