High-Functioning, Highly Anxious: Redefining Expert Anxiety Therapy for Professionals in NYC

If you're searching for holistic anxiety therapy in NYC that integrates psychology, neuroscience, and somatic wisdom—you're in the right place. I offer trauma-informed, evidence-based virtual care for individuals and families navigating modern-day anxiety with depth, humor, and hope.

Anxiety wears many faces in New York City. It might look like a flawless presentation, a packed calendar, a promotion earned through perfectionism. It often hides behind success, but that doesn’t make it any less real. This holistic practice specializes in providing modern, cutting-edge anxiety therapy that does more than just address symptoms; this comprehensive approach targets the root cause of chronic anxiety and anxiety disorders.

If you're a high-functioning professional navigating relentless pressure, sleepless nights, and a nervous system on overdrive, you’re not alone. At Holistic Therapy & Wellness NYC, I work with high-achieving women, men, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are struggling beneath the surface—often silently. This isn’t about managing stress. It’s about unlearning survival mode, addressing the root causes of anxiety, and reclaiming a life that actually feels good to live.

Has Anxiety Becomes Your Default Operating System?

You may not even call it “anxiety” at first. It might just feel like overthinking, self-doubt, or the inability to truly rest. But over time, anxiety becomes the air you breathe:

• Constant pressure to outperform and overdeliver

• Restlessness, irritability, or shutdown in quiet moments

• Chronic worry about relationships, career, or the future

• Perfectionism masked as professionalism

• Imposter syndrome despite real success

• Panic episodes during meetings, travel, or at home

• Somatic symptoms—tight chest, digestive issues, disrupted sleep

In a city that celebrates productivity, many high-functioning individuals don’t realize they’re in a chronic state of nervous system dysregulation. Until their body—or life—says “enough.”

Anxiety in High-Achievers Looks Different

Traditional models often miss this nuance. You may appear outwardly successful, but internally you’re unraveling. You’ve likely tried to “fix it” yourself—books, breathing apps, meditation podcasts—but nothing touches the root. I specialize in working with high-performing women and professionals who are tired of holding it all together. At Holistic Therapy & Wellness NY, my approach is not symptom-suppressing or one-size-fits-all. It's relational, somatic, and trauma-informed—designed to help you understand not only how anxiety shows up, but why it developed in the first place.

Types of Anxiety I Commonly Treat

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)—GAD is more than just feeling overwhelmed—it’s a constant, low-grade alarm system that never quite turns off. You may find yourself running endless mental simulations: “What if I mess up?” “What if I forget something critical?” “What if everything falls apart?” The worry doesn’t feel optional—it feels necessary for survival. High-functioning individuals with GAD often appear composed on the outside but are in a state of perpetual mental overdrive. You may struggle to fall asleep because your brain is busy problem-solving for every imaginable disaster. Even in moments of calm, your nervous system is preparing for impact. Therapy helps you unhook from these patterns, retrain your nervous system, and reclaim moments of real peace—without guilt.

• Panic Disorder—Panic disorder is characterized by sudden, intense waves of fear that come seemingly out of nowhere—and feel like your body is betraying you. In seconds, you may experience a racing heart, chest tightness, shortness of breath, dizziness, or a sense of losing control. Many describe it as feeling like they’re dying, going crazy, or detaching from reality (known as derealization or depersonalization). After just one episode, panic can reshape your behavior: avoiding trains, elevators, bridges, or public speaking—anything that might trigger the next attack. Therapy offers tools for interrupting this cycle, understanding the physiology of panic, and learning how to ride the wave without fear. You are not broken. Your body is trying to protect you—and with the right care, it can learn to feel safe again.

• Social Anxiety & Performance Anxiety—If the idea of being observed, evaluated, or spotlighted sends your nervous system into high alert, you may be experiencing social or performance anxiety. This is especially common among professionals who are constantly “on”—presenting, leading, networking, or teaching. Physical symptoms may include trembling, sweating, blushing, rapid heartbeat, or even a shaky voice. Emotionally, it can feel like a dread of being judged, rejected, or exposed. The aftermath can be just as painful—reliving every word you said, questioning whether you were “too much” or “not enough.” Therapy helps you build internal safety, regulate physiological responses, and cultivate the confidence to show up as yourself—even when the stakes are high.

