Therapy for motivated young adults and adults with OCD and Complex Anxiety.
Offering Online Therapy Sessions from the comfort of your home in the state of TX
Welcome
I am glad that you are here. It takes strength and courage to take the first step to seek out support. You have been on a journey to navigate OCD and complex anxiety. This journey can be, well, scary, isolating, and confusing for yourself and your loved ones. Anxiety in any form is deeply uncomfortable and difficult to experience, and there is hope! OCD and anxiety are very treatable. Take the time to look through this site. If you feel I will be a good support for you in your journey then click the link below to schedule a free 30 minute consultation as your next step.
You are highly motivated, a high achiever, and you expect a lot from yourself. This has led to second guessing your actions, things you’ve said, and your intentions. It is hard to shut off your mind. It feels like your thoughts are on over drive. This is especially true when thoughts intrude into your mind that scare you or don’t feel like you. You worry that you are losing your mind, or that these unwanted thoughts and obsessions will become true of you. You feel compelled to follow a set of rules to follow in response to these unwanted thoughts to regain a sense of safety.
The catch is you begin to notice these rules and compulsions take more and more time from your day and your life. The trade off for feeling safe is your world begins to shrink and you begin to feel disconnected from yourself and others. You feel isolated and alone because you often feel the need to hide your unwanted thoughts and struggles from others.
You are not alone. There is nothing wrong with you. You are not broken or deficient. Anxiety in all of its forms are a normal part of our human experience. Sometimes it gets loud, and confusing to navigate. That’s okay! When that happens we all need support and connection. I am here to tell you it is possible to feel re-connected to yourself, to others and to thrive!
For adults feeling confined and claustrophobic within their anxiety
There is a way forward that doesn’t include hiding, avoiding people you enjoy being around, places you love to go to, or activities that enrich your life. It is possible to learn to co-exist with anxiety and intrusive thoughts while living the life you want to have.
Anxiety has underestimated your capabilities to tolerate and handle scary situations. You are capable to withstand so much more than anxiety says. You are capable to learn to approach your anxiety rather than avoid it, and strong enough to learn that uncertainty is both scary and tolerable.
Let’s partner together to work towards reclaiming the life you want. You’ve got this. All you need is some support and guidance.
You deserve to thrive in the life you want with confidence
Ready to Take the Next Step?
ONLINE THERAPY
I know it takes a lot to make the first appointment. I hope to make this process as smooth and helpful to you by offering a free 30 minute consultation. We will discuss what you are looking for, I’ll answer questions you have, and tell you a little about me. This is a great time for us both to make sure we are a good fit in working together before you schedule your first appointment.
I look forward to getting to know you better, and supporting you in your journey!
Meet the therapist
Hi, I’m Lauren
As a human first and a therapist second, I understand how limiting and debilitating anxiety can feel. It is a deeply uncomfortable experience that is personal for each person. I have personal experiences of how disruptive anxiety and intrusive thoughts can be to your life. I understand the rapid fire of questions and self-doubt: “what if I fail?” “What if I didn’t make the right choice?” “What if this makes me sick?” “What if I lose a loved one?”
As someone with personal experiences with anxiety, I became passionate in supporting other young adults and adults to learn to navigate these thoughts and emotions in healthy, value aligned ways. Above all else I offer a person-centered approach in each session with a focus on primarily utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) to support and empower you to work towards your goals. I provide a warm and validating environment. In session with me, you will feel welcomed, valued, heard, accepted and empowered to grow in how you relate to anxiety.
If you are ready to take back agency of your life from OCD and anxiety, schedule your free, no commitment, 30 minute consultation today.
