Therapy for Anxiety
Understand your anxiety, regain a sense of calm, and reconnect with what matters most.
Book a Free ConsultationYou're not alone, and there is a way forward.
Do you notice yourself worrying a lot, feeling restless, or having trouble relaxing? Do you get nervous in situations where you know you should feel okay, or avoid crowds and social activities because of discomfort? Maybe you find yourself focused on everything that could go wrong in the future.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many people experience these symptoms of anxiety. Although anxiety is a normal human emotion, it can become overwhelming when it begins to interfere with your relationships, work, health, or overall quality of life. It may also appear as perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing, irritability, difficulty making decisions, or constantly feeling “on edge”.
The good news is that anxiety is highly treatable. Understanding what anxiety is is often the first step toward feeling more in control and beginning to regain a greater sense of calm and confidence.
worry
thoughts
edge
relaxing
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Practical support for lasting change.
Therapy provides a safe, collaborative space to better understand anxiety, develop practical coping strategies, and create lasting change.
Understand
your anxiety
Explore the patterns, triggers, and beliefs that keep anxiety alive.
Learn practical
coping skills
Build tools you can use every day to manage worry and stress.
Feel calmer in
your body
Reduce physical tension and reconnect with a sense of safety.
Break cycles of
overthinking
Quiet the mental noise and create space for clarity.
Improve
relationships
Communicate more openly and feel more connected to others.
Build long-term
resilience
Strengthen your confidence and emotional well-being for the future.
Together, we explore not only the symptoms of anxiety, but also the underlying patterns, relationships, and life experiences that may be contributing to it. Depending on your needs, treatment may include strategies for emotional regulation, mindfulness, nervous system regulation, self-compassion, and healthier ways of coping with stress.
Our goal is not simply to reduce anxiety symptoms, but to help you better understand yourself, develop a more compassionate relationship with your inner experience, and create lasting change that supports a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
What many people wonder about anxiety.
If you have more questions, we're happy to help.
Anxiety can show up as excessive worry, racing thoughts, difficulty relaxing, irritability, perfectionism, trouble sleeping, panic attacks, muscle tension, digestive issues, or a persistent feeling of being “on edge.”
Many people don't realize their anxiety appears as overthinking, people-pleasing, procrastination, difficulty setting boundaries, fear of disappointing others, self-criticism, or constantly feeling responsible for everyone around them.
Stress is a natural response to challenges in everyday life, usually connected to a specific situation. Anxiety is a more persistent sense of worry, fear, or unease that may continue even when there is no immediate threat. Panic is a sudden and intense surge of fear or discomfort that can occur unexpectedly; although panic attacks can feel frightening, they are not dangerous. Therapy can help you understand these experiences, identify their underlying causes, and develop effective ways to manage them.
Research suggests that chronic anxiety and prolonged stress may contribute to changes in both brain functioning and physical health. Early intervention can help reduce distress, strengthen coping abilities, and prevent symptoms from becoming more persistent or disruptive to daily life.
Common anxiety disorders include Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and specific phobias. A thorough assessment can help determine whether anxiety has reached a clinical level and what type of treatment may be most helpful.
Therapy for anxiety is about changing your relationship with it. Together, we identify your specific triggers and patterns, understand where they come from, and build practical skills for calming both mind and body — drawing on CBT, ACT, mindfulness and nervous system regulation, EMDR, and psychodynamic approaches.
Take the first step
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Whether you have questions or you're ready to begin, I'm here to help. Call or text (213) 340-4737.
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