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Intrusive Thoughts—OCD often hides in plain sight—especially in high-functioning professionals. You may experience intrusive thoughts that feel disturbing or unacceptable, paired with rituals (mental or physical) aimed at reducing the anxiety they cause. These might include excessive checking, organizing, counting, perfectionistic rules, or silent mental reviews. Many clients fear that their thoughts say something terrible about them—which they do not. OCD is a misunderstood anxiety disorder that responds well to specialized treatment, including exposure-based techniques and EMDR for underlying trauma. Therapy offers relief from the obsessive loops and the shame they so often carry.

• High-Functioning Anxiety—High-functioning anxiety isn’t a clinical diagnosis, but it describes a very real experience. On the outside, you're accomplished, dependable, articulate, and on top of everything. Internally, you’re wired, restless, overthinking, and often exhausted. You wake up anxious, and you go to sleep still rehearsing the day’s mistakes. Because you’re still “doing well,” few people see how hard it is to keep up the act. You may feel like a fraud or fear that everything will collapse if you stop trying so hard. In therapy, we explore where this pressure originated, how it's been reinforced, and what life looks like when you trade anxiety-driven functioning for sustainable inner alignment.

• Perfectionism & Imposter Syndrome—Perfectionism often starts early—driven by the belief that achievement equals worthiness. It shows up as relentless self-criticism, difficulty receiving praise, fear of failure, and a tendency to delay or over-prepare to avoid mistakes. Imposter syndrome is the haunting belief that you’ve somehow fooled everyone into thinking you’re competent, and at any moment, they’ll find out the truth. Both patterns are exhausting—and common among brilliant, creative, high-achieving individuals. Therapy helps you loosen these beliefs, find the origin story behind them, and create a new internal narrative where success and self-worth aren’t conditional.

What Makes My Practice Different

In a city saturated with mental health providers, it’s important to know what sets my work apart, as we all have different training approaches and practice philosophies. While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is often considered the gold standard for treating anxiety—and indeed, it's backed by decades of research and can offer fast, practical tools—many of my clients come to me after trying CBT and finding it only partially effective. CBT tends to focus on managing thoughts and behaviors, which can be incredibly useful for short-term symptom relief. However, anxiety often runs deeper than thought patterns alone. For high-achieving professionals, chronic worriers, or those with trauma histories, anxiety can be embedded in the nervous system, early relational experiences, or unconscious belief systems that CBT may not fully address.

That’s why my approach integrates CBT with deeper, body-based and relational therapies such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing®, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and psychodynamic psychotherapy. These modalities help us get to the root of the anxiety—not just reframe it. Together, we explore where anxiety lives in the body, how it formed over time, and what it’s protecting you from. By combining insight, nervous system regulation, and practical skill-building, therapy becomes more than just symptom management—it becomes a path toward resilience, clarity, and lasting relief.

• Boutique-Style, Attuned Care

I intentionally limit the number of clients I work with so I can provide high-level, deeply personalized therapy. You’re not just a name on a caseload—you’re a whole person with a complex story, and I take the time to understand all of it.

• Concierge care services

Anxiety doesn’t stick to a once-a-week schedule—especially for high-functioning professionals navigating high-pressure environments. That’s why I offer concierge-level support between sessions, or concierge therapy, for select clients. Whether it’s a check-in before a presentation, a grounding strategy during a tough week, or space to process an emotional spike in real time, this added layer of care provides continuity and containment. For many, it accelerates progress, reduces fear between sessions, and helps build lasting emotional resilience—without losing momentum.

• Somatic & Mind-Body Interventions

We’ll go beyond cognitive tools to work with the nervous system directly. Somatic therapy helps release stored stress, while body-based awareness fosters lasting emotional regulation.

