Anxiety Therapy in Philadelphia

Feeling anxious can be exhausting. Maybe your mind won’t stop racing, or you lie awake at night replaying the day or worrying about what’s ahead. You might look calm on the outside, but inside you feel tense, overthinking every decision, and worrying about letting others down.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Anxiety affects many high-achieving professionals in Philadelphia who are used to pushing themselves hard. Anxiety therapy can help you understand the root causes of your stress, quiet your inner critic, and find a more balanced way forward.

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Signs You May Be Struggling With Anxiety

While anxiety looks different for everyone, common signs include:

  • Constant overthinking or racing thoughts

  • Difficulty relaxing, even when nothing is “wrong”

  • Trouble sleeping or always feeling “on edge”

  • Perfectionism and self-criticism

  • People-pleasing or fear of disappointing others

  • Burnout and work-related stress

If these patterns feel familiar, anxiety therapy in Philadelphia can provide tools, strategies, and deeper understanding to help you find relief.

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My Approach to Therapy for Anxiety

I believe anxiety is often a signal — not just a symptom. It can reflect deeper patterns like perfectionism, fear of failure, or old beliefs about needing to prove your worth.

In our sessions, I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) and attachment-based therapy to help you explore these patterns with compassion. Instead of only managing anxiety, we’ll uncover the root causes that fuel it — whether that’s an inner critic pushing you to do more, or a part of you that fears letting others down.

By addressing these underlying dynamics, you’ll not only reduce anxiety but also feel freer, more confident, and more grounded in your daily life.

What to Expect in Therapy

  • A supportive, nonjudgmental space where all parts of you are welcome

  • Practical tools for managing overthinking, stress, and tension

  • Deeper exploration of the patterns that keep anxiety in place

  • Skills for setting boundaries, quieting your inner critic, and finding balance

You don’t need to have it all figured out before starting therapy — we’ll take it one step at a time, together.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • If worry, overthinking, or stress are interfering with your daily life, relationships, or ability to relax, therapy can help. Many people seek anxiety therapy when self-help tools aren’t enough, or when they want deeper support for long-term change.

  • Sessions are 50 minutes and focus on your specific needs. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, learn tools to calm anxiety in the moment, and work on the root causes that keep anxiety in place. My approach combines Internal Family Systems (IFS) and attachment-based therapy in a supportive, nonjudgmental space.

  • Yes, I provide online anxiety therapy for clients across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as in-person sessions in Center City Philadelphia.

  • Yes. Therapy helps you understand how overthinking and perfectionism fuel anxiety and teaches tools to break these cycles and feel calmer.

  • Most people describe anxiety and stress as if they’re twins—but they’re more like distant cousins. The biggest difference isn’t just where they come from (outside vs. inside), it’s when they live.

    • Stress lives in the present. Stress is your body’s reaction to what’s happening right now—an overflowing inbox, a deadline, or your child crying while you’re on a work call. Once the situation resolves, stress often settles down too.

    • Anxiety lives in the future. Anxiety is fueled by your brain’s “what ifs.” It’s less about what’s actually happening and more about what could happen—what if I fail, what if I embarrass myself, what if something goes wrong tomorrow? Even when nothing urgent is in front of you, anxiety can keep the nervous system switched on.

    Why this distinction matters:
    If you’re stressed, reducing the load—delegating a task, taking a walk, or setting a boundary—often brings relief. But if you’re anxious, the challenge is different: you may need to retrain your brain to tolerate uncertainty, calm your inner critic, or work with the “false alarms” your nervous system keeps sending.