Constant worry
Thoughts that jump to the worst case and are hard to switch off.
Find your calm
again.
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges, affecting more than 20% of adults. It can show up as fear, worry, or panic, and left untreated it can wear down your quality of life. It is also very treatable.
- CBT and neurofeedback
- Comprehensive intake
- Medication referral if needed
Anxiety shows up in the mind and the body.
Anxiety can look different for everyone. Common signs include:
Panic attacks
Sudden surges of fear with a racing heart or shortness of breath.
Sleep trouble
Difficulty falling or staying asleep because your mind won’t rest.
Avoidance
Steering clear of people, places, or tasks that trigger fear.
Where anxiety comes from.
The sources of anxiety are rooted in genetics, your view of the world, and your history of social nurturing. A history of trauma can have a major impact on how anxiety shows up.
Another key question is your “locus of control”: how much control you feel you have over life’s events. Life is fragile and uncertain, and when your sense of control relies too much on external events, anxiety grows.
“Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.”— Pema Chödrön
How we treat anxiety.
Treatment begins with a comprehensive intake, then a plan built from the approaches that fit you best.
Understand your anxiety
We explore your stressors, history of anxiety and panic, fears, medications, and how long and how strongly symptoms have affected you.
Change the patterns
CBT, the most common treatment for anxiety, alongside psychodynamic, Gestalt, and existential approaches.
Calm the body
Biofeedback and neurofeedback help your nervous system learn a steadier baseline.
If medication might help, we can support a referral to a psychiatrist.
What the work looks like.
A thorough intake
Your stressors, history, and goals, so treatment fits you.
Skills for anxious moments
Tools for racing thoughts, panic, and avoidance.
Neurofeedback
Brain training that reduces an excessive stress response.
Steady progress
Regular check-ins so you can see what’s changing.
Questions about anxiety treatment.
Yes. Anxiety is one of the most treatable mental health conditions, and most people see real improvement with the right approach.
Sometimes. A history of trauma can shape how anxiety shows up. When it does, we can address it with trauma-informed care.
We are not an emergency service. Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and available 24/7. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Feel steadier, one step at a time.
Let’s talk about what’s been weighing on you and what could help.
Emily Brown, Client Care CoordinatorSchedule a consultation with Emily to be matched with the right therapist or coach for your needs and your timeframe.Individuals · In person in Los Gatos and by telehealth