Whether you struggle with constant worries, “what ifs,” and feelings of doom, or physical symptoms such as nausea and racing heart, living with anxiety is challenging and exhausting. Although no one can entirely eliminate anxiety, it doesn’t have to control your life. I can teach you more helpful ways of responding to anxious thoughts and feelings, using science-backed techniques. As you learn to manage uncertainty and refocus your energy on what matters most, you can gain freedom from anxiety.

Do you ever feel like your achievements aren’t good enough? Do you experience an intense fear of failure and have trouble taking risks or trying new things? Do you notice a self-critical inner voice and a persistent focus on your flaws? These can be signs of perfectionism. Working hard toward your goals can help you succeed, but striving for perfection can create problems. We can work to understand why perfectionism developed, practice tolerating uncertainty, and learn how self-compassion can help you make more progress toward your goals and values.

If you have persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both, you may suffer from insomnia. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), a form of therapy that focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that interfere with sleep. CBT-I has been shown through extensive research to improve sleep. In fact, the American College of Physicians recommends that adults receive CBT-I as a first-line treatment for insomnia, before trying sleep medications. Treatment is often brief (6-8 sessions) and emphasizes making behavior changes outside of session in order to improve sleep.

Have you ever spent hours online trying to figure out whether a symptom or sensation you’re having means something is seriously wrong with you? Do you often worry that you are or will become seriously ill? Do you constantly scan your body trying to notice any concerning sensations? If you’re often making medical appointments but reassurance from doctors doesn’t help to quell the anxiety, you may be suffering from health anxiety. Therapy can help you learn strategies for responding to worry and uncertainty without falling down a google rabbit hole, and help you refocus your energy on the things you care about most in your life.

Almost a quarter of Americans have experienced a panic attack (Kessler et al., 2006). Some people experience repeated panic attacks, which can happen in response to a specific trigger or out of the blue. Some even develop an extreme fear of having another panic attack that interferes with their life. Therapy (CBT and ACT) has been shown to be effective for treating panic disorder. I can help you understand your body’s panic response and learn skills to tolerate and manage anxiety.

As a trained Health Psychologist, I understand and respect the connection between mind and body. Living with a chronic medical condition takes a toll on your mental health. Using research-backed strategies I can help you direct your energy toward changing what you can and accepting what is outside your control. A chronic medical condition doesn’t have to stop you from living a fulfilling life.