Anxiety

When Anxiety Takes Over

Anxiety can show up in many forms: relentless worry that won’t turn off, overwhelming stress that leaves you frozen, panic attacks that strike out of nowhere, or physical tension that keeps you from resting or focusing. Sometimes it’s the pressure to be perfect, yet never feeling good enough. Other times it’s a fear of being judged that makes it hard to enjoy relationships or social life.

You may also notice patterns that make anxiety worse over time: avoiding people or places that trigger fear, seeking reassurance only to find the relief never lasts, or relying on quick fixes like substances, work, or distractions—only to find the anxiety waiting when those fade.

If you feel like your world is shrinking, you’re not alone. And importantly: anxiety is treatable.

How Therapy Can Help

Anxiety therapy provides a space to safely face the fears and worries that keep you stuck. Instead of avoiding or trying to control them, we work together to gradually approach what feels overwhelming—helping you discover your own capacity to tolerate discomfort and build confidence in your ability to cope. Over time, this process (called exposure) reduces anxiety’s grip and restores vitality, flexibility, and purpose to your life.

My Approach to Anxiety Treatment

My style is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in research. I draw on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you change your relationship with anxiety and reconnect with your values—the deeper “why” that keeps you motivated through challenging work.

I also integrate mindfulness-based approaches to help you notice anxious thoughts and feelings without being consumed by them, opening space for more intentional choices. I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD, which I incorporate when anxiety shows up in the form of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.

Therapy with me is neither standardized nor rigid. We’ll work together to tailor evidence-based strategies to your needs and preferred pace.

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What You Can Expect

In our work together, you’ll learn to:

• Approach rather than avoid the thoughts, emotions, and situations that fuel anxiety

• Build practical coping tools for managing worry, panic, and physical tension

• Step away from perfectionism and the endless “not enough” cycle

• Reconnect with what matters most to you so your life feels more grounded and meaningful

Taking the Next Step

Beginning anxiety therapy can feel intimidating, but it may also be the start of real change. If you’d like to explore whether we might be a good fit, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation. Together, we can begin building a path toward freedom from anxiety and a life that feels more open, balanced, and purposeful.