Anxiety
Anxiety often shows up as a constant sense of urgency, overthinking or feeling on edge, even when everything appears fine on the outside. Rather than being a flaw, anxiety is a protective response shaped by past experiences. Therapy focuses on gently understanding these patterns and helping your nervous system feel safer, so you can respond to life with more calm, clarity, and choice.
When Your Mind Won’t Let You Rest
Anxiety can feel like living in a constant state of anticipation. You may find yourself always thinking a step ahead, scanning for what might go wrong, or feeling pressure to stay in control. Even when life appears stable on the outside, your body may not get the message. Sleep can feel elusive, thoughts may loop endlessly and moments meant for rest can feel surprisingly tense.
Many people with anxiety feel frustrated with themselves. You might wonder why you cannot just relax or why your nervous system reacts so strongly when there is no obvious danger. Over time, anxiety can shape how you move through the world, influencing decisions, relationships and your ability to trust yourself.
In therapy, anxiety is approached with curiosity rather than judgment. Often, it begins to make sense once we understand the experiences that taught your body to stay alert. Some parts of you may have learned that being prepared, vigilant or self monitoring was necessary in order to stay safe.
“In therapy, anxiety is approached with curiosity rather than judgment.”
As safety builds within the therapeutic relationship, these patterns can be explored more gently. Approaches such as Internal Family Systems help bring understanding to the protective role anxiety plays, while EMDR can support your nervous system in releasing what it no longer needs to hold. Over time, many clients notice they are able to respond rather than react, and experience moments of calm that feel genuine rather than forced.
If anxiety has been shaping your days or limiting your sense of ease, therapy can offer a space to slow down and feel supported. You’re welcome to reach out to learn more about working together and whether this approach feels right for you.