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Anxiety (stress, panic, phobias, OCD)
Anxiety is one of the most common concerns that brings people to therapy. You may notice constant worrying, difficulty relaxing, trouble sleeping, physical tension, or a sense of dread that seems out of proportion to the situation. Even if anxiety has been part of your life for a long time, it can become more intense during transitions, high-pressure periods, or moments when your usual coping tools no longer feel effective.
Therapy offers a supportive space to understand the roots of your anxiety and how it affects your thoughts, emotions, and body. With the right support, you can learn skills to manage worry, interrupt unhelpful patterns, and feel more grounded and in control of your daily life. Many clients discover that they can reduce the intensity of their symptoms while building confidence in managing stress and uncertainty.
When anxiety is chronic and overpowering it can become disordered. The most common anxiety disorders seen at our practice are:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Persistent and excessive worry about everyday events, responsibilities, or future scenarios. Often includes restlessness, muscle tension, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and chronic trouble sleeping.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
A pattern of unwanted intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) used to reduce distress. These cycles can become time-consuming and interfere with daily life.
Panic Disorder
Recurrent and unexpected panic attacks involving intense fear, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, or dizziness. Many people also develop fear of future attacks or avoid situations that might trigger them.
Phobias
Strong and disproportionate fear of specific situations or objects, such as flying, animals, medical or dental procedures, or enclosed spaces. These fears often lead to avoidance and significant distress.
In therapy, you may explore and develop the following:
Understanding the triggers, thoughts, and physical sensations that contribute to your anxiety
Identifying patterns like overthinking, avoidance, people-pleasing, or perfectionism
Practicing strategies to manage worry, panic, or rumination
Learning grounding and emotion regulation skills to calm your nervous system
Building resilience when facing uncertainty, stress, or major life transitions
Strengthening self-compassion and increasing your sense of agency
If anxiety is affecting your well-being or preventing you from feeling like yourself, we can help. Book a consultation with one of our clinicians below.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Anxiety can include excessive worry, racing thoughts, trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and muscle tension. Some people also experience physical symptoms like a rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, or dizziness.
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Stress is usually tied to a specific situation and tends to ease once it passes. Anxiety is often more persistent, harder to control, and can feel out of proportion to what’s happening. If worry or physical tension is ongoing and interfering with daily life, it may be more than typical stress.
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Anxiety is commonly treated with therapy, medication, or a combination of both. In therapy, you can learn practical skills to manage symptoms while also understanding the underlying patterns that contribute to anxiety.
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Therapy helps you understand what’s driving your anxiety and how it shows up in your thoughts, body, and behavior. You’ll learn to recognize patterns like overthinking or avoidance and develop tools to feel more grounded and in control.
Ready to find your therapist?
Start with a brief conversation with one of our directors, senior psychologists who personally guide every match. We’ll take the time to understand what matters most to you and connect you with the therapist who is the best fit for your needs.