ANXIETY COUNSELING BASED IN SAN DIEGO, ONLINE ACROSS CA & MA
Spend less time worrying & more time enjoying life.
You’re constantly stressed about something—work, health, family, finances, time—and you’re exhausted.
Your anxiety can sometimes feel like a double-edged sword. On one hand, it drives you to achieve and maintain high standards. On the other, a crippling fear of disappointing others or failing leaves you frazzled more often than not. Now, it’s starting to affect your closest relationships. You feel disengaged, fight more often with people you care about, and set unrealistic expectations for yourself and others—which only adds to your stress in the end.
And slowing down or reevaluating seems impossible, because your mind races with worst-case scenarios, convincing you that if you do pause, everything will fall apart.
Maybe you’ve been feeling…
Out of control of your thoughts or emotions
Burnt out in both your personal and professional lives
Physical pain in your neck or back as a result of ongoing stress
Resentful of the people around you
Like no matter what you do, you’re never good enough
Therapy can help you tap into confidence & be kind to yourself through the ups and downs.
My approach
Together, we’ll reflect, gain new insights, & break the patterns you’re feeling stuck in.
When we begin working together, my first priority is to make sure you feel comfortable to speak freely. We'll spend some time getting to know each other, and I'll create a safe space in our sessions where you can openly share your experiences and challenges. Building this foundation is an essential part of the process, as it sets the stage for everything we’ll do together.
Once we're on the same page, we'll set goals that are meaningful to you. This is a collaborative effort to ensure they reflect your personal values and align with your vision for your life. Your active participation in setting these goals will help you feel invested in the work we do and empower you to get the most out of it.
You’ll walk away with tangible skills to help you manage anxious thoughts.
As we delve deeper, we'll explore how anxiety affects various aspects of your life. I’ll sometimes assign homework, and ask you to complete exercises like thought logs to help us gain insights into your thinking patterns. Using these insights, we'll practice skills to help manage your anxiety together. This might mean roleplaying a difficult conversation to practice setting boundaries, or trying out the tools you’ll learn in-session.
We'll also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to challenge worries and replace them with a more down-to-earth perspective. Regular check-ins will help us monitor your progress, and we'll celebrate your successes (big or small) together. When you've reached the initial goals we set, we’ll decide if there's more to work on and, if so, set new ones to journey toward.
Specialized therapy for anxiety can help you…
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Learn to change your inner monologue to be supportive rather than critical.
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Set boundaries and communicate your wants and needs even in uncomfortable or confrontational situations.
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Understand which patterns of thinking aren’t serving you and bring distorted thoughts back into balance with reality.
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Know what triggers you, recognize what anxious thoughts feel like, and be able to respond differently.
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Identify what’s really important to you and make choices that are in alignment with your values.
Contact me
Get in touch.
Take the first step toward creating the life you truly want. Schedule a free 20-minute consultation with me. I’ll answer your questions, and you can decide if I’m the right therapist for you.
You deserve to have more calm in your life.
It’s time to stop avoiding your anxiety & start listening to what it’s trying to tell you.
let’s get started
Questions?
FAQs
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Anxiety can lead to physical symptoms such as a racing heart, sweaty palms, or stomach issues. These symptoms are part of the body's natural "fight or flight" response to stress. Through the tools and skills you learn in therapy, you can manage anxious thoughts and calm your body down before severe physical symptoms take over.
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Anxiety often feels like a persistent sense of worry or fear, sometimes without a clear reason. It can feel like your mind is constantly racing, making it hard to focus or relax. Therapy can help you understand the roots of these thoughts and feelings, and give you the tools to feel more in control.
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Yes, anxiety can affect the brain by altering how it processes stress and emotions. Over time, chronic anxiety can make it harder to manage everyday stress and can impact overall mental health. Together, we’ll work to bring your mind back to a state of balance and learn to function differently so you can start feeling better.