Anxiety Therapy in Austin
Find Peace Beneath the Overwhelm
Do you constantly feel on edge, overthinking everything, or struggling to slow down your thoughts—even when nothing is “technically” wrong?
Maybe it shows up as perfectionism. Or trouble sleeping. Or the feeling that you’re holding your breath all the time.
You’re not weak, and you’re not too much.
You’re just carrying too much—probably for too long.
My anxiety therapy in Austin is available in two convenient offices.
What Does Anxiety Feel Like?
Anxiety can look different for everyone, but it often shows up in ways that are easy to dismiss—until they start running your life. You may be:
Struggling to relax, even in “safe” environments
Overanalyzing conversations or decisions
Feeling tight in your chest, nauseated, or constantly tense
Having racing thoughts that keep you up at night
Avoiding things that used to be easy
Feeling like you’re stuck in “go mode” all the time
Sometimes anxiety looks like success on the outside—and suffering on the inside. Especially for women who’ve had to keep it together for everyone else.
Why Am I Feeling This Way?
Anxiety is often more than just stress. It can be a sign that your nervous system is stuck in survival mode—especially if you’ve experienced:
Childhood emotional neglect or trauma
Narcissistic abuse or betrayal
Grief, divorce, or loss
Chronic pressure to perform or be perfect
Long-term caregiving or burnout
Your anxiety may have started as a way to cope—to stay safe, in control, or connected. But now, it’s exhausting. And it’s not your fault.
How Can Therapy Help with Anxiety?
Therapy can help you not just manage anxiety—but understand and transform it.
My trauma-informed, integrative approach blends tools that support both the mind and the nervous system, including:
Somatic therapy – learning how anxiety lives in your body, and how to calm it
Parts Work – identifying the internal protectors, worriers, and perfectionists
Narrative therapy – reframing the stories anxiety tells you about your worth and safety
TF-CBT and mindfulness – building skills to regulate your emotions and thoughts in daily life
You’ll learn how to listen to your anxiety without letting it run the show.
We’ll work together to move from vigilance to peace.
What Is It Like to Work with Carolyn?
Clients often say, “This is the first place I’ve felt safe enough to breathe.”
I bring over 30 years of experience—and a deeply intuitive, client-centered style—to every session. Together, we’ll create a space where you don’t have to explain or minimize your anxiety. You can just show up as you are. We’ll move at your pace, with care and clarity.
I believe anxiety is not a flaw—it’s a signal. And that signal deserves compassion and curiosity, not shame.
Do You Offer In-person Anxiety Therapy in Austin?
Yes. At two convenient locations, I offer in-person sessions for anxiety therapy in Austin:
Northwest Austin / Cedar Park area (78729)
Central Austin / Rosedale area (78731)
I also offer virtual therapy for clients anywhere in Texas.
FAQs About Anxiety Therapy
Q: How do I know if I need therapy for anxiety?
A: If anxiety is interfering with your daily life—sleep, relationships, work, or well-being—therapy can help. You don’t have to wait until things get worse to get support.
Q: Will therapy stop me from feeling anxious forever?
A: The goal isn’t to erase all anxiety, but to help you understand it, regulate it, and live with more freedom and calm. We’ll build tools and self-trust.
Q: Do you take insurance for anxiety therapy?
A: Yes. I’m in-network with Aetna, United/Optum, Oscar, and Baylor Scott & White. I also offer private pay and Open Path options.
Q: What if I have anxiety about going to therapy?
A: That’s more common than you’d think. We’ll start with a free 15-minute consultation—no pressure, just a chance to talk and see how it feels.
You Don’t Have to Live in Fight-or-Flight Mode.
Anxiety may have been your survival strategy, but it doesn’t have to be your future.
Together, we can make space for calm, confidence, and clarity.
Book a free 15-minute consultation today. Carolyn can find a pace and path that feels good for you.
Carolyn is an in-network therapist with UnitedHealthcare and First Health EAP.