Align Psychotherapy

Anxiety
Anxiety is meant to help you navigate potential threats, not influence every moment of your life.
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Anxiety is not a sign of weakness. It is a survival system that has forgotten how to rest. At its best, it keeps you alert. At its worst, it takes over your days and steals your nights. It fills your mind with worry, tightens your chest, and makes ordinary life feel like a test you are failing.
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And truth be told, there's plenty to be anxious about. If you spend anytime looking at the news or looking at your social media feed there's plenty of evidence the world is on fire. The problem is, at the deepest part of your brain, where anxiety is created, it doesn't really know the difference between things are a "real" threat to you, and those things that you see in the feed.
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You might be tired of overthinking. You might be tired of feeling on guard. You might be tired of pretending you are fine when your mind is racing and your body will not settle. It's exhausting and often leads to bigger problems like substance use, social isolation, and depression.
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The good news is that problems with anxiety are so common we should be able to help you feel better almost quickly. We can't guarantee this but it's true. You really don't need to stay anxious, even without medication.
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We can help you slow the storm and return to a steadier way of living. You learn what your anxiety is trying to protect, and how to respond with clarity instead of fear. You learn how to calm your body, organize your thoughts, and take action without being pushed around by worry.
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Our approach is patient, clear, and without judgment. We work at your pace. The goal is not to erase your anxiety. The goal is to change your relationship with anxiety so it's less intrusive. To make space for a life that feels calmer, more grounded, and more your own.