Anxiety
Therapy for anxiety
When your mind won't stop scanning for what could go wrong, rest starts to feel out of reach.
What anxiety can look like
- Racing thoughts, especially at night.
- Tension in the body that never quite lets go.
- Replaying conversations and worrying how you came across.
- Avoiding situations that once felt manageable.
- Feeling responsible for keeping everything and everyone okay.
How we work with it
Coping skills can help, and we use them. But anxiety often makes sense once we understand what it has been trying to protect. Together we look at the patterns, relationships, and early experiences that taught your system to stay on alert.
Depending on what fits, this may include psychodynamic and attachment-based work, EMDR, IFS (Internal Family Systems), or somatic approaches that help the body settle.
Getting started
Sessions are offered by teletherapy anywhere in California, with in-person sessions available in San Diego. A free 15-minute phone consultation is the simplest first step.
Therapists who work with this
Alyssa Zarske, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
“My training includes EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, with a particular focus on trauma, anxiety, and couples work.”
Meet Alyssa
Karina Rivera, APCC
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
“You might be dealing with anxiety, grief, past experiences, relationship concerns, or simply feeling stuck and unsure of what needs to change.”
Meet Karina
Nikki Adhami, ACSW
Associate Clinical Social Worker
“Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, going through a difficult transition, or simply wanting to better understand yourself.”
Meet Nikki