therapy for anxiety

anxiety, by nature, can be overwhelming.
managing the symptoms and moving closer to the life you want doesn’t have to be. 

You're feeling like more of your day is wrapped up in worrying or obsessing about what's next, what was said, what could happen.... You are tense and exhausted by trying to anticipate absolutely everything in order to control your environment. You might not be sleeping well or waking up frequently. Sometimes anxiety can make you feel irritated with yourself or other people. You might be self critical or unable to relax. Some classic symptoms of anxiety include:
  • restlessness
  • panic attacks 
  • unrelenting worry or fear
  • mental & physical exhaustion (or burnout)
  • feeling edgy, snappy, or defensive
  • Physical symptoms like nausea, dizziness, feeling overheated, shortness of breath
  • muscle tension or pain including jaw/back/neck/migraines
  • GI upset (including not wanting to eat, gas, bloating)
  • feeling like you are spacing out often or outside your body at times
  • sleep issues (falling asleep, staying asleep, waking regularly)

If you’re saying….umm that’s me…you’re in the right place. Symptoms of anxiety are treatable and are managed well with therapy.

What does therapy for anxiety really look like?

wondering what all of the acronyms that therapists throw out mean? What exactly are we doing to address your stress in session? let’s dive in!

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): The Thought Detective
CBT is like having a flashlight for those dark, twisty thoughts. We’ll:

Spot unhelpful thought patterns (e.g., "What if everything goes wrong?")

Challenge them with evidence ("Has everything actually gone wrong before?")

Rewrite the script with balanced thinking ("I can handle uncertainty—I’ve done it before").
Perfect if you’re tired of your brain’s doom-scrolling mode and want practical tools to interrupt it.

2. ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy): Anxiety’s Roommate Agreement
ACT isn’t about fighting anxiety—it’s about making peace with it so it doesn’t run the show. We’ll work on:

Mindfulness: Noticing anxious thoughts without getting tangled up in them ("Oh hey, anxiety’s here. Cool, moving on.").

Values-driven action: Living with anxiety but not for it (e.g., "I’ll still go to the party because connection matters to me").
Ideal if you’re done white-knuckling through life and want to live fully even when anxiety tags along.

3. Mindfulness: The Pause Button
Mindfulness teaches your brain to stop time-traveling (to past regrets or future "what-ifs") and anchor in the now. We’ll practice:

Body scans: Tuning into physical sensations without judgment.

Breathwork: Using your breath as an instant calm switch.
Great for over-thinkers who need to quiet the mental noise and ground themselves.

4. Solution-Focused Therapy: Your Future’s Cheerleader
This approach skips the "Why am I like this?!" spiral and jumps straight to:

Your strengths: What’s already working? (Hint: You’re coping better than you think.)

Small wins: Tiny steps toward your goals ("What’s one thing you’ll do differently this week?").
Perfect if you’re impatient with traditional therapy and want to focus on progress, not problems.

Why This Mix Works
I blend these approaches because anxiety isn’t one-size-fits-all—neither is healing. Whether you need to rewire thoughts (CBT), make peace with them (ACT), stay present (mindfulness), or build momentum (solution-focused), we’ll tailor a plan that fits your life and get you living the life you want.