Bringing calm to the chaos.
Compassionate, supportive therapy for adults navigating anxiety, chronic worry, and the lingering impacts of childhood experiences.
As a child, being yourself sometimes felt risky. You became highly alert to others’ moods and expectations, carrying a constant sense of tension and worry, trying to stay safe by predicting and preventing upset.
You became highly attuned to the moods, words, and expectations of those around you, constantly scanning for signs of disapproval, tension, or conflict. Even small shifts in tone or expression could feel like a warning, and you quickly learned to adjust your behavior to keep the peace, avoid criticism, or prevent upsetting anyone. Over time, this constant vigilance became second nature, shaping how you moved through the world. Your mind stayed on alert, anticipating what might go wrong, and you learned to prioritize others’ comfort over your own, sometimes at the cost of your own needs, desires, and sense of self.
And now, as an adult, persistent anxiety remains -- even in safe spaces .
It's left you....
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Constantly second-guessing your choices and worrying about “getting it wrong.”
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Overthinking interactions, replaying conversations, and wondering if you upset someone.
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Feeling tense, on edge, or unable to fully relax, even when there’s no immediate threat.
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Prioritizing others’ comfort or expectations over your own needs and desires.
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Carrying a quiet fear of judgment, rejection, or disappointing those around you.
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Avoiding situations that might trigger discomfort, conflict, or overstimulation.
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Feeling drained by the emotional intensity of everyday life, even from small stressors.
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Struggling to trust your instincts or feel confident in your decisions.
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Longing for relief, safety, and a sense of inner calm, but unsure how to reach it.
As an adult, these early patterns often show up as persistent worry and tension, even in moments that feel safe. You might find it hard to make decisions without overthinking every possible outcome, or notice a familiar urge to keep others happy and avoid conflict, even when it comes at your own expense.
Speaking up about your needs can trigger anxiety, making it feel “too risky,” “selfish,” or overwhelming—despite knowing, on a logical level, that healthy relationships can handle honesty.
Inside, younger parts of you may still stay on high alert, bracing for criticism, rejection, or emotional fallout—because long ago, that was what kept you safe.
Even now, your nervous system remembers those patterns, and anxiety can arise as your body’s way of protecting you.
Every part of you—even the worried, vigilant, and cautious parts—are welcome here.
The part of you that anticipates what might go wrong, that scans for danger, that struggles to trust that things will be okay, is seen and held with care. The parts of you that carry tension, restlessness, or fear of judgment are not a problem to fix—they are voices that have kept you safe and alert in the past.
Here, those parts don’t need to hide, and they don’t need to manage everything alone anymore. They can rest, be heard, and slowly learn that it’s safe to step back from constant worry. In this space, your anxiety is acknowledged with compassion, and every layer of your experience is valued.
You don’t have to silence, push down, or apologize for any of it—you can simply arrive as you are, and be supported in finding calm, clarity, and trust in yourself again.
All parts of you are allowed.
The part of you that shame silenced.
The part that pain shaped.
The part that endured a past you never chose.
Just you—every part—arriving exactly as you are.
Childhood trauma doesn’t just stay in the past—it weaves itself into how you think, feel, connect, and cope today. When early experiences taught you to stay hyper-aware, hyper-independent, or hyper-responsible, your nervous system adapted in the only ways it knew how. Those adaptations were intelligent. Protective. Necessary. But now, they may be keeping you stuck in patterns that no longer serve the life you want to build.
In our work together, we gently explore those long-held survival strategies with curiosity rather than judgment. We look at the child parts who had to carry burdens far too heavy for their age, and the adult parts who are exhausted from holding everything together. Healing from childhood trauma isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about helping each part finally feel seen, understood, and supported.
Every feeling has a history. Every worry has a purpose. And none of your anxiety means you’re broken—it reflects how hard you’ve worked to stay safe in a world that hasn’t always felt predictable or kind.
Therapy for anxiety can....
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Help you understand where your worry comes from and why it feels so intense.
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Teach you how to calm your nervous system so your body doesn’t stay in “high alert” mode.
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Give you tools to manage spiraling thoughts, overthinking, and worst-case-scenario fears.
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Strengthen your ability to set boundaries without feeling guilty or afraid.
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Support you in making decisions with more confidence and less second-guessing.
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Help you reconnect with your needs, emotions, and intuition.
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Reduce physical symptoms of anxiety, like tension, restlessness, or racing heart.
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Build your capacity to tolerate uncertainty without feeling overwhelmed.
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Shift long-standing patterns of people-pleasing or conflict avoidance.
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Create a sense of safety inside yourself—so you’re not depending on external circumstances to feel okay.
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Help you experience more calm, presence, and relief in your daily life.
Therapy for anxiety might be for you if...
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You often feel tense, overwhelmed, or on edge.
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Your mind jumps to “what ifs” or worst-case scenarios.
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You overthink decisions or replay conversations.
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You avoid situations that feel stressful or unpredictable.
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You struggle to set boundaries without guilt or fear.
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You doubt yourself and seek reassurance to feel okay.
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You’re exhausted from managing constant worry.
Learn more about the different types of anxiety on my blog here
You deserve a space where every part of you is acknowledged, honored, and supported. Here, you can begin to untangle old patterns without judgment, rebuild trust in yourself, and cultivate a sense of safety and belonging—both within and in your relationships with others.
Healing from childhood trauma is not about rushing or forcing change; it’s about gently discovering the strength, wisdom, and resilience that have always been inside you.
You are ready to take the next step toward a life where you feel seen, whole, and fully alive—and I am here to walk alongside you on that journey.
Breathe.
You can handle this.
And you're in the right place.