Specialty
Anxiety & Overthinking
When your mind and body cannot fully settle
Anxiety rarely announces itself politely. It shows up as a mind that will not stop scanning for problems, a body that stays braced even when nothing is wrong, and a constant low hum of what if. You might function well on the outside while spending enormous energy just managing what is happening on the inside. *
Maybe your worry attaches to everything at once, or maybe it centers on something specific, your health, other people’s opinions, the fear of panic striking again. Either way, overthinking has a way of posing as preparation while quietly stealing your presence, your sleep, and your ease. *
You do not have to figure out on your own whether what you are feeling counts as a real problem. If anxiety is shaping your decisions, your relationships, or your rest, that is reason enough to get support. *
Our psychologists take an integrative, evidence-based approach that works with both the thinking mind and the nervous system. Anxiety is highly treatable, and many people are surprised by how different life feels when their baseline is calm rather than alert. *
Common types of anxiety & overthinking we treat
Clinicians who specialize in anxiety & overthinking
Our psychologists share deep experience with anxiety while each bringing a particular focus. Reading about their angles can help you sense who might be the right fit for what you are carrying. *
ACT · EMDR · Hypnosis
Dr. Faiwiszewski has the broadest anxiety focus in the practice, working with constant worry, social anxiety, fears about health and medical situations, and anxiety around performing or being evaluated. She is a strong starting point if your anxiety touches several areas of life at once, or if it shows up strongly in your body. *
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EMDR · Hypnosis · Psychodynamic
Dr. Zylstra has particular strength with panic attacks, social anxiety, and anxiety about performing under pressure. He is a good fit if your anxiety arrives in intense surges, or if fear of judgment keeps you from situations that matter to you. *
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EMDR · Hypnosis · Psychodynamic
Dr. Zala works with constant, hard-to-switch-off worry, especially when anxiety is tangled up with past experiences or with relationships. She is a good fit if your anxiety seems connected to old wounds, or if it flares most around the people closest to you. *
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Therapy approaches that may help
We integrate these techniques, custom-tailored to you, in the order your nervous system can use first.
Selected Research
- 2024Psychotherapies for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Adults: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical TrialsJAMA Psychiatry · PubMed ↗
- 2014Psychological treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: a meta-analysisClin Psychol Rev · PubMed ↗
- 2025Psychotherapies for social anxiety disorder in adults: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysisJ Affect Disord · PubMed ↗
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I know if what I have is anxiety?
- Anxiety shows up as persistent worry, a sense of dread or being on edge, and physical symptoms like tension, restlessness, and poor sleep. If those experiences are interfering with your life, that is what matters, more than whether they fit a particular label. A consultation can help you sort out what is going on. *
- What is the difference between normal worry and an anxiety problem?
- Everyone worries. It becomes a problem when the worry is hard to control, out of proportion to the situation, or costly, affecting your sleep, your body, your relationships, or your choices. Duration matters too; anxiety that has settled in for months is unlikely to leave on its own. *
- Can therapy actually help with anxiety, or will I just learn to cope?
- Anxiety is among the most treatable concerns in psychology. Our aim goes beyond coping strategies: we work to change the underlying patterns, in your thinking and in your nervous system, so your baseline itself shifts. Many clients describe not just managing anxiety but genuinely feeling different. *
- Which therapy approach is right for my anxiety?
- It depends on how your anxiety works and where it comes from. EMDR helps when anxiety is rooted in past experiences, clinical hypnosis reaches the automatic responses that willpower cannot, and somatic and experiential therapy works directly with the body’s alarm system. Most treatment integrates approaches in a deliberate sequence, and your psychologist designs that with you. *
- How do I choose the right psychologist for anxiety?
- Fit matters as much as credentials. Read the clinician descriptions above and notice whose focus resonates with your experience, and then use a consultation call to get a feel for the person. It is completely reasonable to prioritize how understood you feel. *
- Can anxiety cause physical symptoms?
- Very commonly. Racing heart, tight chest, stomach problems, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue are all frequent expressions of anxiety. These symptoms are real, not imagined, and new or concerning physical symptoms are always worth discussing with a physician alongside therapy. *
- How long does anxiety treatment take?
- It varies with the pattern and its roots. Some people feel noticeably better within weeks; deeper, lasting change usually builds over months. Your psychologist will be honest with you about what they see and will review progress with you along the way. *