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Therapy for Anxiety & Emotional Overwhelm

Restore balance and clarity to your thoughts and feelings.

You’re tired of feeling this much, this often

Anxiety and emotional overwhelm can take over your whole system. Your mind won’t stop racing, your body feels tense, and even small worries can snowball into hours of spiraling. One minute you’re holding it together, the next you’re flooded with guilt, dread, or irritability — and it feels impossible to find your way back to calm.

It’s like your brain never hits pause. You replay conversations, second-guess your choices, and anticipate worst-case scenarios before they even happen. An unanswered text, a work deadline, or a shift in someone’s tone can set off waves of worry and self-questioning. On the outside you might look composed, but inside you’re drained from constantly managing the storm.

It wears on you to seem fine on the outside while struggling so much on the inside. What you really want is to feel grounded, steady, and calm again — but right now, it feels like you’re just trying to make it through the day.

More than just worry

Anxiety doesn’t always show up as nervousness. Sometimes it feels like irritability you can’t shake, guilt for not doing enough, or shame for struggling when you “should” have it together. Other times it feels heavy—like sadness, low mood, or being so drained that you shut down. And sometimes it’s just hard to name at all: you only know you’re feeling a lot, it doesn’t make sense, and it leaves you weighed down.

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If you’ve been feeling this way, you’re not alone

Your thoughts spiral into worst-case scenarios, no matter how much you try to reason with them
You second-guess your decisions so much that you feel stuck or paralyzed
You feel on edge or irritable, like your body is constantly bracing for something to go wrong
Sleep doesn’t come easily—you lie awake, restless, or wake up already tense

It’s hard to be present — your mind is either racing ahead or caught in the past

Emotions hit fast and hard, and it feels like they never fully pass
You’ve lost interest in things that used to bring you joy
Your chest feels tight, your stomach churns, or your body feels tense for no clear reason
Sometimes you shut down or go numb, because it feels easier than feeling everything all at once

How we’ll work together

We’ll begin by slowing things down—making space for the racing thoughts and intense emotions without pressuring you to “fix it” or push them away. Our sessions will help you notice what’s happening in the moment—like when your mind spirals into worst-case scenarios, or when guilt, irritability, or heaviness suddenly hit—and begin to make sense of it, one step at a time.

From there, we’ll build tools you can use right away: practices to calm spiraling thoughts, regulate emotions that feel like they take over, and steady your body when it’s tense or restless. With practice, you’ll start to respond more effectively to stress instead of getting swept away by it.

Some sessions may be more hands-on and practical, others more reflective or body-based. We’ll follow what feels most supportive in the moment—whether that’s practicing grounding skills, unpacking a stressful situation, or gently exploring the deeper fears that keep your mind on high alert.

Over time, you’ll start to notice real change—not just in how you feel, but in how you live.

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therapy for anxiety & emotional well-being can help you…

Understand Your Triggers

Start recognizing what fuels your anxiety and emotional responses—so they stop catching you off guard. Gain clarity around old patterns, and begin responding instead of reacting.

Build Coping Strategies

Learn practices that calm your body, soothe spiraling thoughts, and help you move through intense emotions with more steadiness and ease.

Feel Present & Engaged

Experience moments of calm where your mind isn’t racing and your emotions don’t take over. Begin to enjoy rest, relationships, and daily life without constant tension.

Shift Limiting Beliefs

Uncover and challenge the beliefs that fuel your anxiety and inner critic. Begin to rewrite the internal messages that have kept you stuck, and relate to yourself with more kindness and self-trust.

Enjoy Life Without the Constant Pressure

Release the need to always be “on,” and discover what it’s like to rest, recharge, and get back to doing the things that bring you joy.

Worry Less, Live More

Learn how to step out of the cycle of “what ifs” and second-guessing so you can actually enjoy downtime, focus on conversations, and move through your day without being stuck in your head.

I want you to know:

Change is possible.

Let’s work together to break free from what’s been holding you back so you can start living life with relief and peace.

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Questions?

FAQs

There are! Various types of anxiety disorders are characterized by distinct triggers and symptoms. These include generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic, and phobias. Therapy will help you gain awareness into your triggers and recurring patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and develop skills to address your specific presentation of anxiety.
Emotional overwhelm often happens when your nervous system is overloaded—by stress, pressure, past experiences, or the constant need to keep it all together. In therapy, we’ll explore what’s contributing and help you create more space to breathe, process, and feel grounded.
If anxiety is affecting your sleep, your relationships, your ability to focus, or your overall peace of mind—it’s worth addressing. You don’t have to wait until it feels unmanageable to get support.
Click the button below to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with me. If we determine we’re a good fit to address your concerns, we’ll get you booked for your first appointment and get started!