Anxiety

Anxiety can show up as constant worry,catastrophizing, self-comparison, or getting stuck in loops of overthinking that are hard to step out of. For some, it comes up in specific situations like social settings. For others, it feels present much of the time, even when there is no clear reason for it.

People often find ways to cope with anxiety that make sense in the moment. This might look like putting things off, avoiding certain people or situations, or spending a lot of time preparing, double checking, or seeking reassurance. These responses can take up more time and energy than expected, and result in tension, irritability, fatigue, or feeling on edge.

How Therapy Can Help:

Therapy offers a place to slow things down in a structured way and take a closer look at what is happening for you. Together, we can explore the thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relational patterns connected to your anxiety. This includes noticing when certain patterns tend to show up and how you respond to them.

We may work on understanding how some coping strategies help in the short term but keep the cycle of anxiety going over time. We can also build awareness of how anxiety shows up in your body and what signals to look for.

My approach is calm, practical, and non judgmental. I tend to listen closely and reflect back patterns you may not have noticed yet. I’ll share what I’m noticing and check in with you about what fits, so it stays grounded in your experience.