FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can therapy help after difficult medical experiences?

Yes. Medical experiences can have a lasting emotional impact, especially if you felt frightened, dismissed, unsupported, or overwhelmed. Some people continue feeling anxious, hyperaware of their body, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves long after the experience has passed. Therapy can help you process these experiences and rebuild a greater sense of safety and trust within yourself.

What is health anxiety?

Health anxiety involves ongoing fear or worry about your health, symptoms, or the possibility that something may be seriously wrong. You may find yourself constantly checking symptoms, researching online, seeking reassurance, or feeling unable to fully relax even after medical reassurance. Health anxiety can feel overwhelming and isolating, especially when your nervous system feels stuck in fear and uncertainty. Someone with healthy anxiety was previously termed a hypochondriac or having illness anxiety disorder, but these are outdated terms. Health anxiety is often linked with OCD, presenting in similar ways, but with a focus on developing a serious medical condition.

What is therapy with you like?

I approach therapy with warmth, curiosity, and honesty. My style is reflective, collaborative, and grounded. Therapy with me is not about judgment or having perfect answers — it is about creating space to better understand yourself, explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and move toward greater clarity, self-trust, and emotional steadiness.

How do I know if therapy is right for me?

Therapy may be helpful if you are feeling persistently overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, anxious, disconnected from yourself, struggling in relationships, or finding it difficult to cope with stress and uncertainty on your own. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many people seek support because they want to better understand themselves, create healthier patterns, and feel more grounded in their daily lives.

What does anxiety actually feel like?

Anxiety does not always look like panic attacks or obvious fear. Many people experience anxiety as constant overthinking, difficulty relaxing, racing thoughts, irritability, trouble sleeping, physical tension, or feeling emotionally “on” all the time. Some people appear highly capable on the outside while internally feeling exhausted from carrying constant worry, pressure, or self-doubt.

Why do I feel burnt out even when I am doing everything “right”?

Burnout is not simply about being busy. It often develops when you spend long periods ignoring your own needs, pushing through stress, over-functioning for others, or feeling unable to slow down. Many people struggling with burnout are highly responsible, thoughtful, and hard-working, but have difficulty resting without guilt or stepping out of survival mode.

Can therapy help with overthinking and decision paralysis?

Yes. Overthinking is often connected to anxiety, perfectionism, fear of making mistakes, or difficulty trusting yourself. Therapy can help you better understand the patterns driving chronic self-doubt and create more confidence in your decisions, boundaries, and sense of self.

What if I do not know exactly what is wrong?

You do not need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Many people begin therapy simply knowing that they feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, anxious, or stuck in patterns they no longer want to repeat. Therapy can provide space to slow down, reflect, and better understand what may be contributing to your distress.

Why do I lose myself in relationships?

Many people learn early in life to prioritize other people’s emotions, avoid conflict, or adapt in order to feel safe, accepted, or valued. Over time, this can lead to people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, anxiety in relationships, or feeling disconnected from your own needs and identity. Therapy can help you better understand these patterns and build healthier, more secure relationships with yourself and others.

Can therapy help with people-pleasing and boundaries?

Yes. People-pleasing often develops as a way of maintaining connection, avoiding conflict, or feeling emotionally safe. While these patterns may have once been protective, they can eventually lead to resentment, burnout, anxiety, and difficulty knowing your own needs. Therapy can help you strengthen boundaries, build self-worth, and feel more confident expressing yourself authentically.

Why do I feel disconnected from myself?

When people spend years surviving stress, adapting to others, over-achieving, or suppressing their own needs, they can begin to lose touch with what they genuinely feel, want, or need. This disconnection is more common than many people realize. Therapy can help you reconnect with yourself in a more compassionate, grounded, and authentic way.