• EMDR for Anxiety, Trauma, and Performance Blocks

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can be especially powerful in treating anxiety that stems from unresolved life experiences. Often, anxiety isn’t just about what's happening now—it’s about what happened then. Whether it's the subtle, chronic stress of growing up in a high-pressure household, early experiences of rejection or exclusion, perfectionism rooted in conditional love, or more overt traumas like bullying, accidents, or emotionally unavailable caregivers, these experiences leave imprints on the nervous system. Over time, these unprocessed memories can create a kind of “emotional time warp,” where current stressors—like a critical email, a mistake at work, or an awkward conversation—trigger disproportionate fear, worry, or dread. EMDR therapy helps us gently access and reprocess these earlier experiences that continue to drive anxiety today. Using bilateral stimulation (often through eye movements or tapping), we activate the brain’s natural healing mechanisms, allowing you to desensitize to old emotional pain and replace negative core beliefs with more adaptive, self-supporting truths. The result? Anxiety softens at its roots. You stop reacting from a place of fear and begin responding from a place of grounded confidence and clarity. EMDR doesn’t just offer symptom relief—it creates meaningful, embodied change that many high-functioning clients describe as life-changing.

• Psychodynamic Therapy

For clients who want to go beneath the surface, psychodynamic therapy offers a powerful framework for understanding the deeper roots of anxiety, perfectionism, and emotional patterns. We explore unconscious beliefs shaped by early relationships, unmet emotional needs, and internalized expectations. This is depth work that helps you understand whycertain patterns repeat—so you can rewrite them from the inside out.

• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

Because anxiety doesn’t live in a vacuum, we look at how your relationships—past and present—shape your emotional health. Interpersonal therapy helps you strengthen communication skills, resolve relational ruptures, and develop more secure connections. If conflict, rejection sensitivity, or emotional disconnection are central themes in your life, IPT offers clear, emotionally intelligent pathways to healing.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps you identify and shift the thought patterns that drive anxious feelings and behaviors. If you tend to spiral into worst-case scenarios, overanalyze conversations, or engage in rigid self-talk, CBT provides a practical way to notice, interrupt, and reframe these habits in real time. It's a structured, empowering approach that enhances self-awareness and emotional regulation.

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

For clients who experience emotional intensity, self-doubt, or reactivity under stress, DBT offers an essential toolkit. Together, we build skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are especially helpful for navigating high-stakes relationships, boundary-setting, and overwhelming life transitions.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT offers a radically compassionate approach to anxiety. Instead of trying to eliminate difficult thoughts or emotions, ACT teaches you how to relate to them differently. You'll learn how to cultivate psychological flexibility, clarify your values, and take action from a place of alignment—even when anxiety is present. This work is powerful for high-achieving individuals who are tired of fighting their inner world and ready to live more meaningfully.

• Self-Compassion as a Healing Practice

In a culture that celebrates achievement at all costs, I help you reconnect with self-compassion as a radical and restorative act. Many of my clients are used to pushing through pain, blaming themselves for burnout, and confusing criticism for motivation. Together, we rewire that internal dialogue—so your inner voice becomes an ally, not an adversary. This isn't about going soft—it's about growing strong from the inside out.

• Whole-Self Healing

My work integrates body, mind, and unconscious patterns. This is therapy for those who want to do the deep work—not just learn to cope, but to transform.

What Success Looks Like or “how will i know when i’m better?”

You won't just learn to "manage" anxiety—you’ll begin to feel:

• Grounded in your body, even in high-stress situations

• Less reactive to triggers, texts, deadlines, and disappointments

• Clearer in your thinking and more decisive in your actions

• Free to rest, disconnect, and enjoy moments without guilt

• More trusting of your instincts—and more protective of your peace

• Connected to yourself in a way that feels sacred and enduring

The Holistic Therapy & Wellness NYC Approach to Anxiety Therapy

In my boutique NYC practice, anxiety treatment begins with depth, personalization, and a respect for complexity. High-functioning professionals often present with anxiety that’s nuanced, layered, and tied to their identity, ambition, and relational history. I take the time to fully understand your inner landscape before we ever begin to shift it.

Comprehensive, Insightful Assessment

Effective anxiety therapy starts with a clear understanding of you. In our initial work together, we’ll explore:

• The specific shape your anxiety takes—its symptoms, triggers, and impact

• How it affects your work, relationships, health, and creativity

• Co-occurring patterns such as burnout, depression, or trauma

• Your personal history, coping style, and emotional resources

• What you've tried before—and why it may not have worked

This depth-oriented intake process allows me to design a treatment plan that’s as unique as your nervous system.

