Anxiety

Anxiety is a natural human response. Most people feel “normal” levels of anxiety from time to time. Left untreated, however, anxiety can manifest in harmful ways, disrupting relationships, work, and overall well-being.

Anxiety may be a problem if

• your feelings of anxiety are very strong or last for a long time

• your fears or worries are out of proportion to the situation

• you avoid situations that might cause you to feel anxious

• your worries feel very distressing or are hard to control

• you find it hard to go about your everyday life or do things you enjoy.

Not everyone will exhibit the same signs or symptoms of anxiety. Some people might experience more physical symptoms, while others might struggle more with anxious thoughts or behaviors. Additionally, the intensity, frequency, and duration of these symptoms can vary greatly. Understanding these variations is key to providing effective support. 

Anxiety often creates thoughts that feel real but are not true. Your mind is trying to keep you safe but it is overdoing it, and you sometimes we cannot trust it as a source of truth. With practice you will be able to slow things down and untangle those anxious thoughts. You will learn how to have a gentler conversation with yourself about who you are and how you are showing up in the world.

Together we will build skills and empower you to navigate your anxiety, develop resilience, and experience a greater sense of calm and confidence. My approach is personalized for you, blending options like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), exposure techniques, lifestyle adjustments, mindfulness-based practices, somatic (mind-body) practices, and self-compassion.