No. Many people come to therapy because they feel overwhelmed, stressed, or “not themselves” without knowing exactly why. You do not need a diagnosis before beginning treatment. Your clinician will help you understand your symptoms, give language to what you’re experiencing, and work with you to figure out what kind of support and pace feels right for you.

It varies from person to person, but many clients begin noticing subtle shifts within the first few weeks of therapy. You might start sleeping a bit better, feeling less “on edge,” or catching anxious thoughts a little sooner. Therapy isn’t a quick fix, but over time the combination of tools, insight, and support can help your nervous system settle and make daily life feel more manageable. We’ll check in together about how things are going and adjust the pace and focus as needed.

We work with many forms of anxiety, including generalized anxiety and constant worry, social anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety, work and performance stress, intrusive thoughts, and anxiety connected to trauma or difficult life events. Some people aren’t sure exactly what “type” of anxiety they have — they just know they feel tense, overwhelmed, or stuck. That’s okay. We’ll help you sort through what you’re experiencing and create a plan that fits your situation.

Yes. We accept many commercial and managed Medicaid plans, including Healthfirst, Fidelis, Optum/United, and others. Our practice is committed to making therapy as accessible and affordable as possible, and we’re happy to talk through your specific insurance, copays, and any out-of-pocket costs before you get started so there are no surprises.

There are several types of therapy that are effective for anxiety, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), insight-oriented (psychodynamic) therapy, and approaches that focus on coping skills and stress management. CBT helps with identifying anxious thought patterns and learning how to respond to them differently. Insight-oriented therapy focuses more on understanding the deeper patterns behind anxiety, including how past experiences, relationships, and ongoing stress may be shaping how you feel and react now. In our practice, therapy is both relational and practical. We don’t just focus on managing symptoms in the moment, but also on helping you understand what’s driving the anxiety so change feels more meaningful and lasting. Most people benefit from a combination of these approaches. Treatment is adjusted based on how anxiety shows up for you, with the goal of helping you feel more steady, less overwhelmed, and better able to manage what’s coming up day to day.