Whether you struggle with constant worries, “what ifs,” and feelings of doom, or physical symptoms such as nausea and racing heart, living with anxiety is challenging and exhausting. Although no one can entirely eliminate anxiety, it doesn’t have to control your life. I can teach you science-backed techniques for responding to anxious thoughts and feelings, putting you back in control of your life.

Do you often feel like your achievements aren’t good enough? Do you experience an intense fear of failure and have trouble taking risks or trying new things? Do you notice persistent self-critical thoughts? These can be signs of perfectionism. Working hard toward your goals is important, but striving for perfection can create problems. We can work to understand why perfectionism developed, practice tolerating uncertainty, and learn how self-compassion can help you make more progress toward your goals and values.

If you have persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both, you may suffer from insomnia. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), a form of therapy that focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that interfere with sleep. CBT-I has been shown through extensive research to improve sleep. In fact, the American College of Physicians recommends that adults receive CBT-I as a first-line treatment for insomnia, before trying sleep medications. Treatment is often brief (6-8 sessions) and emphasizes making behavior changes to improve sleep.

Do you spend hours online trying to figure out whether a symptom you’re having means you are seriously ill? Do you constantly scan your body for any concerning sensations? Do you feel anxiety about your health no matter how many doctors you see? You may be suffering from health anxiety. Therapy can help you manage worry and uncertainty without falling down a google rabbit hole, and help you refocus your energy on the things you care about most.

Almost a quarter of Americans have experienced a panic attack (Kessler et al., 2006). Some people experience repeated panic attacks, which can happen in response to a specific trigger or out of the blue. Some people develop an extreme fear of having another panic attack that interferes with their life. Therapy (including CBT and ACT) has been shown to be effective for treating recurrent panic attacks. I can help you understand your body’s panic response and learn skills to tolerate and manage anxiety.

As a trained Health Psychologist, I understand and respect the connection between mind and body. Living with a chronic medical condition takes a toll on your mental health. Using research-backed strategies I can help you direct your energy toward changing what you can and accepting what is outside your control. A chronic medical condition doesn’t have to stop you from living a fulfilling life.