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Therapy for anxiety in Tacoma & Washington State
When anxiety is running the show…
You might notice anxiety showing up as:
Constant mental “what-ifs” that are hard to shut off
Tightness in your chest, jaw, or stomach
Trouble relaxing, sleeping, or focusing
Avoiding situations that feel overwhelming
Feeling pressured to do everything “right”
Anxiety has a way of narrowing your world. It can keep your mind racing, your body tense, and your attention fixed on everything that could go wrong. You may feel constantly on edge, easily overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles of overthinking and self-doubt.
Anxiety therapy offers a space to slow things down. Whether anxiety shows up as panic, persistent worry, physical symptoms, perfectionism, or burnout, therapy can help you better understand what’s happening and learn new ways to respond.
Anxiety often develops as a protective response, even when it starts to interfere with your life. Together, we’ll look at how your anxiety works, not to fight it, but to change your relationship with it.
“You don't have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.”
— Dan Millman
How therapy works
Anxiety therapy builds a different relationship with anxiety.
Anxiety therapy focuses on increasing awareness, emotional flexibility, and trust in yourself so you can respond to anxious thoughts without getting pulled into them.
In our work together, you can expect to:
Learn how anxiety affects your nervous system and decision-making
Practice responding to anxious thoughts without getting pulled into them
Build tolerance for uncertainty and uncomfortable emotions
Reconnect with what matters to you outside of anxiety
My approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), relational work, and insight-oriented therapy, allowing us to address both immediate symptoms and deeper patterns.
Therapy for anxiety can help you…
Feel more grounded in your body
Reduce avoidance and regain confidence
Set boundaries without excessive guilt
Quiet the inner critic and perfectionistic pressure
Make choices based on values rather than fear
Progress doesn’t require pushing yourself beyond your limits. We’ll move at a pace that feels steady and sustainable.
Frequently asked questions about anxiety therapy
FAQs
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We’ll work together to understand how anxiety operates for you personally. Sessions include insight-building, practical tools, and gentle experimentation with new ways of responding to anxiety in daily life. Learn more.
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If anxiety is interfering with your relationships, work, rest, or sense of self—even if you appear “high-functioning”—therapy can help. You don’t need a diagnosis to begin. Learn more.
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You can begin by scheduling a free consultation. We’ll briefly talk about what’s bringing you in and decide whether working together feels like a good fit. Learn more.