Anxiety

Anxiety can show up in a lot of ways—racing thoughts, tightness in your chest, irritability, trouble sleeping, or feeling like you can’t fully relax even when things are “fine.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you’re not broken. Anxiety is often your nervous system trying to protect you; it's just working overtime

.Dana works primarily with adults and couples, and provides online anxiety therapy for clients located in Texas. Together, you’ll build tools that help you feel more grounded, more confident, and more in control—without having to “power through” everything on your own.

Common Signs of Anxiety

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a common mental health condition that affects a significant portion of the population. It is characterized by persistent and excessive worry across various aspects of life, leading individuals to grapple with anticipatory fear and distress related to finances, health, work, or family matters. This chronic worry, which can be difficult to manage, differentiates GAD from more temporary stress responses.

Symptoms of GAD include both emotional and physical manifestations:

Constant worry or “what if” thinking
Feeling on edge, restless, or easily overwhelmed
Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
Physical symptoms like tension, stomach discomfort, or rapid heartbeat
Avoiding situations because they feel too stressful

Understanding the various manifestations, prevalence, and impact of these conditions is crucial for raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting timely intervention and support. By gaining a comprehensive understanding and taking proactive measures, individuals affected by anxiety disorders can work towards improved mental health and overall well-being.

Other Forms of Anxiety

Anxiety disorders cover a range of conditions characterized by persistent and excessive fear or worry that is disproportionate to the actual threat. In addition to GAD, other common anxiety disorders include:

Social Anxiety Disorder: This disorder involves a strong fear of social interaction and potential humiliation, which may lead individuals to avoid social situations, resulting in isolation and impaired functioning.
Panic Disorder: Individuals with panic disorder experience sudden and recurrent panic attacks that evoke feelings of terror, often accompanied by physical symptoms like chest pain, dizziness, and shortness of breath. This can lead individuals to extreme measures to avoid such episodes.
Phobias: Phobic disorders consist of irrational fears of specific objects or situations, prompting individuals to go to great lengths to avoid triggers, significantly impacting their daily lives.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health concern in the United States, affecting over 40 million adults and approximately 7% of children aged 3-17 each year. Symptoms typically appear before the age of 21, highlighting the importance of early intervention and support. GAD and other anxiety disorders present significant challenges to individuals' well-being, functioning, and quality of life.

How Therapy Can Help

In therapy, you’ll learn to understand what fuels your anxiety and how to respond differently, without judging yourself for having it. Dana helps clients build practical coping tools, strengthen emotional regulation, and create patterns that feel calmer and more sustainable.

What Online Sessions Are Like

Sessions are held via telehealth for clients in Texas. You can meet from the comfort of home (or any private space), which many people find makes it easier to show up consistently and feel at ease.

Next Steps

Ready for support? Book an appointment or start with the free Anxiety Assessment.