Anxiety Therapy
Feel less overwhelmed and build confidence to handle life’s challenges. Serving kids, teens, adults, couples, and families in the Palo Alto Bay Area and online across California.
Decrease Overthinking & Worry
Get relief from constant overthinking & worrying so you can live more fully in the present.
Feel More Calm & at Ease
Experience a greater sense of calm in your everyday life & feel more grounded.
Do What Matters Without Fear
Move past fear & anxiety to focus on the things that truly matter to you.
You look calm on the outside, but inside, thoughts of “what if…?” are taking over
You might be replaying conversations, worrying about how others see you, or imagining worst-case scenarios that keep you up at night. It’s exhausting, and no matter how much you try to push the thoughts away or pretend everything’s fine, it feels like you can’t turn them off. It shouldn’t be this hard to just relax, to be present, and to feel at ease in your own life. But anxiety doesn’t always let go that easily.
At Core Wellness Living & Family Therapy, we offer anxiety therapy to help you break free from this cycle of worry and overthinking so you can finally experience the peace and calm you’ve been searching for.
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- Feeling stuck in endless uncertainty and worst-case scenarios.
- Skipping social events, work tasks, or responsibilities that feel overwhelming.
- Struggling to focus on tasks or feeling mentally exhausted from trying to “solve” every anxious thought.
- Unable to fully relax, with a constant sense of tension or nervous energy.
- Experiencing headaches, stomach aches, muscle tension, or trouble sleeping.
- Becoming easily frustrated or having emotional outbursts in stressful situations.
- Replaying conversations or actions in your mind.
- Second-guessing everything you’ve said or done.
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Who Anxiety Therapy Can Help
Anxiety therapy isn’t only for when you feel like you’re at the end of your rope—it can be a valuable tool whenever you’re feeling overwhelmed by worry, stress, or fear that interferes with daily life. Anxiety can show up in many ways: you might feel constantly on edge, experience panic attacks, avoid situations that trigger fear, or get stuck in cycles of overthinking and “what if” scenarios. For some, anxiety might not feel overwhelming on the outside but exists as high-functioning anxiety—where you appear successful and in control while secretly battling relentless self-doubt, perfectionism, or an inability to relax. Whatever shape it takes, anxiety therapy offers support to help you break free from these patterns.
Anxiety can affect everyone, including children, teens, and adults, making it difficult to focus, feel at ease, or fully enjoy the things that matter most. At Core Wellness Living & Family Therapy, we use evidence-based approaches to help you better understand and manage your anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps challenge negative thought patterns, while Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides tools to regulate intense emotions. We also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to guide you in focusing on the truth rather than the stories anxiety tries to tell you.
Our goal is to help you manage anxiety, build emotional resilience, and live a more confident, balanced life—whether that means handling personal expectations, navigating relationships, or balancing the demands of work, family, and self-care. Therapy offers a path toward greater calm and clarity, helping you move forward with more ease.
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Types Of Anxiety We Support:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Social Anxiety
Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Health Anxiety
Performance Anxiety
High functioning Anxiety
Feel calm and relaxed without constant worry
Anxiety therapy helps you learn how to quiet the constant worrying that keeps you on edge. If you feel like you can never truly relax, or your mind is always racing, anxiety therapy can give you the tools to find more calm in your day-to-day life. You’ll start to notice moments of peace where anxiety used to take over, helping you finally feel at ease.
Stop overthinking simple decisions
Making decisions shouldn’t feel so overwhelming. Anxiety therapy can help you stop overanalyzing every little choice and move forward with more confidence. You’ll learn to trust your instincts and break free from the exhausting cycle of “what ifs” that makes even the smallest decisions feel impossible.
Enjoy the present moment
Anxiety often pulls you out of the present and into a spiral of worst-case scenarios. Anxiety therapy helps you let go of uncertainty and future worries and teaches you how to stay grounded in the moment. Over time, you’ll start enjoying life more—without being constantly consumed by fears of what could go wrong.
Feel safe and at ease in your own body
It can be hard to feel relaxed when anxiety makes your body feel tense or on edge all the time. Therapy for anxiety helps you reconnect with your body so you can feel more grounded and safe within yourself. You’ll learn techniques to calm the physical symptoms of anxiety, helping you feel more comfortable in your own skin.
Trust your intuition and make decisions without fear
Anxiety can make you doubt yourself at every turn. In anxiety therapy, you’ll learn how to trust your intuition again and feel more confident in your decisions. You’ll be able to make choices based on what feels right for you—not what anxiety tells you to fear. Little by little, you’ll find it easier to move forward without second-guessing yourself.
Anxiety doesn’t define you—it’s just one part of your story.
Who We Are
Why Work With Core Wellness Living & Family Therapy
Life can be complicated.
The demands of work, family, relationships, and self-expectations can feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of how to cope. At times, it may seem like there’s too much to balance, and managing it all becomes exhausting. In these moments, it’s easy to feel stuck or disconnected from the life you truly want to live.
At Core Wellness Living, we believe therapy is where clarity begins. It’s a space to make sense of your experiences and learn healthier ways to manage stress and emotions. We help you embrace your imperfections, find strength in your individuality, and connect with the shared human experience.
