Anxiety Therapy

FOR INDIVIDUALS IN PENNSYLVANIA, NEW YORK, & NEW JERSEY

Do you find yourself relentlessly worrying and feeling overwhelmed?

Despite your successes, worries and “what if’s” are constantly wracking your brain, and even keeping you up at night. You’re paralyzed by your thoughts while your heart is racing and your chest feels tight. You’re constantly comparing yourself to others, being self-critical, and overthinking every decision.

The sense of overwhelming dread is looming over you as if something terrible is about to happen. You’re stuck in a spiral of unhelpful thoughts and feelings, and it’s getting in the way of feeling happy and present.

Carrying this stress and constant worrying is exhausting. You’re always wondering when the other shoe is going to drop. You can’t escape feeling overwhelmed, even in your sleep, because your mind is always racing.

Anxiety can feel crippling and prevent you from thriving in your personal life, excelling in your career, and fostering strong relationships. If you resonate with this experience, know that you don’t have to suffer from constant worry and fear.

What exactly is anxiety?

Anxiety is a common feeling. It's how your brain responds to stress and warns you of impending danger. Sometimes that stress might motivate you, keep you focused, and inspire you to take action and problem-solve different issues. However, anxiety disorders go beyond brief moments of fear or worry. When that worry becomes intense, excessive, and persistent around everyday situations, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health conditions in the U.S. affecting about 40 million Americans.

There are several types of anxiety disorders including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (categorized by a constant feeling of being overwhelmed and excessive worry about everyday things); Panic Disorder (categorized by sudden, temporary feelings of fear and strong physical reactions in response to ordinary, non-threatening situations; and Social Anxiety Disorder (categorized by overwhelming worry and self-consciousness with daily social situations).

How do I know if I’m experiencing anxiety?

Although everyone experiences anxiety differently, it frequently has a profoundly distressing impact on a person's mental health as well as their physical well-being.

- Feelings of dread or fear
- Feeling on edge
- Difficulty focusing on anything other than worries
- Feeling restless and jittery
- Irritability
- Needing constant reassurance
- Uncontrollable, obsessive thoughts
- Feeling unable to stop worrying or as though horrible things would occur if you do
- Worrying about anxiety itself, such as worrying about potential panic attacks
- Increased heart rate
- Breathing rapidly
- Sweating or hot flashes
- Upset stomach and nausea
- Difficulty falling and/or staying asleep
- Poor appetite
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Muscle tension
- Pins and needles
- Shaking or trembling
- Frequent urination or diarrhea

What is high-functioning anxiety?

The term "high-functioning anxiety" refers to a person who, although having anxiety, externally appears to manage the demands of everyday living. They may appear unflappable on the outside, but they're actually struggling with anxious and worrisome thoughts.

If you have high-functioning anxiety, you might appear productive, outgoing, well-organized, and goal-oriented. You could even be perceived as a model student or employee. However, your underlying anxiety can still have negative effects on your life. Individuals with high-functioning anxiety tend to overthink things, strive for perfection and unrealistic expectations, and frequently seek reassurance from others.

Work together with an anxiety therapist so you can get out of the mental quicksand and embrace the unknown with confidence.

Therapy for anxiety with me looks like:

Learning the differences between anxiety and stress;
Recognizing and understanding how anxiety affects your body;
Identifying thoughts that trigger anxious feelings;
Understanding behavior patterns that reinforce anxious thinking;
Learning tools to reduce worry and feel more grounded.

My unique approach as an anxiety therapist is rooted in self-discovery and exploration free from judgment, blame, or shame. We’ll work together to explore the ways you’ve adapted to stressors and utilized your strengths to survive.

Through collaboration with me, we’ll identify resources to gain insight and bring awareness to unhelpful thinking patterns and discover strategies to reframe stuck thoughts. Our work will help you focus on being more present and practice coping skills that allow you to embrace new experiences with increased confidence. Find relief from anxiety and enjoy life more fully.