You Don’t Have to Live on Edge

Are you struggling to get through each day because of overwhelming stress or persistent anxiety? Anxiety and stress are natural responses designed to protect us from danger. But in our fast-paced world—especially in a city like New York—these protective mechanisms can become overactive, triggering fight-flight-or-freeze responses to everyday situations that aren't actually threatening.

Living with anxiety and chronic stress means your nervous system is "stuck in overdrive”.

It can feel like being caught in a relentless cycle—your mind racing with worries, your body tense and on edge, and everyday situations feeling overwhelming:

• Maybe you find yourself avoiding situations that used to feel manageable.

• Perhaps you're constantly anticipating the worst-case scenario.

• You might feel exhausted from the mental and physical toll of being perpetually "on.”

• Racing thoughts, physical tension, and constant worry don't have to be your normal.

For over 25 years, I've been helping people develop practical strategies to calm their nervous system and build more resilience. I specialize in working with gay men and LGBTQ+ individuals. 

Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who appear successful on the outside while struggling with anxiety internally. The pressure to maintain perfectionist standards, imposter syndrome, and the fear of not being "enough" can create persistent stress that's difficult to address.

For LGBTQ+ clients, anxiety often includes additional layers related to identity, safety, and acceptance. Whether it's workplace stress about being out, family dynamics, or the chronic stress of navigating a world that isn't always affirming, I understand these unique challenges and how they intersect with anxiety and stress.

Chronic stress often develops when we're juggling multiple demands—career pressures, relationship challenges, family responsibilities, financial concerns—without adequate support or recovery time. What starts as manageable pressure can snowball into a persistent state of overwhelm that affects your sleep, relationships, and overall well-being.

Therapy can reduce the symptoms of anxiety & stress, and give you the tools to help cope when these times do arise.

So what's normal, and when should you seek professional help? If you're experiencing stress & anxiety symptoms for a prolonged period of time (1-2 weeks or longer), then it could be time to reach out.

Consider therapy if you're experiencing:

• Anxiety or stress interfering with work, relationships, or daily activities

• Physical symptoms like chronic tension, sleep problems, or panic attacks

• Avoiding important situations due to worry or fear

• Using alcohol, substances, or other behaviors to cope

• Feeling overwhelmed despite trying self-help strategies

• Persistent worry that feels out of proportion to actual threats

My Approach: Mind + Body Healing

Anxiety isn't just "in your head"—it lives in your entire nervous system. Therapy allows you to understand what's driving your symptoms while developing effective tools for managing them. In therapy, we’ll work to address the underlying patterns and nervous system responses that keep you stuck and on edge.

In my practice, I use body-based approaches alongside traditional therapy:

You don't need to wait until things get worse.

Reach out today and let's get you back to feeling like yourself again.

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