Online Anxiety Therapy in Texas
For Overthinkers Who Can't Switch Off
Your mind keeps trying to figure everything out, even when you just want a break.
It starts with “what if.”
Sometimes it looks like being prepared for everything. You replay conversations from earlier in the day, anticipate problems before they happen, and lie awake running through tomorrow when you should be resting.
Other times it looks like putting things off, canceling plans, or feeling too wound up to focus. Some days you can push through it. Other days it takes more energy than you have.
For many people, anxiety becomes a constant background hum, until the effort of managing it starts to feel like a full-time job.
You may be experiencing anxiety if you notice:
A mind that won’t slow down, even when there’s finally time to rest
Going over the same problem again and again, hoping to finally feel certain or reassured
A body that feels tense, wired, or on edge, even in moments that are supposed to be calm
New bodily sensations that feel like warning signs, along with worry about what they might mean
Sleep that feels light, restless, or unrefreshing no matter how much you get
Snapping at people you care about or withdrawing without meaning to
Avoiding certain conversations or situations because they feel bigger than they should
Telling yourself it’s just stress, that it’s temporary, only to find it keeps coming back
Why anxiety keeps coming back
Worry can feel useful. If you think through every possibility, maybe you’ll be ready for whatever comes. Your brain treats uncertainty like a threat, so planning, replaying, and preparing start to feel like ways to stay safe.
The problem is that the relief never lasts. Each time worry seems to help, your brain learns to rely on it again, and your body stays on alert right along with it. Over time, it becomes a cycle that runs whether you want it to or not.
Anxiety isn’t a sign that something is wrong with you. It’s a learned pattern. And learned patterns can change.
When the worry is about your health
For some people, anxiety focuses on the body. A headache, a skipped heartbeat, or an unfamiliar sensation becomes something to research and monitor. After more than a decade working in hospital settings, I understand how unsettling health uncertainty can feel. Therapy can help you respond to those worries differently, so they don’t take over your days.
Anxiety can look different for everyone
Anxiety doesn’t always look like constant worry. For some people, it shows up in the body, in social situations, or as sudden waves of panic. Some of the forms I work with include:
Generalized worry: a mind that jumps from one “what if” to the next
Health anxiety: monitoring sensations, researching symptoms, and struggling to feel reassured. After more than a decade working in hospital settings, I understand how unsettling health uncertainty can feel.
Panic: sudden surges of fear that feel physical and overwhelming
Social anxiety: worry about being judged, saying the wrong thing, or replaying conversations afterward
Intrusive thoughts and doubt: checking or reassurance seeking that may be related to OCD
How anxiety therapy works
Therapy for anxiety isn’t about talking yourself out of your feelings or adding more strategies to an already full plate. It’s about understanding what’s driving the pattern and changing how you respond to it.
We start by building a practical foundation of coping skills, so you have tools to draw on when anxiety spikes. From there, we can explore the patterns that keep anxiety going and decide together what would be most helpful. You can learn more about these foundational skills in Part 2 of my anxiety series.
Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels manageable. I use approaches including ACT, ERP, and EMDR, and may also incorporate Brainspotting when it fits your needs. We’ll look at what’s underneath the anxiety, build tools for when it spikes, and practice tolerating uncertainty in small steps, so anxiety no longer has to run the show.
Because anxiety affects how you sleep, move, and spend your days, we’ll also look at your routines and make small, realistic changes that support the work you’re doing in therapy.
If your anxiety shows up as sudden panic attacks or intrusive thoughts, you may find my pages on panic attacks and OCD helpful.
What anxiety therapy can help you with
Unhook from overthinking: Notice the loops sooner and spend less time stuck in them
Understand your patterns: Learn what keeps your anxiety going and how to respond to it
Build your toolkit: Develop strategies for when anxiety spikes
Sleep and movement: Build healthy habits that reduce baseline anxiety
Get comfortable with uncertainty: Feel steadier even when you don't have all the answers
Create lasting change: Build a life that isn't organized around worry
Frequently Asked Questions
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Anxiety looks different for everyone. For some it shows up in specific situations, such as before a difficult conversation, during a busy season at work, or when life gets especially demanding. For others it feels constant, even when there's no obvious reason to worry.
Common signs include overthinking, difficulty relaxing, avoiding certain situations, snapping at people you care about, or physical symptoms like chest tightness, stomach issues, or trouble sleeping.
At its core, anxiety is your brain's way of keeping you safe. But when that system becomes overactive, it can start affecting your focus, your relationships, and your sense of self. If that resonates, therapy can help.
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We'll start by exploring how anxiety shows up in your life, your work, your relationships, and your sense of self. There's no pressure to have it all figured out before your first session.
I use an integrative approach combining ACT, EMDR, mindfulness, and practical support for sleep and movement. Sessions are tailored to what you need. Sometimes that's processing what's underneath the anxiety, sometimes it's building practical tools for when it spikes, and sometimes it's simply having a space to slow down and be heard.
One of the most important parts of therapy is learning that avoiding anxiety actually makes it stronger over time, and that facing it in a safe, supported way is how things genuinely start to shift.
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Stress usually comes from a specific situation and eases once that situation passes. Anxiety tends to stick around even when things calm down, or shows up without a clear cause. If you've been telling yourself it's just stress for a while and it keeps coming back, it may be worth taking a closer look.
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Both EMDR and Brainspotting work by processing thoughts and feelings that get stuck in the body, not just the mind.
For many people, anxiety persists even when they understand it intellectually. That's why these methods can reach what talk therapy alone sometimes can't.