ANXIETY THERAPY
You don’t have to keep carrying it all alone.
From the outside, you may seem capable and in control. Inside, your mind is working overtime—replaying conversations, anticipating what could go wrong, or struggling to switch off even when you have a chance to rest.
Anxiety can make everyday life feel smaller. You might avoid situations you once enjoyed, find it hard to be present with the people you love, or feel exhausted by the effort of holding everything together. Whether anxiety has been with you for years or has intensified recently, therapy offers a place to understand what is happening and find a different way forward.
When anxiety takes over
Anxiety does not look the same for everyone. For some people, it shows up as persistent worry or overthinking. For others, it feels like a racing heart, tension, irritability, difficulty sleeping, or a strong urge to avoid certain situations. When fear and worry become hard to manage or begin interfering with daily life, it may be time to seek support.
You may recognize yourself in experiences such as:
- Feeling constantly “on,” even when nothing urgent is happening.
- Second-guessing decisions or looking for reassurance that everything will be okay.
- Preparing for the worst, despite knowing it may be unlikely.
- Avoiding conversations, social situations, or opportunities because they feel overwhelming.
- Finding that work, relationships, or rest are affected by worry.
You do not need to have a diagnosis—or wait until things feel unbearable—to talk with a therapist.
How therapy can help
Anxiety therapy is not about being told to “just relax.” It is an opportunity to become curious about the patterns keeping you stuck, understand how anxiety affects your thoughts and choices, and develop ways to respond with greater confidence.
In our work together, we can make space for what you are experiencing and identify what matters most to you. The pace and focus of therapy will depend on your needs. Evidence-based approaches to anxiety include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which addresses patterns of thinking and behavior, IFS work and exposure-based work, which helps people gradually face feared situations in a supportive setting. I pull from diverse modalities to find what will work best for you.
A space to be yourself
You may be used to being the person others rely on. Therapy gives you room to set that role down. You can speak openly about the worries you have kept to yourself, the pressure you feel, and the ways anxiety has shaped your life—without needing to have the right words or a plan already in place. Sometimes the person who takes care of it all just needs their own space to be themselves with no expectations or judgment.
Our first conversations are a chance to understand what brings you here, discuss what you hope might change, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Reaching out can feel difficult, especially when anxiety is part of the reason you are seeking help. You can begin with a simple message. Tell me a little about what you have been experiencing, and we can discuss the next step.