There’s a kind of anxiety that shows up when life feels calm or neutral — a quiet sense of waiting for the other shoe to drop, even when nothing is wrong.

High-functioning anxiety doesn’t usually look like panic or distress. For many people, it shows up as competence, responsibility, and the quiet pressure to keep going — even when there’s little room to exhale.

When life feels uncertain, anxiety often fills the gaps. This post explores how not knowing, anticipation, and constant mental readiness can keep anxiety active — and why understanding this pattern can help loosen its grip.

Anxiety isn’t just a mental storm to get rid of—it’s a signal. Sometimes it's your nervous system waving a flag, asking you to slow down, honor a need, or pay attention to what’s beneath the surface. In this blog, we explore how anxiety can hold meaning, and how listening to your body might bring more clarity than trying to “fix” the feeling.

You’re not the only one feeling off this time of year. Holiday anxiety can show up quietly—like tension in your body, irritability you can’t explain, or a vague sense of dread. In this blog, we explore what contributes to that emotional weight and how to care for yourself through it with curiosity and compassion.

The Sunday Scaries aren’t always about hating your job or dreading Monday. Sometimes, they show up even after a good weekend — a subtle shift in your mood, a feeling of unease you can’t quite explain. In this blog, we explore how the Sunday Scaries might be a cue to slow down, get curious, and check in with your anxiety.

If the state of the world has left you feeling hopeless, anxious, or unsure how to move forward—you’re not alone. This blog explores the emotional toll of eco-anxiety and global uncertainty, and offers a few grounding ways to stay connected to what matters (even when everything feels uncertain).

Avoidance might seem like a short-term fix for anxiety, but over time, it makes anxious thoughts and feelings even stronger. In this blog, we’ll unpack how avoidance reinforces anxiety and how therapy can gently help you face what you’ve been avoiding.

Anxiety is a normal human experience, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can affect daily life in big ways. In this post, we’ll explore six supportive, research-backed ways you can show up for someone who’s struggling with anxiety.

Anxious thoughts can make it nearly impossible to fall or stay asleep. In this blog, I share therapist-recommended sleep hygiene tips to help you wind down, ease nighttime anxiety, and finally get the rest your body is craving.

Nature has a way of slowing us down and helping us breathe more deeply—especially when anxiety takes over. In this blog, we explore how time outside supports nervous system regulation, eases overstimulation, and offers a gentle return to presence.

Movement doesn’t have to be intense to be healing. In this blog, we explore how exercise supports nervous system regulation, eases anxiety symptoms, and helps you come back to yourself—one step, stretch, or breath at a time.

Attachment anxiety can leave you feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or constantly seeking reassurance in relationships. In this blog, we explore where attachment anxiety comes from, how it shows up in adult relationships, and how therapy can help you shift toward a more secure, connected way of relating to yourself and others.

Social anxiety isn’t just shyness—it can quietly shape how you move through relationships, work, and daily life. In this blog, we explore what social anxiety really is, why it develops, and how therapy can help you feel more grounded, confident, and supported.

CBT and ACT are both effective for treating anxiety, but they take very different paths. This blog breaks down the key differences, including ACT’s unique focus on values, acceptance, and mindful action.

Managing anxiety often requires taking intentional steps to nurture your mind, body, and overall wellbeing. In Part Two of our self-care series, we explore five powerful strategies to help you reduce anxiety and cultivate peace.

Anxiety can often feel overwhelming, making it difficult to find peace in the moment. Whether you’re seeking immediate relief or a long-term solution, this blog provides calming techniques to ease your mind and foster more calm into your life.

Wondering what anxiety therapy actually looks like? This guide breaks down common therapy approaches, key benefits, and what to expect when you start working with a therapist — all in a way that feels approachable and real.

Anxiety is something many of us face daily. This blog explores how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help you manage anxiety with practical techniques like mindfulness meditation, cognitive defusion, and values clarification, empowering you to take meaningful steps forward in spite of anxiety.