Anxiety Treatment in Fort Lauderdale
*Online Therapy in Florida and Illinois*
Anxiety isn’t just in your mind—it’s in your body, too.
The racing heart, tight chest, and unsettling butterflies can make it hard to focus, connect with others, or enjoy life. Add constant worry about what people think, fear of failure, and embarrassment, and it can quickly feel like too much. Even worse, the physical signs of anxiety—like shaking or blushing—can trigger shame, leaving you feeling more self-conscious and overwhelmed.
If talk therapy hasn’t been enough to ease the anxiety, you’re not alone. While it helps with self-understanding, it often doesn’t address the automatic panic or tension that fuels avoidance and overwhelm.
It’s time for a change.
Using somatic therapy, like Somatic Experiencing and Safe and Sound Protocol, we’ll work to reduce your anxiety, ease physical tension, and help you feel more confident in yourself and your life.
Hi, I’m Amy!
Maybe anxiety wasn’t always a part of your life, but now it feels like it’s running the show. Things that used to be simple now feel overwhelming, and fear of failure makes it hard to keep up.
You’re constantly worrying about what people think, second-guessing yourself, and feeling embarrassed because your anxiety feels so obvious—you’re sure everyone around you can see it and sense it. The pressure, panic, and tension just keep building, and you can’t seem to break free from it.
That’s where I come in. We’ll work together to shift these patterns, so you can feel more grounded and confident, handling responsibilities and relationships without fear getting in the way.
Because here’s the truth: you deserve to live without anxiety pulling the strings.
You deserve to live without anxiety pulling the strings.
If you’re ready to loosen anxiety’s grip and feel like yourself again, schedule a free 20-minute consultation today.
Anxiety Therapist in Fort Lauderdale
My Whole-Body Approach to Anxiety Treatment
Even after going all-in on talk therapy and working to gain insight into your fears, you're not alone if anxiety still barges in and causes havoc in your body:
Simple tasks feel overwhelming. Your chest tightens. Tension builds. Facing people and situations – whether they're simple or challenging – feels nearly impossible when anxiety is in control.
Talk therapy provides valuable tools, but to truly shift these patterns, we need to address the physical side of anxiety as well. Using somatic therapy, like Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), we help your body and mind work together.
As the tension releases, you’ll start to feel calmer and more in control, making it easier to move through life with ease.
Sound good?
Here’s a closer look at how we’ll work together:
Somatic Experiencing (SE): We’ll focus on how anxiety shows up in your body—whether through tension in your muscles or that constant feeling of being on edge. SE releases this physical tension, helping your nervous system settle so you feel more grounded.
Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP): This uses filtered music to calm your nervous system. It helps your body relax, making it easier to deal with stress and connect with others without feeling reactive.
Polyvagal Theory: This approach focuses on how your nervous system responds to stress and senses safety. When your body is on high alert, it’s hard to feel at ease. Together, we’ll reset your system so you can handle challenges without being overwhelmed by panic or fear.
Attachment Theory: Your past relationships influence your anxiety today. We’ll explore these patterns to build more secure, supportive connections that help you feel safe instead of triggered.
Somatic therapy doesn’t just focus on the mind or the body—it helps regulate your nervous system as a whole. When your system is balanced, you’ll have more flexibility in how you respond to stress.
Instead of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, you’ll feel more resilient and better, able to handle difficult situations – without spiraling.
Wondering if you can still continue with talk therapy while pursuing somatic therapy? The answer is yes!Many of my clients continue with talk therapy while seeing me, using both approaches to work on the mental and physical sides of anxiety. Through SE and SSP, we’ll release the stress your body holds onto, so you can finally break free from the cycle of worry and overwhelm.
A Path to Healing: Holistic Anxiety Therapy
In our virtual sessions, I’ll take the time to really understand what you’ve been going through—your fears, your worries, and what you want out of life. Together, we’ll figure out what’s triggering your anxiety and work on calming both your mind and body, so you can feel more at ease and confident in your day-to-day life.
