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Anxiety Therapy for Sensitive Souls
Guiding you from worry to peace.
“It feels like no matter how hard I try, it’s never enough.”
“I always feel different, like I don’t fit in anywhere.”
“It feels like I’m constantly wearing a mask, just to get through the day.”
Sound familiar?
I get it.
You try so hard and do so much. But it feels like it’s never enough.
You wake up already feeling overwhelmed. As you think about everything that you should have done differently yesterday and the day before, you’re not feeling optimistic about today.
But you push yourself to keep moving forward, because the weight of expectations – yours and everyone else’s – is heavy.
The work day brings so many challenges:
Feeling anxious or overwhelmed during social interactions
Taking on too much work because it’s hard to set boundaries
Struggling to express thoughts and feelings
Dealing with sensory overload and struggling to focus
Striving for perfection to avoid criticism
As you move through the day,
You’re hyper-aware of how others perceive you. You overthink interactions, replay conversations, and double- and triple-check your emails and texts before hitting “send.” It’s hard to speak up when you have ideas — because when you think too long about it, you convince yourself that your ideas aren’t very good, anyway.
Throughout the day, meetings and social interactions drain your energy. You try to play it cool, but all you can focus on is making sure you don’t say the wrong thing.
By the end of the day, you’re beyond drained. As you silently listen to coworkers make evening plans, you wonder, “How does anyone have the energy?”
Evenings go by too fast when you finally have time to recharge, and the weight of the day’s challenges seems to linger. As you try to relax after work, racing thoughts remind you of every stress of the day. And every possible stressful moment of tomorrow.
You feel constantly overwhelmed by the thought that you’re not doing enough – and you are not enough.
At home, every unfinished task feels like a reminder that you’re not keeping up like you think you should. It’s hard to relax when you can’t stop thinking about how you’re falling short.
Late at night, the self-doubt intensifies. You replay stressful moments from the day, thinking about how you’ve disappointed everyone and all the ways you could have done better.
The world is a stressful place for sensitive people.
Anxiety makes it even more overwhelming.
It’s like an invisible burden that adds weight to every step, making even the simplest task seem monumental.
It can even affect your relationships and friendships:
Prioritizing others' needs over your own – saying “Yes, I’d love to!” when you really mean “Oh, hell no.”
Worrying about being a burden
Comparing yourself to others, second-guessing interactions, or wondering if your friends or loved ones actually like you.
Struggling to set boundaries on your time and energy
Avoiding conflicts and trying to hide your feelings to “keep the peace.”
Late at night, as you struggle to quiet your anxious thoughts, you wish you could let go of this anxiety and self-doubt. All you want is to feel confident in who you are.
Helping you feel confident in who you are.
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Improve Coping Skills
Imagine waking up with a sense of calm and purpose, feeling hopeful about the day ahead. With strategies to help you create a more organized daily routine, getting through the day becomes easier. You achieve what matters to you, without getting stuck in self-doubt.
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Rediscover Strengths
Imagine a life where you can quiet that inner critic, and start believing that you ARE enough. You confidently ask for that raise you deserve. You’re not afraid to start a conversation. You keep busy with hobbies and interests you enjoy, and you’re not afraid to try new things. You’re proud of yourself.
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Boost Confidence
Picture a life where you’re comfortable expressing your thoughts and feelings. You set boundaries on your time and energy, even if it means taking “Sure, no worries” out of your vocabulary. You speak up at work, whether it’s to share an idea or take credit for your accomplishments. Your relationships feel more supportive and balanced.
My approach
I use a person-centered, strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy for highly sensitive people with anxiety.
We’ll create a space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to make changes in your life.
I prioritize creating an environment where you feel comfortable — because this supportive and trusting relationship will be important as you’re reconnecting with your strengths and learning to silence your inner critic.
Together, we’ll explore your thoughts and feelings and identify the barriers that have been holding you back from your goals. I’ll help you develop personalized coping strategies that fit your life, so you can manage your day with greater ease.
As we move forward in therapy, you’ll gain the confidence you need to thrive.
You deserve to spend less time feeling anxious and overwhelmed, and more time feeling confident and at ease.
Therapy for Anxiety can help you…
Learn strategies to manage and reduce anxiety
Challenge negative thoughts and boost self-esteem
Build assertiveness and reduce anxiety in social situations
Improve communication and interpersonal skills
Establish healthy boundaries for a fulfilling social life — whatever that looks like for you
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High sensitivity is a personality trait, while anxiety disorders involve persistent and excessive worry. Therapy can help to distinguish between sensitivity and anxiety, offering tools to manage both.
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Yes. We’ll work together to explore your symptoms of social anxiety, develop strategies to calm your nervous system, and strengthen your confidence in social interactions.
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Absolutely. My person-centered approach ensures that therapy interventions are tailored to your unique needs. We may practice mindfulness skills to reduce anxiety and stress, or communication skills so you can confidently express your thoughts and feelings.
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During our work together, I may use parts of various evidence-based treatment modalities, including Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
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Navigate to the Contact page or click the button below to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. You can learn more about anxiety therapy and see if we’d make a good team to work toward your goals.
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