Therapy for Anxiety

Anxiety is something we all experience at times—before a big presentation, a first date, or an important decision.

But for some people, it becomes more than a passing feeling.

Over time, it becomes more frequent, more intense, and harder to manage—starting to affect your day-to-day life.

What Anxiety Can Feel Like

You may find yourself:

• Feeling constantly on edge, restless, or overwhelmed

• Overthinking decisions or imagining worst-case scenarios

• Struggling to relax, even when you have the time

• Avoiding situations that feel uncomfortable or uncertain

• Struggling to start something new but feeling like it’s too hard or might go wrong

• Having difficulty focusing or staying present

• Trouble falling or staying asleep

• Experiencing uncomfortable physical sensations, like a pit in your stomach

At first, avoiding certain situations may bring relief.

But over time, it can start to limit your life and keep you feeling stuck.

How Anxiety Shows Up

In Your Body

Anxiety can show up physically as muscle tension, a racing heart, shortness of breath, or an upset stomach. You may feel restless, on edge, or unable to fully relax.

In Your Thoughts

Anxiety often involves a constant stream of thoughts—worrying about what might happen, replaying past situations, or trying to predict and prevent problems. Even when you know something logically, it can still feel hard to quiet your mind.

Types of Anxiety I Work With

Anxiety can take different forms, and therapy can be tailored to your specific experience.

• Generalized Anxiety — ongoing worry about multiple areas of life, even when there isn’t a clear reason

• Social Anxiety — fear of being judged, criticized, or embarrassed in social or performance situations

• Specific Phobias — intense fear of certain situations or objects, such as flying, heights, or medical procedures

• Chronic Stress and Burnout — feeling overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, and constantly under pressure. While stress is a natural response designed to help you handle challenges, ongoing stress can take a toll on your mental and physical health and lead to burnout.

How Therapy Can Support You

• Feel more grounded and present in your daily life

• Learn how to respond to anxiety in a different, more effective way

• Reduce overthinking and quiet your mind

• Change your relationship with uncertainty

• Develop coping skills to manage anxiety and panic in the moment

• Improve sleep and your ability to relax

• Reduce physical tension, including symptoms like muscle tightness, headaches, and stomach discomfort

• Gradually face situations you’ve been avoiding to build a fuller, more meaningful life

My approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and parts work, and is tailored to your specific needs and patterns.

Online Therapy for Anxiety in Illinois, Washington, Indiana, and Michigan

Therapy is offered virtually, making it easier to access support without adding more stress to your schedule.

I provide online therapy for adults experiencing anxiety across Illinois, Washington, Indiana, and Michigan

If anxiety has been taking up more space in your life than you’d like, therapy can help you better understand what’s happening and begin to respond to it differently.