Anxiety

Anxiety Comes in Many Forms 

Anxiety can show up in all sorts of ways — a racing heart before a meeting, trouble sleeping because your mind won’t turn off, or a constant sense that something just isn’t right. Maybe you're caught in a loop of “what ifs,” feeling overwhelmed by decisions, or always bracing for the worst. Some people feel anxiety mostly in their bodies; others experience it as nonstop mental chatter. You might feel anxious in social situations, about your health, in your relationships, or even when things are going well (because that can feel unsafe, too).

Whatever shape it takes, anxiety is exhausting — and it’s also treatable. Therapy can help you understand what your anxiety is trying to tell you, learn tools to manage it, and begin to live with more ease and confidence. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Various forms of anxiety include:

Panic Disorder

Panic attacks can feel terrifying — sudden surges of fear or discomfort that seem to come out of nowhere. You might experience a pounding heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, or a sense that something terrible is about to happen. Sometimes, the fear of having a panic attack becomes its own kind of trap. It’s common to start avoiding certain places or situations, just in case. The good news: panic disorder is highly treatable. Therapy can help you understand the cycle of panic, build trust in your body again, and develop tools to respond differently when fear shows up.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD involves unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that feel intrusive, distressing, or even bizarre — and often come with an urge to do something to feel better (compulsions). These rituals might be visible, like checking the stove repeatedly, or more internal, like trying to "undo" a thought or neutralize a fear.  While not technically an anxiety disorder, there are many overlaps between anxiety and OCD. OCD isn’t about being “neat” or “quirky” — it’s a serious condition that can be deeply disruptive. With specialized approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), you can learn to face uncertainty, reduce compulsions, and reclaim your time and energy.

Social Anxiety

If being around people feels like walking through a minefield of possible embarrassment, rejection, or judgment, you’re not alone. Social anxiety can show up as dread before parties or meetings, replaying conversations in your head for hours, or avoiding social situations altogether — even ones you want to be part of. Therapy offers a supportive space to explore where this fear comes from, how it’s been trying to protect you, and how to practice showing up with more confidence and self-compassion, even when your nerves come along for the ride.

Health Anxiety

Also known as illness anxiety or hypochondria, this form of anxiety centers around fears about your health. You might find yourself constantly monitoring your body, googling symptoms, or seeking reassurance from doctors or loved ones — only to feel relief that quickly fades.
It’s not “all in your head.” Health anxiety often stems from a deep fear of loss or vulnerability, and it can get better. Therapy can help you break the cycle of worry and build a more trusting, grounded relationship with your body.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Trauma changes how we see the world — and how safe we feel inside our own skin. PTSD can show up as nightmares, flashbacks, avoidance, hypervigilance, or a feeling of being stuck in the past. Sometimes it’s hard to even recognize how trauma is still affecting you — especially if it happened long ago or slowly over time.
Therapy offers a path toward healing. With gentle, trauma-informed care, you can begin to reconnect with your sense of safety, process what happened, and move forward with greater resilience and self-compassion.