Virtual Therapy for Anxiety
Don’t let fear keep you sad, stressed, and stagnant.
Depression, anxiety, trauma, and EMDR therapist serving BIPOC women in Colorado and Texas.
Break the cycle of overthinking and underperforming.
“I’m not sure if I’m smart enough.”
“I‘m afraid of being ‘found out’.”
“Everyone is staring at me.”
“I know I should say ‘no,’ but I don’t want to ruin the relationship.”
If you are feeling isolated, scrutinized, and uncomfortable setting boundaries, anxiety therapy can help.
Anxiety is an intolerance for uncertainty.
Life is an uncertain experience.
Perhaps you are having the same argument over and over again with your partner because being angry is easier than being honest.
Perhaps you can’t focus on projects at work or school because you are afraid your work will look unintelligent or unprofessional.
Perhaps you want to wear that cute new outfit, lipstick, or hairstyle, but are too self-conscious to be the center of attention.
Anxiety causes fatigue.
It is exhausting to carry the burden of trying to control every situation and potential outcome. It can also cause physical symptoms like difficulty catching your breath, heart palpitations, uncontrollable sweating, and problems putting your thoughts into words.
Anxiety is a thief.
It can rob you of enjoyment in your intimate relationships, friendships, and work environment. Over-analyzing every word and trying to predict how others will respond robs you of the ability to enjoy and experience the beauty of the moment.
Imagine a life without anxiety.
Imagine walking into the classroom, the boardroom, or even the living room . . . and feeling comfortable, capable, and confident.
Imagine using your voice to set clear and specific boundaries with others that allow you to blossom into the very best version of yourself.
You can.
You can stand tall. You can speak clearly. You can dress authentically. You can live freely.
Together we can work to differentiate fears from reality. Together we can help you find your voice and learn how to use it. Together we can identify and clarify your needs, goals, and values and help you plan actionable steps to achieve them.
Anxiety therapy can help you experience life in a whole new way:
Trust yourself.
Conquer insecurity.
Set boundaries.
Communicate clearly.
Demand more.
Love freely.
Live authentically.
Claim the inner peace you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions about Therapy for Anxiety.
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A: Anxiety is a cluster of symptoms including feelings of unease or dread, persistent worrying, irritability, difficulty sleeping, and trouble breathing deeply.
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A: Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, especially before an important event. Anxiety can even help us stay on our toes and perform well. An anxiety disorder is when anxiety symptoms become overwhelming and interfere with everyday life. That’s when it’s time to speak with a therapist.
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A: There are several different anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Each kind of anxiety has unique symptoms and requires specialized treatment. A mental health professional conducts an assessment to help determine a course of therapeutic treatment that is right for you.
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A: Anxiety is often characterized by an inability to tolerate uncertainty or anticipated distress. Therapy will provide you with tools and techniques to increase distress tolerance gently and incrementally, which minimizes overactive emotional and biological symptoms.
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A: Everyone’s therapeutic journey is unique. Some people like something tangible to work on between appointments. Some people only like to work together in session. I will often challenge you to think about something differently than you have in the past. This lets you play an active role in your healing and gives us a starting point for our next discussion.