Anxiety Therapy

Grounded care for overfunctioning professionals navigating anxiety, perfectionism, and the quiet pressure to always be okay.

Anxiety can show up in many subtle and exhausting ways—through constant overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling like you always have to be “on.” It often masks deeper layers of stress and survival strategies your mind and body have developed over time. Anxiety therapy offers a compassionate space to slow down, notice these patterns without judgment, and begin to build tools for greater ease and rest. In this work, we’ll honor your resilience while exploring what it means to live with less pressure and more self-compassion. This process is rooted in trauma-informed care and tailored especially for overfunctioning adults seeking balance, safety, and a gentler way forward.

Understanding Anxiety: More than Just Worry

Anxiety shows up in many ways — from racing thoughts and tight muscles to difficulty saying no or feeling like you have to be “perfect” all the time. For many high-functioning adults, anxiety often disguises itself as overfunctioning, people-pleasing, or relentless overthinking. It can feel like your mind is stuck in a loop of “what ifs,” leaving you exhausted and disconnected from your own needs.

When anxiety becomes chronic, it can create a sense of being trapped in a cycle of stress, burnout, and self-judgment. You might find it hard to slow down, trust your instincts, or simply be present without feeling on edge.

Why Anxiety Feels So Hard to Manage

Anxiety isn’t just about worrying—it’s deeply tied to how your nervous system has learned to protect you. When you’ve lived with trauma or persistent stress, your body and brain can get stuck in patterns of hypervigilance and survival. This means that even in moments that feel safe, your body might still respond as if danger is near.

This can look like:

  • Constantly scanning for what might go wrong

  • Difficulty relaxing or saying no to others

  • Feeling responsible for everyone’s needs

  • Racing thoughts or overanalyzing every situation

  • Physical symptoms like tightness, headaches, or digestive upset

What to Expect in Our Work Together

My approach to anxiety therapy is grounded, warm, and trauma-informed. We’ll work together to understand your unique experience of anxiety and overfunctioning, uncover the underlying patterns that keep you stuck, and build practical tools that fit your life.

I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach or expecting you to change overnight. Instead, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you—offering mindfulness, DBT-informed skills, EMDR, and parts work to support healing from the inside out.

Sessions with me are a safe space where you can pause the constant doing, breathe into what’s really going on, and start to soften the pressure you put on yourself. You’ll learn to recognize your body’s signals, set boundaries without guilt, and cultivate more self-compassion—even on the hardest days.

You’re Not Alone

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve carried the weight of anxiety quietly for some time. You might worry that slowing down means falling behind, or that your feelings aren’t valid or worthy of attention.

Here, those worries are met with kindness and understanding. You don’t have to keep running on empty or striving for perfection to be worthy of care and healing.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re ready to stop running on empty and start living with more ease, I’d be honored to walk alongside you. Reach out anytime to schedule a consultation or session.

You deserve a therapy experience that honors your whole self—and that begins here.