Therapy for Anxiety & Depression

In-person in Philadelphia, PA & Online

You don’t feel quite like yourself right now.

Anxiety and depression can slowly overtake you.

The next thing you know, life feels so different. The thought of being around other people feels overwhelming. Maybe you force yourself to go out and socialize but spend most of the time thinking about getting back home and into your comfy clothes. Maybe you stay home and then realize you’ve spent the last few hours scrolling online. Your friends and family try to help, but the conversations go nowhere, or you snap at them and don’t even know why. You’re wondering how this happened and don’t know what to do.

Maybe some of these thoughts sound familiar:

  • My mind is like a hamster on a wheel—it just won't stop spinning, no matter how hard I try.

  • I want to meet new people, but even thinking about starting a conversation feels overwhelming.

  • I can’t relax. It’s like I’m wound so tight, I could snap any moment.

  • I’m so exhausted, dragging myself through quicksand every day.

  • I don’t even recognize myself anymore—I’ve lost interest in so many things that used to bring me joy.

  • I keep telling myself to think positively, but it feels like trying to push away storm clouds with my bare hands.

Eventually, other areas of your life start to suffer.

You’re not getting your work done. Or, maybe it is getting done, but you know the quality could be better if you just had the energy or focus. You feel tension with some people in your life and are out of touch altogether with others. You’re not exercising regularly, and your healthy diet has gone out the window.

You can feel calm and joyful again.

Therapy can help you make the changes you need.

It might not feel possible right now, but therapy can help you get back to doing what you love—spending quality time with friends and family, laughing, smiling, breathing easily, and just being. I imagine you've already tried to make some changes. In our work together, we'll try again, but this time in smaller, more manageable steps and with my full support every step of the way.

Worry no longer needs to be the compass guiding your life.

As you reconnect with the parts of life you enjoy, we’ll take note of the new insights that emerge throughout the process. Some discover that they really can have a good conversation. Others learn that even if an outing isn’t perfect, it can still be rewarding. Some find that they don't fall apart when they face their fears. They manage just fine. Others realize they don’t have to believe every thought that crosses their mind. This learning is vital because it leads to positive beliefs about your capabilities.

Positive experiences create positive beliefs.

You will feel ready to try even more as these beliefs take hold. Just as the beliefs that fed your anxiety and depression once buried you under negative emotions, you can now build new beliefs that lift you out of that space—into a place where happiness, joy, and calm can thrive again.

What we’ll work on

Therapy can help you:

  • Breathe easier

  • Sleep well

  • Enjoy your meals

  • Become more active

  • Feel like yourself

  • Strengthen your relationships

  • Look forward to tomorrow

It is possible to break free from anxiety & depression and look forward to the day again.

FAQS

Common questions about therapy for anxiety & depression

  • Depression can look different for different people. When people are depressed, they feel down or irritable or no longer find joy in activities they once enjoyed.  Some other common signs of depression are tiredness or loss of energy, insomnia or sleeping too much, changes in appetite, difficulty concentrating, and feeling guilty or worthless.

  • Anxiety can look different for different people. Often, when people have anxiety, they feel restless or on edge. They may experience physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, sweating, or muscle tension. They may also have worry, irritability, or difficulty concentrating. They may also have trouble sleeping or decreased appetite.

  • Yes. It is common for anxiety and depression to occur at the same time. Some of the symptoms of anxiety and depression, such as insomnia, fatigue, and appetite changes, overlap as well.

  • I treat many specific fears, including fear of heights and social anxiety. However, if you have particular fears of driving or flying, I recommend seeing someone who specializes in treating these specific fears.