Anxiety
Anxiety Therapy for adults in Calabasas and Southern California
Working with Anxiety
In our sessions we work on coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder). I will provide techniques and support to overcome intense fear, anxiety, and panic related to specific triggers, such as heights or crowded spaces.
Types of Anxiety
Anxiety can show up in several distinct (and often overlapping) ways.
Here are some of the most commonly recognized types and presentations
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Persistent, excessive worry about many areas of life (work, health, relationships, finances), often accompanied by muscle tension, restlessness, fatigue, and sleep difficulty.
Panic Disorder Recurrent panic attacks—sudden surges of intense fear with physical symptoms (racing heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, chest tightness) and fear of having more attacks.
Social Anxiety Disorder Intense fear of being judged, rejected, or embarrassed in social or performance situations.
Separation Anxiety (Adults & Children) Distress about being away from attachment figures or fear of losing them.
Health Anxiety (Illness Anxiety Disorder) Preoccupation with having or developing a serious medical condition despite reassurance.
Post-Traumatic Stress–Related Anxiety Hypervigilance, startle response, nightmares, intrusive memories, and avoidance following trauma.
Performance Anxiety Fear related to public speaking, exams, sports, or work performance.
Existential Anxiety Distress related to meaning, purpose, mortality, freedom, or identity.
Attachment-Based Anxiety Fear of abandonment, rejection, or closeness, often rooted in early relational experiences.
Somatic / Body-Based Anxiety Anxiety primarily experienced as physical sensations (tight chest, gut discomfort, shallow breathing) rather than thoughts.
High-Functioning Anxiety (not a formal diagnosis) Outwardly successful but internally driven by constant worry, perfectionism, and self-criticism.
Enhancing future coping (Future Template) Clients rehearse responding adaptively to future situations (e.g., setting boundaries, attending a triggering event, handling conflict) using bilateral stimulation.
In-Person and Virtual Therapy Options Available
My office is located in Calabasas, CA 91302. I provide in-person therapy to patients in Calabasas and the surrounding areas, including Westlake Village, CA, Oak Park, CA, Agoura Hills, CA, Thousand Oaks, CA, Woodland Hills, CA Tarzana, CA and Encino, CA. I also offer virtual therapy sessions to individuals located anywhere within the state of California.