Therapy for Anxiety

Anxiety isn't always who you are, but it can start to feel that way.

You know what it's like to do, but being feels like a foreign concept.
Your mind rarely slows down. You replay conversations, anticipate what could go wrong, and wonder whether you're doing enough. You try to get things right, keep everyone happy, and stay one step ahead. Even when things are going well, it's hard to relax.
Maybe you've always thought of yourself as an overthinker, a perfectionist, or someone who worries about everything. You might look like you have it all together on the outside, while inside, you're exhausted from trying to keep everything together.
You want to feel present, but your mind keeps pulling you into the next worry. You want to trust yourself, but you second-guess your decisions. You want to believe you're enough, but there's always something more you feel you need to do to prove it.

What if anxiety is something you've been struggling with, not the entirety of who you are?

Sometimes, anxiety shows up as racing thoughts, constant worry, or feeling on edge. Other times, it looks like perfectionism, people-pleasing, overpreparing, or feeling responsible for everything and everyone around you.
And sometimes, underneath these patterns are deeper fears: that you're not enough, that you don't belong, that you'll disappoint someone, or that letting your guard down isn't safe.
You may have learned to work harder to feel worthy, anticipate problems to feel prepared, or look to others for reassurance that you're doing okay. These patterns may have helped you navigate difficult experiences, but they can also leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and unable to find rest.

You can spend so much of your life trying to prove you're enough that you forget you don't have to prove it at all.

In therapy, we can explore how anxiety shows up in your life, what may be contributing to it, and what keeps you feeling stuck. Together, we can work toward quieting the constant mental chatter, building trust in yourself, and learning to respond to uncertainty without feeling like you have to control everything.
I want therapy to be a place where you can let your guard down, be honest about what you've been carrying, and explore the parts of yourself that may have gotten lost beneath the worry, striving, and pressure to get everything right.

As a former musician and athlete, I understand how anxiety can sometimes help us prepare, focus, and perform. But anxiety can become exhausting when the drive that once helped us succeed makes it difficult to rest, feel present, or believe we're enough.

The goal isn't to become someone who never feels anxious. It's to understand your anxiety, develop new ways of responding to it, and discover that you can move through life without worry and fear always taking the lead.
Anxiety may be part of your experience, but it doesn't have to define who you are.
You deserve a life that feels like more than managing your anxiety. You deserve to feel present in it, too.

How anxiety shows up in your life

Anxiety doesn't look the same for everyone. Maybe you worry about everything that could go wrong, struggle to quiet your mind, or feel like you can never quite do enough. Maybe you appear confident and capable on the outside, but internally, you're questioning yourself, anticipating judgment, or feeling the pressure to get everything right.
You might recognize yourself in some of these experiences:

Persistent worry and overthinking
Your mind rarely slows down. You replay conversations, anticipate worst-case scenarios, and feel responsible for thinking through every possible outcome. Even when there's nothing urgent to worry about, it's difficult to feel at ease.
Social anxiety
You find yourself wondering what other people think of you, worrying about saying the wrong thing, or replaying interactions long after they've ended. You want to feel connected to others, but the fear of being judged, misunderstood, or rejected can make it difficult to relax and be yourself.
Perfectionism
You hold yourself to high standards and struggle to feel satisfied with what you've done. Mistakes feel bigger than they should, and even when you accomplish something, you quickly move on to the next thing you need to improve. Somewhere along the way, doing your best may have become feeling like you have to be the best — or at least never get it wrong.
Performance anxiety
Whether you're performing, competing, speaking, or working toward something that matters to you, the pressure to do well can become overwhelming. You may know you're capable, but worry, self-doubt, and fear of making mistakes get in the way of trusting yourself and enjoying what you're doing.
You might recognize yourself in one of these experiences or several of them at once. However anxiety shows up for you, you don't have to keep navigating it alone.

If any of this speaks to you, reach out and let’s talk. I’d love to support you in your journey.