Anxiety and Depression Therapy
"Why do you stay in prison when the door is so wide open." - Rumi
Anxiety and depression often walk hand-in-hand.
There was a time where I would cycle between phases of anxiety attacks in the middle of the night, and then phases of a heavy grey emptiness. Feeling trapped in this cycle, it seemed that I was unable to access an expansive perspective of life.
Though we may identify more strongly with one or the other, neuroscience reveals the deep connection between anxiety and depression. Chronic anxiety places our nervous system in a state of hyperarousal, constantly alert and scanning for threats. In this state, it can feel impossible to slow down, relax, or trust that things will work out. Many of us become accustomed to operating at this heightened level of stress.
But our bodies aren’t designed to sustain hyperarousal indefinitely.
Without adequate time to rest and return to a calm, regulated state (known as the parasympathetic or rest-and-digest response), we inevitably collapse into hypoarousal—a state of exhaustion, numbness, withdrawal, and depression. This isn't a personal failure; it's our nervous system's attempt to protect and preserve energy after prolonged stress.
Over time, we may find ourselves caught in this exhausting cycle:
Swinging from anxiety, worry, and overwhelm into states of numbness and depression
Feeling persistently "on edge" or chronically depleted
Losing motivation, feeling detached, and experiencing emotional numbness
Recognizing Signs of Anxiety & Depression:
Anxiety Symptoms:
Excessive worry and rumination
Difficulty concentrating
Perfectionism and rigid thinking
Social anxiety or withdrawal
Panic and anxiety attacks
Headaches and physical tension
Tiredness and fatigue
Insomnia or other sleep issues
Nausea and GI issues
Physical restlessness
Loss of appetite, libido, or hair
Depression Symptoms:
Persistent sadness or low mood
Loss of motivation and interest in activities
Fatigue, brain fog, or lethargy
Feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness
Social isolation and withdrawal
Changes in appetite or sleep patterns
Irritability or increased frustration
Decreased libido or interest in intimacy
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Increased tearfulness or emotional sensitivity
Physical aches, pains, or tension without clear cause
Through Our Work Together, You Will:
Gain Tools: Learn mindfulness, breathing exercises, healthy boundaries, positive routines, and sustainable self-care practices.
Get Back in the Driver’s Seat: Break free from anxiety’s grip by developing supportive strategies to cope with fear, risk, and uncertainty, empowering you to pursue your goals.
Find Personal Growth: Work collaboratively with your mind and body, confront deeper questions, and learn to slow down without shutting down to achieve greater fulfillment.
How Holistic Therapy for Anxiety and Depression Can Help:
Therapy that honors the nervous system helps interrupt cycles of hyperarousal and hypoarousal. Using integrative approaches tailored specifically to you—including EMDR, IFS (Internal Family Systems), and Somatic Therapy—we will recognize and reduce anxiety and depression symptoms opening up the potential for deep healing.
- Rumi
You can experience peace and joy.
You don't have to navigate these challenges alone. I can help you heal and thrive.
