Anxiety Treatment and Therapy

Anxiety is loud. Therapy helps you turn down the noise.

You’re Not “Too Much” and You’re Not Alone.

Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks. Sometimes it looks like overthinking every little thing. Avoiding conversations. Trying to get everything just right. Feeling frozen when it’s time to make a decision—or utterly exhausted after being “on” all day.

Whether your anxiety shows up as spiraling thoughts, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or physical symptoms like a racing heart or stomach pain, you don’t have to keep managing it all by yourself.

Therapy can help you understand your anxiety, build skills to manage it, and feel safer and more at home in your mind and body.

Understanding Anxiety

Anxiety is part of being human—but when it becomes overwhelming or constant, it can affect how you show up in school, work, relationships, and even in your own head.

For many people (especially kids, teens, and young adults), anxiety becomes a way of trying to feel safe and prepared in a world that feels unpredictable. It often comes with a strong inner critic, a nervous system stuck in overdrive, and a deep fear of disappointing others.

In therapy, we’ll work to gently understand where your anxiety comes from, what it’s trying to protect you from, and how to relate to it with curiosity—not shame.

How Therapy Helps with Anxiety

Anxiety doesn’t go away by pushing through—it eases when we slow down and learn to respond to it differently.

In therapy, we’ll:

  • Identify your unique anxiety patterns and triggers

  • Develop tools to regulate your nervous system

  • Practice coping strategies based on CBT and DBT

  • Explore the roots of perfectionism, control, or fear

  • Learn how to challenge anxious thoughts gently, not forcefully

  • Build self-compassion and emotional resilience

You don’t need to perform or have it all figured out. Therapy is a space where your full experience is welcome.

Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety

Anxiety can affect the body, mind, and relationships. Here are some common ways it shows up:

    • Racing heart or shortness of breath

    • Muscle tension or stomachaches

    • Headaches or jaw pain

    • Trouble sleeping or fatigue

    • Restlessness or fidgeting

    • Worrying constantly—often about things others say are “small”

    • Difficulty relaxing or feeling “on edge”

    • Fear of failure or making mistakes

    • Perfectionism or self-criticism

    • Racing thoughts or difficulty concentrating

    • Avoiding situations or decisions

    • Over-preparing, procrastinating, or people-pleasing

    • Isolating from others or withdrawing socially

    • Checking or reassurance-seeking

    • Emotional outbursts or shutdowns

Supporting Teens & Young Adults with Anxiety

Anxiety often begins in childhood or adolescence—and I specialize in working with young people and their families. Whether it’s school anxiety, social fears, rigid routines, or intense meltdowns, your teen isn’t trying to be difficult. They’re overwhelmed and doing their best with the tools they have.

I offer a warm, collaborative space where young clients can explore their emotions in a way that feels safe and empowering. I also work with caregivers to help reduce power struggles, build trust, and better support their child’s growth outside of sessions.

Anxiety in Adults

For many adults, anxiety hides behind high-functioning habits—overthinking, overworking, perfectionism, or people-pleasing. You might be juggling responsibilities while quietly battling racing thoughts, constant self-doubt, or the fear of letting someone down. Maybe you’ve been anxious for so long, it just feels like part of your personality.

You deserve support, too. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and finally breathe. You don’t have to keep holding it all together on your own.

What to Expect in Anxiety Therapy

At first, therapy may feel new or uncomfortable—that’s okay. We’ll start by getting to know what anxiety looks and feels like for you, then work at a pace that respects your nervous system and your goals.

No two people experience anxiety the same way, so your therapy will be tailored to you.

Realistic goals might include:

  • A better understanding of your anxiety (and yourself)

  • Skills for calming your body and quieting your mind

  • More confidence in navigating challenges and uncertainty

  • A sense of empowerment in who you are—not just how you “perform”

There Is Room for You to Breathe Again

Let’s Take the First Step Together

Anxiety doesn’t have to control your life. You can feel more grounded, more present, and more like yourself. You can move through the world with less fear and more freedom.

And it all starts with support from someone who sees the whole you.

If you’re ready—or even just curious—about how therapy might help, I’d love to connect with you. You don’t have to carry this alone.