Anxiety Therapist in Parsippany
Helping you understand, listen to, & care for your anxiety.
Online Across New Jersey & New York
You’re trying to hold everything together, but there’s so much on your plate and no time to catch your breath.
You’ve got the weight of work, family, the household, all the daily tasks that demand your attention, plus the constant hum of “what if?” scenarios running through your mind. It feels like if you did try to slow down, those worst-case worries might catch up with you.
Asking for help feels complicated—like it means you’re not keeping it all together the way you “should” be able to. And when it comes to expressing how you feel to your partner, sometimes the words just don’t come, and you’re left holding it all inside—alone with your racing thoughts and the tension that seems to keep building and building.
You’re trying to be everything for everyone, but it’s come at the cost of caring for yourself. You’re worried you might spiral out of control, and know you can’t keep going at this pace without consequence.
Asking for help doesn’t mean you’re incapable—it means you’re really ready for change.
My approach
Let’s slow down & notice what happens when you’re anxious.
In our sessions, we’ll take things one step at a time, setting a comfortable pace for exploring the deeper parts of your experiences. If things feel too intense, I’ll suggest we pause, giving us a moment to check in with what’s happening on the inside. This practice of slowing down helps us notice the subtle reactions and emotions that often go unspoken, giving us a clearer picture of what’s really going on and letting you feel more grounded before moving further.
As we go, I’ll encourage you to gently connect with your emotions and the sensations that come with them, rather than pushing them aside. By tuning into yourself with greater compassion, you can learn to manage strong feelings by acknowledging them and giving them the support they’re asking for. Little by little, this process can give us a deeper understanding of your worries and help soften what feels overwhelming, so you can make choices about how you respond from a place of wisdom rather than fear.
Specialized therapy for anxiety can help you…
Recognize when you’re holding onto control or perfectionism and understand how it might be adding to your stress
Tune into the sensations in your body, so you can spot when anxiety is building up
Learn to pause and respond thoughtfully rather than reacting in the moment
Build skills to handle difficult emotions, making it easier to stay steady through life’s ups and downs
Identify the triggers that set off your anxiety, so you can move through them with more ease
Explore your relationship patterns to see what’s working for you and what may not be
Let’s get started
It’s time to reclaim control of your reactions & your life.
Sessions available online across New Jersey + New York.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Anxiety can come from a mix of different things—life experiences, family tendencies, or stress—but it’s really your body’s way of trying to keep you safe. Even if there’s no actual danger, your mind can go into overdrive trying to protect you. Therapy can help you get to know your anxiety and find ways to respond to it with more ease and control.
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Anxiety can feel like your heart racing, your muscles tightening, or even a sense of restlessness, like you’re on edge. It might bring up a feeling of dread or a sense that something’s about to go wrong. In therapy, we work on noticing these feelings, finding ways to release the tension, and easing that “on edge” feeling.
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Anxiety can be triggered by specific settings or times, especially when you’re more tired, stressed, or have a lot going on. Certain places or times might remind you of past stresses, even if you don’t consciously notice it. Therapy helps you spot these patterns and build skills to manage them, so you feel more in control of your day.
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Anxiety keeps the brain and body on high alert, ready for something to go wrong even if you’re safe. This can lead to tense muscles, shallow breathing, and difficulty focusing or relaxing. Therapy gives you tools to calm these responses, so your mind and body don’t feel they need to be on guard all the time.
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Somatic Experiencing is all about tuning into your body’s natural responses to stress. When anxiety feels overwhelming, this approach gently guides you to notice and release the sensations that fuel that tension. It helps you connect to the present moment, easing the hold anxiety has over your mind and body.
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IFS can help you get to know the different parts of yourself that feel anxious or try to protect you from anxiety. Instead of battling with those feelings, you start to understand them—why they’re there and what they need. This process can be surprisingly calming because it creates space for compassion and connection within yourself, making anxiety feel less overwhelming.