Stress & Anxiety Counseling
Marietta, GA
Stress and anxiety can affect your thoughts, physical well-being, and everyday life. Whether you're experiencing persistent worry, difficulty managing stress, or specific fears, counseling can help you better understand what's happening and develop practical ways to manage it.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide stress and anxiety counseling for adolescents and adults in Marietta, Georgia, as well as online therapy throughout Georgia and Florida.
Understanding Stress and Anxiety
Anxiety can look different from person to person. Some people experience constant worry or repetitive thoughts, while others notice physical tension, difficulty relaxing, or a tendency to avoid situations that create discomfort.
Common concerns addressed in counseling include:
Generalized anxiety and excessive worry
Overthinking and ruminating thoughts
Work-related stress and burnout
Stress associated with major life transitions
Panic attacks and fear of experiencing another attack
Specific fears and phobias
Difficulty tolerating uncertainty or uncomfortable emotions
Whether anxiety has been present for years or developed in response to a recent stressor, counseling provides an opportunity to understand what's happening and explore ways to make meaningful changes.
How Anxiety Counseling Can Help
Effective anxiety treatment begins with understanding the individual. During the initial assessment, we'll explore your symptoms, personal history, current stressors, and the ways anxiety may be affecting your daily life.
Sometimes anxiety is reinforced by patterns of avoidance or behaviors intended to create a sense of safety. Other times, individuals may need support developing greater tolerance for distress, changing unhelpful thought patterns, or addressing circumstances that genuinely threaten their sense of safety.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, counseling focuses on identifying the factors contributing to your anxiety and developing a treatment plan that fits your circumstances.
My approach incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused strategies, and somatic techniques to address both the thoughts and physical experiences associated with anxiety.
What Does Progress Look Like?
Progress in anxiety counseling often looks like anxious feelings becoming less intense, occurring less frequently, or having less influence over your daily life. Counseling can also help you better understand what's happening in your mind and body, giving you a greater sense of confidence and control in how you respond to anxiety.
Frequently Asked Questions About Anxiety Counseling
How many counseling sessions will I need for anxiety?
Many clients begin with approximately 6–12 sessions, although the length of treatment varies. The severity of symptoms, underlying stressors, past experiences, and individual goals all influence the process. Some clients benefit from a shorter period of focused counseling, while others choose to continue longer.
Can therapy help with overthinking and constant worrying?
Yes. Counseling can help you recognize patterns of repetitive thinking, understand what may be driving those thoughts, and develop strategies to respond to uncertainty and worry differently.
Do you provide counseling for panic attacks and phobias?
Yes. Counseling can address panic attacks, fear of future panic attacks, and specific phobias. Treatment focuses on understanding fear responses, identifying patterns that may reinforce anxiety, and developing greater confidence in managing distress.
Will I have to face the things that make me anxious?
Avoiding feared situations can sometimes reinforce anxiety, but simply forcing yourself into overwhelming situations isn't necessarily helpful either. Counseling provides a structured, collaborative approach to making changes at a manageable pace. When concerns involve genuine safety risks, addressing those circumstances takes priority.
Do you offer online anxiety counseling?
Yes. In-person anxiety counseling is available in Marietta, Georgia, and secure telehealth appointments are offered to clients throughout Georgia and Florida.
Take the Next Step
If stress or anxiety is interfering with your daily life, counseling can help you better understand what's happening and develop a plan for moving forward.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your concerns, ask questions, and explore whether counseling is a good fit.