Anxiety & Stress Therapy
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You're Keeping Up — But It's Costing You
You're getting through the days. But somewhere underneath the routine, there's a hum of dread that won't quiet down. You lie awake replaying conversations. You say yes when you mean no, because the alternative feels like too much to manage. You've started avoiding things — small things at first, then bigger ones, and you're not entirely sure when that started.
Anxiety doesn't always look like panic. Sometimes it just looks like exhaustion.
If worry is quietly shaping what you do, what you avoid, and how much of yourself you spend just holding it together, you don't have to keep doing that alone.
What You Might Be Carrying
You don't need the right words to describe it. But some of what brings people here sounds like this:
A sense of dread that follows you even when nothing is actually wrong
Thoughts that loop, about what you said, what might happen, what people think
A body that feels constantly braced: tight, wired, or too tired to rest
Avoidance that started small and has quietly started shrinking your world
If any of that feels familiar, you're not broken. These are patterns that made sense once. Therapy is a space to understand them, and to find your way out.
How Therapy Can Help
Anxiety tends to make more sense when you look at where it came from. In our work together, we slow that down, not to over-analyze, but to understand what your mind and body have been trying to protect you from, and whether those strategies are still working for you.
Over time, you may notice you're less hijacked by the thoughts that used to derail your whole day. Uncertainty becomes something you can sit with, rather than something that sends you spiraling. You start to trust yourself again, your instincts, your capacity to cope, your right to have needs without justifying them.
These aren't promises. But they're the kinds of shifts that become possible when you have a consistent, judgment-free space to do this work.
How We Work Together
Every person carries anxiety differently, so the approach is built around you, not a fixed protocol. Drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Humanistic principles, we'll work with whatever combination fits what you're actually dealing with.
CBT helps you identify and interrupt the thought patterns that feed worry. ACT shifts the focus from fighting your thoughts to changing your relationship with them. And underneath both, the Humanistic foundation means you set the direction, you know yourself better than any framework does. The goal is understanding, not correction.
What to Expect
Your first session is a conversation, not an intake form. We'll talk about what's been going on, what you're hoping for, and whether working together feels right. You don't need to have it figured out before you arrive.
Sessions are 50 minutes, and most people find a pace of every two to three weeks works well, though we'll find what actually fits your life. Between sessions, email is available if something comes up. And if you're not sure any of this is for you yet, there's a free consultation where you can ask questions before committing to anything.
Who This Is For
This tends to suit people who are functioning, sometimes high-functioning, but quietly burning out. Adults 18 and older, including LGBTQ+ clients and men who may not have found a space that felt like a fit before. You don't need a diagnosis, a crisis, or a clear explanation of what's wrong. Feeling ground down and not quite like yourself is enough.
Fees & Logistics
Sessions are $160 for 50 minutes. A sliding scale is available depending on your situation, worth asking about directly. Receipts are issued per session; if your benefits plan covers a Registered Psychotherapist, you can submit them for reimbursement. All sessions are online.
Cancellations require 24 hours' notice, with exceptions discussable in advance. Everything shared in sessions is confidential, with limited legal exceptions (such as risk of harm). I hold Registration #12211 with the CRPO and am authorized for independent practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a diagnosis to start?
No. Most people who reach out aren't diagnosed with anything — they're just tired of feeling the way they feel. A label isn't a requirement for getting support.
What if I've tried therapy before and it didn't work?
It's worth talking about. Fit matters — both the relationship and the approach. If what you've tried before hasn't landed, that doesn't mean therapy can't help. It may just mean this is a different kind of conversation.
How long does this usually take?
There's no fixed answer. Some people notice real shifts within a few months; others find ongoing work valuable as life keeps changing. We check in as we go, you're not locked into anything.
This Can Be the Start of Something Different
You don't have to be certain before you reach out. Most people aren't. Email with questions, or book a free consultation, no pressure, no commitment required.