Anxiety & Panic Therapy
Support for Anxiety, Excessive Worry, Social Anxiety, and Panic (MA, NH, ME, RI)
Anxiety can feel relentless. Your mind may keep scanning for what could go wrong, replaying conversations, or anticipating problems before they happen. Even when you logically know you are safe, your body may still feel tense, restless, or on edge.
For some people anxiety shows up as constant worry and nervousness. For others it appears as sudden waves of fear or panic that seem to come out of nowhere.
Therapy can help you understand what your anxiety is trying to signal and learn ways to respond with more steadiness and self-trust.
I provide therapy for anxiety and panic disorders for adults across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and Rhode Island through secure telehealth.
What Anxiety Can Feel Like
Anxiety affects both the mind and the body. Many people describe:
Persistent or excessive worry
Feeling on edge or unable to relax
Difficulty concentrating
Muscle tension or restlessness
Trouble sleeping
A sense that something bad might happen even when things seem okay
Anxiety is not simply overthinking. It is often the nervous system trying to protect you.
Therapy helps slow that process down so you can understand what is happening inside rather than feeling overwhelmed by it.
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
Panic attacks can feel frightening and disorienting. They often include sudden physical symptoms such as:
Rapid heart rate
Shortness of breath
Chest tightness
Dizziness or lightheadedness
A sense of losing control or impending danger
Many people who experience panic attacks begin to fear when the next one will occur. Over time this fear can lead to avoiding places, situations, or activities.
Therapy helps you understand how panic works in the body and develop ways to respond that gradually restore a sense of safety and control.
Social Anxiety
For people with social anxiety, everyday interactions can feel intensely stressful. Situations such as speaking in meetings, meeting new people, or being the center of attention may trigger strong worry about judgment or embarrassment.
Social anxiety may include:
Fear of being judged or criticized
Overanalyzing conversations afterward
Avoiding social or professional opportunities
Feeling physically anxious in group settings
Therapy can help explore the emotional patterns underneath these fears while building confidence in navigating social situations.
Understanding Anxiety Through a Nervous System Lens
Anxiety often reflects a nervous system that has learned to stay on high alert. This response can develop through:
Chronic stress
Past experiences of uncertainty or instability
High expectations or perfectionism
Trauma or relational injury
Rather than treating anxiety as a flaw, therapy focuses on helping your nervous system learn that it does not need to stay in constant protection mode.
My Approach to Anxiety Therapy
My work with anxiety is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in understanding emotional patterns rather than simply suppressing symptoms.
Together we may explore:
The emotional triggers underneath worry and fear
How anxiety shows up in your body
Attachment patterns that influence how you respond to stress
Parts of you that feel responsible for preventing mistakes or danger
I integrate approaches such as:
Attachment-focused therapy
Emotion-focused processing
Internal Family Systems perspectives
Nervous system awareness and regulation
The goal is not to eliminate anxiety entirely. It is to help you relate to it differently so that it no longer runs your life.
When Anxiety Begins to Limit Your Life
Many people seek therapy when anxiety begins to interfere with daily functioning. This might include:
Avoiding situations that once felt manageable
Difficulty making decisions
Trouble sleeping due to racing thoughts
Feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities
Experiencing repeated panic attacks
Therapy can help you rebuild a sense of internal stability and confidence in your ability to handle uncertainty.
Anxiety, Identity, and Life Stress
Anxiety rarely exists in isolation. It is often connected to life experiences, relationships, and identity.
Many clients I work with are also navigating:
Neurodivergence such as ADHD or autism
Relationship stress
Trauma or chronic stress
Identity exploration
Major life transitions
Therapy allows space to look at the whole picture rather than focusing only on symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anxiety really get better with therapy?
Yes. Many people find that understanding the emotional and nervous system patterns behind anxiety significantly reduces its intensity and frequency.
Do I have to have panic attacks to benefit from anxiety therapy?
No. Many clients seek therapy for persistent worry, overthinking, or feeling constantly on edge.
What if my anxiety has been present for most of my life?
Longstanding anxiety often reflects deeply learned patterns. Therapy can still help shift how those patterns operate.
Telehealth Anxiety Therapy (MA, NH, ME, RI)
I provide virtual therapy across:
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Maine
Rhode Island
Telehealth allows you to access support from the comfort of your own environment.
Next Steps
If you are looking for:
Anxiety therapy
Help managing excessive worry or stress
Support for panic attacks or panic disorder
Therapy for social anxiety
We can explore whether working together feels like a good fit.
You do not have to navigate anxiety alone. Therapy can help you develop steadiness, clarity, and a deeper sense of safety in your own mind and body.