Anxiety Therapy

Person practicing deep breathing exercise and somatic therapy for anxiety

Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but when it becomes persistent, overwhelming, or begins interfering with daily life, it can affect emotional, mental, and physical well-being.

You might notice constant worry, tension, restlessness, or physical sensations such as a racing heart, shallow breathing, or difficulty sleeping.

As a Registered Psychotherapist, I provide somatic-oriented psychotherapy that addresses both the mind and body, helping clients explore the patterns and experiences that contribute to anxiety. Therapy can offer a space to reflect, develop coping strategies, and work toward increased emotional balance.

Generalized Anxiety

If you often find yourself worrying about multiple aspects of life; work, family, health, or finances, without a clear trigger, this may reflect generalized anxiety. Therapy can help identify underlying thought patterns and support the development of strategies for managing persistent worry.

Social Anxiety

Social anxiety can make interactions and performance situations feel overwhelming. Individuals may experience fear or self-consciousness in social settings, which can lead to avoidance or discomfort. Through therapy, clients explore the factors that contribute to social anxiety and practice approaches to gradually increase comfort and confidence.

Health Anxiety

Health anxiety involves persistent worry about physical health or the possibility of illness. Even minor symptoms or medical information can trigger concern and stress. Therapy can provide an opportunity to explore these worries, examine underlying patterns, and support you in developing strategies for managing health-related anxiety without avoidance or excessive checking.

Other Common Experiences

Panic attacks or sudden bouts of fear
Overthinking or mental rumination
Work-related stress or burnout
Physical tension or somatic symptoms related to anxiety

Person feeling calmer and reassured while managing health anxiety

Person writing in a journal as part of anxiety therapy

Anxiety therapy may be helpful for individuals experiencing:

Persistent worry or tension
Panic attacks or physical sensations of stress
Social anxiety or fear of judgment
Health anxiety or concerns about illness
Work-related stress, burnout, or perfectionism
Difficulty managing emotions or setting boundaries

Therapy can provide an opportunity to explore these experiences in a safe setting.

Somatic Therapy for Anxiety

As a Registered Psychotherapist , I integrate somatic-oriented psychotherapy alongside relational and evidence-informed approaches. Somatic therapy focuses on the connection between the body, mind, and nervous system, recognizing that anxiety often shows up not only as racing thoughts but also as physical sensations, such as muscle tension, shallow breathing, or restlessness.

In somatic-oriented psychotherapy, attention is given to how the body stores and responds to stress, and how these patterns influence emotions, thoughts, and behavior. By exploring physical sensations, posture, breath, and movement in session, clients can develop greater awareness of their internal experience. This awareness may support you to notice early signs of anxiety, regulate responses, and respond more calmly in challenging situations.

Therapist talking with client during anxiety therapy session

Combining somatic therapy with reflective psychotherapy may allow clients to explore not only what they are thinking or feeling, but also how anxiety is expressed in the body. This may support regulation, self-understanding, and resilience in daily life.

Therapy is collaborative, and strategies are tailored to each client’s unique experience, supporting them in navigating anxiety in ways that feel personally meaningful and manageable.