Issues
Anxiety & Depression
When Emotional Weight Becomes Hard to Carry Alone
Anxiety and depression can quietly shape how you think, feel, and relate to others. Anxiety often shows up as constant worry, tension, or a sense of being on edge, while depression can bring heaviness, low motivation, or emotional numbness. For many people, these experiences overlap and are closely tied to relationship stress, unresolved emotional patterns, or long-standing self-criticism.
When left unaddressed, anxiety and depression can make everyday life and connection feel exhausting and isolating.
Common Signs and Experiences
Anxiety and depression can look different from person to person, but many clients notice similar patterns over time.
Common experiences include:
- Persistent worry or racing thoughts
- Difficulty relaxing or feeling present
- Low mood, sadness, or emotional numbness
- Loss of interest in things that once felt meaningful
- Fatigue or difficulty concentrating
- Increased irritability or withdrawal from others
- Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected
How I Support Anxiety and Depression
My approach to anxiety and depression focuses on understanding both the emotional experience and the patterns underneath it. I help clients explore how thoughts, attachment dynamics, and life stressors interact to create anxiety or low mood.
In therapy, we work to:
- Identify emotional and relational triggers
- Understand thought patterns that increase distress
- Develop healthier coping strategies
- Strengthen emotional regulation and self-compassion
- Address underlying relationship or family-of-origin dynamics
My goal is to help you feel more grounded, supported, and capable of navigating difficult emotions.
Helpful Strategies Between Sessions
Small, consistent practices outside of therapy can help reduce emotional intensity and increase stability.
Helpful strategies may include:
- Noticing and naming emotions without judgment
- Creating gentle routines that support rest and structure
- Practicing grounding techniques during moments of anxiety
- Reducing self-critical inner dialogue
- Reaching out for connection rather than withdrawing
These tools are meant to support you, not overwhelm you, and we tailor them to what feels realistic for your life.