Custom-Tailored Treatment Plans for Professionals

There is no one-size-fits-all protocol here. Your treatment plan is created collaboratively and evolves with you. Depending on your needs, we may draw from:

• Individual therapy sessions incorporating CBT, EMDR, IFS, and somatic modalities

• Skills development for managing intrusive thoughts, emotional reactivity, or performance-related anxiety

• Lifestyle and mind-body strategies to support nervous system regulation

• Exploration of the roots of your anxiety—whether personal, relational, or professional

• Ongoing refinement of goals based on your growth and shifting needs

I specialize in working with high-performing women, leaders, creatives, and executives balancing demanding roles and internal expectations. This work is precise, flexible, and deeply personalized.

Therapy That Works in the Real World

For busy professionals, therapy must be practical, grounded, and immediately applicable. Our work will focus on:

• Identifying high-stakes environments that provoke anxiety (meetings, deadlines, parenting, public speaking)

• Rehearsing real-world strategies for managing stress, reactivity, and performance pressure

• Building a resilience toolkit you can draw on in the moment—before anxiety hijacks your day

• Integrating therapeutic insights into your existing routines and lifestyle, without overwhelm

This is anxiety therapy that meets you where you are—and helps you show up as who you truly are.

Specialized Support for Career-Driven Clients

At Holistic Therapy & Wellness NYC, I work closely with professionals across industries including law, finance, medicine, tech, media, entrepreneurship, and leadership roles. Common areas of focus include:

• Executive and leadership anxiety

• Performance anxiety in public speaking, negotiations, or high-visibility roles

• Social anxiety in networking or team dynamics

• Decision paralysis and fear of failure in fast-paced environments

• Boundary-setting, burnout, and the struggle to “unplug”

Together, we create strategies that support both your ambition and your well-being—so success no longer comes at the cost of your sanity.

The Real-Life Benefits of Anxiety Therapy for High-Achieving Professionals

Anxiety therapy in my practice goes far beyond reducing symptoms. The goal is true transformation—one that touches every part of your life. Clients often report:

Enhanced Performance & Cognitive Clarity

• Improved ability to focus, plan, and follow through under pressure

• More creativity, strategic thinking, and problem-solving ability

• Better time management and less procrastination

• Increased productivity that feels sustainable, not frantic

More Effective, Embodied Leadership

• Stronger emotional intelligence and communication

• Ability to navigate conflict without reactivity

• Confident presence in meetings and negotiations

• Letting go of micromanagement in favor of trust and vision

Better Work-Life Integration

• Restoring a sense of calm outside of work

• Reclaiming time for relationships, health, and joy

• Better sleep, fewer physical symptoms, and improved energy

• Freedom from guilt when resting, disconnecting, or saying no

Deep Personal Growth & Emotional Resilience

• A more authentic relationship with achievement and success

• Greater self-awareness, insight, and self-trust

• Career and life choices that reflect your values—not your anxiety

• Less fear, more confidence, and a grounded sense of who you are

• Lasting improvements in mental health and emotional well-being

How to Choose the Right Anxiety Therapist in NYC—Especially for High-Achieving Professionals

Finding the right anxiety therapist in New York City can feel overwhelming—especially when your needs are complex, your schedule is demanding, and your anxiety doesn’t fit a textbook mold. Whether you're navigating panic, perfectionism, high-functioning anxiety, or burnout, the therapist you choose matters.

For therapy to be truly effective, especially in the context of professional, relational, and emotional stress, it needs to be the right fit. Here’s what to look for when seeking anxiety treatment—whether in person or via virtual therapy in NYC:

Specialized Expertise in Anxiety Treatment

Not all therapists are trained to address the nuanced, high-functioning forms of anxiety that affect professionals and high-achieving women. Look for a provider who offers:

• Advanced training in anxiety-specific modalities like CBT, EMDR, DBT, and ACT

• Experience working with professionals, executives, creatives, and entrepreneurs

• A trauma-informed approach that understands anxiety in the context of lived experience

• Familiarity with co-occurring issues such as perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or chronic stress

At Holistic Therapy & Wellness NYC, I specialize in treating complex, performance-driven anxiety using a tailored, integrative approach that supports both symptom relief and long-term emotional growth—offered in a virtual format that fits your busy life.

