Anxiety Therapy

Is anxiety overwhelming you?

  • Do you feel overwhelmed by persistent thoughts that won’t go away? Do you feel stuck and unable to make decisions, constantly worried about the past or the future? Anxiety can develop for many different reasons—trauma, life transitions, genetic vulnerability, stressful relationships, perfectionism, or simply the pressures of everyday life. When anxiety takes hold, it can feel like your mind won’t turn off, no matter how hard you try.

    Anxiety often creates overwhelming thoughts and emotions that feel impossible to slow down or change. You might find yourself replaying old conversations, catastrophizing future scenarios, or struggling to relax even when you’re not sure why. You may notice tension in your body, difficulty sleeping, irritability, or a constant sense of dread. These experiences are incredibly common—but they don’t have to control your life.

    Anxiety is both emotional and physical. It affects your thoughts, mood, and behaviors, but it also impacts your nervous system, attention, memory, and overall sense of safety. When your brain perceives something as a threat—real or imagined—it activates automatic responses that are meant to protect you. But when this system becomes overactive, anxiety can show up even in situations where you are safe.

    You may be experiencing:

    Racing thoughts or intrusive worries you can’t turn off

    Difficulty making decisions or constant second-guessing

    Pressure to be perfect or fear of doing the wrong thing

    Physical symptoms such as chest tightness, restlessness, headaches, or stomach issues

    Avoidance of situations that trigger fear or discomfort

    Overthinking past events or imagining worst-case scenarios in the future

    Feeling mentally or emotionally stuck

How anxiety therapy can help you feel more in control

  • Therapy for anxiety is a powerful way to break free from these patterns, gain clarity, and reconnect with parts of yourself that anxiety has overshadowed.

    Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety is one of the most effective, research-backed approaches for reducing worry and creating meaningful change. CBT helps you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—and gives you tools to interrupt the cycles that keep anxiety going.

    CBT for anxiety can help you:

    Recognize and redirect unhelpful thoughts

    Reduce stress with self-care and mindfulness practices that actually fit your lifestyle

    Adjust to life transitions with more stability and confidence

    Build and maintain healthy boundaries across relationships, work, and family

    Make decisions with clarity and freedom, rather than fear

    Develop coping skills for moments of overwhelm

    Challenge the patterns that keep worry, fear, or perfectionism in control

    Anxiety therapy is not about getting rid of anxiety—because anxiety is a natural human emotion. Instead, it helps you change your relationship with anxiety so it no longer dictates your decisions and your life. Let’s work together to help you regain control over your thoughts, emotions, decisions . . . and your life!

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