What this can look like
- Worry that keeps running long after the day is over
- Panic attacks, or constant watchfulness for the next one
- Avoiding driving, crowds, meetings, travel, or medical appointments
- Health anxiety: checking symptoms, searching online, needing reassurance
- Specific phobias such as heights, needles, driving, storms, or flying
- Poor sleep because your mind won't switch off
How treatment works
Anxiety tends to stick around because of what we do to feel safe: avoiding, checking, seeking reassurance, over-preparing. Each of these brings short-term relief and teaches your brain the threat was real.
Treatment reverses that pattern. Using exposure and ACT, you practice facing what you've been avoiding, gradually and on a plan we build together. For panic, that includes learning that the physical sensations are uncomfortable but safe.
Sessions are structured. We set specific goals, practice skills in session, and agree on what to try before we meet again.
Common questions
How long does anxiety therapy take?
It depends on the problem and how much you practice between sessions. Many people notice progress within the first several sessions. We review your goals regularly, so you always know where things stand.
Do you prescribe medication?
No. I'm a counselor, not a prescriber. If medication might help, I can coordinate with your doctor or a psychiatric provider.
Can panic attacks be treated online?
Yes. Panic treatment works well over secure video, and online sessions are available anywhere in South Carolina or Florida.
Fear of flying has its own page: fear of flying therapy.