Professional Credentials and Continued Learning

In NYC’s saturated therapy landscape, credentials matter. Choose a therapist who brings both depth and relevance to their work:

• Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), psychologists, or equivalent licensed professionals

• Specialized postgraduate training in anxiety, trauma, and high-functioning clients

• A commitment to ongoing clinical education and emerging science in mental health

• A therapy style that blends rigor with real-world relevance

As an LCSW with advanced certifications in EMDR, somatic approaches, and psychodynamic therapy, I offer clients both clinical precision and human-centered care.

A Strong, Supportive Therapeutic Relationship

Research shows that the quality of the therapist-client relationship is one of the most important factors in positive outcomes. You deserve a therapist who:

• Understands and honors your complexity

• Offers warmth, insight, and emotional attunement

• Balances gentle support with honest reflection

• Helps you feel seen—not pathologized

• Creates a confidential, judgment-free space to explore difficult emotions and high-stakes experiences

In my virtual therapy practice, I create a safe, responsive environment where high-performing professionals can stop performing and start healing.

Virtual Therapy That Supports Your Real Life

You don’t have to commute across the city to get high-quality therapy. My virtual sessions are secure, convenient, and tailored for clients with demanding careers, family responsibilities, or travel-heavy schedules. Whether you’re taking a lunch break in Midtown or logging in from upstate for the weekend, you can access meaningful care from wherever you are.

What to Expect from Virtual Anxiety Therapy at Holistic Therapy & Wellness NYC

Beginning therapy for anxiety can feel like a big step—especially if you’re a high-achieving professional used to solving problems on your own. My approach is collaborative, strategic, and paced to meet the realities of your life. From our first conversation, the goal is to create a relationship that supports both immediate relief and long-term transformation.

Getting Started: Your NYC Virtual anxiety Consultation

We begin with an in-depth initial consultation—held securely online—to explore:

• The nature and impact of your anxiety symptoms

• How anxiety is currently affecting your work, relationships, and health

• Your personal goals for therapy and what you hope to change

• Any co-occurring challenges such as burnout, perfectionism, or trauma

• What’s worked (and what hasn’t) in previous therapeutic experiences

This foundational session allows me to tailor a treatment plan that respects your needs, pace, and personality—not a generic protocol.

Early Phase: Building Clarity and Emotional Safety

In our first several sessions, the focus is on creating a strong therapeutic connection and building a shared understanding of what’s happening in your inner world. This stage often includes:

• Learning key skills for calming acute anxiety

• Identifying emotional triggers and recurring thought patterns

• Naming the nervous system responses behind your symptoms

• Setting therapy goals that align with your values and lifestyle

Many clients begin to experience relief simply by having their experience validated and understood—perhaps for the first time.

Middle Phase: Deepening the Work and Integrating Tools

As we move forward, our sessions begin to explore more complex patterns and provide tools for real-world resilience. Depending on your needs, this phase may include:

• EMDR or somatic processing for unresolved stress or trauma

• Rewiring internal narratives that fuel anxiety or shame

• Practicing new behaviors in high-stakes situations

• Applying techniques like CBT, DBT, ACT, or IFS in daily life

• Fine-tuning strategies that support nervous system regulation

Clients often report this phase as both challenging and deeply rewarding—as they begin to feel more choice, calm, and clarity in their responses.

Final Phase: Sustaining Progress and Creating Autonomy

Toward the end of your therapy journey, our work focuses on:

• Solidifying the gains you’ve made in managing anxiety

• Developing a personalized toolkit for preventing relapse

• Building confidence in your ability to self-regulate and self-reflect

• Preparing for upcoming transitions or life shifts

• Exploring long-term goals and aspirations with renewed perspective

The aim is never dependency—it’s empowerment. You’ll leave therapy with expanded awareness, emotional agility, and tools you can draw on for life.

Specialized Virtual Anxiety Therapy for NYC Professionals, Including…

The pressure to perform, produce, and lead in competitive environments often fuels anxiety in ways that are specific, persistent, and invisible to others. I provide individualized, industry-aware therapy for professionals across New York and beyond—virtually and confidentially.

Executive & Leadership Roles

Executives often carry immense pressure, including:

• Decision-making with broad consequences

• Constant scrutiny and visibility

• Responsibility for teams, revenue, or public perception

• A sense of isolation or imposter syndrome at the top

Therapy offers a confidential space to unpack this pressure, reconnect with inner clarity, and build emotional stamina for sustainable leadership.

