If anxiety has taken over your life—interrupting your daily routines, invading your thoughts, or leaving you disconnected from yourself—we see you. Maybe you’ve tried therapy before, or perhaps you’ve been relying on your own strategies, hoping the anxiety would eventually pass, but the racing thoughts, the discomfort in your body, or the overwhelming sense of unease just won’t go away.
You don’t have to face this alone. Whether your anxiety has been a lifelong battle, recently resurfaced, or has escalated to the point where it feels unmanageable, we’re here to help.
Why We Specialize in Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety can manifest in ways that feel unrelenting—constant racing thoughts, physical discomfort like tension or nausea, or even moments of dissociation that leave you feeling disconnected and lost. We specialize in anxiety because we understand how profoundly it can affect every part of your life. For those who have been living with anxiety for years or have tried different approaches without finding lasting relief, we’re here to provide something different.
Our approach is designed for people who feel like nothing has worked or whose anxiety has come back stronger than before. Together, we’ll explore your experience, address the underlying causes, and tailor a treatment plan to help you regain control.
We know that anxiety is not a one-size-fits-all issue, and recovery isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about creating lasting change, building resilience, and finding a way to live fully even when life feels overwhelming. Whether you’ve been battling anxiety for years or are just starting to seek help, we’re committed to helping you move beyond coping and toward thriving.
Treatment For Anxiety
Anxiety Treatment in Los Angeles: Find Relief and Reclaim Your Life
Understanding Different Anxiety Diagnoses and Symptoms
Anxiety can present itself in many ways, and it’s not always easy to pinpoint exactly what you’re experiencing. Different types of anxiety have unique symptoms that can affect your thoughts, emotions, and physical well-being. Here’s an overview of some anxiety diagnoses and the symptoms that may accompany them:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Symptoms: Persistent, excessive worry about everyday issues such as work, family, or health. Physical symptoms include restlessness, fatigue, muscle tension, irritability, and difficulty concentrating or sleeping.
How It Feels: Like your mind is always racing, constantly anticipating the worst, and finding it hard to relax no matter what you do.
Panic Disorder
Symptoms: Having panic attacks which feel like sudden, intense episodes of fear or terror, often accompanied by physical sensations like a pounding heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, or a feeling of losing control.
How It Feels: As if you’re having a heart attack or that something catastrophic is about to happen. Panic attacks can be brief but feel overwhelming and lead to fear of future episodes.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Symptoms: Extreme fear of social situations, often accompanied by avoidance behaviors, sweating, trembling, or difficulty speaking.
How It Feels: A deep fear of being judged, humiliated, or rejected. Experiencing social interactions as daunting or impossible.
Health Anxiety
Symptoms: Constant worry about physical health, misinterpreting minor symptoms as serious illnesses, and frequent checking or reassurance-seeking.
How It Feels: Like your body is always on high alert, and every ache or sensation feels like a warning sign of something serious.
Dissociative Symptoms in Anxiety
Symptoms: Feeling detached from your body, disconnected from reality, or as if the world around you isn’t real (derealization).
How It Feels: A sensation of being numb, foggy, or watching your life from a distance without being fully present.
What Treatment for Anxiety Looks Like
Our approach to anxiety treatment combines evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of how anxiety affects your life, relationships, and sense of self. We create a personalized plan that addresses your specific needs and goals, drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps you identify and challenge negative thought patterns contributing to your anxiety. Through CBT, you’ll learn how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and develop healthier, more balanced ways of thinking.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): DBT is especially helpful for managing intense emotions and overwhelming anxiety. You’ll learn practical skills like emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness to navigate difficult moments and reduce the intensity of your anxiety.
Mindfulness and Grounding Techniques: Anxiety often pulls you into the past or future, leaving you disconnected from the present. Mindfulness practices help you cultivate awareness of the here and now, while grounding techniques bring you back to your body and environment during moments of distress.
