Anxiety
Support for Anxiety
Anxiety can show up in many forms- racing thoughts, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, or a constant sense that something isn’t quite right. You might find yourself worrying about the future, replaying past events, or feeling disconnected from the present moment. At times, your mind may feel like it’s always “on,” making it hard to rest or simply be.
Even if you’ve learned ways to manage anxiety before, it can still feel discouraging when it resurfaces. You may be doing all the “right” things and still feel uneasy or tense inside. Here, you’ll find a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to slow down, understand what your anxiety is trying to tell you, and reconnect with a deeper sense of calm and clarity.
Understanding Anxiety as a Messenger
Anxiety is often misunderstood as something to eliminate, but it can also be a signal from within, pointing toward what matters most to us. Sometimes, it’s our mind’s way of alerting us to unmet needs, inner conflicts, or values we’ve drifted away from.
We’ll explore your anxious thoughts and feelings with curiosity rather than judgment. Through this process, you can begin to understand what your anxiety is asking for- safety, connection, rest, authenticity, or perhaps permission to slow down. When we learn to listen to anxiety instead of fighting it, we can begin to transform our relationship with it finding space between our thoughts and our true Self, and discovering that calm doesn’t always mean silence, but presence.
Healing through Parts Work
Anxiety often brings forward many different parts of ourselves. You might notice a part that worries constantly, a part that tries to control or prepare for every possibility, or a part that criticizes you for not doing enough. There may also be parts that feel tired, scared, or simply long for peace.
In our work together, I often draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), also known as parts work. This approach helps you connect with these inner parts rather than trying to silence or fix them. Each part holds a story, a fear, or a need, often trying to protect you in its own way.
Together, we’ll create space to listen to what these parts are needing and offer them compassion and care. As you learn to meet your inner world with kindness, you begin to access your core Self- the calm, steady, and wise presence within you. From this place, anxiety softens, and a deeper sense of balance, trust, and inner safety can begin to emerge.
Some of What We May Explore in Therapy
Understanding the roots of your anxiety and how it shows up in your body and thoughts
Learning to meet anxious parts of you with curiosity and compassion
Identifying values and intentions that bring meaning and direction to your life
Learning to respond to anxious thoughts with mindfulness and compassion
Allowing space for all of your feelings and inner parts, and discovering what each one may be needing
Gently uncovering the fears or beliefs that keep you stuck in cycles of worry
Exploring self-criticism and perfectionism with curiosity and care
Reconnecting with your body through grounding and nervous system regulation practices
Healing past experiences that may contribute to ongoing anxiety or hypervigilance
Building daily practices that help you feel more steady, centered, and present