Anxiety Therapy For Young Adults in Seattle
Social Anxiety | High-functioning Anxiety | Academic/Work-related Stress
Endless overthinking, social comparison, and the pressure to be okay all the time—it's exhausting. I help Gen Z clients manage anxiety through a mix of coping strategies, nervous system regulation, and insight-driven therapy so you can stop spiraling and start feeling more in control. This is a space where your experience is valid—and you don't have to mask it.
Anxiety therapy for young adults in the Greater Seattle Area and Washington State.
What Makes This Different from Other Anxiety Therapies?
I specialize in working with young adults navigating Gen Z-specific stressors like social media pressure, climate anxiety, and identity exploration. We explore the deeper "why" behind your anxiety for lasting change—not just symptom management—in a space where your identities are honored and toxic positivity has no place. I offer online anxiety therapy throughout Washington State, making support accessible wherever you are.
Unlike approaches that only focus on coping skills, I combine:
Psychodynamic Understanding: We explore how past experiences, family dynamics, and unconscious patterns contribute to your anxiety
Nervous System Work: You'll learn practical tools to regulate your body's stress response
Cultural Awareness: We address how systemic pressures, cultural expectations, and identity-related stress impact your anxiety
Authentic Connection: This isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. We'll tailor our work to your specific needs, whether that's social anxiety, perfectionism, or high-functioning anxiety
Anxiety & Overthinking
Constant overthinking, tension, or a racing mind?
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Racing thoughts, overthinking, or trouble concentrating
Difficulty sleeping or frequent fatigue
Social anxiety or fear of judgment
Pressure to be perfect or never let others down
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As an anxiety therapist for young adults in Seattle, I understand the unique pressures facing Gen Z. You're navigating:
The constant comparison trap of social media
Pressure to have it all figured out by a certain age
Job market uncertainty and career anxiety
The exhaustion of masking your struggles to appear "fine"
Balancing independence with feeling overwhelmed
You don't need generic anxiety tips—you need a therapist who gets what it's like to be anxious right now, in this moment, at this stage of your life.
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Understanding how anxiety affects your body and thoughts
Learning tools to calm your nervous system quickly
Identifying and reframing anxious thought patterns effectively
Exploring where your anxiety comes from originally
Developing stronger confidence and trust in yourself
Learning to set boundaries and stop people-pleasing
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Through our work together as your anxiety therapist for young adults in Seattle, you can expect to:
Feel more grounded and less overwhelmed by anxiety
Rebuild confidence and trust in yourself
Develop healthier ways to cope with stress and perfectionism
Set boundaries and show up more fully in relationships
Reduce social anxiety and feel more comfortable in social situations
Break free from the cycle of overthinking and rumination
Create a more balanced relationship with achievement and productivity
Types of Anxieties I Work with
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Social anxiety isn't just shyness—it's the intense worry of being negatively evaluated. You overthink conversations for hours, avoid social gatherings, and feel physical symptoms like racing heart or nausea in social settings. As a therapist for social anxiety, I help you understand the roots of this fear and build authentic confidence.
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High-functioning anxiety means achieving on the outside while struggling inside. You excel at work or school while feeling constant dread, push yourself relentlessly, and need everything perfect to feel okay. As an anxiety therapist for young adults in Seattle, I help you find balance without sacrificing your drive.
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Every assignment, deadline, and review feels impossibly high-stakes. You procrastinate from perfectionism, experience burnout from overworking, and feel paralyzed by imposter syndrome. Together, we'll address the underlying anxiety so you can show up with confidence instead of fear.
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As a therapist for perfectionism in Seattle, I work with clients who set impossibly high standards, avoid starting projects that won't be perfect, and feel never good enough. Perfectionism isn't about high standards—it's about the fear of being flawed. We'll work on building self-compassion and learning that "good enough" is actually good enough.
I’m ready for lasting change
Starting therapy can feel scary, and that's completely okay. It takes courage to step into the unknown and face what's been weighing on you. Know that you don't have to have all the answers or the right words—just showing up is enough. This is a space where you are seen, heard, and supported without judgment. Growth isn't about perfection; it's about allowing yourself to be real, to heal, and to move forward at your own pace.
You are not alone in this—I'm here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If anxiety is interfering with your daily life—whether it's affecting your sleep, relationships, work, school, or overall well-being—therapy can help. You don't need to wait until you're in crisis to start.
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Everyone worries sometimes, but anxiety becomes a problem when it's persistent, disproportionate to the situation, hard to control, and impacting your quality of life.
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No. I work with young adults experiencing all levels of anxiety, from occasional social anxiety to debilitating panic attacks. High-functioning anxiety is just as valid and deserving of support.
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It varies. Some people find relief in a few months, while deeper work around perfectionism, social anxiety, or long-standing patterns may take longer. We'll work at your pace.
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No. While we'll explore coping tools like breathwork, we'll also dig into the root causes of your anxiety—because sustainable change comes from understanding, not just surface-level fixes.
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Yes. Anxiety and depression often co-occur, and I'm experienced in working with both. We'll address whatever is showing up for you.