Healthcare Professionals

Clinicians, physicians, and frontline workers experience:

• Chronic exposure to high-stakes, emotionally demanding situations

• Perfectionism and fear of error

• Vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue

• Difficulty separating work from personal life

Our work can support nervous system recovery, boundary setting, and reconnecting with purpose amidst overwhelming demands.

Attorneys and Legal Professionals

Those in legal fields often face:

• Courtroom or negotiation-related performance anxiety

• Client pressures and perfectionistic tendencies

• High caseloads and time constraints

• Emotional disconnection or suppressed stress responses

Together, we create space to process anxiety while building strategies for sustained, grounded confidence under pressure.

Technology & Finance Professionals

These fast-paced industries present:

• Rapid change and relentless output expectations

• Fear of falling behind or being exposed as “not enough”

• Difficulty disconnecting from work due to tech integration

• Burnout masked as ambition or productivity

Virtual therapy offers practical tools to reclaim balance, attention, and vitality—without sacrificing performance.

Young Adults & Early-Career Professionals

Emerging professionals often face:

• Anxiety about career decisions, financial instability, and self-worth

• Social comparison and imposter syndrome

• Transition stress and identity development

• Overwhelm in fast-paced, hyper-competitive cultures

Therapy supports these clients in building emotional tools early, laying a strong foundation for long-term self-leadership.

Mid-Career Professionals in Transition

For those navigating personal reinvention or professional shifts:

• Questions about meaning, purpose, and legacy

• Anxiety about changing industries or upskilling

• Adjusting to aging, health changes, or family role shifts

• Pressure to “keep up” with younger colleagues

This is a powerful phase to reflect, recalibrate, and renew your relationship with work and self. Therapy provides a safe, strategic space to do just that.

Wherever you are in your career or personal journey, anxiety doesn’t have to run the show. With expert virtual therapy tailored to high-functioning professionals, you can learn to meet life’s demands from a place of grounded clarity—not chronic tension.

A Comprehensive, Holistic Approach to Anxiety Therapy – NYC & Virtual Care

Anxiety shows up differently for everyone. That’s why my approach is never one-size-fits-all. At Holistic Therapy & Wellness New York, I offer individualized, integrative treatment that combines the best of evidence-based psychotherapy and mind-body interventions—designed especially for high-functioning professionals, creatives, parents, and caregivers navigating complex lives.

Individual Therapy for Anxiety

One-on-one virtual sessions provide a personalized and confidential space to dive deep into what’s fueling your anxiety. You’ll receive:

• A tailored blend of modalities like CBT, psychodynamic therapy, ACT, and EMDR

• Tools to manage emotional intensity, racing thoughts, and physical symptoms

• Practical strategies that fit your real life, not just theory

• Ongoing space to process new challenges, stressors, or transitions

• A compassionate relationship rooted in collaboration, not judgment

Individual therapy offers a consistent anchor point—a place where you can regulate your nervous system, explore your history, and rewire unhelpful patterns from the inside out.

Holistic Integration: Lifestyle modifications, Movement, Nutrition, Sleep & Mindfulness

Anxiety doesn’t live in the mind alone—it’s also rooted in the body. That’s why I help you identify and shift the lifestyle patterns that sustain chronic stress. We may explore:

• How sleep hygiene, nutrition, and screen time affect your mood

• Breathwork and somatic practices to soothe your nervous system

• Mindfulness strategies to help you stay grounded in the present

• Movement routines that support emotional release and regulation

• Reframing wellness from punishment and performance to nourishment and restoration

When your body feels safer, your mind often follows.

Medication Support & Coordination

While I do not prescribe medication, I regularly collaborate with psychiatrists when needed. Clients exploring medication for anxiety can expect:

• Guidance around whether medication might be helpful

• Support in finding prescribers who understand trauma and high-functioning anxiety

• Integrated care that combines medication with therapy for better outcomes

• Education around medication effects, expectations, and tapering options

Many clients find they need less medication—or none at all—once underlying issues are addressed in therapy.

