Anxiety Therapy

Does It Feel Like Your Mind Never Stops?

If you're living with anxiety, you know it's not just about “being a worrier.” It’s a full-body, full-life experience that weaves itself into how you think, breathe, sleep, and move through the world. Even when things seem fine on the outside, your mind and body may remain braced, constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop.

You might find it hard to rest, slow down, or be fully present. Your thoughts race through to-do lists, past conversations, and future “what-ifs,” trying to prepare for every outcome. Even during peaceful moments, you may hear an inner voice warning you not to trust the calm, because something bad might happen if you’re not prepared.

You’re Always “Fine”… But Secretly Suffering

One of the most painful parts of anxiety is how invisible it can be. On the outside, you may seem calm, responsible, and high-functioning. You show up to work, manage tasks, and keep up appearances. Maybe people even admire your strength, without knowing how much pressure you're under.

Inside, though, your mind and body might be in a constant state of stress. You’ve learned to function through discomfort, but that doesn’t mean you’re okay. Support for anxiety doesn’t mean you’re weak; it means you’re ready to stop carrying it alone.

Anxiety Isn’t Just in Your Head—It’s in Your Body Too

Anxiety isn’t simply a mental or emotional challenge. It lives in the body. While intrusive thoughts and worry loops might dominate your inner dialogue, your body often carries the loudest signals of distress. You might feel:

tightness in your chest or throat
clenching in your jaw
a knot in your stomach
restlessness, fatigue, or trouble sleeping
racing heart, shallow breath, or dizziness

These aren’t “just in your head.” They are your nervous system’s way of saying, “I don’t feel safe.” When your body perceives a threat, real or remembered, it enters fight, flight, or freeze mode. And for many people, that mode never truly shuts off.

Over time, being stuck in this hyper-alert state becomes your baseline. It’s exhausting. And without the right tools, it’s easy to assume this is just how life is. But therapy for anxiety can help shift this pattern, gently and gradually, so you can feel calmer, grounded, and connected.

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“Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.”

— Charles Spurgeon

If you’re struggling with anxiety, you’re not alone!

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues, and also one of the most misunderstood.

About 1 in 5 adults experiences anxiety every year
Nearly 1 in 3 will face it in their lifetime
Young adults, ages 18–25, experience the highest rates, with over 30% reporting anxiety annually
Anxiety in new parents is also common—up to 20% of mothers experience postpartum anxiety, and nearly 25% during pregnancy.
Fathers and partners are affected, too, especially when one parent is already struggling. The shift into parenthood can overwhelm even the most prepared person.

Anxiety can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or how “put together” life may look from the outside. Anxiety treatment offers space to unpack what’s underneath and create new patterns that support your nervous system and emotional well-being.

Anxiety Therapy Can Help!

Anxiety therapy is not about getting rid of symptoms overnight. It’s about understanding the deeper message anxiety is trying to send. Often, anxiety is a protective response, one that developed because something inside didn’t feel safe.

Rather than suppress or “fix” anxiety, therapy invites curiosity:

What is this feeling trying to protect?
What part of me is afraid?
What do I actually need right now?

Anxiety counseling helps shift these patterns by supporting you to build a stronger, more compassionate relationship with yourself and your body. Over time, it becomes easier to trust your inner signals and feel more at ease—without the constant mental vigilance.

Common Fears About Starting Therapy for Anxiety

“What if I don’t know what to say?”
You don’t need to have the perfect words. Therapy is a space where everything you feel is welcome. You can go at your own pace.

“What if exploring my anxiety makes it worse?”
This is a valid concern. Exploring Anxiety can stir things up, but we’ll move slowly, focusing first on building safety and regulation, so nothing feels too overwhelming.

“What if I’m too anxious to even start?”
That’s okay. You’re not expected to feel ready, only willing. Even reaching out for help is a powerful act of courage.

“What if I find out something is really wrong with me?”
Often, what feels “wrong” is a wise, protective part of you doing its best to help. Therapy gently helps you understand that part, not fear it.

“What if I can’t be helped?”
When anxiety has been with you for a long time, hopelessness can take over. But healing doesn’t come from force; it comes from presence, support, and learning to meet yourself with care.

Somatic Therapy For Anxiety: A Body-Based Approach

In my work, I integrate somatic and mindfulness-based approaches to help anxiety shift from the inside out.

Somatic Experiencing - This gentle body-based therapy helps your nervous system discharge stress, settle from hyperarousal, and access states of calm. You’ll learn how to track physical sensations and respond with compassion, not urgency.

Inner Relationship Focusing - This method helps you turn toward anxious or overwhelmed parts of yourself with presence and kindness. Instead of trying to push those parts away, you learn to be with them in a grounded, healing way.

Cognitive Reframing - We’ll explore the thought loops and internal narratives that fuel your anxiety and gently rework them so they’re less self-critical and more supportive.

These approaches, combined with a warm, relational space, help create sustainable change, not just symptom management.

Anxiety Therapy Is a Space Where You Can Just Be

You don’t need to explain, perform, or fix anything here. Anxiety counseling is a space where all parts of you are welcome, even the parts that feel scared, stuck, or uncertain.

Healing doesn’t happen in a rush. It unfolds in the present moment, through steady, supported awareness. Together, we’ll create space for ease, trust, and self-compassion to take root.

Ready to Feel More Calm, Connected, and in Control?

If anxiety has been keeping you on edge, I invite you to take the first step. Schedule your free 20-minute phone consultation to learn how anxiety therapy can support you.

Not ready to book? That’s okay. Reach out through the contact form with any questions. I’m here when you’re ready.