when calm feels harder to reach.
Anxiety therapy for women navigating overwhelm & change
Helping you feel more at ease
Compassionate, practical support for overthinking, emotional overload, and anxiety — in person in Leesburg, VA and online across VA, MD, and DC
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Does Anxiety Feel Like It’s Constantly Running in the Background of Your Life?
You’re smart, capable, and responsible — yet underneath it all, it feels like you’re always bracing for something. Maybe your chest tightens before meetings, or your stomach knots up over small decisions. Your mind won’t slow down: replaying conversations, imagining worst-case scenarios, trying to get ahead of every possible problem.
Anxiety can make it hard to be present in your own life. You overthink what you said, worry about what might go wrong, and second-guess yourself even when things are going “fine.” When your nervous system is stuck in high gear, even simple tasks can feel draining.
Often, anxiety becomes louder during times of change — a career shift, relationship transition, parenting stress, health concerns, loss, or a growing sense that something feels off. You may look like you’re holding it all together on the outside while feeling wired, tired, and overwhelmed on the inside.
You want to feel calmer and more confident in your decisions. You want to trust yourself again, stop living in your head, and feel more grounded in the present moment.
And it’s important to say this clearly: anxiety doesn’t need a dramatic reason to be real — or worthy of support. With the help of therapy, it’s possible to quiet the constant worry and regain a sense of ease, clarity, and steadiness in your life.
If anxiety has been showing up alongside major changes in your life, you may also want to explore my approach to life transitions therapy.
Anxiety is Common — Especially for High-Achieving Women
If this resonates, you’re not alone. Many women who seek anxiety therapy are thoughtful, capable, and deeply responsible — the ones others rely on. Anxiety often shows up not as panic, but as perfectionism, people-pleasing, irritability, or chronic self-doubt. Other times, it looks like shutting down, procrastinating, or feeling emotionally numb — especially when you’ve been carrying a lot for a long time.
You might find yourself thinking:
“I should be able to handle this.”
“I just need to push through.”
“Other people have it worse — why can’t I get it together?”
If these thoughts sound familiar, you’re not doing anything wrong. But anxiety isn’t a personal failure or a lack of resilience. It’s a learned response — a loop between a wired brain and an exhausted body — often shaped by pressure, responsibility, and life experience. During transitions or periods of uncertainty, that loop can become even harder to escape.
The good news is that anxiety is highly treatable. With compassionate, skilled support, you can begin to understand what’s driving your anxiety, gently interrupt unhelpful patterns, and learn ways to calm your nervous system rather than constantly pushing yourself through.
Anxiety Therapy that Helps You Feel Grounded, Clear, and More Like Yourself
Anxiety therapy isn’t about fixing you or forcing your thoughts to stop. It’s about understanding what your anxiety is asking for — and learning how to respond in ways that actually help.
Therapy becomes a steady, supportive space where you can slow down and begin to untangle what’s been fueling your anxiety. We’ll look at how your thoughts, nervous system, emotions, and life experiences interact — especially during periods of transition or pressure — and gently interrupt the patterns that keep you stuck in worry or self-doubt.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to what feels manageable for you. Some days we may focus on what’s happening right now — stress at work, a decision you’re overthinking, or relationship tension. Other times, we’ll explore longer-standing patterns like perfectionism, people-pleasing, or the belief that you have to hold everything together on your own.
I integrate CBT, mindfulness, coaching tools, psychodynamic insight, and trauma-informed approaches — always tailored to your goals and nervous system. Together, we’ll work to:
• Quiet racing or spiraling thoughts
• Manage emotional overload without shutting down
• Build tolerance for uncertainty and change
• Strengthen boundaries and self-trust
• Calm your nervous system so your body isn’t constantly on edge
I’ve spent over 20 years helping women navigate anxiety, emotional overload, and major life transitions. Clients often share that therapy feels like a place they can finally exhale — without pressure, judgment, or expectations to perform. I don’t believe in quick fixes, but I do believe in steady, compassionate work that leads to lasting change.
Questions You Might Be Asking
What if my anxiety isn’t “bad enough” for therapy?
You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. If anxiety is taking up mental space, affecting sleep, relationships, or your sense of ease, that’s reason enough.
What if I don’t know what to talk about in sessions?
That’s okay. We can start with whatever feels most present — stress at work, a conversation you keep replaying, or pressure to figure things out. Therapy doesn’t require a plan.
Do you offer online or walk-and-talk therapy for anxiety?
Yes. I offer in-person sessions in Leesburg, VA, online therapy across Virginia, Maryland, and DC, and walk-and-talk therapy in Northern Virginia. We can explore what setting feels like the best fit for you.
More questions? Visit the FAQs page.
You Don’t Have to Stay Stuck in Anxiety
Anxiety may have been trying to protect you — but it doesn’t have to keep running your life. With the right support, it’s possible to quiet the noise, calm your nervous system, and feel more present and confident again.
I offer in-person anxiety therapy in Leesburg, VA and online sessions across VA, MD, and DC. If you’re ready to take a gentle next step, I invite you to schedule a free 20-minute consultation.
20-minute phone call • A chance to ask questions and explore fit