find relief from overwhelm, overthinking, and constant pressure.
Online Therapy for Anxiety & Burnout
Support for high-achieving women in California & Texas
On the outside, it may seem like you have everything under control. But on the inside, you feel disconnected and overwhelmed by anxiety.
You might be exhausting yourself trying to appear calm and capable while internally managing racing thoughts, dread, uncertainty, or self-criticism. Over time, anxiety can shape how you see yourself, your worth, and what feels possible in your life.
If you find yourself spiraling into worst-case scenarios or sensing that life shouldn’t feel this hard, anxiety therapy can help.
Feeling anxious isn’t just about worry — it’s the way it shows up in your body, decisions, relationships, and daily life.
Who anxiety therapy is for
You may benefit from anxiety therapy if you:
constantly second-guess yourself or replay conversations
feel “on” all the time, even when you’re supposed to be resting
avoid tasks, people, or decisions because they feel overwhelming
feel stuck between wanting change and fearing it
hold others to high expectations and hold yourself to even higher ones
struggle to set boundaries or say no
You don’t need to have the right words to begin therapy. You just need space to explore what’s happening inside.
Hi, I’m abby, a licensed therapist who specializes in anxiety.
Offering anxiety therapy online for women in Texas & California
I help women who feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, stress, or self-pressure learn how to slow down, regulate their nervous system, and reconnect with what truly matters. Through our work, you’ll learn how to manage anxiety in the moment and explore the deeper patterns driving it, so you don’t just cope, you grow.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to help you explore and process your feelings, challenge limiting beliefs, and create healthier ways of thinking and being. Whether you’re struggling with everyday stress or deep-rooted anxiety, my goal is to help you gain control, reduce your anxiety, and feel more grounded in who you truly are.
Common Focus Areas —
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You may constantly replay conversations, worry about how others perceive you, or feel pressure to say or do the “right thing.” Social situations may feel draining, not because you don’t care, but because you care deeply. Therapy can help you feel more grounded, confident, and authentic in your interactions.
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If you’re always performing, producing, or striving, slowing down may feel uncomfortable or maybe even unsafe. You’re used to keeping everything together on the outside, even when you feel overwhelmed inside. Together, we’ll explore the beliefs driving perfectionism and help you create a healthier, more sustainable way of being.
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You may feel “on edge” most of the time. You’re always planning, anticipating, or mentally preparing for worst-case scenarios. Even when things are going well, your body may stay in a heightened state of alertness. Therapy can help regulate your nervous system, create space to breathe, and shift from constant worry to steadier calm.
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Anxiety doesn’t just live in your thoughts. Sometimes it shows up in your body through racing heart, tightness in your chest, difficulty relaxing, or sudden waves of fear. Together, we’ll build tools to help you navigate panic and physical symptoms with greater somatic (or felt) safety, understanding, and support.
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You may feel pressure to have life figured out, from your career, relationships, future, to your sense of self. Certainty can feel safer than the unknown, making decisions overwhelming or paralyzing. In therapy, you’ll explore who you are, what matters to you, and how to make choices from clarity instead of fear or pressure.
As an existential therapist, I don’t just focus on reducing symptoms. I help you understand what your anxiety may be trying to protect, signal, or make sense of. Often, anxious thoughts are connected to old relational patterns, perfectionism, attachment wounds, or moments where you adopted beliefs about yourself to stay safe or accepted. In therapy, we’ll explore these pieces at a pace that feels grounded, helping you move toward clarity, self-trust, and a more meaningful, aligned way of living.
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How therapy with me can help
Compassionate, Evidence-Based Anxiety Therapy in Texas & California
Many people discover that their anxiety is tied to specific areas of life—like relationships, self-worth, decision-making, or work demands. For others, anxiety feels more constant and generalized. However it shows up for you, if it’s interfering with your quality of life, you deserve support. Specialized anxiety therapy can help you move beyond simply coping and toward truly thriving.
What anxiety can feel like:
Anxiety is often a mix of emotional, mental, and physical symptoms, including:
racing or looping thoughts
difficulty sleeping or relaxing
chest tightness or stomach discomfort
feeling easily overwhelmed
irritability or emotional fatigue
perfectionism or fear of making mistakes
difficulty trusting your own decisions
If these feel familiar, you’re not alone, and there is support.
In therapy, we’ll slow the pace internally so you can understand what’s happening rather than reacting to it.
Together we’ll explore:
the beliefs or experiences shaping your anxiety
the nervous system responses behind overwhelm
practical coping tools that feel manageable — not performative
the relationship between self-worth, boundaries, and expectations
We move collaboratively at a pace that honors your nervous system — never rushed, never pressured.