What You Can Expect:
Compassionate Support: I’m here to help you sort through the thoughts and feelings that have been weighing you down, and I get how hard it’s been to carry them.
Body-Focused Care: Anxiety isn’t just in your head; it shows up in your body too. We’ll work on easing the tension, discomfort, and constant sense of agitation, so you can finally find real relief.
Safety First: We’ll take things at a pace that feels right for you, never pushing beyond what you can manage, so you can build resilience without feeling overwhelmed.
Whole-Person Healing: By working with both your mind and body, we’ll create lasting change, helping you reconnect with yourself and the people in your life.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and your body is crying out for relief, somatic therapy could be what finally helps you break free.
I’m here to support you every step of the way as you start to feel calmer, more confident, and ready to enjoy life again.
Reach out to schedule a session or learn more today! Schedule a free 20-minute consultation.
Anxiety Treatment FAQs
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Anxiety is often a sympathetic nervous system response—your body’s natural "flight" reaction to perceived threats. While it’s normal to feel anxious from time to time, when this response is overactive, it can start to control your life. Instead of just managing anxiety, I focus on healing by helping your nervous system settle and respond to stress in healthier ways.
Through somatic therapy, we take the time to tune into the anxiety, understand what it's trying to communicate, and work on healing the underlying triggers. This allows you to break free from the patterns that are keeping you stuck and move closer to the life you want. Together, we work with both your mind and body to bring lasting relief.
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You can absolutely live a fulfilling life with anxiety—it doesn’t have to control you. While managing anxiety is often part of the early steps in therapy, the goal is to reduce its intensity over time.
Panic attacks and constant fear don’t have to be part of your daily life.
It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time, and those feelings can even provide helpful information. But what you’re experiencing now doesn’t have to be your normal.
Somatic therapy helps your brain better recognize the difference between real threats and safety, making everyday challenges easier to handle.
You’ll learn to feel more settled, even after stressful moments, and build the capacity to face anxiety without letting it take over. You’ll feel more in control and find real relief.
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How long does it take to see results from anxiety therapy?
The timeline for seeing results varies from person to person and depends on your unique experiences. Some people start to notice a shift after just a few sessions, while others—especially those who have been dealing with anxiety for a longer time or have experienced trauma—may take a little longer.If anxiety is tied to difficult early life experiences, such as struggles with feeling safe or connected to caregivers, the healing process can take more time. But even in more complex situations, many people begin to feel some relief early on as their nervous system starts to settle.
Everyone’s experience of anxiety is different, and so is the path to healing. The key is creating lasting change, not quick fixes. Together, we’ll work at your pace to reduce the overwhelming feelings and help you feel more in control as you move through life.
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I currently offer virtual sessions only. Somatic therapy can be just as effective online because you’re in a space that feels comfortable and familiar. Being at home allows you to use personal comfort items, like a cozy blanket or a favorite chair, and even have your pet nearby, which can help you feel more at ease during our work together.
This sense of safety and control in your environment can enhance the effectiveness of the therapy, making it easier for us to focus on your healing.
Plus, virtual sessions are much more convenient. You don’t have to take time off work, battle traffic, or worry about parking. It’s therapy that fits into your life, with less hassle and more comfort, so you can focus on what truly matters—your healing.
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Sessions are $180.
If you’re interested in adding Safe and Sound Protocol, there’s an additional cost. For details, visit the SSP page.
You can pay with a credit card, HSA, or Zelle. I don’t accept insurance, but I do provide superbills if you want to seek reimbursement.
Get help from a Fort Lauderdale Anxiety Therapist
Living with anxiety can feel overwhelming, with worry and self-doubt taking up so much space in your life. It drains your energy, makes it hard to stay connected to the people and things that matter, and keeps you stuck in a cycle of avoidance and reactivity that feels impossible to escape.
But you don’t have to keep living this way.
With a somatic approach to anxiety therapy, real change is possible. Together, we’ll work to ease the tension, calm the fear, and help you get back to living in a way that feels more manageable and fulfilling.
You deserve to move through life with more ease and confidence, and I’m here to guide you every step of the way.