Anxiety & Depression Counseling
Sometimes, the hardest part is that everything looks fine from the outside
You're showing up for work, taking care of responsibilities, and doing what needs to be done. But internally, your mind won't slow down. You're exhausted, questioning yourself, or struggling to find the energy for things that used to feel manageable.
Anxiety can leave you constantly anticipating what might go wrong. Depression can make even ordinary tasks feel heavy. Sometimes, they show up together, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from yourself.
You don't have to wait until things get worse to seek support. Therapy offers a place to understand what you're experiencing, explore what's contributing to it, and begin finding ways to feel more like yourself again.
When anxiety makes it hard to slow down
Anxiety isn't always obvious. Sometimes, it looks like being the person who has everything under control while privately feeling like you're barely keeping up.
You might recognize yourself in some of these experiences:
- Replaying conversations or second-guessing decisions.
- Feeling on edge, restless, or unable to relax.
- Worrying about disappointing others or making mistakes.
- You're tired of feeling like life is always happening to you.
- Feeling responsible for keeping everything together.
- Struggling to quiet your thoughts, even when there's nothing urgent to do.
- Feeling like you're always behind, no matter how much you accomplish.
Over time, anxiety can make it difficult to recognize what you actually need because so much of your energy goes toward anticipating, managing, and responding to everything around you.
Therapy can help you better understand these patterns and develop ways to respond to anxiety without letting it dictate your decisions.
Therapy can help you address these challenges and create a more balanced and authentic life.
When depression makes everything feel heavier
Depression doesn't always look like sadness.
Sometimes, it's feeling emotionally flat or disconnected. You might lose interest in things you once enjoyed, struggle to get started on everyday tasks, or find yourself withdrawing from people even when you want connection.
You may notice:
- Low energy or motivation
- Difficulty starting or completing tasks
- Irritability or emotional exhaustion
- Feeling numb, disconnected, or unlike yourself
- Losing interest in activities or relationships
- Feeling stuck without knowing how to move forward
Understanding what's happening beneath the surface
Anxiety and depression don't exist in a vacuum. Your experiences, relationships, environment, and ways of coping can all influence how you're feeling.
In therapy, we may explore patterns such as:
- Perfectionism and harsh self-criticism
- People-pleasing or difficulty setting boundaries
- Feeling responsible for other people's emotions
- Avoiding or suppressing difficult feelings
- Chronic stress and emotional exhaustion
- Coping strategies that no longer feel helpful
- Difficulty recognizing or expressing your own needs
For some people, these patterns connect to earlier experiences or relationships. For others, current stressors, life transitions, or other factors may play a larger role.
We don't have to assume where your anxiety or depression comes from. We can explore your experiences together and work toward understanding what matters most for you.
Note: If you're also struggling with alcohol or cannabis use alongside anxiety or depression, I also offer specialized alcohol & cannabis use support to help you address both concerns holistically.
How therapy can help . . .
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in understanding you as a whole person — not just a collection of symptoms.
We'll make space for what's happening in your life while also exploring practical ways to help you navigate it.
Depending on your needs and goals, our work might include:
- Identifying patterns of thinking and responding that contribute to distress.
- Developing strategies for managing anxious thoughts and low mood.
- Learning ways to recognize and regulate emotional overwhelm.
- Exploring your needs, values, and personal boundaries.
- Understanding how relationships and past experiences influence your present.
- Building self-compassion and a more supportive relationship with yourself.
- Finding manageable ways to reconnect with activities and relationships that matter to you.
Therapy isn't about forcing yourself to think positively or becoming a different person. It's about understanding what you're experiencing and finding ways to respond that feel more supportive and sustainable.
We'll work together at a pace that respects your needs and circumstances.
You don't have to keep pushing through
You may have spent a long time telling yourself that things aren't bad enough to need help, or that you should be able to figure everything out on your own.
But you don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.
Whether anxiety has become a constant companion, depression has left you feeling disconnected, or you're simply tired of struggling internally while trying to keep everything together, there's room to explore what you're going through.
You deserve support that helps you better understand yourself and move toward a life that feels more manageable, meaningful, and connected.
During our sessions, we'll make space for what's happening in your life right now while also exploring patterns, experiences, or expectations that may be contributing to how you're feeling. Depending on what you need, we might work with difficult thoughts and emotions, explore patterns that are keeping you stuck, or find practical ways to respond differently when anxiety or depression shows up.
The goal isn't to never feel anxious or low. It's to have more ways to respond when difficult thoughts and emotions show up.
Session Fees
Free Consultation
A brief opportunity to talk about what brings you to therapy, what you're hoping for, and whether working together feels like a good fit.
Individual Therapy Session
Ongoing therapy with space to explore what you're experiencing, work toward your goals, and focus on what matters most to you.
Payment for therapy sessions is due at the end of each session. I am in network with multiple insurance providers.
Please refer to my terms and conditions for details about my pricing and cancellation policy.
Ready to take the next step?
If you're considering therapy for anxiety or depression, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We can talk briefly about what brings you to therapy, what you're hoping for, and whether working together feels like a good fit.