Anxiety Therapy in San Jose

Hi, I'm Nicole and I'm an anxiety therapist in San Jose

You may be feeling overwhelmed, on edge, and like you are drowning in your constant overthinking. I understand, and I’m here to help.

I help people learn skills to break free from the thought spirals they get stuck in.

If you’re ready to start feeling better, schedule a complimentary consultation with me today.

My Approach to Anxiety Therapy in San Jose

Anxiety is a normal part of being human. It helps alert you to danger, keep you safe, and stay motivated.

High levels of anxiety are now common in our society due to pressure to perform at high standards. However, it's important to recognize that intense and overwhelming anxiety is not normal.

When anxiety feels intense and out of control, it’s important to understand what’s going on. This level of anxiety often means your body is in survival mode, activating responses like fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. Survival mode is your brain and body’s method of protecting you. However, many things you worry about may not actually threaten your safety, even though your brain reacts as if they do.

If anxiety is not managed, it can turn into a constant struggle, causing depression, loneliness, feelings of failure, self-doubt, and overwhelming stress.

What if your anxiety didn’t control your life? Think about how your relationships would thrive if you could express your needs to manage your anxiety. You would achieve your goals, feel confident, and get the support you truly need.

You can learn skills to break free from all consuming anxiety. That’s where I come in. 

I use somatic therapy and mindfulness to help you manage anxiety. I also use EMDR to identify the sources of your anxiety, allowing you to heal and understand how your past affects your present.

Are you ready to feel better and stop overthinking? Anxiety therapy in San Jose can help you understand what triggers your anxiety, learn ways to manage it, and find the balance you seek. Reach out to your anxiety therapy in San Jose today to book your free consultation and start your journey to being relaxed and confident.

Anxiety Therapy in San Jose FAQs

  • Anxiety is a normal response to stressful situations, whether positive or negative. It serves as a protective mechanism. After stress, anxiety usually decreases when the cause is gone. However, sometimes people get stuck in survival mode, leading to heightened and uncontrollable anxiety that affects various aspects of life. This can influence not only thoughts but also self-esteem, making daily life challenging as individuals may worry about their abilities and how others perceive them.

  • The short answer is YES. Therapy can greatly reduce or even eliminate your anxiety, helping you manage stress better. Anxiety therapy allows you to uncover the causes of your anxiety and find ways to break long-standing patterns. It helps you regain confidence in dealing with triggers and stress by teaching coping skills that you can use regularly or when needed.

  • Anxiety can feel and look different for different people; however, common things young adults and teens with anxiety might experience are:

    Excessive worry

    Restlessness

    Physical symptoms (rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, chest tightness, trembling, sweating, dizziness, stomach aches, headaches or muscle tension)

    Sleep problems

    Avoidance

    Easily overwhelmed

    Difficulty with decision making

    Irritability and mood changes

    School avoidance or work avoidance

    Social withdrawal

    Difficulty with transitions

    Perfectionism and self-criticism

  • Anxiety often affects more than just you; it can harm your relationships too. It might cause you to withdraw from friends, family, and your partner. Communication can become difficult, as fear of rejection or criticism may prevent you from expressing your needs. Anxiety can also lead to relying too much on others because you lack confidence in yourself. This can result in emotional distress and lower motivation at school or work. Fatigue and emotional exhaustion may also occur, which further affects your ability to cope with anxiety. If you see your anxiety impacting your relationships, consider reaching out to an anxiety therapist for help.

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from an Anxiety Therapist In San Jose today!

If you are ready to start taking ownership and control back of your anxiety once and for all to find balance and reconnect with your loved ones, contact me, your San Jose anxiety therapist today to set up a free consultation and we can start your journey to finding relief together.