THERAPY FOR ANXIETY in San Francisco

Anxiety can cause difficulty concentrating and overthinking, fatigue or restlessness, irritability, physical ailments, or sleep problems. When people experience chronic anxiety, it can impact social or romantic relationships, work performance, and the ability to take care of themselves. Anxiety can feel overwhelming and debilitating, and can get in the way of living a fulfilled life.

If you suffer from anxiety, you may find yourself experiencing:

• Excessive worry about the past or future

• Difficulty making decisions and second-guessing yourself

• Fearful of what others think of you, believing others are judging you

• “Catastrophizing,” meaning you often think the worst-case scenario will happen

• Symptoms like fatigue, nausea, headaches, stomach issues, and muscle tension

• Panic attacks: difficulty breathing, numbness/tingling, fast heart rate, or chest pain

• Challenges with setting boundaries

TOOLS IN THERAPY FOR ANXIETY

• Practice grounding and self-soothing techniques

• Challenge unhelpful thought patterns and reframe old beliefs

• Provide education on the evolutionary and physiological basis of anxiety

• Teach and coping strategies to counteract nervous system response

• Teach interpersonal skills and learn how to set healthy boundaries

• Understand underlying anxiety and connect to past hardships

If this resonates with you, I encourage you to reach out for support. I offer a free 20-minute consultation, and will either provide you therapy services or refer you to another therapist if I think they would be a better fit.