Anxiety Therapy in Phoenix & Arizona Telehealth
Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic.
Sometimes it shows up as constant overthinking, tension in your body, difficulty resting, or a sense that something bad is always just around the corner. You might feel on edge even when life appears “fine,” or exhausted from trying to manage your thoughts, emotions, and responsibilities all at once.
If anxiety has begun shaping how you move through the world — how you relate, make decisions, or experience your own body — you’re not broken. Your system may simply be working overtime to keep you safe.
Anxiety is not a failure — It’s a Signal.
From a trauma- and attachment-informed perspective, anxiety often develops as a protective response. It’s your nervous system trying to anticipate threat, maintain control, or prevent harm based on past experiences — even when those threats are no longer present.
In therapy, we don’t rush to eliminate anxiety or force it to “go away.” Instead, we work to understand what your anxiety is communicating, what it’s protecting you from, and how to create more internal safety so your system no longer has to stay on high alert.
How therapy for anxiety Works here
Anxiety therapy at Philoxenia is relational, collaborative, and paced to your needs. We begin by building a foundation of safety and trust — understanding your emotional world, attachment patterns, and how anxiety shows up in your thoughts, body, and relationships.
Using evidence-based approaches such as Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), somatic awareness, and trauma-informed care, sessions focus on:
Increasing emotional regulation and nervous system capacity
Understanding anxiety through an attachment lens
Reducing shame and self-criticism around anxious responses
Developing tools that feel grounding rather than overwhelming
When past trauma is contributing to anxiety, EMDR may be incorporated gently and intentionally, always with your consent and readiness guiding the process.
What you can Expect in sessions
Therapy is not about fixing you or handing you a checklist. Sessions are a space to slow down, reflect, and make sense of what your body and emotions have been holding. Together, we work toward helping you feel more present, less reactive, and more connected to yourself and your life.
Progress often looks like:
Less intensity and frequency of anxious spirals
Greater ability to tolerate uncertainty
Increased self-trust and emotional clarity
A deeper sense of internal steadiness
Healing happens gradually, and always at a pace that respects your system.
this may be a good fit if…
Individual therapy for anxiety may be helpful if you:
Feel chronically overwhelmed, tense, or on edge
Struggle with overthinking, rumination, or self-doubt
Notice anxiety impacting relationships or decision-making
Have a history of trauma, spiritual harm, or relational wounds
Want therapy that is compassionate, trauma-informed, and not minimizing
You don’t need to be in crisis to seek support. You deserve care simply because this feels heavy.
My signature process
I offer individual therapy at $175 per hour, using an emotion-focused approach integrated with EMDR for trauma processing. Moving forward is as simple as one, two, three—and each step is intentionally designed to honor your story and bring you closer to the healing you're seeking.
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connect
Our first three sessions are about building the trust that makes real therapy possible. I take time to understand you holistically—your emotional world, attachment patterns, window of tolerance, and how your past may be showing up in your present. I'll thoughtfully screen for anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and explore early life experiences. This foundation isn't rushed—I want you to feel truly seen and safe.
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planning
Together, we'll design your personalized treatment plan. This isn't something I hand to you—it's something we create collaboratively. Drawing from evidence-based approaches, we'll identify realistic milestones that honor your pace and your life. Your plan is entirely individualized, shaped by your unique needs, strengths, and vision for yourself. You'll always know where we're headed and why it matters.
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heal
This is where the deep work unfolds. We'll expand your window of tolerance, deepen your understanding of your emotional experience, and when trauma is present, process it through EMDR. The goal is genuine, lasting healing—the kind that leads to self-understanding, acceptance, and freedom to live more fully. Every session builds intentionally on the one before, bringing you closer to your goals.
You don’t have to navigate anxiety Alone.
If you’re looking for therapy that honors your experiences, respects your pace, and addresses anxiety at its roots — not just its symptoms — I’d be honored to work with you.
Schedule a consultation to see if we’re a good fit and talk about what support might look like for you.