Anxiety Therapy
Berkeley
Looking for an anxiety therapist in Berkeley?
It’s happening again…you’re getting that tightness in your chest because things aren’t going the way you planned.
The perfect night out, the perfect idea for that new project at work, the perfect parenting - you have your vision of the way things are supposed to go, and you get overwhelmingly disappointed when things don’t work out. Out of frustration, you shut down the ideas of people you care about, leaving them feeling like their thoughts and opinions don’t matter. You end up feeling rejected and misunderstood. Other times, you turn that frustration on yourself because you can’t meet your own expectations. You feel incompetent and stupid and avoid putting yourself out there because you're afraid you’ll fail.
You tell yourself over and over that “perfect” doesn’t exist. In theory, you know this is true, but you can’t seem to let it sink in.
You wonder if all of this is common - we live in a time where everyone is sharing every success and self worth is tied up with image and accomplishments. Maybe anxiety is just part of the stress of everyday life. But this feels different! You’re more argumentative with your friends and irritable at work. You feel paralyzed when you have to make even small decisions. You get nervous when you are invited to join activities where you’ll have to meet new people, and you usually decline the offer. You’re tired of letting perfectionism and the fear of rejection get in the way of your relationships. You’re tired of anxiety getting in the way of your happiness and personal growth.
You’re ready to make a change!
I’m Robyn, an anxiety therapist in Berkeley offering in-person and online sessions.
I can help you let go of those rigid thought patterns that get you stuck. I can help you reconnect to your confidence so that you don’t miss out on joining in. I have 15 years of experience using interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thought patterns that trigger the emotional and behavioral responses that are getting in your way. I will also engage you in a deeper exploration of early life experiences that have informed and codified these thought patterns so we can understand where they have been helpful for you and where they are no longer helpful. I use a collaborative approach where we’ll set specific goals, regularly assess progress towards reaching your targets, and identify tools and strategies that you’ll practice outside of sessions so you’ll see real results generalize to life beyond the therapy room. Together, we’ll work to understand your patterns and their causes so that they can be replaced with self-compassion and get you closer to living life the way you want. With therapy, you can tackle your worries head on so that they don’t control you.
Let’s manage your anxiety so that you can feel confident, happier, and more connected.
Contact me to book a FREE 15 minute consultation for anxiety therapy in Berkeley at 510-519-1779 or click the button below to book online. Therapy with an intentional plan and a therapist that you trust can make a big difference!
Frequently Asked Questions
of Anxiety Therapists in Berkeley
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One of the most researched therapeutic methods for treating anxiety is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT has been found to be incredibly effective for many types of anxiety. CBT is based on the premise that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected. By addressing negative thought patterns, you can alter your emotional and behavioral responses.
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Anxiety can impact you emotionally, physically, and cognitively. Here are some common symptoms of anxiety.
Emotional: Nervousness, feeling on edge, irritability, feeling tense, excessive worry, feeling overwhelmed.
Physical: rapid heartbeat, sweating more than usual, stomachaches or butterflies, nausea, surges of energy in the body, headaches, muscle aches, unexplained fatigue or exhaustion, difficulty sleeping, shortness of breath.
Cognitive: difficulty concentrating, daydreaming or spacing out, being hyper-alert, forgetfulness.
This list is not exhaustive and there are many other ways that anxiety can present itself. If you think you or a loved one may be suffering from anxiety, talk with a doctor or a mental health provider.
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In addition to therapy, there are other ways that you can manage your own anxiety. Here are some strategies and approaches that have helped many people suffering from anxiety: meditation, acupuncture, learning about anxiety and how it shows up in your body, mindfulness, relaxation strategies such as deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation, exercise, sleep routines, reducing environmental stressors when possible, massage, and yoga. These are just a handful of strategies - of course, there are many others. Please talk with your healthcare provider if anxiety is significantly impacting your daily and physical functioning. You and your doctor can determine if medication would also be helpful.
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My Rates
Anxiety Therapy
Weekly online or in-person sessions.
50 mins | $200 | Get started
