When Worry Won’t Turn Off

You’re doing everything you can to hold it all together—but inside, there’s a constant hum of anxiety that never fully quiets. Lots of times, it feels like the worry just keeps piling up, right?

Maybe it shows up as overthinking—spiraling thoughts, second-guessing, preparing for every possible outcome. Or maybe it’s in your body: the racing heart, the tension in your jaw, the tightness in your chest that makes it hard to fully relax. You might look calm on the outside, but your mind is always on alert. C'mon, how is it so easy for everyone else to look so put together?

Anxiety is more than just worry.
It’s the feeling of being constantly behind. It’s the pressure to do more, be better, show up perfectly—while trying not to fall apart. It’s overcommitting, people-pleasing, and then lying awake at night replaying conversations and wondering if you upset someone.

You might feel scattered and overwhelmed by the smallest decisions, or find yourself stuck in patterns of procrastination, avoidance, or perfectionism. You try to push through, but you’re exhausted. It’s not that you don’t care—it’s that you care so much, and it’s wearing you down.

You're Not Alone

Anxiety is incredibly common, especially for women. We’re often taught to be the caretakers, the fixers, the emotional anchors. We’re taught to be polite, agreeable, competent, and likable—sometimes at the cost of our own peace. And for many women, anxiety isn’t loud or dramatic—it’s quiet, hidden behind a smile and a packed schedule. Holy cow, it’s exhausting!

Sometimes, anxiety is shaped by past experiences—family expectations, trauma, or dynamics where you had to stay small to stay safe. Sometimes, it’s wired into how your brain processes the world. If you’re neurodivergent—if you’ve ever wondered about ADHD, autism, or sensory sensitivity—your anxiety might stem from constant overstimulation, masking, or feeling out of sync with the world around you.

Whether it’s rooted in your history, your wiring, or your current circumstances (and it’s often a mix), it’s real—and you don’t have to keep managing it alone.

Therapy Can Help You:

• Understand your anxiety—where it comes from, and how it shows up in your body and thoughts

• Set boundaries without guilt or fear

• Quiet your inner critic and build self-compassion

• Identify patterns that keep you stuck in overthinking, avoidance, or burnout

• Learn tools that work for your brain and your life—not just generic advice

• Explore your identity beyond anxiety, perfectionism, or caretaking

• If you want, come away with your own toolbox of strategies to refer to time and time again when you need extra support with anxiety

You don’t have to perform your way to peace.
You don’t have to shrink your needs or keep pretending you’re okay. C'mon, you deserve better than that.

There’s a way forward that doesn’t require fixing who you are—just understanding it.

Whether your anxiety feels like a constant undercurrent or a tidal wave that takes you down unexpectedly, therapy can offer a space to breathe, reflect, and begin to feel steady again.

You’re not too sensitive. You’re not overreacting. You’re human, and you deserve support.

Let’s talk.