Berkeley Anxiety Therapy - Compassion Care
Are high levels of stress and anxiety taking a toll on your ability to feel grounded and well? Do you find yourself caught in cycles of tension, overthinking, and self-doubt? Or, perhaps you try really hard to excel at work or in relationships, yet still battle an inner voice that says, “I’m not doing enough.”
For many, anxiety becomes overwhelming when it starts whispering worst-case scenarios—“if this gets worse, I might lose everything.” It’s in these moments that fear takes the wheel, making life feel unpredictable and fragile.
But here’s the truth: You don’t have to face anxiety alone. While it affects everyone differently, healing is absolutely possible - with the right support.
Anxiety Treatment in Berkeley That Gets to the Root
If you’re experiencing:
Persistent anxiety without clear triggers
Panic attacks or intense nervousness
Difficulty functioning at work, in school, or in relationships
A dependence on alcohol, drugs, or other harmful coping strategies
Avoidance of important activities due to fear or overwhelm
…it may be time to seek professional help.
A Four Step Approach to Therapy for Anxiety
With 13 years of experience as an anxiety therapist, I bring a compassionate yet results-driven approach to helping you feel whole again. My style is gentle and highly collaborative, yet very active in leading you through specific steps necessary to create real and lasting relief from anxiety.
From the onset of therapy, I help you set clear, achievable goals to track your progress closely - so you can see how far you’ve come and stay motivated along the way. My advanced clinical expertise goes beyond that of most therapists, with formal training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR Therapy, Hakomi Mindful Somatic Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Each of these modalities offers powerful tools to help you shift longstanding patterns, heal emotional wounds, and reconnect with your confidence and calm.
My four-step approach is designed to help you break free from anxiety - and build a life of confidence and calm:
Step One: We begin by uncovering the root causes of your anxiety. Often, anxiety stems from internal conflicts - between your thoughts, emotions, and societal or relational pressures. Once we understand what’s fueling your anxiety, we’ll set clear, achievable goals.
Step Two: Next, we’ll reconnect you with your authentic self - an intuitive inner compass that is inherently calm, compassionate, and wise. This deep sense of self becomes your steady guide, offering clarity and strength whenever life feels overwhelming.
Step Three: When you’re ready, we’ll move into treatment using exposure-based techniques - which are the most well-established, empirically validated methods for calming anxiety. Throughout this phase, we’ll track your progress and adjust our focus to what matters most for your healing.
Step Four: Finally, we’ll ensure your growth carries into everyday life. You’ll leave therapy with stronger emotional resilience, the ability to soothe yourself in stressful moments, and the confidence to navigate relationships with skill and ease.
Why Work with a Therapist for Anxiety?
Anxiety doesn’t tend to fade on its own - instead, it often grows or shifts into more subtle, disruptive patterns that are harder to recognize. Left unaddressed, it can lead to perfectionism, anger, impulsive eating, or overreliance on substances. For others, it may spark conflict in relationships, trigger panic attacks, or set off cycles of insomnia.
Addressing anxiety early can prevent these complications from taking hold, and can open the door to emotional clarity, stronger relationships, and a greater sense of calm.
Benefits of Berkeley Anxiety Therapy
Reduce or eliminate maladaptive anxiety in daily life
Strengthen your ability to regulate emotions and manage triggers
Boost motivation to align your life with your core values
Improve your ability to set healthy boundaries at work, school, or in relationships
Make important life decisions with greater ease and confidence
Feel calmer and more alert in social settings (reduce social anxiety)
Communicate emotional topics more openly
Enhance concentration, focus, and mental clarity
Let go of unhealthy coping strategies
Sleep more deeply and consistently
Overcome panic attacks with targeted, evidence-based support
Online Anxiety Therapy in California
I mainly only offer therapy online. Although, I reside in Berkeley, CA, and could occasionally meet in person, if needed. You can read more here: online therapy in California.
Free Phone Consultation
It’s important for you to choose a therapist with whom you feel comfortable talking with, so I invite you to book a free, 20-minute phone consultation here. Or, contact me directly to schedule a time: tim@windingriverpsychotherapyservices.com/ (510) 761-9818. You can ask any questions you have about anxiety therapy and my other Berkeley therapy services.
