When your mind won’t slow down.
If your thoughts run ahead, your body stays on alert, or you find yourself avoiding things that matter, therapy can be a place to understand the pattern and practice new ways through it.
Find steadier ground at your pace.
Anxiety can show up as worry, overthinking, tension, panic, or a constant sense that you need to stay prepared. We can get curious about what happens before, during, and after those moments without judging the ways you’ve been coping.
I draw on CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and DBT skills when they fit. That might mean noticing thought patterns, making room for uncomfortable feelings, or practicing one small step toward something important to you.
- Recognize the thoughts, body cues, and situations that turn up the volume.
- Try grounding and coping skills you can actually use in your day.
- Work toward choices guided by your values, even when anxiety is present.
A little more clarity.
Do I need to know exactly what is causing my anxiety?
No. We can begin with what you notice and how it affects your life. Understanding often develops as we talk.
Will therapy include things to practice between sessions?
It can, if that feels useful. We might choose a small experiment or skill together and adjust it based on how it goes.
We can start with a conversation.
A free 15-minute consultation gives us a chance to talk about what brings you in, how I work, and whether the next step feels right. You don’t need a polished explanation to begin.
Amanda Zepeda, LMHC, LPCVirtual therapy in New York, Florida, Texas, Michigan, and Washington, DC