Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural part of being human—it’s your body and mind’s way of trying to protect you from danger. But sometimes, that alarm system gets stuck in the 'on' position, even when there’s no real threat. You might feel restless, on edge, have racing thoughts, trouble sleeping, or physical symptoms like a tight chest, rapid heartbeat, or stomach issues.
Anxiety can show up as constant worry, panic attacks, social fears, or a general sense of dread that doesn’t seem to go away. It can feel exhausting and isolating, especially when you can’t just 'think your way out of it.'
In therapy, we work together to understand what’s triggering your anxiety, how it’s affecting your thoughts and body, and how to start calming your nervous system. We’ll build practical tools to manage anxiety in the moment, but we’ll also explore what’s underneath it—like past experiences, perfectionism, or fear of losing control.
You’re not alone in this, and anxiety is treatable. Therapy can help you feel more in control, more present, and more able to handle what life throws at you—without anxiety calling all the shots.
How We Can Help
Treating anxiety in therapy is about helping you feel safer, calmer, and more in control of your mind and body. We don’t just try to ‘get rid of’ anxiety—because it’s part of how we’re wired—but we help you understand it, work with it, and reduce the power it has over your life.
We usually start by identifying what anxiety looks like for you—your triggers, physical symptoms, thought patterns, and how it shows up in daily life. Just becoming more aware of these patterns can be a big first step toward change.
Then, we focus on practical tools to calm the nervous system. That might include breathing techniques, grounding exercises, or mindfulness practices. At the same time, we explore the thoughts that fuel your anxiety—like 'What if something goes wrong?' or 'I can’t handle this'—and begin to challenge and reframe them.
Depending on your needs, we might use approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is highly effective for anxiety, or other methods like Exposure Therapy (for phobias or panic), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), or somatic-based work if anxiety lives strongly in your body.
If past experiences or trauma are feeding your anxiety, we can also work on healing those roots gently and at your pace. Over time, therapy helps you build resilience—so you can respond to anxiety rather than being overwhelmed by it. You’ll feel more grounded, more present, and more capable of handling life’s challenges without anxiety running the show.