ANXIETY THERAPY
Where you don’t have to live in fight-or-flight mode anymore
You’re not overreacting. Your nervous system is just enthusiastic.
Anxiety takes many forms, some quiet, some loud, but all can feel intense and disruptive. For some, it shows up as racing thoughts, restlessness, a strong inner critic, or perfectionism that never lets up. For others, it can arrive in sudden waves, like panic attacks that feel overwhelming and out of the blue.
Even amid a full life and outward success, anxiety can stir beneath the surface, shaping how you think, feel, and inhabit your body. It can cloud your sense of self, leaving you never quite feeling enough, and make it harder to connect with others or with yourself.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and high-achieving, yet still carry an invisible weight. Anxiety-focused therapy gives you room to understand your patterns, reclaim your focus, and begin feeling more ease without losing the parts of yourself that have helped you get this far.
Maybe you’ve noticed being caught in a cycle of:
- Constant mental loops replaying conversations, overanalyzing decisions, and preparing for every possible “what if”
- Feeling overwhelmed, easily irritated, or emotionally flooded over things that used to feel manageable
- Physical symptoms that seem to come out of nowhere such as tension in your shoulders, tightness in your chest, or a racing heart
- Questioning your worth or feeling like you’re never doing enough, even when you’re giving everything you have
- Feeling disconnected, overly responsible, or struggling to express your needs without guilt or fear of disappointing others
Common ways anxiety
shows up in my work
Anxiety isn't one-size-fits-all.
Here are the patterns I most commonly work with in my therapy practice:
Mental/Cognitive Anxiety
Overthinking and indecision where your mind won't stop analyzing and second-guessing every choice
Constant worry when the "what ifs" feel endless and exhausting
Racing thoughts where our brain feels like it's running a marathon, especially at night
Difficulty concentrating where you can't focus or retain information like you used to
Emotional & Relational
Anxiety
Perfectionism, self-doubt, and a harsh inner critic that’s never satisfied
People-pleasing or difficulty saying no or setting boundaries without guilt
Fear of judgment and worrying constantly about what others think of you
Feeling disconnected from yourself, your emotions, or the people around you
Physical Anxiety
Panic attacks or sudden waves of intense fear or overwhelm why physical symptoms (racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness)
Chronic tension such as tight shoulders, jaw clenching, headaches, or muscle pain
Fatigue and exhaustion, despite sleeping, you wake up tired
Digestive issues such as stomach problems tied to stress and anxiety
Burnout
Emotional exhaustion and feeling depleted, cynical, or numb
Loss of motivation when things that used to bring joy now feel like obligations
Decreased performance despite working harder, you're getting less done
Feeling easily frustrated, overwhelmed, or disconnected from others
Therapy for anxiety isn’t about shutting it down or making it disappear, It’s about making sense of it in order to loosen its grip on you. Together, we’ll examine how anxiety shows up in your mind, body, and relationships, and what it’s trying to signal.
How I approach anxiety therapy
What Anxiety Therapy
Looks Like
Why Therapy With
Me Is Different
What Anxiety Therapy Looks like
What Trauma Therapy Looks like
Understanding What Drives Your Anxiety
We'll explore the root causes—whether it's unprocessed trauma, learned patterns from childhood, perfectionism, or your nervous system's response to stress. Understanding why you feel anxious helps you address it at its source, not just manage symptoms.
Learning to Regulate Your Nervous System
Anxiety lives in your body. You'll learn practical tools grounded in polyvagal theory and somatic interventions to calm your nervous system, reduce physical tension, and shift out of fight-or-flight mode when it gets activated.
Build a Personalized Toolkit and See Change
You'll develop strategies tailored to your specific anxiety patterns—whether that's grounding techniques for panic attacks, boundary-setting skills for people-pleasing, or mindfulness practices for overthinking. These aren't generic tips; they're tools that work for your life.
Challenging Unhelpful Thought Patterns
Using CBT and ACT approaches, we'll identify the thinking patterns that fuel your anxiety (catastrophizing, black-and-white thinking, mind-reading) and develop more balanced, realistic ways of responding to stress.
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Why Anxiety Therapy With Me Is Different
I Teach You the "Why" Behind Your Anxiety
As a teacher at heart, I make sure you understand not just what's happening, but why your brain and nervous system respond the way they do. This knowledge is empowering—it helps you feel more in control and makes the tools we use feel grounded and achievable.
We Work With Your Body, Not Just Your Mind
Anxiety isn't just mental—it's deeply physical. We'll use somatic interventions and nervous system regulation techniques alongside traditional talk therapy to address the full picture.
I Help You Keep What Works
If your anxiety has helped you succeed in some ways (driving you to prepare, work hard, or care deeply), we won't get rid of those qualities. We'll just help you access them without the constant distress, perfectionism, or burnout.
It’s Active and Solution-Focused
You won't leave sessions wondering "what am I supposed to do with that?" We'll work on practical strategies you can implement immediately, and I'll help you troubleshoot what works and what doesn't as we go.
FAQS
Common questions about anxiety therapy
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While friends offer support, therapy provides structured tools, professional expertise, and evidence-based approaches to address the root causes of anxiety—not just venting about symptoms. You'll gain strategies that create lasting change, not temporary relief.
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No. Many high-achievers worry that reducing anxiety means losing their edge. But therapy helps you access your motivation and drive without the constant stress, self-criticism, and burnout. You can be successful and feel calm.
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If anxiety is affecting your quality of life, relationships, sleep, or sense of peace—it's worth addressing. You don't need to hit rock bottom to deserve support. Early intervention often prevents things from getting worse.
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Absolutely. Panic attacks respond very well to therapy. We'll work on understanding what triggers them, reducing their frequency and intensity, and giving you tools to manage them when they do occur. Many clients find their panic attacks significantly decrease or stop altogether.
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That's a personal decision. Therapy can be highly effective on its own, and many of my clients manage anxiety without medication. For others, a combination of therapy and medication (managed by a psychiatrist) works best. I can help you think through your options and refer you to trusted psychiatrists if needed.
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It varies. Some clients notice significant improvement within a few months, while others prefer ongoing support to maintain progress and navigate new challenges as they arise. We'll regularly assess your progress and adjust our approach as needed.
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The approach matters. If previous therapy focused only on talking about your anxiety without teaching practical tools, or didn't address the underlying causes, it's understandable it didn't help. My approach is active, educational, and focused on creating real change—not just processing feelings week after week.
You can’t turn anxiety off like a light switch, but you can learn where the dimmer is
You don't have to keep living in constant worry, overwhelm, or fight-or-flight mode. Anxiety therapy can help you understand what's driving your anxiety, develop real tools to manage it, and reclaim a sense of calm and control in your life.