Anxiety Therapy in Brea & Online Across CA + AZ
Helping you spiral less & quiet the inner noise so you can feel more present in your daily life.
At this point, you're not sure how to quiet your mind anymore.
Even though you're exhausted, your mind never seems to shut off. Thoughts race, spiral, and replay long after the moment has passed. You're constantly trying to anticipate what could happen next, solve problems before they exist, or make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
Somewhere along the way, staying one step ahead started to feel like the only way to feel safe. You carry so much mental responsibility that relaxing can feel unfamiliar, and even when you're resting, your mind often isn't.
You might notice you're always "on." Sleep doesn't feel restorative, your body stays tense, uncertainty feels overwhelming, and even small things can leave you feeling emotionally stretched thin.
From the outside, you may look like you're holding everything together. You're productive, dependable, and people probably don't realize how much energy it takes just to get through the day.
The difficult part is that after living this way for so long, overthinking can begin to feel like your personality. You may even wonder who you'd be without it.
The truth is, anxiety doesn't always look like panic attacks or obvious fear. More often, it shows up quietly—in relentless mental noise, pressure to perform, difficulty slowing down, and a nervous system that rarely gets the chance to settle.
How Anxiety Often Shows Up Beneath the Surface
Anxiety doesn't always look the way people expect. Many of the adults I work with are capable, dependable, and successful. Internally, though, they may be carrying constant worry, self-pressure, overwhelm, or a persistent sense that something isn't quite right. Together, we'll explore how anxiety uniquely shows up for you. Common patterns I often see include:
Perfectionism and self-criticism, where nothing ever feels quite "good enough."
People-pleasing or over-functioning, often prioritizing everyone else's needs before your own.
Feeling wired but exhausted, making it difficult to truly slow down or rest.
Living with chronic tension, including muscle tightness, shallow breathing, digestive issues, or feeling constantly on edge.
Feeling overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities, even when you're managing them well on the outside.
Overthinking decisions or seeking certainty, making it difficult to trust yourself or tolerate uncertainty.
If these experiences feel familiar, you're not alone. Anxiety often runs much deeper than constant worrying, and it doesn't have to keep shaping the way you move through life. Therapy can help you better understand what's driving these patterns, reconnect with yourself, and create more space for ease, balance, and lasting change.
My approach to anxiety Therapy
How Somatic and Depth-Oriented Therapy Helps Anxiety
My approach integrates somatic therapy within a relational and depth-oriented framework. This means that we’ll look at your anxiety from all angles: how it shows up in your body, the beliefs and emotions that come with it, and the patterns you fall into when it feels overwhelming.
In our sessions, this may look like:
Learning to track how anxiety shows up physically, behaviorally, and emotionally
Gently expanding your capacity for ease, uncertainty, and emotional presence
Exploring the origins of your anxiety patterns without pathologizing them
Rather than pushing coping skills or quick fixes, we focus on creating enough internal safety for change to unfold over time. This doesn’t mean you won’t experience relief and change along the way—it just means that we’re pacing and moving at your nervous system’s capacity, which might feel a little slower than you’d like.
What Anxiety Therapy Looks Like In My Practice
Therapy with me is collaborative, paced, and responsive to your needs. Sessions aren’t about fixing you or giving you immediate solutions. Instead, we work together to understand what your anxiety is communicating and what support your system actually needs.
You can expect:
A warm, attuned space where nothing you bring is “too much”
A balance of insight, nervous system awareness, and relational work
Flexibility — some sessions may feel reflective, others more grounding
Respect for your boundaries, timing, and readiness for change
Progress in anxiety treatment often happens gradually. Over time, clients tend to feel more regulated, more connected to themselves, and less driven by internal pressure or fear.
My Philosophy On Anxiety
Anxiety Isn’t Just In Your Head
Anxiety is not simply a thinking problem. It’s a whole-body experience shaped by your nervous system, inner narrative, and past experiences.
When anxiety becomes chronic, your body stays in a high state of alert, scanning for threat, bracing for impact, or anticipating the other “shoe to drop.” Even when your rational mind knows you’re safe, your body may not have gotten the message yet.
