Therapy for Anxiety in Albany, NY
Am I anxious?
On the outside, you seem completely put together. You remember birthdays, schedules and grocery lists. You check on your friends, and show up for everyone in your life. You are a high achiever, and successful in your field.
But inside, your head is spinning. You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly feeling like you’re not doing enough. You can’t relax, even at the end of the day. You’re irritable, snapping at the dog or on the brink of spilling over if one more thing gets added to your to do list. You struggle to say no, and are terrified of disappointing others, at the expense of your own needs.
Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety can look like
trouble sleeping
panic attacks
irritability
worrying all the time
constantly feeling on edge
difficulty relaxing
avoidance and procrastination
It can also look like
difficulty saying no
fear of disappointing others
perfectionism
taking on more than you have capacity for
difficulty letting go of control
mom guilt
comparing yourself to others
feeling like you aren’t doing enough
How I can help
For some experiencing anxiety, the impact is undeniable. For others, it’s subtler, sneakier. Some clients I work with say, “I never had anxiety before,” or “I didn’t know I was anxious. This is just how I’ve always been.” For those who are high achievers and high performers, the way anxiety manifests can seem like a helpful tool - and maybe it is! But if you have found yourself here it’s likely that something isn’t working in your system.
My approach to working with anxiety is to begin to notice and identify the overt and subtle ways that anxiety is showing up in your body and thoughts. We may identify themes such as avoidance, people pleasing, or perfectionism. We’ll explore the ways that these patterns are both helpful and unhelpful, and then begin to explore what may be underneath. We’ll learn to invite other parts to emerge, and begin to explore how and when you learned to adapt the way you did.
At the beginning of our work and the level of distress you’re feeling, we may spend more time on coping, grounding and practicing mindfulness. As we get deeper and your nervous system begins to feel more grounded, we’ll begin to explore the roots of your anxiety, and the stories your system is holding on to. Over time, these stories can begin to rewrite, so that you can approach life with a more grounded, calm and curious affect.
Come home to your body and rediscover your calm
- because life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans
- because life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans