Anxiety Therapy in Denver, CO, or virtually anywhere else in Colorado
You can’t stop overthinking. Can’t focus. Looping thoughts. Intrusive thoughts. Playing out worst case scenarios that disrupt your peace of mind.
Does anxiety hold you back from living life the way you want to? Do you constantly find yourself worrying about the future? Do the coping skills you have seem to work momentarily, but the suffering endures?
Change the way you think and transform the way you feel with anxiety counseling Denver.
When Should I Seek Therapy for Anxiety?
Common Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety can manifest through a combination of psychological and physical symptoms:
Psychological Symptoms:
Uncontrollable worry and overthinking
Feeling restless, tense, or "on edge"
A sense of impending danger, panic, or doom
Irritability or difficulty concentrating
Avoidance of situations that trigger anxiety
Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
Physical Symptoms:
Rapid heart rate and pounding heart (palpitations)
Rapid breathing or shortness of breath
Sweating or trembling
Muscle tension, headaches, or unexplained pains
Upset stomach, nausea, or other digestive problems
Dizziness or feeling weak/tired
It is important to get the help of a mental health professional if your anxiety is overwhelming, interferes with your daily life, or is difficult to control. Seek therapy as soon as you notice persisting symptoms of anxiety such as excessive worry, or if you’ve experienced a panic attack
Find therapy for anxiety in Denver to help reclaim control of your mind and body. A licensed therapist can provide education and support to immediately help you begin emotionally regulating and improving your quality of life, while helping you work through the issues at the core of your symptoms for long term relief and resolution.
Types of Anxiety Disorders
There are several distinct types of anxiety disorders:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Persistent and excessive worry about everyday issues like health, money, work, and family, that lasts for at least six months and is difficult to control.
Panic Disorder: Involves recurrent, unexpected panic attacks—sudden episodes of intense fear that peak within minutes and include severe physical symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath.
Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia): Significant anxiety and avoidance of social situations due to an intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, or humiliated by others.
Specific Phobias: An intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation that poses little or no actual danger, such as a fear of flying, heights, or spiders.
Separation Anxiety Disorder: Excessive fear or anxiety about being separated from primary attachment figures, which can affect both children and adults.
Agoraphobia: Fear and avoidance of places or situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment, especially if escape might be difficult (e.g., in a crowd, on public transport, or outside the home alone).
Is OCD an Anxiety Disorder?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is not classified as an anxiety disorder, although the two are closely linked.
Anxiety is a core feature of OCD: Obsessions (intrusive thoughts, urges, or images) cause significant anxiety and distress, and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts) are performed in an attempt to temporarily relieve that anxiety.
High co-occurrence: It is very common for a person to have both OCD and an anxiety disorder at the same time.
Similar treatments: Both conditions can respond to similar treatments, such as certain types of medication (SSRIs) and techniques like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Helping You Heal From Anxiety Across Denver and Colorado
The good news is anxiety is highly treatable, and studies have proven therapy to be highly effective for anxiety. My nine years of clinical experience has shown the same.
Psychological symptoms are not only a source of suffering, they are also a message that speaks to the desires, conflicts, and pain of a personal history that can sometimes only come alive when spoken to a professional listening other. Often on the other side of anxiety is a passionate dream that has not yet been realized. Our work moves us closer to that possibility. As the philosopher Rilke puts it, “Our deepest fears are like dragons guarding our deepest treasures.”
I also work collaboratively with other providers on medication management. We examine the effects of medication and if a desired treatment goal is to reduce or eliminate the use of medication, I will help you do so safely and effectively.
The best way to get started is by scheduling an intro consultation to talk about your symptoms and goals.
Anxiety Therapy in Denver: FAQs
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Anxiety therapy typically involves a treatment plan with specific desired outcomes. A commitment is made to meet on a regular basis (weekly, biweekly, monthly) to work toward the shared task of achieving your personal wellness goals. Anxiety therapy typically involves nervous system work such as relaxation skills development, breath work and mindfulness exercises. Anxiety therapy can involve medication and collaboration between several type of providers like psychiatrists, sleep specialists, nutritionists, acupuncturists, body workers, energy healers and many other specialty providers.
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Stepping into parenthood for the first time, or even growing your family is a life transition. The sense of responsibility can overwhelm new parents, and individual and group support can be extremely beneficial for navigating the intense emotions that accompany significant life shifts.
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Anxiety counseling is very helpful with physical symptoms. Mindful and somatic approaches to therapy are evidence-based treatments that heal the nervous system. Physicians commonly refer patients to therapy after panic attacks, or when there does not appear to be a physical basis for a patients symptoms. Be sure to tell your therapist about your physical symptoms and ask them how your treatment plan will address your physical symptoms.
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Just showing up for therapy can be a practice of exposure therapy for social anxiety. Eventually social anxiety treatments will involve some form of group therapy to help build resiliency and learn the interpersonal skills that grow meaningful and connected relationships.
Anxiety Therapy in the Heart of Denver
Whether you’re in Capitol Hill, Cherry Creek, or LoDo, I offer both in-person and online anxiety therapy across Colorado — providing accessible, anxiety-informed support wherever you are.
Begin Your Healing Journey From Anxiety in Denver or Online Today.
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