This is why insight alone doesn’t always create lasting change. Understanding why you’re anxious can be helpful, but regulation, safety, and increased capacity are what allow your system to soften over time.
Finding the Right Kind of Support
Is Somatic & Depth-Oriented Therapy for Anxiety the Right Fit for You?
WE MIGHT BE A GOOD FIT IF:
You often feel chronically stressed, overwhelmed, or internally tense—and are open to including the body and nervous system in your healing
You identify as high-functioning and have tried talk therapy or self-help tools, but still feel like something deeper hasn’t shifted
You notice patterns like perfectionism, burnout, or over-responsibility, and are ready for something to feel different
You’re open to a slower, more intentional process that supports lasting change—not just short-term relief
You’re willing to engage in the work both in and outside of sessions, with curiosity and self-reflection
I work with adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, and patterns shaped by early relational experiences.
WE MIGHT NOT BE THE BEST FIT IF:
You’re looking for a strictly skills-based or short-term approach focused only on symptom management
You prefer a highly directive, solution-only model where the therapist leads and structures the process
You’re not feeling ready to explore your internal experience more deeply, including emotions or body-based awareness
You’re wanting immediate symptom relief without exploring underlying patterns or experiences
You prefer quick answers, reassurance, or fast results over a more gradual, exploratory approach
If you’re unsure, a consultation can help us get a sense of what you’re looking for and whether this approach feels aligned.
Imagine A Life That’s Not Driven By Anxiety, Where…
Slowing down feels natural, and resting doesn’t make you feel any less productive
You feel more comfortable not knowing the outcome of any given situation, with less pressure to constantly be “on” or in control
Letting go of unrealistic expectations becomes easier, and you no longer feel like you have to carry the weight of doing it all
You’re more present in the moment and tuned into what you need—not just what you think you should be doing
Your inner voice feels more like a steady companion than a relentless critic
FAQs About Anxiety Therapy
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Yes. Somatic therapy can be very effective for anxiety because it works directly with the nervous system rather than focusing only on thoughts or behaviors. Anxiety often involves patterns of tension, hypervigilance, or overwhelm that the body holds onto, even when we intellectually understand what’s happening. By increasing awareness and regulation in the body, many clients experience a deeper sense of safety and relief over time.
You can learn more about my approach to Somatic Therapy here.
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The length of anxiety therapy can vary depending on what you’re hoping to work through, your history, and how anxiety shows up in your body and daily life. Some people begin to notice shifts within a few months, especially as they build awareness and regulation skills. For others, therapy becomes a longer-term space to understand deeper patterns related to stress, perfectionism, or relational dynamics.
Rather than following a rigid timeline, I focus on pacing therapy in a way that feels supportive and sustainable. Progress often looks like increased capacity, less internal pressure, and a greater sense of agency over time.
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Yes. Many of the clients I work with experience what’s often referred to as high-functioning anxiety. On the outside, they may appear capable, organized, or successful, while internally feeling tense, overwhelmed, or constantly “on.”
High-functioning anxiety often involves patterns like over-responsibility, perfectionism, or difficulty slowing down. In therapy, we explore how these patterns developed and what they’ve helped you survive, while also creating space for more ease and self-connection. The goal isn’t to take away what works, but to help you live with less internal strain and more flexibility.
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Yes. I offer online anxiety therapy for adults located anywhere in California and Arizona. Telehealth sessions provide the same relational, somatic, and insight-oriented care as in-person sessions, while allowing you to attend therapy from your own space. Many clients appreciate the flexibility and consistency that online therapy offers, especially during busy or transitional periods.
SUPPORT AWAITS YOU
SUPPORT AWAITS YOU
Life doesn’t have to feel so overwhelming—you can feel more steady and at ease.
If you’re seeking anxiety therapy that honors both your body and nervous system, I invite you to schedule a free consultation for us to see whether working together feels like a good fit.
Anxiety Therapy in Brea, CA
I offer in-person therapy in Brea, California, and online therapy throughout California and Arizona, making it easy to access meaningful, depth-oriented care from wherever you are.
265 S Randolph Ave, Brea, CA 92821
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