Virtual Anxiety Therapy for Women Throughout Texas

Are you feeling overwhelmed by persistent worry, racing thoughts, and mounting stress? At Live Mindfully Psychotherapy, I understand the complex nature of anxiety disorders and offer evidence-based treatment designed specifically for women in Houston, Austin, Dallas, and throughout Texas.

**Understanding Anxiety Disorders**

Anxiety disorders affect millions of women and can show up as relentless worry, overwhelming fear, and physical symptoms that interfere with daily life. While it’s normal to feel anxious from time to time, anxiety disorders involve excessive, hard-to-control worry that persists and begins to shape how you live, think, and relate to the world.
**Common signs of anxiety disorders include:**
- Ongoing feelings of dread, nervousness, or apprehension
- Physical symptoms like a racing heart, muscle tension, dizziness, or trouble sleeping
- Avoiding places, situations, or responsibilities that trigger anxiety
- Difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or feeling mentally “settled”
- Restlessness, irritability, or a constant sense of being on edge
- Excessive worry about multiple areas of life, even when there’s no immediate threat
Untreated anxiety doesn’t just impact your mental health—it can affect your relationships, career, sense of self, and overall well-being. The good news? Anxiety disorders are highly treatable. With the right therapeutic support, it’s possible to understand the root of your anxiety, shift how you respond to it, and reclaim a calmer, more empowered way of living.

Types of Anxiety Disorders We Treat

My practice specializes in treating a wide range of anxiety disorders that commonly affect women, using evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique experiences. Anxiety can take many forms, and understanding the specific type you're experiencing is key to effective treatment and lasting relief.

**Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)**

When you live with generalized anxiety, it feels like you have constant, persistent worries about *everything*. Women with GAD often describe feeling constantly on edge, stressed, tense, and exhausted. The anxiety can make it difficult to sleep, and many women describe feeling as though their minds never truly "turn off." The worry feels impossible to control, even when there’s no reason to be anxious in the first place.

**Social Anxiety Disorder**

Social anxiety is the intense fear of judgment, embarrassment, or rejection in social situations. People with social anxiety often find themselves avoiding social gatherings, and can even struggle to interact with people in their day to day lives. Over time, social anxiety can shrink your world and prevent you from fully participating in both your personal and professional life.

**Panic Disorder**

Panic disorder is characterized by sudden and unexpected panic attacks—intense episodes of fear that come with physical symptoms like a racing heart, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Because it can be difficult to identify the trigger for a panic attack, people with panic disorder often develop anxiety about having future panic attacks, creating a cycle of panic that can be difficult to break.

**Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)**

OCD is a cycle of unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions), followed by compulsive behaviors or mental rituals aimed at reducing feelings of distress or anxiety. OCD can develop throughout many different points in a person’s life, and can be incredibly time-consuming and emotionally exhausting. While OCD thoughts can be about almost any topic, common themes include contamination, harm, morality, or perfectionism.

**Anxiety Related to Trauma**

Many women experience anxiety rooted in past trauma—whether from childhood, relationships, or other life events. This may show up as hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts or flashbacks, sleep disturbances, and avoidance of anything that feels emotionally unsafe. Trauma-related anxiety can linger in the body and mind long after the event has passed.

Each of these conditions is treatable, and you're not alone in what you're experiencing. My goal is to help you understand the patterns driving your anxiety, develop tools to manage it more effectively, and support you in building a calmer, more empowered life—one where anxiety no longer takes the lead.

Our Specialized Approach to Anxiety Treatment

At Live Mindfully Psychotherapy, I understand that treating anxiety effectively requires more than general support—it takes targeted, evidence-based approaches tailored to the unique ways anxiety shows up in your life. I offer a range of specialized treatments designed to help women move beyond anxious patterns and reclaim a greater sense of calm, clarity, and confidence.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT helps you shift your relationship with anxiety so you’re no longer stuck in a constant battle with your thoughts. Rather than trying to eliminate worry or fear, ACT teaches you how to observe anxious thoughts without getting hooked by them. Through mindfulness practices and values-based decision-making, you’ll learn to take meaningful action—even in the presence of discomfort.

EMDR Therapy for Anxiety

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful therapy for addressing anxiety rooted in past experiences. Whether your anxiety stems from trauma, medical events, or early emotional wounds, EMDR helps your brain reprocess those memories so they no longer trigger the same emotional or physical response. Many clients find EMDR brings deep, lasting relief when talk therapy alone hasn’t been enough.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is one of the most well-established treatments for anxiety and is particularly effective for conditions like generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and panic disorder. This structured, practical approach helps you recognize the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—while teaching you how to challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and develop healthy coping skills.

Specialized Treatment for OCD and Co-occurring Conditions

For clients experiencing anxiety alongside OCD, eating disorders, or other mental health challenges, I offer integrated care that addresses the full picture. This includes Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold standard for OCD—as well as strategies for managing the perfectionism, rigidity, or trauma that often underlie co-occurring issues.

EMDR and OCD Intensives

For those who need faster results or are navigating more severe anxiety, I also offer EMDR and OCD intensives. These focused sessions—typically longer in length and delivered over a shorter time frame—allow us to dive deeper and work through stuck points more efficiently than traditional weekly therapy. Intensives are especially helpful during acute stress, transitions, or when progress has plateaued.

