FEEL MORE IN CONTROL, WITHOUT HAVING TO BE PERFECT.
Therapy for anxiety in Atlanta and online across the state of Georgia.
Learn to calm the worry, turn down the inner critic, and care for yourself with compassion.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or exhausted from trying to keep it all together, you’re not alone. Anxiety is a feeling we all experience, but when it becomes intense and persistent, it can take a toll on your daily life. With the right support, it can get better.
How do you know if anxiety is affecting you?
You experience constant worries or intrusive thoughts that make it difficult to rest, take care of yourself, or feel connected in your relationships. Even during calm moments, it’s hard to stay present because your mind keeps pulling you into “what ifs” and worst case scenarios.
Perfectionism drives you to achieve, but also leaves you feeling not good enough. Your harsh inner voice tells you what you “should” be doing, but those expectations are often impossible to meet. You procrastinate, not out of laziness, but because doing things perfectly feels like the only option. You take care of the people in your life, but your own needs often fall to the bottom of the list. Asking for help feels like a failure, although you are carrying more than most people know.
Social settings bring up fears of judgment or rejection, making it hard to relax, speak up or be yourself. You may find yourself avoiding connection altogether, or staying stuck in relationships where you don’t feel safe or heard.
Sometimes you turn to alcohol, food, or other ways to quiet the anxiety, but the relief is only temporary. Therapy can offer you something long lasting: a chance to understand what’s beneath the worry, develop skills to manage it, and move forward with more clarity and self-compassion. You don’t have to do it all perfectly to start feeling better.
Therapy for anxiety offers a safe, supportive space to better understand your emotions, develop tools to manage worry, and begin to feel more present and at peace in your daily life.
HOW THERAPY WORKS
You don’t have to keep feeling stuck in the cycle of anxiety.
One benefit of therapy is gaining a deeper understanding of your anxiety and the underlying causes behind it. Together, we’ll compassionately explore how anxiety shows up in your life and uncover the roots beneath it. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space to express your emotions, untangle your worries and fears, and build healthy coping skills.
In our work together, you’ll develop a toolbox of effective strategies to manage anxiety in your daily life. My approach includes techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, and mindfulness-based relaxation skills.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the powerful connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Using CBT, we’ll work together to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel your anxiety. We’ll also look at how these patterns impact communication and relationships, helping you build stronger boundaries, self-confidence, and emotional resilience.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a compassionate framework for understanding the different parts within you - like an inner critic, perfectionist, or protector - that try to keep you safe. Instead of pushing these parts away, we’ll approach them with curiosity and care. By building a relationship with them, you can heal old wounds, resolve internal conflicts, and create a greater sense of inner peace.
Mindfulness and Relaxation techniques are tools to help you stay grounded in the present moment. We’ll practice mindfulness exercises, deep breathing, and grounding exercises that you can use anytime anxiety feels overwhelming. Over time, mindfulness can help you reconnect with your body, calm racing thoughts, and find more peace in your daily life.
You deserve to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected. Therapy can help you take those first steps towards lasting change.
Therapy for anxiety can help you…
Recognize and understand your physical and emotional signs of anxiety
Feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions
Soften your inner critic and build a kinder relationship with yourself
Let go of perfectionism that keeps you feeling stuck and overwhelmed
Worry less about the future and enjoy the present moment more fully
Strengthen your sense of self-worth and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships
Frequently asked questions about therapy for anxiety
FAQs
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People experience anxiety in different ways, but common mental and physical symptoms can include:
Feeling light-headed or dizzy
A pit in your stomach or digestive discomfort
Restlessness and trouble sleeping
Rapid breathing and heart rate
Sweating and sudden hot flashes
Muscle tension or feeling physically on edge
A sense of impending doom
Racing or ruminating thoughts
Trouble concentrating or feeling mentally foggy
Constant or excessive worrying
Isolation and withdrawing from social situations
Irritability or feeling easily overwhelmed
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In therapy, we’ll work together to better understand what is triggering your anxiety and develop new supportive ways to cope. I use a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you recognize and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, Internal Family Systems (IFS) to heal and support the parts of you that carry worry or self-criticism, and mindfulness and relaxation skills to help you feel more grounded in the present. Our work will focus on helping you feel calmer, more confident, and more in control of your emotions.
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The length of therapy depends on your individual goals, the severity of your symptoms, and how deeply you want to work. Some clients feel noticeable improvements within a few months, while others choose to continue longer-term therapy to address underlying patterns like perfectionism, self-criticism, or long-standing anxiety habits. We’ll work together to create a plan that feels right for you.
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If you’re looking for extra support outside of therapy, there are many tools and resources that can support your healing journey. Here are a few of my favorites:
Books:
Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristen Neff
The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne
Apps for Mindfulness & Anxiety Support:
Headspace - guided meditations and anxiety specific tracks
iBreathe - guided breathing exercises
Helpful Websites:
Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Download Your Free Anxiety Resources Guide HERE
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I invite you to reach out and schedule a free 15-minute consultation. It’s a chance for us to connect, talk through any questions you have, and determine if working together feels like the right fit.
Once we have scheduled your first appointment, I’ll send over my new client forms for you to complete electronically. These forms include your consent to begin therapy and some helpful background information. We’ll use this information to guide our first few sessions and begin developing your individualized therapy goals.
We will meet regularly - most clients start with weekly sessions - to create a consistent space where you can feel seen, supported, and start to make meaningful changes. Over time, you can expect to feel more in control and more connected to yourself. Learn more.