Over time, therapy can help you feel calmer inside your body, clearer in your decisions, and more grounded in your relationships — including the one you have with yourself.
A common experience in anxiety therapy:
Many people come to therapy feeling constantly overwhelmed. They’re juggling work, relationships, and life decisions while battling racing thoughts, self-criticism, and perfectionistic pressure. Anxiety often shows up as urgency, overthinking, or a feeling of being “on” all the time.
Through therapy, you can begin to understand your anxiety patterns, develop tools to slow your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself. Over time, anxiety may still arise, but it’s met with greater clarity, self-awareness, and choices rooted in alignment rather than fear.
Evidence-Based Anxiety Therapy.
While every client and every experience of anxiety is unique, there are proven therapeutic approaches that can help. In our work together, I blend evidence-based modalities (such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapy) with a warm, non-judgmental, and individualized approach that honors your lived experience. You’ll learn practical skills to manage symptoms now, while also exploring the deeper patterns contributing to anxiety, so change feels meaningful in the here and now and sustainable for the future.
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Existential analysis is a depth-oriented approach that helps you explore the core questions of your life—who you are, what you value, and how you want to live in the face of uncertainty, freedom, and change.
Rather than focusing only on symptom relief, it looks at the underlying patterns, beliefs, and choices shaping your experience, including how you relate to meaning, identity, and connection. Through a collaborative and authentic therapeutic relationship, existential therapy helps you develop greater self-awareness, take ownership of your choices, and move toward a life that feels more aligned, intentional, and genuinely your own.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based approach that helps you change how you relate to your thoughts and emotions, rather than trying to eliminate them. At its core, ACT emphasizes mindfulness, acceptance of internal experiences, taking meaningful action aligned with your values, and creating distance from distressing thoughts and feelings.
Through this process, you can build greater psychological flexibility and learn to live with more intention, even in the presence of discomfort.
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Mindfulness-Based Therapy helps you develop healthier coping skills that keep you grounded and connected to the present moment. In our work together, we’ll explore mindfulness practices, grounding techniques, and distress tolerance skills designed to help regulate your nervous system and reduce anxiety. These tools can support you in responding to stress with greater calm, awareness, and resilience.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a research-backed approach that focuses on the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Often, these patterns operate beneath the surface, influencing how you feel without you even realizing it.
Therapy helps bring these automatic thoughts and behaviors into awareness, giving you the insight needed to begin shifting them. Together, we’ll work to challenge unhelpful patterns and replace them with more supportive, realistic ways of thinking. As this process unfolds, many people begin to feel more grounded, present, and at ease in their daily lives.
What we’ll work on
You’ll walk away with —
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Greater insight into the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that contribute to your anxiety.
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Practical, evidenced-based tools to help you manage your anxiety in the moment and long-term.
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A healthier relationship to anxiety and other difficult emotions. Less reactivity, more emotional flexibility.
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Increased confidence and a stronger sense of self—you’ll make decisions that align with your true self.
Questions? I’ve got answers.
Frequently asked questions —
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The length of therapy varies from person to person. It depends on your specific goals, whether your anxiety is more generalized or tied to a particular situation, and how much it’s affecting your day-to-day life.
Using the tools we discuss consistently between sessions can help reduce symptoms more quickly and support long-term progress. Some people benefit from short-term therapy focused on specific goals, while others choose to continue longer to explore deeper patterns or ongoing challenges.
There’s no one-size-fits-all timeline — I’ll support you for as long as it’s helpful for you.
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I don’t assign formal homework, but we’ll often talk about things you can practice between sessions to help you get the most out of therapy. This might include trying out coping strategies, reflecting on patterns, or exploring situations that contribute to your anxiety.
Everything we do is tailored to your unique needs, so any outside work will always feel relevant and manageable — never overwhelming.
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Yes — research consistently shows that online therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy for treating anxiety. In fact, some people find it even more helpful, especially if they experience social anxiety or feel overwhelmed by the idea of going to a therapy office.
Being in the comfort of your own space can make it easier to open up, and skipping the commute makes it more convenient to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
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If you’re ready to begin therapy, I recommend booking an appointment directly through my online calendar here. Once your appointment is confirmed, you’ll receive your new client intake forms. Please review and sign them at least 48 hours before your scheduled session to avoid an auto-cancellation.
If you’ve read through my FAQ’s and the information doesn’t answer your questions, or if you’d like to connect before scheduling, feel free to reach out through my contact form →
it’s okay if this feels like a big step —