When I first searched “counseling for anxiety near me,” I didn’t realize I was carrying more than just generalized anxiety. What I found, with the help of a deeply supportive therapist, was that my anxiety had layers—rooted in trauma, attachment wounds, and the stories I told myself about my worth. This kind of complex emotional […]
Category: Anxiety
Root Pain of Anxiety
How to Work with the Root Pain of Anxiety I’ve been there—the endless “what ifs,” the racing heart, the fear that something bad is about to happen. It’s exhausting. You might be trying everything: breathing exercises, self-help books, meditation apps. And maybe they help… for a moment. But then the anxiety creeps back in. Why? […]
How Loneliness Fuels Anxiety — And What You Can Do About It
Loneliness isn’t just a feeling—it’s a physiological state that can quietly fuel anxiety. When we feel isolated, our nervous system can slip into chronic alert, scanning for connection but finding none. Over time, this unmet need for human closeness can deepen emotional distress and amplify anxious thoughts. In counseling for anxiety, loneliness is often the […]
Counseling for Anxiety: How to Maximize the Power of a Client’s Coping Strategies
When my clients struggle with anxiety, they often lean on familiar coping strategies to find temporary relief. These techniques can include deep breathing, grounding exercises, journaling, or reframing thoughts—tools many clinicians routinely teach. But what if these go-to methods are only scratching the surface of the issue? What happens when coping strategies stop being effective? […]
How to Expand Your Tolerance for Anxiety: A Process-Based Approach to Healing
How to Expand Your Tolerance for Anxiety: A Process-Based Approach to Healing Anxiety isn’t the enemy. In fact, trying to get rid of it completely may be the very thing that makes it worse. This guide explores how shifting your mindset about anxiety—from something to eliminate to something to work with—can help you build long-term […]
How to Transform Anxiety from Fear to Confidence
Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to control your life. With the right tools, anxiety can be transformed from a constant fear response into a source of energy, awareness, and even confidence. Understanding the Anxiety Equation One of the most practical tools to understand anxiety is Dr. Christine Padesky’s equation: Anxiety = Overestimation […]
Four Core Strategies to Neutralize Stress and Anxiety
Evidence-Based Techniques to Calm the Mind, Regulate the Body, and Build Resilience Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Anxiety affects millions of people every year and can show up as racing thoughts, tension, sleeplessness, or a constant sense of dread. The good news? Anxiety is manageable—and you don’t need to fight it. Instead, you […]
Counseling Tools to Help You Break the Anxiety Loop
If you’ve ever found yourself caught in a loop of anxiety—where your heart races, your thoughts spiral, and nothing seems to calm you down—you’re not alone. We understand how overwhelming anxiety can feel, and we draw from both clinical expertise and cutting-edge research to provide effective counseling tools for anxiety and help you find real […]