The Benefits of Specialized Anxiety Therapy

Working with my specialized practice offers meaningful advantages for women navigating anxiety:

Expert Guidance from a Specialist

With advanced training in the treatment of anxiety disorders—particularly in women—I bring deep expertise to our work together. You'll receive care grounded in the latest research and tailored to the nuanced ways anxiety shows up in your life.

Personalized, Compassionate Care

Anxiety is not one-size-fits-all. Your therapy will be thoughtfully customized to reflect your unique symptoms, triggers, history, and personal goals—ensuring that the support you receive is as individual as you are.

Practical Tools for Real Life

Therapy isn’t just about insight—it’s about giving you tools that work. You’ll learn how to calm your nervous system, manage anxious thoughts, break out of avoidance patterns, and navigate daily challenges with greater clarity and confidence.

Sustainable, Long-Term Change

While symptom relief is important, my approach goes deeper. Together, we’ll explore the underlying roots of your anxiety, strengthen your resilience, and help you build a more grounded, flexible relationship with uncertainty—so you’re not just surviving, but thriving.

Signs You Might Benefit from Anxiety Therapy

**Consider reaching out if you’re experiencing any of the following:**

- Ongoing worry that disrupts your work, relationships, or daily life
- Physical symptoms such as muscle tension, stomach upset, or trouble sleeping
- Avoidance of places, tasks, or conversations that trigger anxiety
- Strained relationships due to irritability, overthinking, or emotional withdrawal
- Perfectionism that makes it hard to feel satisfied or “good enough”
- Difficulty staying present because of constant worry about the future
- Sudden panic attacks that feel overwhelming or unpredictable
- Feeling mentally and emotionally drained from trying to manage it all on your own
Early support can make a meaningful difference. Many women find that seeking therapy when these patterns first emerge leads to faster progress, greater clarity, and a more empowered path forward. You don’t have to wait for things to get worse—healing can start now.

What to Expect in Anxiety Therapy

Initial Consultation

Your journey starts with a free consultation—a chance to explore what you're experiencing, how anxiety is impacting your life, and what you're hoping to gain from therapy. This is also an opportunity to ask questions and get a feel for whether our approach is the right fit for you.

Assessment & Personalized Treatment Planning

If we decide to move forward, we'll begin with a thorough assessment to better understand your unique anxiety patterns, any co-occurring concerns, and your personal history. From there, we'll collaborate on a tailored treatment plan that aligns with your goals and values.

Active Therapy Phase

In ongoing sessions, you’ll deepen your understanding of how anxiety operates in your life. You'll learn evidence-based strategies to manage it effectively, address root causes, and gradually face anxiety-provoking situations with greater confidence and support.

Transition to Independence

As your skills strengthen and symptoms improve, the focus shifts toward long-term resilience. We’ll work on reinforcing your progress, developing a personalized maintenance plan, and helping you feel empowered to manage anxiety on your own—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Virtual Anxiety Therapy Throughout Texas

Live Mindfully Psychotherapy offers fully virtual anxiety therapy, making high-quality, specialized care accessible to women across Texas—including Houston, Austin, Dallas, and beyond. Virtual sessions allow you to receive support from the comfort of your own home or private space, without the added stress of commuting or rigid scheduling.

**Benefits of virtual therapy include:**

- Attend sessions from your home, office, or wherever you feel most comfortable
- Save time by eliminating travel and traffic
- Enjoy greater flexibility in scheduling
- Access the same evidence-based, personalized care as in-person therapy
- Connect through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform that protects your privacy
Virtual therapy has been shown to be just as effective as in-person treatment for anxiety. Many clients find that meeting from the comfort of their own home creates a greater sense of safety and ease—making it easier to open up, stay consistent with sessions, and fully engage in the therapeutic process. Whether you're navigating a busy life, managing health concerns, or simply prefer the flexibility of remote care, anxiety therapy is just a click away.

**Specialized Care You Can Trust**

At Live Mindfully Psychotherapy, you won’t be working with a generalist—you’ll be working with a specialist. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), I bring advanced training and focused expertise to my work with women navigating anxiety and related concerns.
**My areas of specialization include:**
- A wide range of anxiety disorders, including GAD, panic disorder, and social anxiety
- Trauma-informed care that honors your lived experience
- Comprehensive treatment for eating disorders and body image concerns
- OCD and related disorders using evidence-based approaches like ERP and ICBT
- Women’s mental health, with a deep understanding of the unique pressures women face
This focused expertise allows me to provide highly personalized, effective care—rooted in both clinical knowledge and a deep respect for the complexity of your experience.

How Anxiety Therapy Works

Therapy reduces anxiety by working on multiple levels—helping not just to manage symptoms, but to create meaningful, lasting change. Through the therapeutic process, you can:

Learn tools to manage the physical symptoms of anxiety, like tension, restlessness, or a racing heart
Identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns that fuel worry and fear
Develop emotional regulation skills to feel more confident during stressful moments
Build greater tolerance for uncertainty and discomfort, reducing the need for avoidance
Explore and resolve underlying issues that may be contributing to anxiety

Unlike short-term coping strategies, therapy addresses the root causes of anxiety—empowering you to move forward with more clarity, calm, and confidence.