Living with anxiety can feel like you're stuck on a hamster wheel, but you have the power to break free and find peace.
You’re trying your best, but the constant worry, anxious thoughts, and uncertainty about the future make it hard to move forward. Instead, you overthink situations, avoid things that feel overwhelming, and doubt yourself. You’re juggling so much, yet it feels like you can’t catch up. You feel like you’re spiraling out of control, exhausted, and unable to relax.
Anxiety makes life challenging, but it doesn’t define you. Anxiety is something that moves through you—and you are fully capable of moving beyond it. Starting therapy is a powerful step toward finding calm in your mind, relaxing your body, and creating a more peaceful, balanced life.
Anxiety is part of the human experience - but it doesn't have to control your life.
It’s normal to feel nervous or worried from time to time. Sometimes, anxiety acts as a call to action, nudging you to focus on something important and motivating you to address it.
Other times, anxiety can feel overwhelming and persistent, showing up when your mind and body perceive danger—even when none exists. This is your nervous system’s way of trying to protect you by activating the fight-or-flight response.
But when anxiety becomes frequent or intense, it often stems from fears about the future or a deep sense of losing control. You may find yourself stuck in cycles of worry, imagining worst-case scenarios that haven’t yet come to pass. This fear of the unknown can paralyze you, making it difficult to make decisions, take action, or fully engage in the present moment.
Anxiety can feel like an unrelenting force that holds you back from living fully and freely. It can impact your relationships, your ability to pursue goals, and leave you feeling disconnected from your true self.
You don’t have to navigate this on your own. You are worthy of support. With the help of holistic therapy, you can heal from anxiety, regain a sense of control, and rediscover a sense of balance and ease. Healing from anxiety is a journey, and I’m here to walk alongside you, one step at a time.
"Anxiety: It can make you feel so overwhelmed that you have trouble doing simple things. Breathe. Take things one small step at a time. You’ve got this."
– Karen Salmansohn
Together, we can work on:
I take a holistic integrative approach to therapy that goes beyond just managing symptoms. Anxiety is multi-faceted, and true healing requires nurturing all parts of you—your mind, body, and soul. Together, we’ll explore and heal the underlying causes of your anxiety, helping you reconnect with your inner calm, resilience, and sense of self. Here’s how we can work together:
Getting to the root - We’ll explore the underlying sources of your anxiety— identifying triggers, patterns, and past experiences that fuel your worry. Understanding these root causes allows us to reduce your anxiety more effectively and build a foundation for long-term relief and inner peace.
Healing the mind-body connection - Strengthen the mind-body connection to release tension and stress caused by anxiety. Through body awareness and grounding techniques, you’ll process overwhelming emotions and feel more centered in your daily life.
Processing anxiety triggers - We’ll work through past and present experiences that trigger anxiety, helping you release emotional and physical tension while regaining control over your responses.
Building resilience and reducing overwhelm - Develop emotional resilience and practical strategies to navigate overwhelming situations. Learn to stay grounded in the present moment and build the strength to face future challenges with calm and confidence.
Reframing anxious thoughts and cultivating self-compassion - We’ll identify and challenge anxious thought patterns—especially fears about uncertainty and the future. Instead of trying to control every outcome, you’ll shift your focus to embracing the present, reducing worry, and developing a more balanced, compassionate mindset.
Reconnecting with your soul - Rediscover your inner peace and sense of purpose, healing beyond anxiety by reconnecting with your true self. If spiritual growth is part of your goal, we’ll create space for that as well. Strengthen your sense of self-trust, empowering you to rely on your intuition and judgment in the face of anxiety, navigating life with greater confidence and clarity.
Reclaiming your power -
Reconnect with your inner strength and self-worth. You’ll learn to make choices that align with your values, regain control over your anxiety, and create a life of peace and fulfillment.
Anxiety FAQ’s
What are the symptoms of Anxiety? Anxiety can manifest in many ways, impacting your mind, body, and emotions. While everyone’s experience is unique, many of these symptoms align with those outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) for anxiety-related conditions. Racing Thoughts Persistent worry or overthinking, often jumping from one fear or scenario to the next. Physical Tension Tightness in the chest, rapid heartbeat, headaches, or muscle aches caused by prolonged stress. Restlessness Feeling unable to sit still, often paired with a sense of unease or agitation. Difficulty Concentrating Trouble staying focused or completing tasks due to intrusive thoughts or worry. Sleep Disruptions Struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or waking up feeling unrested. Irritability Feeling easily annoyed or on edge, especially in stressful situations. Avoidance Behaviors Steering clear of situations, people, or tasks that feel overwhelming or triggering. Digestive Issues Stomachaches, nausea, or other gastrointestinal problems linked to anxiety. Fatigue Feeling drained or exhausted, even without significant physical activity. Hypervigilance A heightened sense of alertness or feeling constantly “on guard.” If any of these resonate with you, you’re not alone. Recognizing these symptoms is the first step toward understanding your experience with anxiety. With compassionate support, you can learn to manage these challenges and move toward a life of greater peace and balance.
How do you treat anxiety? To support you in navigating and healing from anxiety, I use an integrative holistic approach that combines therapeutic modalities that address the connection between your mind, body, and soul. These approaches are tailored to meet your unique needs. Psychodynamic Therapy Explores how past experiences, relationships, and unresolved emotions influence your present thoughts, behaviors, and reactions. By getting to the root of these unconscious patterns, we can bring awareness to hidden emotional wounds and work through them in a deeper, more transformative way. Somatic Therapy Explore the mind-body connection to release tension and anxiety stored in the body, helping you feel more grounded. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Identify and challenge anxious thought patterns while developing healthier ways to respond to worry and fear. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) DBT helps you manage overwhelming emotions and anxious thoughts by teaching you skills to stay grounded and calm. We’ll work on strategies to handle intense feelings, reduce emotional reactivity, and build healthier ways to cope with anxiety. Mindfulness Practices Cultivate present-moment awareness to reduce rumination and create a sense of calm and balance. Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Foster self-compassion to quiet the inner critic and approach anxiety with understanding and kindness. Narrative Therapy Reframe your story around anxiety, shifting from feeling stuck to feeling empowered in your healing journey. Trauma-Informed Care Address anxiety that stems from unresolved trauma focusing on safety, connection, and empowerment. Each modality offers tools and insights to help you better understand and manage anxiety, empowering you to feel more in control of your life. Together, we’ll find the approaches that resonate most with you and your healing journey.