Therapy for Anxiety
Evidence-based therapy to help you worry less, feel more present, and reconnect with the life you want to live.
Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people seek therapy. Whether you’re struggling with constant worry, panic attacks, or anxiety that’s getting in the way of the life you want to live, therapy can help.
How We Approach Therapy for Anxiety
Our approach is grounded in evidence-based treatments and tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that keep your anxiety going and develop practical tools to help you respond differently.
Depending on your goals and experiences, treatment may incorporate:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Learn to make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward what matters to you.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills: Build skills for managing intense emotions and tolerating distress.
Exposure Therapy: Gradually approach feared situations and experiences rather than relying on avoidance.
Mindfulness-based strategies: Practice staying present without getting caught up in anxious thoughts.
Questions We Often Hear
How do I know if I have Anxiety?
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You may recognize yourself in some of these experiences:
Replaying conversations and wondering if you came across the way you intended.
Anticipating what might happen and spending more mental energy than you’d like trying to prepare.
Struggling to stay present because your mind is always several steps ahead.
Second-guessing yourself or getting caught in cycles of overthinking when making decisions.
Avoiding situations that feel overwhelming, uncomfortable, or difficult to predict.
Worrying about things you can't control, even when you know the worry isn’t helping.
Feeling pressure to keep everything under control or make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
Appearing calm on the outside while feeling tense, restless, or on edge internally.
Noticing anxiety affecting daily life, including your sleep, concentration, relationships, or ability to be present.
Experiencing physical symptoms, such as muscle tension, a racing heart, chest tightness, or restlessness.
You don’t need to relate to every example. Anxiety looks different for everyone. Together, we can better understand how it’s affecting your life and determine the approach that fits your needs.
What kind of Anxiety do you treat?
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We often work with adults experiencing:
Generalized Anxiety – Persistent worry, overthinking, and feeling on edge.
Social Anxiety – Fear of being judged or negatively evaluated in social situations.
Health Anxiety – Excessive worry about your health or physical symptoms.
Panic Attacks & Panic Disorder – Sudden episodes of intense fear and ongoing worry about having another panic attack.
Agoraphobia – Avoiding places or situations where escaping or getting help may feel difficult if anxiety or panic occurs.
Do I need to know what type of Anxiety I have in order to benefit from therapy?
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Nope! You don’t need to have a diagnosis or know exactly what type of anxiety you’re experiencing to seek support.
Together, we’ll explore how anxiety is showing up in your life and determine the approach that best fits your needs.
What will evidence-based therapy for anxiety actually be like?
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One thing that surprises many clients is how active therapy can be. Together, we'll work to:
Understand your anxiety: Explore what’s driving it and what may be keeping you stuck.
Practice new skills: Learn evidence-based strategies tailored to your experiences and goals.
Apply what you learn: Practice using these skills between sessions and in everyday situations.
Over time, you’ll build new ways of responding to anxiety so you can move more intentionally toward the life you want to live.