Experiential therapy that works with the emotional roots of anxiety, so you don’t have to keep managing the symptoms.
You probably already know you’re anxious. You’ve analyzed it, managed it, and maybe even used it to drive your success. But knowing “why” hasn’t stopped the sudden crashes, the relentless overthinking, or the lingering dread. Insight isn’t a cure. To actually break the cycle, we have to change the underlying emotional blueprint that’s keeping the anxiety going.
What I see in my practice
Sometimes anxiety shows up like panic, avoidance, or a mind stuck in overdrive. More often, it’s subtler. See if any of this sounds familiar:
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You rehearse conversations before they happen and replay them long after they end.
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You scan constantly for what might go wrong to stay three steps ahead.
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You rely on over-preparing, busyness, and tight control to keep anxiety contained.
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You carry a sense of dread that something is about to go wrong.
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You know logically that you’re safe, but your body and mind won’t accept it.
Many of the people I work with are high-functioning adults who built these systems to outrun anxiety. The systems work until they burn you out. Insight alone won’t fix it; we have to change the emotional logic driving it.
Your anxiety isn’t a malfunction; it’s a deeply learned response based on your nervous system’s past conclusions about what is safe. Because these responses live in emotional memory, simply talking logically about them isn’t enough to turn them off.
I specialize in experiential therapies designed to directly update these emotional blueprints. Using approaches like Coherence Therapy and EMDR, we don’t just figure out where the anxiety comes from. We actively work with the emotional logic driving it. When that core emotional learning shifts, the need for the anxiety dissolves naturally, without forcing it. I also draw on IFS, Schema Therapy, and other approaches when they fit.
What changes
When the emotional learning underneath the anxiety actually updates, this is what starts to shift:
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The constant mental rehearsal before everyday situations fades.
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You stop scanning every room and relationship for potential threats.
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You stop white-knuckling your way through the week just to keep things together.
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The persistent sense of dread loosens its grip on your daily life.
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You spend far less energy managing anxiety — because there’s less anxiety to manage.
This is what happens when the underlying emotional alarm has turned off.
I’m a therapist practicing in Dallas. I work with self-aware, thoughtful adults who feel deeply stuck. These people have already done the work to understand themselves but haven’t been able to stop the patterns that keep showing up. If you’re exhausted from simply managing your anxiety and are ready for something more direct than traditional talk therapy, this is what I do.
Currently accepting new clients
In-person (Dallas) & telehealth (Texas)
Is therapy for anxiety right for me if I’ve already tried it before?
If you have a solid understanding of your anxiety but haven’t been able to change it, that’s often a signal that the approach needs to shift. The work I do is different from insight-based or skills-based approaches—it actively updates the emotional blueprint where the pattern was formed. If previous therapies haven’t reached that level, there’s usually a lot of room for deeper change.
What’s the difference between your approach and CBT for anxiety?
CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors—and it’s genuinely useful for a lot of people. Where my approach differs is the target. Rather than restructuring thoughts or managing symptoms, we’re working directly to resolve the emotional learning underneath the anxiety. When that underlying structure fully updates, the anxiety often dissolves on its own.
Do you prescribe medication for anxiety?
No. I’m a therapist, not a prescriber. If you’re interested in exploring medication, I’m glad to help you think through that and can provide referrals to psychiatrists in Dallas.
How long does anxiety therapy take?
It depends on the person and what they’re working on. Because we’re targeting the root emotional learning rather than just teaching coping skills, people are often surprised by how quickly they experience deep shifts. Longer-standing or more complex patterns naturally take more time.
Do you offer telehealth for anxiety therapy?
Yes. I offer telehealth for anyone located in Texas. In-person sessions are available at IRR Dallas (4040 North Central Expressway, Suite 210). We can talk about which format makes sense for you on the consult call.
What if my anxiety is related to past experiences or relationships?
That’s perfectly normal and often exactly the territory we work in. Anxiety rooted in early relationships or past dynamics tends to be deeply embedded in emotional memory—which is why it rarely responds to symptom management alone. As someone trained in EMDR and Coherence Therapy, my approach is built entirely around updating these foundational experiences. If you suspect a connection there, it’s worth bringing to our consult call.
Free 15-minute consultation call.