Find Relief from Anxiety, Overthinking & Constant Worry
Maybe anxiety has become so familiar it just feels like you — the overthinking, the tension, the exhaustion of keeping everything together while appearing fine on the outside. You’ve been managing it, but managing isn’t the same as feeling better. Internally you might be feeling overwhelmed, restless or quietly exhausted in ways you can’t always explain.
You don’t have to manage this by yourself. Therapy can help you understand your anxiety, calm your nervous system and feel more grounded and in control of your life again.
I provide anxiety therapy for adults and teens across California, including San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County and the San Francisco Bay Area, via convenient and secure telehealth.
Many people who come to anxiety therapy aren’t sure their struggles are “bad enough” to deserve support. They’ve been pushing through for so long it just feels normal. Anxiety may not look the same for everyone – for many it shows up quietly and persistently.
What Anxiety Can Look Like
You may experience:
- Constant overthinking or “what if” thoughts
- Worrying about things you can’t control
- Difficulty relaxing or slowing your mind down
- Feeling on edge, irritable or easily overwhelmed
- Trouble sleeping or relaxing, even when things are fine
- Physical symptoms: tension, tight chest, racing heart, fatigue or stomach tension
- Avoiding situations that feel stressful or uncomfortable
- Perfectionism or fear of making mistakes
- Feeling mentally exhausted or burned out, and like you have to hold everything together
If this sounds familiar, you are not alone—and anxiety therapy can help. I work with different types of anxiety including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, panic disorder and performance-related stress.
How Anxiety Therapy Works
Anxiety therapy is not about “thinking positive.” It’s about helping you understand what’s happening in your mind and body and learning real tools to change your patterns. Therapy will slow down and look at what’s happening beneath the surface to identify the thoughts, patterns and triggers that keep anxiety running in the background.
In our work together, you can learn to:
- Calm your nervous system and reduce physical anxiety symptoms
- Interrupt cycles of overthinking and rumination
- Understand the root causes of your anxiety
- Challenge unhelpful thought patterns
- Reduce avoidance and increase confidence
- Feel more present and emotionally balanced in daily life
My Approach to Anxiety Therapy
As an anxiety therapist with 26+ years of experience, my approach is dynamic, supportive and grounded in evidence-based techniques. Sessions are collaborative, practical and tailored to your specific needs and goals. This is not a one-size-fits-all approach and we will move at your pace.
I integrate strategies from:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-based approaches and neuroscience
- Nervous system regulation techniques
- Insight-oriented therapy
We won’t only focus on coping—we will work on helping you create lasting change so anxiety no longer runs your daily life. Anxiety responds well to the right support. Many of my clients notice a meaningful shift within a few sessions—not because the challenges in their life disappear, but because they start relating to those challenges differently.
Online Anxiety Therapy in California
I offer secure, HIPAA-compliant video telehealth therapy for clients living in California. Online sessions make it easy to get consistent support from the comfort of your home —no commute, no waiting room, just therapy that fits in your life.
Who I Work With
I provide anxiety therapy for adults, young adults and teens in San Diego and throughout California via secure telehealth — including Los Angeles, Orange County and the Bay Area. My clients often come to therapy feeling like they’ve been managing on their own for too long — high-achievers, people in transition or challenging situations, parents, teens and college students who feel overwhelmed and anyone who’s tired of anxiety running the show. Many clients who come to treatment have other diagnoses including depression, panic and ADHD.
Whether your anxiety is new or something you’ve struggled with for years, therapy can help you move forward and change patterns to improve your well-being.
What to Expect in Anxiety Therapy
You won’t just “talk about your week.”
In our sessions we will:
- Understand what triggers and maintains your anxiety
- Identify thought patterns that keep you stuck
- Learn practical tools to calm your body and mind
- Work through avoidance and fear-based behaviors
- Build confidence in handling stress and uncertainty
The goal is not perfection—it’s feeling more steady, capable and at ease in your daily life. Every session is purposeful – focused on helping you make real, lasting progress.
Common Myths About Anxiety Therapy
There’s a lot of misunderstanding about what anxiety therapy involves — and some of those misconceptions can get in the way of getting help for yourself. Here are a few I hear often:
Myth #1: “I should be able to handle this on my own.” Anxiety is not a character flaw or a sign of weakness — it’s your nervous system responding to stress, often built up over time. We wouldn’t expect you to manage a broken bone without support, and the same logic applies here. Reaching out isn’t a failure to cope. It’s a decision to stop white-knuckling it and to start to feel better.
Myth #2: “Therapy just means talking about my childhood.” While understanding your history can be useful, anxiety therapy is largely focused on the present — what’s happening now, what’s driving it and what you can do about it. Most of our work will be practical and skills-based, giving you tools you can use in your daily life right away.
Myth #3: “My anxiety isn’t bad enough to need therapy.” You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from support. If anxiety is affecting your sleep, your relationships, your work/family or your ability to relax and be present — that’s enough. Waiting until things get worse rarely makes it easier and many clients have told me that they wish they had come in sooner.
Myth #4: “I’ve had anxiety my whole life — it’s just who I am.” This is one of the most common things I hear, and it breaks my heart a little every time. Long-term anxiety can feel so woven into your identity that change seems impossible and suffering is holding you back from the life you deserve. However, anxiety is a pattern — and patterns can shift. The fact that you’ve carried it for a long time doesn’t mean you have to carry it forever.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep talking yourself out of getting support. The first step is simply a conversation, and it costs you nothing to find out if therapy might help.
Anxiety Therapy from Anywhere in California
You don’t have to keep managing anxiety on your own. If you’re ready to feel calmer, clearer and more like yourself again, I am here to help.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation today— or feel free to reach out with any questions.
