Anxiety and Phobias

If you've been worried about the state of the world, your health, feeling lonely, or struggling making decisions, you're not alone! A lot of us have been experiencing increased symptoms of anxiety, sometimes feeling overwhelmed, dealing with a sudden panic attack, or worrying about the future.

We often know when we're feeling anxious in our minds, but our bodies can show it too. These physical symptoms of anxiety might include tension, aches and pains, or trouble sleeping. Sometimes, therapies focus on our thoughts and emotions, but give less attention to our bodies. When we only work on our minds but remain physically tense, the anxiety often comes back.

To achieve a more complete recovery, we would look at the whole picture – your mind, body, and how you connect with the world. We will explore ways to reduce a wider range of anxiety symptoms and achieve a more complete recovery.

I use evidence-based modalities like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT; uncovering and working through unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, taking action), Exposure Therapy (facing your fears in a safe way), Relaxation Training and Biofeedback (learning effective ways to calm your body), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (accepting what you can’t change, while actively changing what you can), and Mindfulness (cultivating non-judgmental awareness).

We'll work together to develop a personalized treatment plan, gradually introduce different therapeutic methods, and figure out a set of techniques that is most effective in reducing your symptoms. Although it may not be possible to eliminate anxiety altogether, we will focus on reducing the role of anxiety in your life, so it merely informs, but no longer defines your mood and actions.

Here is a list of conditions and states I treat most often:

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder

  • Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder

  • Social Anxiety

  • Illness Anxiety (worry about having or getting a serious illness)

  • Needle or Injection Phobia (Blood/Injury Phobia, including fainting and dizziness)

  • Bodily symptoms of anxiety (without a specific diagnosis)

  • Insomnia anxiety (worry about not being able to sleep)