Anxiety therapy
Finding steady ground again.
If your mind won’t stop bracing for the next bad thing, you’re not weak and you’re not alone. Anxiety is very common, and very workable. Let’s make it a little quieter, together.
What it can feel like
Anxiety shows up in more places than your thoughts.
You might recognize a few of these. Everyone’s mix is different.
In your body
- A tight chest or a fluttery stomach
- Shallow breathing, a racing heart
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
- Tense shoulders, jaw or headaches
In your mind
- Endless what-ifs and worst cases
- Replaying conversations for hours
- Feeling on edge without knowing why
- A hard time switching off
In your days
- Avoiding calls, plans or places
- Over-preparing or double-checking
- Snapping at people you love
- Feeling tired from holding it all together
Anxiety isn’t a flaw in you. It’s your mind trying to keep you safe, just a little too hard.
How therapy helps
Not about getting rid of every worry. About feeling okay with less of it.
Some anxiety is part of being human. The goal isn’t to never feel nervous again. It’s to stop anxiety from running the show.
In our sessions, we’ll get curious about your anxiety: when it shows up, what it’s trying to protect, and what helps it ease. Then we’ll practice simple tools for your body and your thoughts, in the room and in real life.
We’ll often draw on CBT, ACT and mindfulness-based ideas, and I’ll explain each one as we go.
What we’d work on
- Understanding your anxietyMap your triggers and patterns, so it feels less mysterious and less scary.
- Calming your bodyBreathing, grounding and small resets you can use anywhere, even mid-meeting.
- Untangling worry thoughtsNotice the stories anxiety tells, and learn to answer back with kindness.
- Gently facing what you avoidSmall, chosen steps toward the things anxiety has been keeping from you.
- A plan for hard daysA short, personal toolkit for when anxiety spikes, so you know what to reach for.
Will I have to talk about things I’m not ready for?
No. You choose what we talk about and when. If something feels like too much, just say so and we’ll slow down or come back to it later.
How long does therapy for anxiety take?
It’s different for everyone. Some people want a few months of focused work. Others like longer-term support. We’ll check in regularly about how it’s going and what you need.
Can you prescribe medication?
No. Counselors don’t prescribe medication. If you’re curious about medication, I’m happy to help you think it through and, with your permission, work alongside your doctor or psychiatrist.
What if I get anxious during a session?
That’s completely okay, and it happens. We’ll pause, breathe and use it as a chance to practice calming tools in real time, with support right there.
Can therapy help with panic attacks?
Often, yes. We’ll learn what happens in your body during a panic attack, practice ways to ride it out, and slowly take away some of its power. Many people find that simply understanding panic makes it less frightening.
Does online therapy work for anxiety?
For many people, yes. Talking from a familiar space can even make it easier to open up. We can also mix online and in-person sessions if that suits you.
You can feel more at ease than you do right now.
Start with a free 15-minute call. Tell me a little about what’s going on, and we’ll see whether working together feels right.