Therapy for Chronic Stress, Anxiety, and Overthinking
Anxiety Specialist Therapy in Seattle, Washington
Helping adults work through stress, burnout, and anxiety has been the focus of my practice for the past 10 years. I provide anxiety therapy for adults in Seattle, Lynnwood, Edmonds, and throughout Washington through online therapy. My goal isn't simply to help you cope with anxiety—it's to help you understand where it comes from so you can create lasting change.
Whether you're navigating work stress, relationship challenges, a major life transition, or years of chronic worry, therapy offers a space to slow down, better understand yourself, and begin relating to your thoughts and emotions in a different way.
Does This Sound Familiar?
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You find it difficult to turn your mind off. You replay conversations long after they're over, wondering if you said the wrong thing or should have handled something differently. Decisions that seem simple to other people can feel overwhelming because your mind wants to consider every possible outcome. Even when you logically know you've thought about something enough, it can feel impossible to stop. Instead of feeling prepared, you often end up feeling mentally exhausted.
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You set high standards for yourself and often feel like you should be doing more, even when you've already accomplished a great deal. Mistakes feel bigger than they are, and it's hard to enjoy your successes because your attention quickly shifts to what could have been done better. You may procrastinate because you're afraid of not doing something perfectly, or push yourself so hard that you're left feeling burnt out. Underneath the pressure is often a fear of disappointing yourself or others.
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You feel like you've been running on empty for a long time. Even when you finally have a chance to rest, your body and mind don't seem to know how to slow down. You may feel constantly tense, irritable, emotionally drained, or disconnected from the things you used to enjoy. It's as though your nervous system has forgotten what "off" feels like. Over time, surviving each day can begin to replace actually enjoying your life.
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You care about doing good work, but the pressure never seems to let up. Maybe you're constantly trying to prove yourself, struggling with imposter syndrome, or feeling like no matter how much you accomplish, it never feels like enough. You may have difficulty setting boundaries, find yourself thinking about work long after the day ends, or worry that one mistake could undo everything you've worked for. When work begins to consume your thoughts and sense of self, it's easy to lose sight of your own well-being.
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Relationships can become emotionally exhausting when you're constantly trying to figure out how someone else feels or what they might be thinking. You may overanalyze text messages, worry about disappointing people, avoid difficult conversations, or put your own needs aside to keep the peace. Sometimes you find yourself needing reassurance; other times you keep your worries to yourself because you don't want to be "too much." Over time, these patterns can leave you feeling disconnected from both others and yourself.
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Balancing your own needs with the expectations of family, culture, or community can be incredibly difficult. You may feel torn between different values, carry a strong sense of responsibility toward others, or struggle with guilt when trying to set boundaries. Perhaps you've spent years adapting to what was expected of you and are only now beginning to ask what you actually want. Therapy offers space to explore these questions with curiosity and without judgment, honoring both your personal experiences and the cultural context that has shaped them.
Anxiety and chronic stress aren't always obvious.
You might be the person everyone depends on—the one who gets things done, thinks ahead, and appears calm under pressure. But underneath, your mind rarely gets a break. You replay conversations, worry about making the wrong decision, or feel like you can never fully relax because your brain is always trying to stay one step ahead.
Sometimes anxiety looks less like panic and more like overthinking, perfectionism, putting everyone else's needs before your own, or feeling responsible for keeping everything together. These patterns can become so familiar that they begin to feel like part of who you are.
My Approach
Anxiety doesn't develop in a vacuum, and lasting change rarely comes from simply trying to think differently. While coping strategies can be helpful, I believe it's equally important to understand the experiences and patterns that keep anxiety going in the first place.
My approach is relational, attachment-based, and psychodynamic. Together, we'll explore how your relationships, life experiences, and emotional patterns have shaped the way you respond to stress, uncertainty, and the expectations you place on yourself. Rather than judging or trying to "fix" these parts of you, we'll work to understand them with curiosity and compassion.
For over 10 years, I have specialized in helping adults navigate anxiety, chronic stress, perfectionism, and relationship anxiety. Therapy is tailored to your unique experiences and goals—whether you're looking for relief from constant worry, healthier relationships, or a deeper understanding of yourself.
My hope is that therapy becomes more than a place to manage anxiety. It becomes a space where you feel understood, gain insight into the patterns keeping you stuck, and build a life that feels calmer, more connected, and more authentically your own.
If you're looking for an anxiety therapist in Northern Seattle, Edmonds, or Lynnwood, or online therapy anywhere in Washington, I'd be honored to support you on that journey.
