Published on April 1, 2026 · 6 min read
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges people face today. Whether it's the racing thoughts before a big meeting, the pit in your stomach before social events, or the overwhelming worry that keeps you up at night—anxiety can show up in many forms and significantly impact your quality of life.
Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed or nervous. It's a persistent, often overwhelming sense of dread or worry that doesn't match the reality of a situation. While it's normal to feel anxious before a test or job interview, anxiety becomes problematic when it interferes with daily activities, relationships, or your ability to function.
Common types of anxiety include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most evidence-based and effective treatments for anxiety. CBT works by helping you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—and how each influences the others.
In CBT, we work together to:
Anxiety often stems from distorted thinking—like catastrophizing ("this will be a disaster") or all-or-nothing thinking. Through CBT, you learn to recognize these patterns and challenge them with more balanced, realistic thoughts.
Anxiety creates a cycle: a trigger leads to a thought, which triggers physical symptoms and avoidance behaviors, which then reinforces the fear. CBT helps you break this cycle at any point—and you don't always have to start with the trigger.
You learn practical tools like deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and grounding techniques to manage physical symptoms of anxiety in the moment. These skills become your toolkit for navigating anxious moments.
Avoidance keeps anxiety alive. Through structured, gradual exposure to feared situations (in your imagination or real life), you learn that you can tolerate anxiety—and that feared outcomes often don't come true.
If you're considering therapy for anxiety, you might wonder what it actually looks like. CBT for anxiety is typically goal-oriented and collaborative. We'll work together to identify your specific concerns, develop personalized strategies, and track your progress over time.
Therapy isn't about eliminating all anxiety—some anxiety is a normal part of life. Rather, CBT helps you build resilience and the capacity to handle anxiety with greater ease and confidence.
Reaching out for help can feel intimidating, but it's also one of the bravest things you can do. If you're ready to explore how therapy might support you, I'd love to hear from you.
You can schedule a free consultation to learn more about working together.
If you're struggling with anxiety or depression, you don't have to navigate it alone. Let's talk about how therapy can support you.
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