Individual Therapy for
High Functioning Anxiety

I see you.

You have been successful in your career, but you’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop. You live with the belief that you have to be “perfect” or you will be perceived as a “failure.” You always compare yourself to others, feel like an imposter, perceive others as more competent, even though people look up to you. You’re always working hard to convince others that you are good enough.

If this resonates with you, you might be struggling with high functioning anxiety.

Clients who struggle with high functioning anxiety, often find themselves:

  • Constantly worrying about various aspects of life, including work, relationships, health, and future events, even when there is no apparent reason to worry.

  • Setting extremely high standards for themselves and feeling intense pressure to meet or exceed those standards in all areas of life.  

  • Engaging in repetitive and intrusive thoughts, analyzing situations excessively, finding it difficult to make decisions due to overthinking potential outcomes. Feeling like their thoughts are controlling them versus having agency over them.

  • Experiencing physical manifestations of anxiety such as tension headaches, muscle tension, gastrointestinal issues, sweating, trembling, or difficulty sleeping.

  • Finding it challenging to relax or unwind, even during leisure time, due to a constant sense of restlessness or feeling on edge.

  • Putting off tasks or responsibilities due to fear of failure or criticism, despite evidence proving that they are capable of completing them.

  • Frequently seeking reassurance from others to alleviate anxiety or validate their thoughts and decisions.

  • Having trouble concentrating or focusing on tasks due to racing thoughts or persistent worries.

  • Feeling mentally and physically exhausted from the constant state of heightened anxiety, which impacts their energy levels and overall well-being.

If you find yourself nodding and thinking “yes, that’s me” then I can help. Together, we will help you loosen the grip of this relentless inner running commentary and live a self-compassionate and fulfilling life.  

If you are experiencing an emergency:
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center
Text MHA to 741741
Call 911, or
Go to the nearest emergency room.