Therapy for Anxiety

In Atlanta and throughout Georgia

Anxiety can affect mood, thoughts, and behaviors. When combined with an eating disorder, symptoms may become more intense, leading to increased isolation, self-criticism, and distorted body image.

Are your worries starting to rule your life?

Maybe you find yourself caught in an anxiety “loop” where the worst outcomes keep circling and circling… Or perhaps you’re losing sleep because your mind won’t stop racing.

You may be struggling to complete tasks, or even find yourself scrolling for hours to avoid even thinking about what you need to do. Perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.

Whatever it is that you’re experiencing, you’re beginning to notice the impact of this in every facet of your life:

  • Struggling to stay focused and productive at work

  • Avoiding social situations so you don’t review everything you said and did

  • Feeling unmotivated to do even the things you used to enjoy 

I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be that way.

Anxiety therapy can help.

It may feel impossible now, but you can manage your anxiety.

You can feel more connected to the people in your life.

You can pursue the things you need and want to do.

Anxiety Therapy helps you do 3 things:

01. Increase awareness of the what activates your anxiety, and learn the tools to navigate these activators (without turning to avoidance!) 

02. Relate to yourself a little more gently when you make a mistake, say the wrong thing, or can’t complete a task

03. Use your values as a guide, so that no matter what your mind tells you, you have choice over your actions

I’ll help through this process, tailoring each step to your unique needs and circumstances. My approach to anxiety therapy  comes from a place of acceptance and compassion: believing that we don’t have to “get rid of anxiety” in order to live a fulfilling life.

It's time to get unstuck

It's time to get unstuck

Symptoms of Anxiety

Those experiencing generalized anxiety may have all or some of the symptoms listed here.

Individuals with eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge-eating disorder, often also experience anxiety. Anxiety can exacerbate and perpetuate disordered eating behaviors, creating a complex and challenging cycle to break. We also list some ways in which anxiety may manifest in individuals with eating disorders.

    1. Excessive Worry: Experiencing excessive worry about things such as work, relationships, health, or future events. The worry is difficult to control and may interfere with daily activities.

    2. Restlessness or Irritability: Feeling restless, on edge, or irritable.

    3. Physical Symptoms: Sometimes anxiety can present in physical symptoms such as muscle tension, trembling, sweating, nausea, dizziness, or shortness of breath.

    4. Difficulty Concentrating: Including difficulty with memory, decision making, and racing thoughts.

    5. Sleep Disturbances: Such as difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or not feeling rested.

    6. Avoidance: Such as avoiding certain situations, places, or activities that trigger feelings of fear or discomfort.

    7. Anxiety and/or Panic Attacks: Sometimes anxiety can lead to episodes of fear or panic, accompanied by physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, chest pain, sweating, trembling, or feelings of impending doom.

    1. Persistent Symptoms: If your symptoms last for several weeks or longer, and/or begin to disrupt your daily functioning

    2. Self Isolation: Withdrawing from social activities, hobbies, or interests you once enjoyed is a common symptom of anxiety.

    3. Impact on Relationships: Anxiety can strain relationships with family, friends, or colleagues, causing conflict, or leading to social withdrawal or isolation.

    4. Harmful Coping Mechanisms: Using coping mechanisms such as substance abuse, self-harm, or disordered eating to alleviate symptoms of anxiety indicates the need for professional support.

    5. Decline in Functioning: A noticeable decline in academic, occupational, or social functioning may indicate the need for therapy.

    1. Difficult Thoughts and Emotions: Anxiety can exacerbate negative self-image, low self-esteem, and feelings of worthlessness. There may also be increased feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety related to food, body image, and weight.

    2. Increased Isolation and Withdrawal: Anxiety can contribute to social withdrawal, isolation, and avoidance of social situations, further perpetuating feelings of loneliness and disconnection.

    3. Cognitive Distortions: Anxiety can distort perception, leading individuals to perceive themselves, their bodies, and their behaviors in exaggerated or distorted ways. This can fuel disordered eating patterns and exacerbate feelings of inadequacy or self-criticism.

    4. Coping Mechanisms: Individuals may use disordered eating behaviors as maladaptive coping mechanisms to manage overwhelming emotions, alleviate distress, or regain a sense of control in the face of anxiety.

    5. Physical Health Complications: The combination of eating disorders with anxiety can increase the risk of physical health complications, such as nutritional deficiencies, electrolyte imbalances, cardiovascular problems, and gastrointestinal issues.

How it Works

  • Reach out today. We’ll schedule your free phone consultation where we can answer any questions you have, and you can be sure we’re a good fit.

  • Join me each week to find new ways of responding to yourself and your stress. Together, we’ll develop the tools you need to reconnect with yourself and feel more confident engaging in the life you want to live.

  • You'll better understand yourself, your body, and your relationships. You'll have the tools to handle anything life throws at you, and begin to live a life that feels fulfilling to you!

 FAQs: Anxiety & Depression

  • Initially, we'll work together to establish a space of trust, safety, and collaboration through learning more about you and your world and answering any questions you have.

    As we begin to work on your goals, I’ll be active in the session, asking you questions to dig deeper, helping draw connections, and gently challenging you (I promise you got this!). 

    At times, I may invite you to engage in experiential practices in session that aim to help you connect with yourself and learn to manage difficult emotions.

  • There's no set timeline for therapy for anxiety as treatment is based off your unique circumstances and needs. In our first session, we'll identify what goals are most important to you and discuss how we're going to approach them. While there's still no set time to this process, typically, it takes about 6-12 months to see relief from your symptoms and to notice major changes in behaviors.

  • You may need therapy if you are experiencing persistent symptoms of anxiety that interfere with your daily functioning, relationships, or overall well-being.

  • Yes, this is normal! In therapy, we're often shining a light on thoughts, feelings, and experiences you may not have spent time with before. This process can bring uncomfortable feelings to the surface. However, with the guidance and support of a therapist, these difficult moments can lead to breakthroughs and long-term healing.

  • Reach out here today to schedule your free consultation call. In the call, I'll ask you to share about what is bringing you to therapy and if there's anything specific you're hoping to work on. I'll answer your questions, and tell you more about my approach.

    If it feels like a fit for both of us, we'll look at scheduling your initial session. Then, after the call, I'll send you an invite from my free client portal where you'll have access to all intake forms.

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