Supporting the Whole Person: Anxiety, Trauma, Relationships & Work

When Anxiety & Depression Coexist

Anxiety often goes hand in hand with low mood, burnout, or hopelessness. In therapy, we’ll explore how these conditions feed off each other and use:

• Tools from DBT and ACT to stabilize mood

• Self-compassion practices to ease inner criticism

• Narrative and somatic work to release stuck emotional energy

• Techniques to boost motivation and reduce avoidance behaviors

We target both the anxious mind and the heavy heart—with care.

Trauma-Informed Anxiety Treatment

For many, anxiety is not just a chemical imbalance or faulty thinking pattern—it’s the body remembering what once felt unsafe. Whether your trauma is developmental, relational, or situational, I provide:

• EMDR and somatic therapies to gently process stored trauma

• Tools to re-regulate your nervous system after chronic fight-or-flight

• Attachment-based care to heal relationship wounds

• A pace that honors safety, readiness, and choice

• A judgment-free space to release shame and reclaim self-trust

Healing is possible—and doesn’t have to retraumatize you.

Anxiety in Relationships

Anxiety often strains intimate relationships—especially when it shows up as control, avoidance, people-pleasing, or reactivity. Together, we’ll:

• Understand how your attachment style affects anxiety in partnership

• Develop tools for conflict resolution, assertiveness, and co-regulation

• Explore how your early relational history shows up in current dynamics

• Practice new scripts for self-expression, boundary-setting, and repair

• Help partners understand your experience without pathologizing it

Whether you're navigating dating, long-term partnership, or co-parenting, we’ll make space for connection without self-abandonment.

Anxiety at Work: When Performance Feels Like Survival

Work is one of the most common anxiety triggers—especially for high achievers and public-facing professionals. In therapy, we’ll address:

• Performance anxiety, procrastination, and imposter syndrome

• Leadership stress, perfectionism, and burnout

• Difficult bosses, toxic teams, or career transitions

• Boundaries around availability, tech, and overworking

• Confidence-building strategies that don’t rely on overachievement

You deserve a career that energizes rather than depletes you.

Supporting Parents & Families Navigating Anxiety

Therapy for Parents Managing Anxiety

Raising children while managing your own anxiety can feel overwhelming. Our work will focus on:

• Differentiating your child’s needs from your anxiety-based reactions

• Building confidence in your parenting style

• Setting boundaries and routines that support family-wide regulation

• Easing guilt and perfectionism around “getting it right”

• Helping you respond, not react, in triggering moments

When you care for your nervous system, your entire family benefits.

Family-Inclusive Support for Anxiety

Sometimes, anxiety is part of the larger family ecosystem. In these cases, therapy may include:

• Psychoeducation for partners or family members about anxiety

• Collaborative tools to improve communication and reduce escalation

• Patterns of enabling, over-accommodation, or conflict that keep anxiety alive

• Support for teens or adult children with anxiety

• Creating home environments that promote calm and structure

Families can learn to shift together—without blame or shame.

If you're searching for holistic anxiety therapy in NYC that integrates psychology, neuroscience, and somatic wisdom—you're in the right place. I offer trauma-informed, evidence-based virtual care for individuals and families navigating modern-day anxiety with depth, humor, and hope.

Frequently Asked Questions: Virtual Anxiety Therapy in NYC

How do I know it’s time to seek therapy for anxiety?

You don’t have to wait until things feel unmanageable. You might benefit from professional support if:

• Anxiety is interfering with your ability to focus, sleep, or enjoy life

• You avoid certain people, places, or tasks because of overwhelming fear

• You experience physical symptoms like racing heart, shallow breathing, or insomnia

• You’ve tried to manage anxiety on your own but still feel stuck

• You're navigating major life transitions that feel destabilizing

• Worry and overthinking dominate your inner dialogue

Early support can prevent anxiety from deepening. Therapy gives you a space to explore what’s going on beneath the surface—and a map back to clarity.

How long does therapy for anxiety usually take?

The length of therapy depends on several factors:

• The severity and duration of your symptoms

• Whether there’s a trauma history or co-occurring conditions like depression

• Your goals—whether symptom relief or deeper transformation

• The frequency and consistency of sessions

• Your engagement with tools and insights outside of sessions

Some clients experience noticeable shifts within a few months. Others choose to continue longer-term to unpack deeper patterns and build sustainable emotional resilience. At Holistic Therapy & Wellness NYC, we balance depth with efficiency, always working at a pace that honors your readiness.

