Why does it feel so real?
You don’t have to keep living at the mercy of your thoughts.
This approach is practical, relational, and collaborative focused on helping you feel less stuck in your head and more present in your life.
Online Anxiety counseling/Serving clients across CA, ID, OR, and FL.
Does it feel like your mind won’t slow down no matter how hard you try?
You might find yourself stuck in cycles of worry, doubt, or intrusive thoughts that feel hard to shake. Maybe you’re constantly replaying conversations, questioning your decisions, or feeling the urge to “fix” or control your anxiety just to get a moment of relief.
Even when things look fine on the outside, inside you may feel overwhelmed, tense, or exhausted from managing your thoughts all day long. And if you’ve been told to “just stop thinking so much” or “let it go,” it can leave you feeling frustrated or alone.
This can affect your work and home life. Your sleep may be affected and you may wake up throughout the night worrying about the “what- if’s”.
If this sounds familiar, there’s nothing wrong with you and you’re not failing. Anxiety and OCD can be incredibly consuming, and support can make a meaningful difference.
Therapy can help you feel more calm in your body, not just your mind. It can help you gain trust in yourself too.
You will spend less time checking, ruminating, or trying to feel “certain”.
You will feel greater confidence in tolerating uncertainty and decrease the intrusive thoughts and reduce the intensity of them.
My clients report feeling more present and grounded in their lives as well.
You don’t have to live in constant negotiation with your thoughts. You can feel steadier in your body, less driven by urgency or reassurance, and more able to trust yourself even in the presence of uncertainty.
Change is possible. Schedule a Free 15 minute consultation
FAQ’s
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Anxiety and OCD can show up in different ways, but both often involve persistent worry, intrusive thoughts, or a strong urge to feel certain or in control. OCD typically includes repetitive thoughts, images, or urges paired with behaviors or mental rituals meant to reduce distress. You don’t need to have this figured out before starting therapy; part of our work is understanding what’s actually happening and what kind of support will be most helpful.
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It’s common to worry about this. Therapy can sometimes bring awareness to patterns you’ve been living with for a long time, but it shouldn’t feel overwhelming or unsafe. I move at a pace that feels manageable and collaborative. You’re never forced into anything, and we check in regularly about what feels supportive as we go.
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No. Intrusive thoughts are a common experience in anxiety and OCD, and they do not reflect your character, intentions, or values. One of the goals of therapy is helping you understand these thoughts differently so they feel less frightening, less urgent, and less personal.
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Mentally arguing with yourself to prove thoughts.
Mental rituals like repeating or counting words.
Trying to figure out the meaning of your thoughts.
Avoiding or blocking things that could be triggering.
Being overly aware of body sensations and feelings.