Therapy for Anxiety
Coping Skills Building and Values-Based Therapy for the Worriers
What Anxiety Could Feel Like
The word “anxiety” is thrown around so often that many people don’t fully grasp just how exhausting and overwhelming it can be. Your brain is constantly in overdrive, caught in endless spirals of worry, overanalyzing every situation, second-guessing decisions, and imagining worst-case scenarios. It can feel like there’s no off switch, leaving you physically and mentally drained.
Chances are, you’ve been called a “worry wart” or told to “just relax” or “stop overthinking,” as if it were that easy. But anxiety isn’t just a passing concern—it can take over your thoughts and interfere with your daily life, even showing up in physical ways like headaches, stomachaches, irritability, or trouble sleeping.
So many different factors can contribute to anxiety, and it’s completely normal for its intensity to fluctuate depending on life’s circumstances. You may notice these shifts as increase in racing thoughts, an uptick in intrusive worries, or new and worsening physical sensations and pain. Whether anxiety has been a lifelong struggle or is something new, understanding its patterns can help you manage it.
It is possible to regain control and enjoy the present moment!
Common Anxiety Symptoms
I support individuals with understanding their anxiety, developing coping strategies, and finding ways to regain a sense of balance and control. Many people come to me struggling with:
Uncontrollable worry/racing thoughts that feel impossible to turn off
Difficulty concentrating
Irrational fears that interfere with daily life
Panic attacks that come on suddenly
Indecisiveness and overanalyzing every decision
Physical symptoms: Heart beating fast, shallow breathing, sweating, headaches, stomachaches, chest pain, muscle tension, nausea, dizziness
Exhaustion from constantly feeling on edge
Poor sleep
Emotional distance or dependence, either withdrawing from others or seeking constant reassurance
Avoidance of things that trigger more anxiety, making it hard to engage in daily life
You don’t have to navigate it alone! I can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Stress is usually tied to a specific external situation and fades when that situation resolves. Anxiety tends to persist even when nothing is obviously wrong. It involves ongoing worry, physical symptoms like racing heart or stomachaches, and difficulty turning your brain off. If you find yourself constantly bracing for the next thing to go wrong even when things are fine, that's often a sign of anxiety rather than ordinary stress.
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I work with a wide range of anxiety experiences including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety, perfectionism, and anxiety that shows up alongside ADHD or OCD. If you're unsure whether your experience fits a specific category, that's okay. We'll figure it out together.
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I use a values-based approach combined with evidence-based coping skills. That means we don't just manage symptoms. We look at what matters most to you and help you build a life that reflects those values even when anxiety shows up. Practically, this includes identifying patterns, developing coping tools, and gradually facing the things anxiety has been pushing you to avoid.
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Yes. Anxiety doesn't just live in your head. It shows up in your body too. Headaches, stomachaches, muscle tension, trouble sleeping, and chest tightness are all common physical symptoms of anxiety. As we work on the underlying anxiety patterns, many clients notice these physical symptoms improve alongside their mental health.
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It depends on the individual and the severity of the anxiety. Some clients notice meaningful improvements within a few months. Others find that longer-term therapy helps them continue to grow and maintain their progress. We'll check in regularly about how things are going and adjust our approach based on what's working for you.