What can I do between sessions to support my progress?

Between sessions is where the real integration happens. You can support your healing by:

• Practicing grounding tools and strategies we explore in session

• Noting triggers, physical sensations, and emotional responses in a journal

• Engaging in physical movement or breathwork to regulate the nervous system

• Prioritizing sleep, hydration, and restorative practices

• Staying curious rather than critical when anxiety shows up

• Reaching out if something urgent arises—I offer concierge support when needed

Anxiety healing isn’t linear, but these small steps help you build momentum between sessions.

Will I need medication to treat my anxiety?

Not necessarily. Many clients experience significant improvement with therapy alone. However, medication can be a helpful supplement in some cases—especially when symptoms are persistent or interfere with daily functioning. If you’re curious about medication, we’ll discuss:

• Your personal preferences and comfort level

• Any previous experiences with psychotropic medication

• How your anxiety symptoms show up physically and emotionally

• Whether a referral to a trusted psychiatrist may be useful

If medication becomes part of your treatment plan, I’ll collaborate with your provider to ensure your care remains integrated and supportive.

How is therapy for high-functioning anxiety different?

High-functioning anxiety often hides behind success, competence, and productivity. Clients who look “put together” on the outside may feel chronically wired, exhausted, or filled with self-doubt internally. Therapy for high-functioning anxiety includes:

• Tools to soften perfectionism and challenge imposter syndrome

• Strategies to balance achievement with rest and self-compassion

• Nervous system regulation for clients who feel “always on”

• Permission to feel—without needing to fix or perform

• Exploring how childhood or past relationships shaped your inner critic

I specialize in working with high-achieving professionals who crave relief beneath the surface—and are ready for change that lasts.

Taking the First Step: Starting Virtual Anxiety Therapy

Reaching Out

Beginning therapy can feel vulnerable—but it’s also a powerful act of self-leadership. Here’s what to expect when you reach out:

• A warm, confidential conversation to explore your goals and concerns

• Clarity on how my approach aligns with your needs

• Guidance on scheduling, paperwork, and what to expect in your first session

• Thoughtful matching if you’re considering a referral for a different modality

You’ll never be rushed or sold something that doesn’t fit. This process is about what works best for you.

Preparing for Your First Session

To make the most of our initial consultation, you might:

• Reflect on the ways anxiety shows up in your life

• Note any past therapy experiences—what worked, what didn’t

• Think about what would feel different if therapy were successful

• Prepare questions about the process, timeline, or therapeutic style

• Complete any forms sent to you ahead of time

This first session is about building connection, not perfection. Come as you are.

Making Therapy Fit into a Full Life

Your time is valuable—and your well-being matters. That’s why I offer:

• Flexible, secure virtual sessions for clients throughout NYC and New York State

• Evening and select weekend availability for working professionals

• Consistent scheduling that aligns with your calendar

• Optional extended sessions for deeper work or busy weeks

• Concierge-level support between sessions, when appropriate

My practice is built to support the lives of high-functioning individuals who need care that fits.

Transforming Your Relationship With Anxiety

At Holistic Therapy & Wellness NYC, anxiety therapy is more than just symptom management—it’s a full-body, full-soul invitation to live differently. To come home to yourself with less fear and more freedom. Whether you’re navigating a high-pressure career, a major transition, or an old emotional wound finally demanding attention, you don’t have to do it alone.

Virtual anxiety therapy gives you access to skilled, integrative support—wherever you are in New York.

Start Your Healing

If you’re a high-achieving woman or professional in New York ready to address the anxiety that’s been quietly running your life, I invite you to reach out.

Together, we’ll work toward not just feeling better—but becoming more yourself.

Ready to Begin?

If you're searching for anxiety therapy in NYC that goes deeper—therapy that honors your intelligence, supports your nervous system, and meets you exactly where you are—I invite you to reach out. You don’t have to manage anxiety alone, and you don’t have to settle for care that only scratches the surface.

• Serving clients across Manhattan and all of New York State via secure virtual therapy

• Specializing in anxiety treatment for high-achieving professionals, public figures, and emotionally intelligent women

• Confidential, boutique psychotherapy rooted in science, depth, and real connection

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