Trauma-Informed Care: For those whose anxiety stems from trauma, we take a compassionate and trauma-informed approach. This may involve processing past events, addressing triggers, and working on building safety and resilience within your body and mind.
Family of Origin Work: Anxiety can often be linked to patterns, dynamics, or experiences rooted in your family of origin. Exploring these connections can help you understand the roots of your anxiety and begin to break free from unhelpful cycles.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT focuses on letting our anxious thoughts take a back seat and not fighting with or obsessing over difficult thoughts and emotions. Therapy focuses on aligning your actions with your core values to you’ll build a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling.
Anxiety and Work: Managing Stress, Burnout, and Workplace Challenges in Los Angeles
Workplace anxiety is a growing concern for professionals in Los Angeles, where demanding jobs, high expectations, and systemic issues like sexism and racism can take a toll on mental health. Whether you’re navigating a high-pressure industry like entertainment, tech, or corporate environments, or facing challenges unique to your identity, workplace stress can feel overwhelming.
Burnout and High Expectations
In LA's fast-paced work culture, burnout is a frequent experience. The pressure to excel, meet impossible deadlines, and constantly "hustle" can lead to:
Chronic Fatigue: Physical and emotional exhaustion that doesn’t go away with rest.
Loss of Motivation: Feeling disconnected from your goals or unsure why you started.
Decreased Productivity: Difficulty focusing or staying organized.
The "always-on" mentality of Los Angeles work environments, especially in industries like entertainment and tech, can make it hard to find balance.
Sexism and Racism in the Workplace
Workplace anxiety is often compounded by systemic discrimination. For many, the professional landscape includes:
Unfair Expectations: Feeling pressured to outperform peers just to be taken seriously.
Microaggressions: Subtle, harmful comments or actions that undermine confidence.
Isolation: Being one of the few people from your background in your industry.
Emotional Labor: Managing the stress of advocating for equity while maintaining professionalism.
These issues not only disrupt career growth but also deeply impact mental health, leading to heightened anxiety and frustration.
Symptoms of Work-Related Anxiety
Work-related anxiety can manifest in emotional, physical, and behavioral symptoms, including:
Emotional: Overthinking, irritability, imposter syndrome, or feeling overwhelmed.
Physical: Tension, fatigue, headaches, stomach issues, or trouble sleeping.
Behavioral: Avoiding tasks, procrastinating, overworking, or withdrawing from colleagues.
Cognitive: Difficulty focusing, negative self-talk, catastrophizing, or inability to disconnect from work.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If previous therapy didn’t meet your needs, it doesn’t mean anxiety treatment won’t work for you. We specialize in helping those with chronic anxiety or those whose symptoms have returned. Treatment addresses commitment to change, getting to know you and your triggers, and finding what approaches work best for you.
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Anxiety can be caused by various factors, including genetics, brain chemistry, past trauma, chronic stress, or significant life changes. Environmental and societal pressures, such as work demands or systemic challenges, can also play a role.
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Mindfulness helps manage anxiety by shifting your focus to the present moment. It reduces overthinking, calms physical symptoms like tension and a racing heart, and increases self-awareness of triggers and thought patterns. By practicing mindfulness, you can break the cycle of anxious thoughts and feel more grounded and in control. Techniques like breathing exercises and meditation are often used in therapy to support anxiety relief.
While not everyone with BPD has experienced trauma, it is a significant risk factor, and understanding this connection is essential in providing effective, trauma-informed treatment.
We recognize the diversity of experiences when it comes to living with anxiety, and we honor your unique journey. Whether you’re seeking support for managing racing thoughts, calming physical symptoms, or navigating the impact of anxiety on your relationships, we’re here to meet you where you are.
You deserve to live a life free from the overwhelming cycles of worry, fear, and self-doubt. Reclaim your sense of calm, rebuild confidence, and create a life aligned with your values through compassionate and evidence-based care.
Proudly serving the Los Angeles community and surrounding areas, we offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions to support your needs. Together, we can work toward relief and help you regain control of your life.