Nowadays, anxiety appears to be more and more present in our world. Here’s the thing: anxiety is actually a good thing, but it has to be in moderation. At the appropriate levels, anxiety can be really beneficial to us. Much like ice cream, watching football, or a good cup of coffee, if experienced in moderation these can be good things for us. However, too much of any of those leave us feeling like a bowling ball, with upset spouses, or unable to sit still for 5 minutes. I often tell clients that without anxiety we would just do stupid things all the time, so some healthy anxiety can be good.

If you’re here, I’m guessing you’re experiencing anxiety far more regularly than what feels normal. It may feel crippling, never ending, or like a weight that is too heavy to handle. This is where I believe therapy can be beneficial. Together, we can work to get that anxiety to an appropriate level.

Is our goal to get you to a place where you don’t experience any anxiety at all? Absolutely not. If you’re about to jump out of an airplane I still want you to feel a little anxious. Is our goal to make it that interacting with others, handling work, or facing challenging situations feels manageable? Absolutely.