Anxiety Therapy in Santa Clara, CA for Overthinking, Worry & Burnout
Less Spinning, More Living
Between work, home, and everything in between, life can feel like one long mental to-do list. Maybe your mind races at night, sleep slips away, or worry lingers no matter what you do. You replay conversations, second-guess decisions, or brace for what might go wrong—leaving you anxious, distracted, and emotionally drained. This is especially common for professionals and high achievers who seem to have it all together at work but find their mind won't switch off when the day ends.
Over time, relationships can start to feel strained. Irritability, impatience, or pulling away from loved ones creeps in. And when you finally have downtime, you’re either too restless to relax or too distracted to enjoy it.
Therapy is your time to pause, reflect, and reset so you can feel more grounded and more like yourself again.
Problems I help with:
Anxiety, chronic worry, and overthinking
Perfectionism and self-criticism
Fear of mistakes or being judged
Difficulty setting boundaries and putting yourself first
Burnout and emotional exhaustion
Irritability, withdrawal, or tension in relationships
Trouble sleeping or racing thoughts at night
Adjusting to big life changes or uncertainty
Available online throughout California or in-person with restorative walk-and-talk sessions in Santa Clara.
When "Good Enough" Never Feels Good Enough
Do you hold yourself to impossibly high standards, always pushing to do more, do better, or get it “just right”? Maybe you double-check your work, rehearse conversations, or work long hours trying to avoid mistakes. Even with all that effort, the nagging voice of “not enough” never seems to rest.
In therapy, you'll learn how to quiet the inner critic, ease the perfectionism and pressure to perform, and make space for rest, balance, and self-trust.
When Your Mind Won't Stop Spiraling
Maybe your mind never stops scanning for what could go wrong. You plan for worst-case scenarios, run through endless “what-ifs,” or get stuck replaying the past. Even when things are fine, the worry lingers, keeping you from being present.
Together, we'll loosen the overthinking and worry so your mind feels calmer, your body more at ease, and your attention free for what matters most.
When Fear Keeps You Playing It Safe
For some, anxiety shows up as a racing heart, tight chest, or knot in the stomach. You might avoid certain places, situations, or opportunities, not because you want to, but because fear holds you back. Over time, this can shrink your world.
Therapy offers a safe, supportive place to face anxiety, fear, and avoidance gradually, rebuild confidence, and step back into the parts of life you've been missing.
When Everyone Else's Needs Come Before Your Own
If you’re the one everyone relies on — as a caregiver, helping professional, or the friend who’s always there —it can feel impossible to prioritize yourself. You might say “yes” when you want to say “no,” replay conversations to make sure you didn’t upset someone, or feel guilty any time you take space for yourself.
We'll work through the people-pleasing and the habit of putting everyone else first, so you can finally start showing up for yourself the way you show up for those you care for.
You Don’t Have To Do This On Your Own
Therapy is a place to set down some of the weight you’ve been carrying and discover new ways forward.
Our work together will be collaborative, compassionate, and practical.
We'll build real tools you can use in everyday life, not just insights that fade between sessions.
In our sessions you’ll:
Untangle from what’s keeping you stuck
Reconnect with what truly matters to you
Learn day-to-day strategies for lasting change
⋮ Common Questions About Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most studied approaches for anxiety, focusing on identifying and shifting the thought patterns that fuel worry and avoidance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) grows from the same family of evidence-based therapies but takes a different angle — rather than challenging anxious thoughts directly, it helps you build a different relationship with them so they have less power over your choices and your life. Mindfulness-based approaches are also well-supported, particularly for reducing the physical and emotional reactivity that keeps anxiety running in the background. Many therapists draw from all of these depending on what a client needs.
In my practice, I work primarily from an ACT framework, drawing on mindfulness, positive psychology, solution-focused, and motivational interviewing approaches — meaning sessions are warm, practical, and tailored to how you think and what you're working toward.
You can read more about how I work on my My Approach page.
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You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. If anxiety is regularly affecting your sleep, your work, your relationships, or your ability to enjoy life — that's enough of a reason. Many of my clients look like they are doing okay on the outside: they're meeting deadlines, showing up for people, holding everything together. But inside they're exhausted, restless, and running on stress. If you're tired of managing it alone, or if the coping strategies you've relied on have stopped working, therapy can help you find a different way through.
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It depends on what you're working through and how long anxiety has been running the show. Some clients notice meaningful shifts within 8–12 sessions, particularly around specific triggers like work stress or a major life transition. Others work with me for six months to a year when anxiety is deeply woven into long-standing patterns like people-pleasing, avoidance, or chronic self-doubt. We'll set clear goals together and check in on progress regularly so you're never just showing up without a sense of where we're headed or whether it's working.
If you are currently struggling with a single issue and uncertain about committing to or needing ongoing therapy, you may be a fit for Focused Therapy (single session option).
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Finding the right therapist is part practical, part intuitive. On the practical side, look for someone who specializes in anxiety specifically. You'll also want to understand their approach and whether it resonates with how you think about your own struggles. On the intuitive side, the relationship matters enormously. Research consistently shows that the quality of the connection between therapist and client is one of the strongest predictors of whether therapy actually works.
A few things worth asking in a consultation: How do you typically work with anxiety? What does progress look like? How will I know if it's working?
I offer a free 15-minute consultation so you can get a feel for how I work and whether it feels like the right fit — no pressure, no commitment. Book a free call here.
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Online sessions, also called telehealth therapy, take place over secure video — all you need is a device with a camera and a private space where you feel comfortable. Research shows telehealth therapy is just as effective as in-person sessions for anxiety, and many clients actually find it easier to open up from their own environment. I offer telehealth to anyone in California, including clients in San Jose, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Palo Alto, Mountain View, and across the greater Bay Area. For locals who prefer to get outside, walk-and-talk therapy is also available in Santa Clara.
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The first session is about getting to know you — what's bringing you to therapy now, what's been getting in the way, and what you most want to change. You don't need to have it all figured out before we start. Some people come in with a clear goal; others just know something needs to shift. Either is fine. By the end of our first session, you'll have a clearer sense of how we'd work together and what the path forward might look like. Most people leave feeling a mix of relieved and hopeful, which is a pretty good place to start.