Generalized anxiety
The constant low-grade worry that never fully turns off.
Anxiety Therapy · Mesa, AZ
The mind that won't slow down. We can quiet it together.
Holistic, nervous-system-first therapy for the racing thoughts and the tight chest. In-person in Mesa and by telehealth across Arizona.
Sessions$85 to $185 · 50 min
InsuranceOut-of-network · Superbills
FormatIn-Person + Telehealth
Start WithFree 15-min Consult
Welcome
You're not broken. Your nervous system just never got the message it's safe.
Anxiety is exhausting in a way that's hard to explain to people who don't live with it. The racing thoughts. The tight chest. The 2 a.m. replay of every conversation. The sense that if you stop scanning for the next problem, something bad will slip through. Your nervous system learned to stay on guard, and it hasn't been told it's safe to stand down. That's what we work on.
How We Work
- Calm the body first. Anxiety is physical before it's verbal, so we start there
- Meet the anxious part. With curiosity instead of a fight
- Heal what's underneath. The younger, more tender thing the anxiety has been guarding
- Tools for the spike. Grounding and regulation you can use the moment it hits
Sound Familiar?
Is this you?
- Your thoughts race and you can't shut them off, especially at night.
- The worry lives in your body: tight chest, clenched jaw, shallow breath, a knot in your stomach.
- You plan for the worst so nothing can catch you off guard, and it never feels like enough.
- You overthink texts, decisions, and conversations long after they're over.
- You look calm and capable on the outside and feel like you're holding it together with both hands.
- Panic shows up out of nowhere, or the low hum of dread never fully leaves.
You're functioning fine on the outside, and you're worn out from the effort of it. That's reason enough to come in.
My Approach
Most anxiety treatment stops at managing symptoms. We go underneath.
"We don't fight the anxious part. We ask what it's been protecting."
. Alicia
Anxiety is almost always a part of you working overtime to keep you safe from something older and more tender. We calm the body first, then we get curious about what the anxious part is protecting. When the thing underneath finally gets what it needed, the anxious part can rest. It doesn't have to guard the gate forever.
You can't think your way out of a nervous system that doesn't feel safe. So we don't stop at talk. We work with breath, the body, the story, and the parts, so the calm actually holds instead of lasting until the next trigger.
Nervous System & Somatic
We start with the body, because anxiety is physical before it's verbal.
Parts Work / IFS
We meet the anxious part with curiosity instead of fighting it.
EMDR
For the past experiences your body still reacts to.
Practical Tools (CBT / ACT)
Grounding and regulation you can use the moment anxiety spikes.
Why holistic, for anxiety
Most anxiety treatment stops at managing symptoms. We go underneath. Holistic here isn't vague. It means we treat the whole person, not the symptom, so the relief lasts.
We work with the body and the breath, because that's where anxiety lives before it ever becomes a thought. We work with the parts, because the anxious one is doing a job it took on a long time ago. And we work with the story underneath, because that's what the anxiety has been guarding the whole time.
The goal isn't to white-knuckle your way to calm. It's to build a nervous system that actually feels safe, so the quiet holds on its own.
When anxiety hasn't moved with talk alone
For anxiety and depression that have been locked down for a long time, sometimes talk isn't enough on its own. Ketamine-assisted therapy can loosen the grip of the protective parts just enough to reach what's underneath, and the therapy is what makes the experience mean something. It's not an IV drip in a clinic. It's real psychotherapy, held with intention. Learn more about KAP →
What We Work With
The many faces of anxiety.
Different shapes, same nervous system asking to feel safe.
Panic attacks
The surges that feel like your body hit an alarm with no off switch.
Social anxiety
The fear of being seen, judged, or too much.
Health & postpartum anxiety
When the worry attaches to your body, your baby, or what could go wrong.
Teen anxiety
For the pre-teens and teens carrying more than they can name.
Anxiety with more underneath
Anxiety that comes with depression, trauma, or burnout underneath. We work with all of it, not just the surface.
You don't have to keep carrying it alone.
A free 15-minute consultation is all it takes to find out if this is the right space for you.
Schedule Free ConsultationHow It Works
Getting started is simpler than you think.
Three steps. No hoops, no waitlists, no complicated intake.
01
Free consultation
Fifteen minutes on the phone or video. You tell me what the anxiety has been doing to you, I tell you how I work, and we both decide if it's a fit. No pressure.
02
Your first session
A real conversation, plus a little grounding so your body can settle in the room. You decide what to share and how much. There's no script and no rush.
03
Ongoing work
Whatever pace fits. Regulation skills early, the deeper root work over time. In-person at our Mesa office or secure telehealth across Arizona.
The Details
Practical stuff, answered clearly.
Investment
$85 to $185 per session
Rates vary by therapist, based on experience and specialization. We're out-of-network and provide superbills you can submit for possible PPO reimbursement. HSA/FSA accepted.
Format
In-person or telehealth
Our Mesa office at 2160 E Brown Rd, Suite 3, or secure video anywhere in Arizona. Your call.
Length
50 minutes or longer
Weekly, every other week, or intensive doubles. You set the pace. What to wear? Whatever you'd wear to your best friend's house.
What Clients Say
She taught me coping skills, gave me guided steps to consider making in my life, and hope for the future. I can now regulate my emotions versus numbing my feelings, and I have joy again, and a life that I embrace in the present moment while dreaming of an even better future.
Common Questions
FAQ
How much does anxiety therapy cost in Mesa, AZ?
Sessions range from $85 to $185. We are out-of-network and provide superbills you can submit for possible PPO reimbursement.
Do you prescribe medication for anxiety?
No, we are not a prescriber. We work with the nervous system and the root cause, and coordinate with your prescriber if you have one.
Do you take insurance?
No, we are out-of-network. We provide superbills for possible reimbursement.
Do you offer online anxiety therapy?
Yes, secure telehealth anywhere in Arizona, plus in-person in Mesa.
How long until anxiety gets better?
Regulation skills often help early. The deeper work of resolving what drives the anxiety takes longer and is worth it.
Do you work with teens who have anxiety?
Yes, pre-teens and teens are part of the practice.
Explore More
Other ways we can work together.
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
For anxiety and depression that have not moved with traditional approaches.
Learn moreYou Don't Have To Carry It Alone
Reach out.
The first conversation is free. No commitment, no script, just a chance to see if we're the right fit.