Therapy for Anxiety

Therapy for people experiencing Anxiety in San Diego and across California via telehealth.

Therapy for Anxiety

Anxiety is a natural human response designed to help us detect danger and stay safe. However, when the nervous system remains stuck in survival mode for extended periods of time, anxiety can begin to feel persistent, intrusive, and difficult to process.

Anxiety can develop in response to ongoing stress, major life transitions, unresolved experiences, burnout, relationship dynamics, or feeling emotionally unsafe. Anxiety is more complex than feeling stressed or overthinking. It often involves emotional, physical, cognitive, and nervous system reactions that can affect the entire body. Not everyone experiences anxiety in the same way, but some common experiences may include:

  • excessive worry or difficulty controlling worry

  • sudden waves of fear or panic

  • panic attacks

  • racing thoughts or overthinking

  • difficulty relaxing or “shutting off” the mind

  • restlessness or feeling on edge

  • irritability or frustration

  • muscle tension

  • fatigue or burnout

  • difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up with anxiety

  • avoidance of situations, conversations, or decisions

  • fear of uncertainty or needing constant reassurance

  • difficulty concentrating

  • nausea, chest tightness, dizziness, or rapid heartbeat

  • feeling disconnected from yourself or your surroundings during stress

  • existential fears, dread, or fear about the future

What is Anxiety?

Engaging in therapy for anxiety can help you better understand what is happening internally while also building practical tools to feel more grounded, present, and connected in your daily life. Many people seek therapy because anxiety has started affecting relationships, work, sleep, decision-making, self-esteem, or overall quality of life. Therapy can support people who experience:

  • chronic worry or overthinking

  • panic attacks or fear of panic attacks

  • social anxiety or fear of judgment

  • health anxiety

  • existential anxiety or fear about uncertainty, meaning, or mortality

  • perfectionism

  • difficulty relaxing or feeling safe in their body

  • dread, racing thoughts, or feeling constantly “on alert”

  • anxiety connected to past experiences or unresolved stress

My Approach

I use an integrative and individualized approach to address anxiety in therapy that combines insight, nervous system awareness, and practical coping strategies. Rather than only focusing on symptom reduction, therapy also explores the underlying patterns and experiences contributing to anxiety.

Together, we may explore:

  • what triggers or maintains anxiety patterns

  • underlying fears, beliefs, or unresolved experiences

  • how your nervous system responds to stress, anxiety, overwhelm, or panic

  • how anxiety may show up in relationships, identity, or daily life

  • tools and coping skills that actually fit your personal needs

  • ways to build emotional regulation, self-trust, and resilience

I incorporates evidence-based therapies including:

  • EMDR

  • ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Existential

  • Somatic and nervous system regulation skills

I support adults experiencing generalized anxiety, panic attacks, panic disorder, existential anxiety, chronic worry, dread, and anxiety connected to stressful or overwhelming life experiences or current events.

Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy for Anxiety

  • You do not need to wait until anxiety becomes debilitating to seek support. Therapy can help whenever anxiety begins affecting your wellbeing, relationships, work, sleep, or quality of life

  • There are many different evidence-based therapy approaches that are effective for treating anxiety. Meeting with a licensed therapist will give you insight on whether CBT, ACT, EMDR, somatic approaches, or other approaches would be best for you depending on your needs and goals.

  • Yes.
    Therapy can help individuals better understand panic attacks, identify triggers, regulate nervous system responses, and develop tools to reduce fear and avoidance related to panic symptoms.

  • Yes.
    Online therapy can be helpful for many people. Telehealth allows you to attend therapy from a private and familiar space, while still receiving support for anxiety.

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