Anxiety Looks Different for Everyone—Here’s How Therapy Can Help
Anxiety Doesn’t Always Look the Same—But It Is Treatable
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges I see in my practice—but it rarely looks the same from one person to the next.
Some of my clients describe a racing mind before work presentations or social situations. Others feel physically frozen at the idea of leaving home. Whether it’s a quiet undercurrent of worry or intense waves of panic, anxiety can affect every area of life—making even simple tasks feel overwhelming.
If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. And the good news? With the right support, anxiety is highly treatable.
When Does Everyday Anxiety Become an Anxiety Disorder?
It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time. But when worry becomes constant, intense, or starts interfering with your relationships, career, or health, it might be a sign of an anxiety disorder.
As a trauma-informed therapist based in Orange County, CA, I’ve worked with many individuals who didn’t realize their daily stress or fear had deeper roots. Here are some common forms of anxiety:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Excessive worry over everyday things that feels hard to control.
Social Anxiety Disorder: Fear of embarrassment, judgment, or rejection in social settings.
Panic Disorder: Recurring panic attacks that can feel terrifying and unpredictable.
Phobias: Intense fears of specific objects or situations (like flying, driving, or public speaking).
OCD and PTSD: While categorized separately, these conditions often include anxiety-related symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, and compulsive behaviors.
Anxiety can also overlap with depression, unresolved trauma, or burnout—making it even harder to cope without professional support.
How Anxiety Therapy and EMDR Can Help
Anxiety doesn’t just live in your thoughts—it lives in your nervous system. That’s why I offer therapy approaches that don’t just treat symptoms, but address the root causes of anxiety.
Through personalized talk therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), we can help your mind and body process unresolved stress, painful memories, and emotional triggers that may be contributing to your anxiety.
EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based method that helps "unstick" past experiences from the nervous system—so you can move forward with greater ease, clarity, and peace.
In therapy, I also work with clients to develop practical tools to calm anxious thoughts, regulate the body, and create more safety and confidence in everyday life.
You Deserve to Feel Calm and in Control
Whether your anxiety shows up as quiet tension or sudden panic, you don’t have to live in fear. With the right support, it’s possible to feel more grounded, resilient, and in control of your life again.
If you’re looking for an anxiety therapist in Orange County, CA who offers EMDR and trauma-informed care, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll create a personalized path toward healing—at a pace that feels safe for you.
Reach out today to schedule a free 20-minute consultation. You don’t have to do this alone.