Our diverse team of therapists brings over 15 years of combined experience, offering a personalized approach that honors your culture, history, and personal journey, using evidence-based methods to guide you toward meaningful change.
The values behind Core Wellness Living & Family Therapy
Genuineness
We believe that being comfortable with who you are is key to meaningful change. Our approach is open, authentic, and grounded, helping you embrace your own truth.
Common Humanity
We all face struggles, make mistakes, and experience pain. Instead of seeing these challenges as personal failings, we view them as a part of being human.
Compassion
We believe that showing kindness and empathy to both ourselves and others can foster deeper connections, promote healing, and create a more compassionate world.
Curiosity
We encourage a mindset of curiosity—a desire to explore new ideas and perspectives that invite growth and help us better understand ourselves and the world around us.
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Meet Our Team
Match With An Anxiety Therapist
Find the right anxiety therapist or counselor for you. Browse our team profiles or contact us to get matched. Our team is available for in-person anxiety therapy in the Palo Alto Bay Area or online therapy sessions across California.
Our Approach
How Anxiety Therapy Works
1. We take the time to get to know you
We start by learning about your history and where you are facing your greatest challenges. Depending on your needs, we assess whether outpatient therapy is the right level of care for you. Our goal is to build trust while uncovering your unique story.
2. We create a plan together.
Based on your goals, we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan. If needed, we’ll coordinate with a care team, which might include your doctor, dietitian, or psychiatrist, to support your overall health.
3. We support you every step of the way.
Each session builds on the last, with tools that fit your needs. As you grow, we’ll adjust your plan and connect you with any additional resources or referrals to ensure continued progress.
“If it’s out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too.” — Ivan Nuru
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Questions About Anxiety Therapy
What are the different ways anxiety shows up?
Anxiety can manifest in two main ways: cognitive symptoms and somatic (physical) symptoms. You might experience constant worry, fear of the future, or difficulty concentrating (cognitive anxiety). It can also cause physical symptoms like muscle tension, headaches, shortness of breath, or trouble sleeping (somatic anxiety). Therapy helps you recognize and manage both the mental and physical aspects of anxiety.
Isn’t it normal to feel anxious sometimes?
It’s true that we all feel anxious from time to time, but there’s a big difference between feeling anxious occasionally and having clinical anxiety.
Feeling anxious is a normal, natural response to stress. This kind of temporary, mild anxiety usually passes once the stressor or anticipated event is over. However, when anxiety persists over time, becomes excessive, or occurs without a clear trigger, it may indicate an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are more intense, long-lasting, and can interfere with daily life. Without treatment, anxiety disorders can worsen and significantly affect your quality of life.
How do I know if my anxiety is a problem?
Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time—it’s a natural emotion. In some situations, anxiety can even be helpful, pushing us to take action or stay alert. But when anxiety becomes extreme or lingers long after the stressor is gone, it can be a sign that it’s a problem.
Signs that your anxiety may need treatment include:
- It worsens over time.
- It interferes with your daily activities or responsibilities.
- It’s difficult to control or manage.
- It prevents you from functioning normally.
- It’s disproportionate to the situation.
- It’s affecting your health, relationships, or overall quality of life.
Therapy can give you the tools you need to manage anxiety so that it doesn’t control your life.
How do I get rid of anxiety?
It’s not possible to completely eliminate anxiety, as it’s a normal human emotion. However, anxiety therapy can help you learn how to manage anxiety more effectively, reducing its impact on your daily life.
The goal isn’t to eliminate anxiety but to change your relationship with it. In therapy, your anxiety therapist will help you identify, manage, and reframe your anxious thoughts so they have less power over you. By learning how to cope with anxiety, you can reduce its intensity and stop it from controlling your life.
Isn’t worrying helpful to prevent bad things from happening?
Worrying can sometimes feel like it helps you prepare for the worst, but it’s important to differentiate between problem-solving and worrying.
- Problem-solving is an active, productive process that focuses on what you can do in the present to address an issue. It’s focused on the here and now, with the goal of finding solutions.
- Worrying, on the other hand, is passive and usually involves overthinking future scenarios and dwelling on what could go wrong. Worrying can leave you feeling anxious, restless, and overwhelmed without providing a solution.
While a little worry can push you to prepare or plan, excessive worrying only heightens anxiety and doesn’t help prevent bad things from happening. Anxiety therapy can help you learn how to engage in problem-solving rather than getting stuck in unproductive worry.
How long will it take to feel better?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The length of therapy depends on the severity of your anxiety and how long it’s been affecting you. Some people start feeling better after just a few sessions, while others may need more time to work through deeper issues. The important thing is to stay consistent and committed to the process—anxiety therapy can be very effective with time and effort.
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What You Can Expect From Anxiety Therapy
While everyone’s journey is different, with time, effort, and commitment to therapy, you may experience:
- Reduced frequency and intensity of anxiety symptoms
- Improved coping skills for managing stress and anxiety triggers
- Increased self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- Greater confidence in handling life’s challenges
- Stronger, healthier relationships with family and friends
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How To Get Started
Ready to take the next step or have questions? You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation, send us a message through our contact form, or give us a call—we’re here to make getting started as easy as possible.
