Every possibility needs a plan
You prepare for five versions of the future, including several that are unlikely to happen.
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Can my brain please stop planning for every possible disaster?
Do you want to stop thought spiraling about things that have already happened or might happen? Do you find yourself catastrophizing about the worst-case scenarios?
Your mind may be trying very hard to protect you. It is also exhausting you. We can slow the spiral down and sort out what deserves your attention right now.
Is this you?
Conversations get a replay
You revisit what you said, what they meant, and what you should have answered instead.
Rest does not feel restful
Your body is sitting still while your thoughts run a full staff meeting without you.
Decisions become a maze
Even ordinary choices get tangled in doubt, research, and another round of what-ifs.
Calm feels suspicious
When nothing is wrong, part of you starts looking around to find what you missed.
What we’ll work on
- Thought spirals and rumination
- Catastrophizing and worst-case thinking
- Physical signs of anxiety
- Fear around decisions
- Perfectionism and pressure
- Avoiding situations that feel uncertain
- Separating useful planning from endless worry
How I approach it
First, we get specific about how anxiety works for you. What starts it, what your mind predicts, what your body does, and what you do next all give us useful information.
We may use CBT or REBT to question thoughts that sound certain but are built on fear. Mindfulness can help you notice the spiral without immediately climbing inside it. Practical tools matter, but they need to fit your actual life.
In our sessions, you will learn how to stop spiraling about things that are not in your control. Learning this skill can seriously decrease your anxiety.
How sessions work
- Virtual sessions on SimplePractice, a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.
- For Texas residents who are physically located in Texas at session time.
- For adults age 18 and older.
- Sessions are about 50–55 minutes.
- Individual sessions are $120; couples sessions are $150. Private pay only.
- Your first 15-minute consult is free.
Questions
What if I cannot explain why I am anxious?
That is okay. We can start with what you notice in your thoughts, body, routines, or relationships. You do not need a polished explanation before we begin.
Will you make me face my biggest fear right away?
No. We talk about pacing and choose manageable steps together. Surprise assignments are not my style.
Is overthinking the same as anxiety?
Overthinking can be part of anxiety, but it can also show up for other reasons. We focus on your experience rather than deciding from a webpage what it means.