Imagine being able to hear your own thoughts without feeling ruled by every one of them.
Anxiety & Overthinking
Thinking is a remarkable resource. It allows us to anticipate, understand, plan and make sense of the world around us. Yet, there are times when thinking completely stops feeling like a choice.
You might find yourself revisiting a single conversation repeatedly, calculating every possible outcome before making a minor decision, or feeling an urgent compulsion to understand exactly why something happened. Even when you consciously recognize that your worries are disproportionate, simply knowing this does not make them go away.
For some individuals, anxiety is deeply tied to uncertainty. For others, it stems from underlying fears of failure, rejection, relationship fractures or losing control entirely. Over time, the hyper-vigilant thinking itself becomes a familiar, automatic mechanism for trying to feel safe in an unpredictable world.
What we might do together:
Rather than treating every anxious thought as a defect that needs to be instantly corrected, I am interested in how anxiety operates within your specific life.
We will explore the precise moments it becomes most present, what it desperately tries to draw your attention toward and what happens when you attempt to ignore or argue with it. Our sessions will examine how earlier life experiences have shaped your current nervous system responses, how anxiety physically manifests in your body and what alternative ways of responding are actually possible for you.
This process is not about endlessly analyzing every passing thought. A crucial part of our work involves noticing when abstract thinking has become a defense mechanism—a subtle substitute for truly experiencing your emotions or taking action in the real world.
The ultimate goal is not to stop caring or transform you into someone who never worries. Instead, it is to help you develop an entirely different, grounded relationship with the inherent uncertainty of being human.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Therapy offers room to understand what keeps worry going and practice responding differently in everyday situations.
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You do not need a diagnosis or a crisis. If worry is affecting your choices, relationships or enjoyment of life, it is worth talking about.
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I work with adults experiencing persistent worry, overthinking or anxiety connected to relationships, self-esteem and life transitions.
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We can explore how familiar patterns developed and what makes them difficult to change. Our work can create opportunities to try another response.
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Absolutely. Rather than trying to silence your thoughts, therapy can help you understand what drives them, recognize when overthinking is holding you back and develop the confidence to make decisions without needing absolute certainty.
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If physical symptoms concern you, speak with a medical professional. We can explore the feelings and experiences you bring to the conversation.
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We can explore what happens when worry enters your relationships and practice expressing a need or approaching a difficult conversation.
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You do not need a clear explanation before we begin. We can work with a feeling, an image or an example from your week.
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We will discuss any steps together and consider what feels manageable. There is room to talk about your hesitation as well as your goals.
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Medication questions belong with your doctor or prescribing clinician. We can discuss what you are looking for from psychotherapy during a consultation.
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Please see my FEES page for all of my session rates.
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If you plan to claim through insurance, check your coverage for a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) before booking.
Let's begin with a conversation.
Book a free 15-minute phone consultation to talk about what brings you here, ask questions and see how it feels to speak together.
There is no obligation to book a session afterward.
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