“I can't turn my mind off.”
Therapy for anxiety
Anxiety can make small things, like a phone call or an email from your boss, feel huge. Therapy can help you understand your worry and calm your body when it kicks in. You can start before you know how to explain it.
What it can feel like
- You reread an email four times before you hit send.
- You lie awake going over tomorrow, or something you said years ago.
- Your chest gets tight in traffic or in the checkout line.
- You cancel plans at the last minute, then feel bad about it.
- You ask a friend if they're upset with you, even after they've said no.
How therapy can help
Therapy for anxiety usually starts with getting to know your worry: when it shows up and what sets it off. From there, many people learn ways to calm their body when anxiety rises and to question the thoughts that keep it going. Over time, you might practice facing small things you've been avoiding, at a pace you choose.
You decide what to talk about and how fast to go. The first few sessions are mostly a chance to get comfortable and say what you'd like to be different. If the fit with your therapist doesn't feel right, you can switch. Nobody takes it personally.
Who on our team works with this
Abby Venzor-Ramos
LCSW-R, HHC
Holistic, mindfulness-based therapy and health coaching for adults, teens, couples and families.
Speak to us about seeing AbbyDominique Dodson
LCSW
Eleven years with children, teens, parents and families. Family therapy, CBT and trauma-focused CBT.
- Habla español
Shannon McGuirk
LMSW
Anxiety, depression, anger, burnout, and relationships and boundaries.
Speak to us about seeing ShannonElizabeth Greaney
LMSW
Attachment, self-esteem, codependency, anxiety and depression, with somatic work and IFS.
- Habla español
Emily Campanella
LMSW
Life transitions like changing careers, ending a relationship or becoming a parent. CBT, DBT and mindfulness.
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LMSW
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-esteem and relationship conflict, for individuals, couples and families.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
Mike Lane
LCSW
Anxiety, depression, trauma and eating disorders, with CBT, DBT and cognitive processing therapy.
Speak to us about seeing MikeJacqueline Sasek
MFT, limited permit
Couples and families, using Emotionally Focused Therapy. Also a certified holistic health coach.
Speak to us about seeing JacquelineAnne Paulsen
LMSW
Couples work with the Gottman Method, LGBTQIA+ identity, grief and trauma.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
Casey Crawford
LMSW
Life transitions, anxiety and stress, self-esteem and trauma, with somatic and narrative approaches.
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MFT intern
Individuals, couples and families, including eating disorders and ASD-related concerns.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
- Supervised intern
Ashley Shah
Counseling intern
Children, adults, couples and families, pairing insight with practical skills.
- Habla español
- Supervised intern
Grenny Hiraldo
MFT intern
Children, teens and families, with culturally responsive care.
- Habla español
- Supervised intern
Monica Bradley
Counseling intern
Anxiety, negative self-talk, workplace stress and relationships, with somatic work.
- Supervised intern
Sofia Delarosa
Social work intern
Kids, teens and adults dealing with anxiety, stress and self-esteem.
- Habla español
- Supervised intern
Questions people ask
Is my anxiety bad enough for therapy?
If worry is getting in the way of your sleep, work or relationships, or you're tired of carrying it, that's reason enough. You don't need a diagnosis to reach out.
What happens in the first session?
Mostly talking. Your therapist will ask what brings you in and what you'd like to change. You can share as much or as little as you want, and you can ask questions too.
Can I have sessions by telehealth?
Yes. Sessions happen in our Newburgh office and by telehealth anywhere in New York. Some people find it easier to start from home.
The first step is a phone call or a short form.
You don't need the right words. We'll take it from there, and you can switch therapists any time it doesn't fit.